American Standard Version
Philemon 1:6
6that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ.
Philemon 1:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
- New International Version (NIV)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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)and 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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)that the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
Context of Philemon 1:6
4I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers, 5hearing of thy love, and of the faith which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints; that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ. 7For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother. 8Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,
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ὅπως ἡ κοινωνία τῆς πίστεώς σου ἐνεργὴς γένηται ἐν ἐπιγνώσει παντὸς ἀγαθοῦ τοῦ ἐν ἡμῖν εἰς ΧριστόνRead the interlinear
Cross-references for Philemon 1:6
- 2 Corinthians 9:12For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also through many thanksgivings unto God;
- Philippians 1:9And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;
- Hebrews 6:10for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.
- James 2:14What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him?
- Matthew 5:16Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
- 1 Corinthians 14:25the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.
- Philippians 4:8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
- 1 Peter 1:5who by the power of God are guarded through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
- 1 Peter 2:12having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
- 1 Peter 3:1In like manner, ye wives, bein subjection to your own husbands; that, even if any obey not the word, they may without the word be gained by the behavior of their wives;
- 2 Peter 1:8For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to be not idle nor unfruitful unto the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Commentaries on Philemon 1:6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6That the communication of thy faith - The words ̔ , the fellowship or communication of thy faith, may be understood as referring to the work of love towards the saints - the poor Christians, which his faith in Christ enabled him to perform, faith being taken here for its effects; and indeed the word itself is not unfrequently used to denote liberality, almsgiving; and this is very properly remarked by Theophylact here: , ̔ · He terms almsgiving the…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6That the communication of thy faith - That is, this was a subject of prayer on the part of the apostle, that the “communication of his faith” might receive from all the proper acknowledgment of the good which he did in the Christian cause. The phrase translated “communication of thy faith,” means the making of thy faith common to others; that is, enabling others to partake of the fruits of it, to wit, by good deeds. On the meaning of the word here…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6You 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).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. That--The aim of my thanksgiving and prayers for thee is, in order that the, &c. the communication of thy faith--the imparting of it and its fruits (namely, acts of love and beneficence: as He 13:16, "to communicate," that is, to impart a share) to others; or, the liberality to others flowing from thy faith (so the Greek is translated, "liberal distribution," 2Co 9:13). effectual by--Greek, "in"; the element in which his liberality had place, that is…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Philemon 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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