Philemon 1:20

Yes, Brother, let me gain something from you because of your union with the Lord. Cheer my heart by your Christlike spirit.

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Philemon 1:20

Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.

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Refresh

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Let me

If it is I who cause you pain, why, who is there to cheer me, except the very person whom I am paining?

I have the utmost confidence in you; I am always boasting about you. I am full of encouragement and, in spite of all our troubles, my heart is overflowing with happiness.

I entreat you to make my happiness complete--Live together animated by the same spirit and in mutual love, one in heart, animated by one Spirit.

So then, my dear Brothers, whom I am longing to see--you who are my joy and my crown, stand fast in union with the Lord, dear friends.

For what hope or joy will be ours, or what crown shall we have to boast of, in the presence of our Lord Jesus, at his Coming, if it be not you?

On hearing his, we felt encouraged about you, Brothers, in the midst of all our difficulties and troubles, by your faith.

Obey your Leaders, and submit to their control, for they are watching over your souls, as men who will have to render an account, so that they may do it with joy, and not in sorrow. That would not be to your advantage.

Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to hear from time to time that the lives of my Children are guided by the Truth.

Refresh

I have indeed found great joy and encouragement in your love, knowing, as I do, how the hearts of Christ's People have been cheered, brother, by you.

God will bear me witness how I yearn over you all with the tenderness of Christ Jesus.

If, then, any encouragement comes through union with Christ, if there is any persuasive power in love, if there is any communion with the Spirit, if there is any tenderness or pity,

But, if any one has worldly possessions, and yet looks on while his Brother is in want, and steels his heart against him, how can it be said that the love of God is within him?