Philemon 1:4-7

4When I pray for you, I always thank my God when I think about you.

5I thank God because people tell me good things about you. You love all God's people and you trust in the Lord Jesus.

6We each have the same faith in Christ as we serve him. So I pray that, as a result, you will become strong. I pray that you will understand more about every good thing that is ours because of Christ.

7My friend, you have helped God's people to feel stronger. Your love for them has made me very happy. It makes me feel stronger too.