I (A)give thanks to my God, making mention always of thee in my prayers,

(When I hear of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all Saints.)

That the [a]fellowship of thy faith may be made effectual, and that whatsoever good thing is in you through Christ Jesus, may be [b]known.

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Footnotes

  1. Philemon 1:6 By fellowship of faith, he meaneth those duties of charity which are bestowed upon the Saints, and flow forth of an effectual faith.
  2. Philemon 1:6 That by this means all men may perceive how rich you are in Christ, to wit, in faith, charity, and all bountifulness.

Thanksgiving and Prayer

I always thank my God(A) as I remember you in my prayers,(B) because I hear about your love for all his holy people(C) and your faith in the Lord Jesus.(D) 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.

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