Philemon 4-7
World English Bible
4 I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers, 5 hearing of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints, 6 that the fellowship of your faith may become effective in the knowledge of every good thing which is in us in Christ Jesus. 7 For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
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Philemon 4-7
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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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