Philemon 1:3–5
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Iesus Christ.
I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
I thanke my God, making mention of thee alwayes in my prayers,
Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
Hearing of thy loue, and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Iesus, and toward all Saints:
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3We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
3Wee are bound to thanke God alwayes for you, brethren, as it is meete, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charitie of euery one of you al towards each other aboundeth:
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1WHOSOEVER 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.
2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
1¶ Whosoeuer beleeueth that Iesus is the Christ, is borne of God: and euery one that loueth him that begate, loueth him also that is begotten of him.
2By this wee know that wee loue the children of God, when we loue God and keepe his commandements.
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- Romans 15:25–26Rank 10 from verse 5
25But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
26For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
25But now I goe vnto Hierusalem, to minister vnto the Saints.
26For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia, to make a certaine contribution for the poore Saints which are at Hierusalem.
- Acts 9:39–41Rank 11 from verse 5
39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
41And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
39Then Peter arose and went with them: when he was come, they brought him into the vpper chamber: And all the widowes stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while shee was with them.
40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled downe, and prayed, and turning him to the body, said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sate vp.
41And he gaue her his hand, and lift her vp: and when hee had called the Saints & widowes, presented her aliue.
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Philemon 1:3
Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.
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The one true God.
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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.
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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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Jesus Christ
The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.
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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
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Philemon 1:4
To express gratitude for a favor; to make acknowledgments to one for kindness bestowed.
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The one true God.
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Sense 1: To speak of, name, or refer to. Sense 2: As a noun, a spoken reference or remembrance.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Requests, petitions, supplications, intercessions, or thanksgivings addressed to God.
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Philemon 1:5
Sense 1: The act or faculty of perceiving sound. Sense 2: Audience, attention, or an opportunity to be heard. Sense 3: The range within which sound can be heard.
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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Sense 1: Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience. Sense 2: Used as an auxiliary verb.
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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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Holy ones; those set apart to God.
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2And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
2And to our beloued Apphia, and Archippus our fellow Souldier, and to the Church in thy house.
3Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Iesus Christ.
Selected passage4I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
4I thanke my God, making mention of thee alwayes in my prayers,
Selected passage5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
5Hearing of thy loue, and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Iesus, and toward all Saints:
Selected passage6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
6That the communication of thy faith may become effectuall by the acknowledging of euery good thing, which is in you in Christ Iesus.