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Philemon 1:7 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Philemon 1:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philemon chapter 1 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.”
Philemon 1:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Philemon 1:7
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love—χαρὰν γὰρ πολλὴν ἔσχον καὶ παράκλησιν (charan gar pollēn eschon kai paraklēsin, for I had much joy and encouragement). χαρά (chara, joy) and παράκλησις (paraklēsis, encouragement/consolation/comfort) describe Paul's response to reports of Philemon's ministry. ἐπὶ τῇ ἀγάπῃ σου (epi tē agapē sou, because of your love)—Philemon's love refreshed others, producing vicarious joy in Paul.Because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother (ὅτι τὰ σπλάγχνα τῶν ἁγίων ἀναπέπαυται διὰ σοῦ, ἀδελφέ, hoti ta splanchna tōn hagiōn anapepautai dia s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Philemon 1:7
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“because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.”
“Great is my boldness of speech toward you”
“for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God;”
“brother”
“or joy”
“when brothers came and testified about your truth”
“even as we have been commanded by the Father.”
“for he often refreshed me”
“before our God and Father.”
“that”