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that the fellowship of thy faith may become working in the full knowledge of every good thing that [is] in you toward Christ Jesus;

for we have much joy and comfort in thy love, because the bowels of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.

Wherefore, having in Christ much boldness to command thee that which is fit --

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that the sharing of your faith may become effective (A)by the acknowledgment of (B)every good thing which is in [a]you in Christ Jesus. For we [b]have great [c]joy and [d]consolation in your love, because the [e]hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

The Plea for Onesimus

Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting,

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Footnotes

  1. Philemon 1:6 NU, M us
  2. Philemon 1:7 NU had
  3. Philemon 1:7 M thanksgiving
  4. Philemon 1:7 comfort
  5. Philemon 1:7 Lit. inward parts, heart, liver, and lungs

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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