and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective [a]through the (A)knowledge of every good thing which is in you [b]for the sake of Christ. For I have had great (B)joy and comfort in your love, because the [c]hearts of the [d]saints have been (C)refreshed through you, brother.

Therefore, (D)though I have [e]enough confidence in Christ to order you to do what is (E)proper,

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Footnotes

  1. Philemon 1:6 Or in
  2. Philemon 1:6 Lit toward Christ
  3. Philemon 1:7 Lit inward parts
  4. Philemon 1:7 See note v 5
  5. Philemon 1:8 Lit much

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