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I pray that the fellowship based on your commitment will produce full understanding of every good thing that is ours in union with the Messiah. For your love has given me much joy and encouragement. Brother, you have refreshed the hearts of God’s people.

Therefore, I would not hesitate, in union with the Messiah, to direct you to do the thing you ought to do.

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that the sharing of your faith may become effective (A)by the acknowledgment of (B)every good thing which is in [a]you in Christ Jesus. For we [b]have great [c]joy and [d]consolation in your love, because the [e]hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

The Plea for Onesimus

Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting,

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Footnotes

  1. Philemon 1:6 NU, M us
  2. Philemon 1:7 NU had
  3. Philemon 1:7 M thanksgiving
  4. Philemon 1:7 comfort
  5. Philemon 1:7 Lit. inward parts, heart, liver, and lungs