New American Standard Bible 2020
Philemon 1:4
Philemon 1:4 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
- New International Version (NIV)I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,
- English Standard Version (ESV)I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers,
- New King James Version (NKJV)I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,
Context of Philemon 1:4
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. I 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.
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Εὐχαριστῶ τῷ θεῷ μου πάντοτε μνείαν σου ποιούμενος ἐπὶ τῶν προσευχῶν μου,Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Philemon 1:4
- Romans 1:8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is being proclaimed throughout the world.
- Ephesians 1:16do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers;
- Philippians 1:3I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,
- Colossians 1:3We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2We always give thanks to God for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers;
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is only fitting, because your faith is increasing abundantly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another grows ever greater.
- 2 Timothy 1:3I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day,
Commentaries on Philemon 1:4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4I thank my God - For all the good he has bestowed upon you, making mention of thee always in my prayers, that thou mayest hold fast all that thou hast got, and get all that thou dost farther need.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4I thank my God - That is, for what I hear of you. Making mention of thee always in my prayers - See a similar declaration respecting the church at Ephesus, Ephesians 1:16. It would appear from this that Paul, in his private devotions, was in the habit of mentioning churches and individuals by name. It would seem, also, that though he was a prisoner, yet he somehow found opportunity for secret devotion. And it would appear further, that, though encompassed…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-7In 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.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. always--joined by Alford with, "I thank my God."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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