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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.

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Philemon 4-7
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Philemon’s Love and Faith

4 I thank my God always when I mention you[a] in my prayers, 5 because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus.(A) 6 I pray that the partnership of your faith may become effective as you comprehend all the good that we[b] share in Christ.[c] 7 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
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