Philemon 4-7
Christian Standard Bible
Philemon’s Love and Faith
4 I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers, 5 because I hear of your love(A) for all the saints and the faith that you have in the Lord Jesus. 6 I pray that your participation in the faith may become effective(B) through knowing every good thing(C) that is in us[a] for the glory of Christ. 7 For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed(D) through you, brother.
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Philemon 4-7
Common English Bible
Paul’s prayer for Philemon
4 Philemon, I thank my God every time I mention you in my prayers 5 because I’ve heard of your love and faithfulness, which you have both for the Lord Jesus and for all God’s people. 6 I pray that your partnership in the faith might become effective by an understanding of all that is good among us in Christ. 7 I have great joy and encouragement because of your love, since the hearts of God’s people are refreshed by your actions, my brother.
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