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Philemon 1:4 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Philemon 1:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philemon chapter 1 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Thanksgiving and Prayer
“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,”
Philemon 1:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Philemon 1:4
I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers—εὐχαριστῶ τῷ θεῷ μου (eucharistō tō theō mou, I thank my God) πάντοτε μνείαν σου ποιούμενος (pantote mneian sou poioumenos, always making remembrance of you) ἐπὶ τῶν προσευχῶν μου (epi tōn proseuchōn mou, in my prayers). Paul's thanksgiving follows Pauline pattern (Romans 1:8, 1 Corinthians 1:4, Philippians 1:3, Colossians 1:3, 1 Thessalonians 1:2), here preparing for appeal. πάντοτε (pantote, always) indicates habitual, not sporadic prayer.Paul's intercessory ministry demonstrates pastoral care: imprisoned, he prays for others. The t...
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Cross-References for Philemon 1:4
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“I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you”
“making mention of you in my prayers”
“praying always for you”
“brothers”
“mentioning you in our prayers”
“whom I serve as my forefathers did”