Philemon 4-7
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
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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Philemon 4-7
New American Standard Bible
Philemon’s Love and Faith
4 (A)I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers, 5 because I (B)hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the [a]saints; 6 and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective [b]through the (C)knowledge of every good thing which is in you [c]for the sake of Christ. 7 For I have had great (D)joy and comfort in your love, because the [d]hearts of the [e]saints have been (E)refreshed through you, brother.
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- Philemon 1:5 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
- Philemon 1:6 Or in
- Philemon 1:6 Lit toward Christ
- Philemon 1:7 Lit inward parts
- Philemon 1:7 See note v 5
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