Connecting Statement:

Paul closes his letter and gives a blessing on Philemon and the believers that met for church in Philemon's house.

General Information:

Here the words "your" and "you" are plural and refer to Philemon and the believers that met at his house. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)

"Because I am sure that you will do what I ask"

"Also"

"make a room in your house ready for me." Paul asked Philemon to do this for him.

"those who are keeping me in prison will set me free so that I can go to you."