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Philemon 6-8
International Standard Version
Philemon 6-8
International Standard Version
6 I pray[a] that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every blessing that is ours[b] in the Messiah.[c] 7 For I have received considerable joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed, brother, through you.
Paul’s Plea for Onesimus
8 For this reason, although in the Messiah[d] I have complete freedom to order you to do what is proper,
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- Philemon 1:6 The Gk. lacks I pray
- Philemon 1:6 Other mss. read yours (pl.)
- Philemon 1:6 Or Christ
- Philemon 1:8 Or Christ
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