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Philemon 1:2
2We say ‘hello’ also to Apphia, who is like a sister to us. And we say ‘hello’ to Archippus, who serves Christ like a soldier, as we do. We also say ‘hello’ to the group of Christians who meet in your home.
Philemon 1:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
- New International Version (NIV)also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier—and to the church that meets in your home:
- English Standard Version (ESV)and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house:
- New King James Version (NKJV)to the beloved Apphia, Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:
Context of Philemon 1:2
1This letter is from me, Paul. I am in prison because I serve Christ Jesus. Our Christian friend Timothy is here with me. We are writing to you, Philemon. You are our friend, and we love you. You work on behalf of Christ, as we do. We say ‘hello’ also to Apphia, who is like a sister to us. And we say ‘hello’ to Archippus, who serves Christ like a soldier, as we do. We also say ‘hello’ to the group of Christians who meet in your home. 3I pray that God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ will continue to help you. I pray that they will give you peace in your minds. 4When I pray for you, I always thank my God when I think about you.
Read all of Philemon 1Philemon 1:2 word by word
καὶ Ἀπφίᾳ τῇ ἀδελφῇ καὶ Ἀρχίππῳ τῷ συστρατιώτῃ ἡμῶν καὶ τῇ κατ᾽ οἶκόν σου ἐκκλησίᾳ·Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- toἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
- ApphiaἈπφίαApphia · ApphiaG682
- ArchippusἌρχιπποςArchippos · ArchippusG751
- ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- fellowsoldierσυστρατιώτηςsustratiōtēs · fellow soldierG4961
- to the churchἐκκλησίαekklēsia · assemblyG1577
- inκατάkata · according toG2596
- thyσύsu · youG4771
- houseοἶκοςoikos · house: homeG3624
Cross-references for Philemon 1:2
- Colossians 4:17Say to Archippus, ‘As you serve the Lord, be careful to finish the work that he gave you to do.’
- Philippians 2:25Whatever happens, I think I must send Epaphroditus to come back to you. He is our true Christian brother. He has worked with me to serve God together. We have worked hard, like soldiers. When I needed help, you sent him to me. He has helped me on your behalf.
- 2 Timothy 2:3Be patient through the troubles that we Christians have. Be brave and strong, like a good soldier for Christ Jesus.
- Romans 16:5Also say ‘hello’ for me to the group of believers who meet in Priscilla and Aquila's house. Say ‘hello’ to my very good friend Epenetus. He was the first person in the region of Asia who believed in Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 16:19The churches here in Asia region say ‘hello’ to you. Aquila and Priscilla, and the group of believers that meets in their house, also say ‘hello’ to you. They love you because you belong to the Lord, as they do.
- Colossians 4:15Say ‘hello’ for me to all the believers at Laodicea. Also say ‘hello’ to Nympha and to the group of believers that meet in her house.
Commentaries on Philemon 1:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Apphia. . Under the word Suidas says: ̔· Appha is the affectionate address of a brother or sister; or the diminutive of a brother and sister, used to express kindness and affection. Hence the apostle, referring to the meaning of the word, says: ͅ ͅ ͅ ͅ· And to Apphia the beloved sister. Though ͅ, sister, be not in our common text, it is found in AD*EFG, several others, the Itala, Vulgate, Slavonic, etc.; and is undoubtedly genuine. Archippus, . The ruler…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2And to our beloved Apphia - This was a female (Greek ̓͂ͅ agapētē), and was probably the wife of Philemon. And Archippus our fellow-soldier - See the notes at Colossians 4:17. It has been supposed that he was a son of Philemon, and this would appear not to be improbable, as he was one of his family. On the term “fellow-soldier,” see the notes at Philemon 2:25. It is applied here to one who was a minister of the gospel, and who is spoken of in con nection…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2This letter is not just for Philemon, it is also for his family and the church that met in their home. Apphia was probably Philemon’s wife. our fellow soldier: This refers to a servant of Christ who is in a spiritual battle and must be ready to fight against challenges (Ephesians 6:10–17). Archippus was probably Philemon’s son (also mentioned in Colossians 4:17). the church that meets in your house: This confirms that some early Christians would gather in…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. Apphia--the Latin, "Appia"; either the wife or some close relative of Philemon. She and Archippus, if they had not belonged to his family, would not have been included with Philemon in the address of a letter on a domestic matter. Archippus--a minister of the Colossian Church (Col 4:17). fellow soldier--(2Ti 2:3). church in thy house--In the absence of a regular church building, the houses of particular saints were used for that purpose. Observe Paul's…Read the comment
In the dictionaries
Commentaries on Philemon 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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