Philemon:1:4-7
geneva@Philemon:1:4 @ I giue thanks to my God, making mention alwaies of thee in my praiers,
geneva@Philemon:1:5 @ (When I heare of thy loue & faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Iesus, and towarde all Saintes)
geneva@Philemon:1:6 @ That the (note:)By fellowship of faith, he means those duties of charity which are given to the saints, and flow from a productive faith.(:note) communication of thy faith may become effectual by the That by this means all men may perceive how rich you are in Christ, that is, in faith, charity, and all bountifulness. acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
geneva@Philemon:1:7 @ For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the (note:)Because you did so dutifully and cheerfully refresh the saints, that they conceived inwardly a marvellous joy: for by this word {(bowels)} is meant not only the inward feeling of wants and miseries that men have of one another's state, but also that joy and comfort which enters into the very bowels, as though the heart were refreshed and comforted.(:note) bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
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