Bible Strands
Philemon 1:3
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, and the house church as he opens his letter before transitioning into thanksgiving in verse 4.
The words — χάρις (charis) means "grace" and εἰρήνη (eirēnē) means "peace," both explicitly sourced from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The thread — This exact salutation opens Romans 1:7 and Ephesians 1:2, while a Trinitarian blessing structurally mirrors it in 2 Corinthians 13:14.
Why it lands — The text directs the recipients to receive divine favor and wholeness as an existing reality, establishing a theological baseline before Paul introduces his personal appeal.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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.
- Ephesians 1:2 Grace and peace to you 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 fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.