King James Version
What Does Philemon 1:4 Mean?
“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,”
Context
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And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
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Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
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Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
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That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(4) **I thank my God . . .**—Note the almost exact verbal coincidence with the salutations in Ephesians 1:15-16; Philippians 1:3-4; Colossians 1:3-4, with, however, the natural distinction that this is briefer and simpler in style.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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