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Philemon 4-9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Philemon 4-9
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)
Paul’s Plea for Onesimus
8 For this reason, though I am more than bold enough in Christ to command you to do the right thing, 9 yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love—and I, Paul, do this as an old man and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus.[e]
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Philemon 4-9
New International Version
Philemon 4-9
New International Version
Thanksgiving and Prayer
4 I always thank my God(A) as I remember you in my prayers,(B) 5 because I hear about your love for all his holy people(C) and your faith in the Lord Jesus.(D) 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,(E) because you, brother, have refreshed(F) 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, 9 yet I prefer to appeal to you(G) on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner(H) of Christ Jesus—
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