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Philemon 1:7 KJV
Philemon · chapter 1 · verse 7
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.Philemon 1:7 · King James Version
Philemon 1:7 in context
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.
8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
9Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
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Key words (Strong's)
- consolationparaklēsisa calling near, summons, , [imploration], exhortation, admonition, encouragement…G3874 →
- refreshedanapauōto cause or permit one to cease from any movement or labour in order to recover and…G373 →
- bowelssplagchnonbowels, intestines, , bowels, the bowels were regarded as the seat of the more violent…G4698 →
- saintshagiosmost holy thing, a saintG40 →
- greatpolysmany, much, largeG4183 →
- loveagapēaffection, good will, love, benevolence, brotherly love, love feastsG26 →
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I. In the first two verses of the preface we have the persons from and to whom it is written, with some annexed note or title, implying somewhat of argument to the purpose of the letter. 1. The persons writing: Paul, the principal, who calls himself a prisoner of Jesus Christ, that is, for Jesus Christ.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-7