King James Version
Philemon 1:7 in the King James Version says “For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.” — study this verse from Philemon chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“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
Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“joy”
G5485graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“we have”
G2192to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
“great”
G4183(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“in”
G1909properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
“of the saints”
G40sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
“are refreshed”
G373(reflexively) to repose (literally or figuratively (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh
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