Philemon 1:6

Translations

Modern

I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.

Traditional

That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Literal

…so that the fellowship of your faith might become effective in the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us in Christ.

Latin

…ut communicatio fidei tuæ evidens fiat in agnitione omnis operis boni, quod est in vobis in Christo Jesu.

Original

Greek

English

I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.

Notes

Philemon 1:6

You can translate this verse in different ways. Paul is hinting that Philemon should be gracious toward Onesimus because God has been good to Philemon (compare 1:10, 17–19).

Philemon 1:4–7

In his letters, Paul usually thanks God for the faith and love of the people he writes to. He also tells them that he prays for them (Romans 1:8–12; 1 Corinthians 1:4–9; 2 Corinthians 1:3–11; contrast Galatians 1:6–10). Ancient Greek letters sometimes included a thanksgiving section after the greeting.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

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Colossians 1:9
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

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Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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Freedom, Liberty Letter to Philemon

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