Philemon 1:20

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Summary

Philemon 1:20

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

Let me

Refresh

Bible References

Let me

For if I cause you pain, then who will cheer me other than the one being hurt by me?

I have great confidence in you; I have great pride in you. I am filled with encouragement; I am overcome with joy in all our afflictions.

fulfill my joy by thinking the same way, having the same love, sharing the same feelings, focusing on one goal.

So then, my brothers, you are dearly loved and longed for—my joy and crown. In this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.

For who is our hope or joy or crown of boasting in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? Is it not you?

Therefore, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we were encouraged about you through your faith.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

Refresh

For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

For God is my witness, how deeply I miss all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy,

If anyone has this world’s goods and sees his brother in need but closes his eyes to his need—how can God’s love reside in him?