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Philemon 4-7
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Philemon 4-7
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Thanksgiving and Prayer
4 I always thank my God(A) as I remember you in my prayers,(B) 5 because I hear about your love for all his holy people(C) and your faith in the Lord Jesus.(D) 6 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. 7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement,(E) because you, brother, have refreshed(F) the hearts of the Lord’s people.
Philemon 4-7
International Standard Version
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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