Phm 1-3; Introduction; Paul and Timothy greet Philemon, Apphia, Archippus and their house church with grace and peace.

Phm 4-7; Thanksgiving; Paul gives thanks for their love and faith towards one another.

Phm 8-22; History-Instruction; Paul appeals to Philemon to take Onesimus back on good terms as a brother in Christ.

Phm 23-25; Close; Paul sends greetings from Epaphras, Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke with grace.