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Philemon 6-8
Complete Jewish Bible
Philemon 6-8
Complete Jewish Bible
6 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. 7 For your love has given me much joy and encouragement. Brother, you have refreshed the hearts of God’s people.
8 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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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,
Philemon 6-8
King James Version
Philemon 6-8
King James Version
6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
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Philemon 6-8
New King James Version
Philemon 6-8
New King James Version
6 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. 7 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
8 Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting,
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- Philemon 1:6 NU, M us
- Philemon 1:7 NU had
- Philemon 1:7 M thanksgiving
- Philemon 1:7 comfort
- Philemon 1:7 Lit. inward parts, heart, liver, and lungs
Philemon 6-8
English Standard Version
Philemon 6-8
English Standard Version
6 and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full (A)knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.[a] 7 For I have derived much joy and (B)comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints (C)have been refreshed through you.
Paul's Plea for Onesimus
8 Accordingly, (D)though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do (E)what is required,
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- Philemon 1:6 Or for Christ's service
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