Paul's the apostle's letter to Philemon
Introduction
Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer
Paul introduces himself in this letter as the prisoner of Jesus Christ
He acknowledges Philemon as his dearly beloved and fellowlabourer
Philemon 1:2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
He acknowledges Apphia and Archippus as his fellowsoldier, and the church in his house
Philemon 1:3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
(KJV)
