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Philippians 1:25 (NIV)

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

Philippians 1:26 (NIV)

so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel

Philippians 1:28 (NIV)

without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.

Philippians 1:29 (NIV)

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,

Philippians 1:30 (NIV)

since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

Philemon 1:1 (NIV)

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker—

Philemon 1:2 (NIV)

also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier—and to the church that meets in your home:

Philemon 1:3 (NIV)

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

Philemon 1:4 (NIV)

I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,

Philemon 1:5 (NIV)

because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus.

Philemon 1:7 (NIV)

Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

Philemon 1:8 (NIV)

Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,

Philemon 1:9 (NIV)

yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—

Philemon 1:10 (NIV)

that I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains.

Philemon 1:11 (NIV)

Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.

Philemon 1:12 (NIV)

I am sending him—who is my very heart—back to you.

Philemon 1:13 (NIV)

I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel.

Philemon 1:14 (NIV)

But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do would not seem forced but would be voluntary.

Philemon 1:15 (NIV)

Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever—

Philemon 1:16 (NIV)

no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a fellow man and as a brother in the Lord.

Philemon 1:17 (NIV)

So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.

Philemon 1:18 (NIV)

If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me.

Philemon 1:19 (NIV)

I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand. I will pay it back—not to mention that you owe me your very self.

Philemon 1:20 (NIV)

I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.