Philemon 1:7
For we have great joy and consolation in thy charity because the bowels of the saints have been refreshed by thee, brother.
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For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
The bowels
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Bible References
Great joy
1 Thessalonians 1:3
remembering without ceasing the work of your faith and labour and charity and of waiting with the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father,
1 Thessalonians 2:13
For this cause also we thank God without ceasing, that having received from us the word to hear from God, ye received it not as the word of men, (but as it is in truth) the word of God, which effectually works in you that believe.
1 Thessalonians 3:9
For what thanks can we render to God again for you for all the joy with which we joy for your sakes before our God,
2 John 1:4
I have rejoiced greatly, for I have found of thy sons that they walk in the truth, as we have received the commandment from the Father.
3 John 1:3
For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou dost walk in the truth.
The bowels
Philemon 1:20
Therefore, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord, that thou might refresh my heart in the Lord.
2 Corinthians 7:13
Therefore we were comforted in your comfort; yea, and we rejoiced even more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.
2 Timothy 1:16
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chain;
General references
Ruth 2:16
and let fall also some of the handfuls on purpose for her and leave them that she may glean them and do not reprehend her.