Philemon's Love and Faith

(A)I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I (B)hear of your love and (C)of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints, and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full (D)knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.[a] For I have derived much joy and (E)comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints (F)have been refreshed through you.

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Footnotes

  1. Philemon 1:6 Or for Christ's service

Paul’s Prayer for Philemon

I always thank my God when I mention you[a] in my prayers, because I keep hearing about your love for all the saints and the faith that you have in the Lord Jesus. I pray[b] that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every blessing that is ours[c] in the Messiah.[d] For I have received considerable joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed, brother, through you.

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Footnotes

  1. Philemon 1:4 From verse 4 through v. 21, you and your are sing.
  2. Philemon 1:6 The Gk. lacks I pray
  3. Philemon 1:6 Other mss. read yours (pl.)
  4. Philemon 1:6 Or Christ

Thanksgiving and Prayer

I always thank my God(A) as I remember you in my prayers,(B) because I hear about your love for all his holy people(C) and your faith in the Lord Jesus.(D) I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement,(E) because you, brother, have refreshed(F) the hearts of the Lord’s people.

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