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so that the fellowship[a] of [b] your faith may become effective[c] in[d] the knowledge of every good thing in us for Christ. For I had much joy and encouragement in your love, because the deep-feelings of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

I Appeal To You For Onesimus, Your Slave And Our Beloved Brother

Therefore, [although] having much boldness in Christ to be commanding you to do the fitting thing,

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Footnotes

  1. Philemon 1:6 Or, participation, contribution, communion, sharing; or, the material contribution, generosity.
  2. Philemon 1:6 Or, with, springing from, produced by.
  3. Philemon 1:6 Or, powerful, productive. Or, active, operative.
  4. Philemon 1:6 Or, by.

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,(A) because you, brother, have refreshed(B) the hearts of the Lord’s people.

Paul’s Plea for Onesimus

Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,

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