Philemon’s Love and Faith

I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers, because I hear of your love(A) for all the saints and the faith that you have in the Lord Jesus. 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. 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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  1. 6 Other mss read in you

Philemon’s Love and Faith

I thank my God always when I mention you[a] in my prayers, because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus.(A) I pray that the partnership of your faith may become effective as you comprehend all the good that we[b] share in Christ.[c] I have[d] indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 4 In verses 4–21, you is singular
  2. 6 Other ancient authorities read you (plural)
  3. 6 Other ancient authorities add Jesus
  4. 7 Other ancient authorities read we have