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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- 6 Other mss read in you
Philemon 4-7
International Standard Version
Paul’s Prayer for Philemon
4 I always thank my God when I mention you[a] in my prayers, 5 because I keep hearing about your love for all the saints and the faith that you have in the Lord Jesus. 6 I pray[b] that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every blessing that is ours[c] in the Messiah.[d] 7 For I have received considerable joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed, brother, through you.
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- Philemon 1:4 From verse 4 through v. 21, you and your are sing.
- Philemon 1:6 The Gk. lacks I pray
- Philemon 1:6 Other mss. read yours (pl.)
- Philemon 1:6 Or Christ
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