Philemon: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time

New Testament · Letters of Paul · Book 57 of 66

Chapters
1
Verses
25
Words*
452
Reading time*
2 min

About Philemon

Philemon is a one-chapter personal letter. Paul appeals to Philemon to welcome back Onesimus, a runaway slave who had become a Christian, "no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother."

Well-known passages: Philemon 1:15–16

How long does it take to read Philemon?

Philemon has 1 chapter and 25 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of Philemon takes about 2 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.

Chapters of Philemon

The number of verses in each chapter of Philemon:

  1. Philemon 125 verses

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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.