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Paul’s Prayer for Philemon

⌞Philemon,⌟ I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers because I hear about your faithfulness to the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God’s people. As you share the faith you have in common with others, I pray that you may come to have a complete knowledge of every blessing we have in Christ. Your love ⌞for God’s people⌟ gives me a lot of joy and encouragement. You, brother, have comforted God’s people.

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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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