Philemon 1:7

Translations

Modern

I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

Traditional

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

Literal

For I have much joy and encouragement on the basis of your love, because the inner parts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

Latin

Gaudium enim magnum habui, et consolationem in caritate tua: quia viscera sanctorum requieverunt per te, frater.

Original

Greek

English

I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

Notes

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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2 Corinthians 7:13
On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
1 Thessalonians 3:9
How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
2 Corinthians 7:4
Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
Philemon 1:20
Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
3 John 1:3–6
For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.
2 John 1:4
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
2 Timothy 1:16
May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
1 Thessalonians 1:3
…and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 2:13
And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

Glossary

Freedom, Liberty Letter to Philemon

Topics

Joy of Paul, Rejoicing Over his Converts Love to Man: Philemon Refreshing

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