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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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  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

Philemon's Love and Faith

(A)I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I (B)hear of your love and (C)of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints, and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full (D)knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.[a] For I have derived much joy and (E)comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints (F)have been refreshed through you.

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  1. Philemon 1:6 Or for Christ's service