Philemon 1:3
New International Version
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New Living Translation
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

English Standard Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Berean Standard Bible
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Berean Literal Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

King James Bible
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New King James Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New American Standard Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

NASB 1995
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

NASB 1977
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Legacy Standard Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Amplified Bible
Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Christian Standard Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

American Standard Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Contemporary English Version
I pray that God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace!

English Revised Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Good will and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are yours!

Good News Translation
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

International Standard Version
May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be yours!

Majority Standard Bible
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

NET Bible
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

New Heart English Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Webster's Bible Translation
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
May grace be granted to you all, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

World English Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Berean Literal Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Young's Literal Translation
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Smith's Literal Translation
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

New American Bible
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New Revised Standard Version
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Grace be with you, and peace, from God our Father and our LORD Jesus Christ.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Grace be with you and peace from God Our Father and from our Lord Yeshua The Messiah.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
grace be to you all, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Godbey New Testament
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Haweis New Testament
grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Mace New Testament
from God our father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
May grace be granted to you all, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Worrell New Testament
grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ.

Worsley New Testament
grace and peace be to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Greetings from Paul and Timothy
2to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets at your house: 3Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,…

Cross References
Romans 1:7
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:3
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:3
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,

Ephesians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 1:2
To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.

1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.

2 Thessalonians 1:2
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 1:2
To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 1:2
To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Titus 1:4
To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

1 Peter 1:2
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

2 Peter 1:2
Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

Jude 1:2
Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.


Treasury of Scripture

Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Romans 1:7
To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.

Ephesians 1:2
Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Philemon 1
1. Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon,
8. whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again.














Grace
The Greek word for "grace" is "charis," which conveys the idea of unmerited favor and kindness. In the context of the New Testament, grace is a foundational concept that underscores the entire message of the Gospel. It is through grace that believers receive salvation, not by works, but as a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-9). This greeting of grace is a reminder of the transformative power of God's love and mercy, which is extended to all who believe. Historically, the concept of grace was revolutionary in the Greco-Roman world, where favor was often earned or reciprocated. In contrast, the Christian message proclaimed a grace that was freely given, reflecting the heart of God towards humanity.

and peace
The word "peace" in Greek is "eirene," which is akin to the Hebrew "shalom." This peace is not merely the absence of conflict but a profound sense of well-being and wholeness that comes from being in right relationship with God. In the early Christian context, peace was a significant theme, especially in a world filled with turmoil and persecution. The peace offered by Christ surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and is a peace that guards the hearts and minds of believers. This greeting of peace is a prayerful wish for the recipient to experience the fullness of God's tranquility and harmony in their lives.

to you
This phrase personalizes the greeting, indicating that the message of grace and peace is not just a general wish but is specifically directed to the recipients of the letter. In this case, Philemon and the church that meets in his home. It emphasizes the personal nature of Paul's relationship with Philemon and the intimate community of believers. The use of "you" underscores the individual and communal aspect of the Christian faith, where each person is valued and loved by God.

from God our Father
This phrase establishes the source of grace and peace as divine, coming from "God our Father." The use of "our" signifies the shared relationship believers have with God, highlighting the familial bond within the Christian community. The term "Father" reflects the intimate and loving nature of God, who cares for His children and desires to bless them with His grace and peace. This understanding of God as Father was a radical departure from the distant and often capricious gods of the ancient world, offering believers a personal and relational connection with the Creator.

and the Lord Jesus Christ
The inclusion of "the Lord Jesus Christ" alongside God the Father in this greeting affirms the divinity and lordship of Jesus. The title "Lord" (Greek: "Kyrios") denotes authority and sovereignty, acknowledging Jesus as the risen and exalted Savior. "Jesus" is His earthly name, signifying His humanity and mission to save, while "Christ" (Greek: "Christos") means "Anointed One," affirming His role as the Messiah. This phrase encapsulates the core of Christian belief, recognizing Jesus as both fully God and fully man, the source of grace and peace, and the one through whom believers have access to the Father. This theological truth is central to the Christian faith and is a source of hope and assurance for all who follow Christ.

Verse 3. - Grace to you, and peace. The secular formula of salutation was χαίρειν (Acts 23:26); in Latin, multam or plurimare salutem ant plenissimam. St. Paul's formula was almost invariably as above, "Grace to you, and peace" (Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:3; Galatians 1:3; and others). To Timothy (1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:2) and Titus 1:4, "Grace, mercy, and peace."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Grace
Χάρις (Charis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

peace
εἰρήνη (eirēnē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

to you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

God
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

our
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

Father
Πατρὸς (Patros)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[the] Lord
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Christ.
Χριστοῦ (Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.


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