Philemon 1:7

Yes, I have felt great joy and encouragement over your love, because the hearts of God's people have been refreshed by you, my brother.

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Summary

Philemon 1:7

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

Great joy

3 John 1:3

The bowels

Philemon 1:20

2 Corinthians 7:13

2 Timothy 1:16

Bible References

Great joy

for we can never for a moment before our God forget your energizing faith, your toiling love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

For another reason too, we, as far as we are concerned, are constantly giving thanks to God; that is, when you received the message you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the message of men but as the message of God, as it really is, which keeps on working in you who believe.

For how can I render God enough thanks for you, for all the joy I have on account of you in the presence of our God,

I am happy to find that some of your children are living by the truth, just as we had been commanded from the Father to do.

For I am happy to have some brothers come and testify to the truth that is in you, since you are living by the truth.

The bowels

Yes, brother, I would like some return myself from you in the Lord's work. Through Christ refresh my heart.

In addition to my own comfort, I was made so glad that my cup ran over at the gladness Titus felt, because his spirit has been set at rest by you.

May the Lord show mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often cheered me and was not ashamed of the chains I wore.