Philemon 1:5

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Summary

Philemon 1:5

Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;

Hearing

Galatians 5:6

Ephesians 1:15

Colossians 1:4

Toward the lord

Bible References

Hearing

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision carries any weight -- the only thing that matters is faith working through love.

For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

since we heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and the love that you have for all the saints.

Toward the lord

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

As for God's chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much --

So Peter got up and went with them, and when he arrived they brought him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him, crying and showing him the tunics and other clothing Dorcas used to make while she was with them.

Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.

But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

With regard to the collection for the saints, please follow the directions that I gave to the churches of Galatia:

Now this is his commandment: that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he gave us the commandment.

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been fathered by God, and everyone who loves the father loves the child fathered by him.