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Philemon 1:5 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Philemon 1:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philemon chapter 1 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;”
Philemon 1:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Philemon 1:5
Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints—ἀκούων σου τὴν ἀγάπην καὶ τὴν πίστιν (akouōn sou tēn agapēn kai tēn pistin, hearing your love and faith). The word order places ἀγάπη (agapē, love) before πίστις (pistis, faith), though logically faith precedes love. Some interpreters chiasmus-connect them: faith toward Jesus, love toward saints. Either way, Paul affirms Philemon's vertical devotion (to Christ) and horizontal compassion (to believers).πρὸς τὸν κύριον Ἰησοῦν καὶ εἰς πάντας τοὺς ἁγίους (pros ton kyrion Iēsoun kai eis pantas tous hagious, ...
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Cross-References for Philemon 1:5
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“and of the love which you have toward all the saints”
“having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you”
“as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia”
“they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.”
“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.”
“because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you”
“that we should believe in the name of his Son”
“nor uncircumcision”
“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.”
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