Philemon 1:2-7
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 1
2and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: 3Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,
5because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints;
6and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for the sake of Christ.
7For I have had great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
King James Version
Chapter 1
2And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: 3Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 1
2to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your home.
4I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers,
5because I hear of your love for all the saints and the faith that you have in the Lord Jesus.
6I pray that your participation in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the glory of Christ.
7For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
New Living Translation
4I always thank my God when I pray for you, Philemon,
5because I keep hearing about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God’s people.
6And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ.
7Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God’s people.
English Standard Version
4I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers,
5because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints,
6and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.
7For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you.
New International Version
4I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,
5because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus.
6I 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.
7Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord's people.
New King James Version
4I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,
5hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,
6that the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.
