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Philemon 6-8
New American Standard Bible
Philemon 6-8
New American Standard Bible
6 and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective [a]through the (A)knowledge of every good thing which is in you [b]for the sake of Christ. 7 For I have had great (B)joy and comfort in your love, because the [c]hearts of the [d]saints have been (C)refreshed through you, brother.
8 Therefore, (D)though I have [e]enough confidence in Christ to order you to do what is (E)proper,
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- Philemon 1:6 Or in
- Philemon 1:6 Lit toward Christ
- Philemon 1:7 Lit inward parts
- Philemon 1:7 See note v 5
- Philemon 1:8 Lit much
Philemon 6-8
New International Version
Philemon 6-8
New International Version
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,(A) because you, brother, have refreshed(B) the hearts of the Lord’s people.
Paul’s Plea for Onesimus
8 Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,
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