Philemon 1:4–6
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:
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
That the communication of thy faith may become effectuall by the acknowledging of euery good thing, which is in you in Christ Iesus.
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From verse 4
- Romans 1:8Rank 1 from verse 4
- Ephesians 1:16Rank 2 from verse 4
- Colossians 1:3Rank 3 from verse 4
- Philippians 1:3Rank 4 from verse 4
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2Rank 5 from verse 4
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3Rank 6 from verse 4
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:
- 2 Timothy 1:3Rank 7 from verse 4
From verse 5
- Colossians 1:4Rank 1 from verse 5
- Ephesians 1:15Rank 2 from verse 5
- 1 Corinthians 16:1Rank 3 from verse 5
- 1 John 5:1–2Rank 4 from verse 5
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.
- Psalms 16:3Rank 5 from verse 5
- 1 John 3:23Rank 6 from verse 5
- Galatians 5:6Rank 7 from verse 5
- Philemon 1:7Rank 8 from verse 5
- Romans 12:13Rank 9 from verse 5
- 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.
From verse 6
- 2 Peter 1:8Rank 1 from verse 6
- Philippians 1:9–11Rank 2 from verse 6
9And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
10That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
9And this I pray, that your loue may abound yet more & more in knowledge, and in all ‖iudgment.
10That ye may ‖approue things that ‖are excellent, that ye may be sincere, and without offence till the day of Christ.
11Being filled with the fruites of righteousnesse, which are by Iesus Christ vnto the glory and praise of God.
- Colossians 1:9Rank 3 from verse 6
9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
9For this cause wee also, since the day we heard it, doe not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisedome and spirituall vnderstanding:
- 1 Peter 1:5–8Rank 4 from verse 6
5Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
5Who are kept by the power of God through faith vnto saluation, ready to be reuealed in the last time.
6Wherin ye greatly reioyce, though now for a season (if neede bee) yee are in heauinesse through manifolde temptations:
7That the triall of your faith, being much more precious then of golde that perisheth, though it bee tryed with fire, might be found vnto praise, and honor, and glory, at the appearing of Iesus Christ:
8Whom hauing not seene, yee loue, in whom though now ye see him not, yet beleeuing, ye reioyce with ioy vnspeakeable, and full of glory,
- Matthew 5:16Rank 5 from verse 6
- 1 Peter 2:12Rank 6 from verse 6
12Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
12Hauing your conuersation honest among the Gentiles, that ‖whereas they speake against you as euill doers, they may by your good works which they shall behold, glorifie God in the day of visitation.
- 2 Corinthians 9:12–14Rank 7 from verse 6
12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
13Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;
14And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.
12For the administration of this seruice, not onely supplieth the want of the Saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgiuings vnto God,
13Whiles by the experiment of this ministration, they glorifie God for your professed subiection vnto the Gospel of Christ, and for your liberall distribution vnto them, and vnto all men:
14And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.
- James 2:14Rank 8 from verse 6
- James 2:17Rank 9 from verse 6
- Titus 3:14Rank 10 from verse 6
- 1 Corinthians 14:25Rank 11 from verse 6
25And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.
25And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest, and so falling downe on his face, hee will worship God, and report that God is in you of a trueth.
- 1 Peter 3:16Rank 12 from verse 6
16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
16Hauing a good conscience, that whereas they speake euill of you, as of euill doers, they may bee ashamed that falsly accuse your good conuersation in Christ.
- Hebrews 6:10Rank 13 from verse 6
10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
10For God is not vnrighteous, to forget your worke and labour of loue, which yee haue shewed toward his Name, in that yee haue ministred to the Saints, and doe minister.
- Philippians 4:8Rank 14 from verse 6
8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
8Finally, brethren, whatsoeuer things are true, whatsoeuer things are ‖honest, whatsoeuer things are iust, whatsoeuer things are pure, whatsoeuer things are louely, whatsoeuer things are of good report: if there bee any vertue, and if there bee any praise, thinke on these things:
- 1 Peter 3:1Rank 15 from verse 6
1LIKEWISE, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
1¶ Likewise, ye wiues, be in subiection to your owne husbands, that if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be wonne by the conuersation of the wiues:
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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.
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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.
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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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Holy ones; those set apart to God.
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Philemon 1:6
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communication
1. Speech, discourse, conversation, or an expressed message. 2. Sharing or participation.
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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.
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Operating with power, producing an effect, accomplishing a result, or actively serving the purpose stated.
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acknowledging
Recognizing, admitting, or confessing as true.
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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.
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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
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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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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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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
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1:4I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
1:4I thanke my God, making mention of thee alwayes in my prayers,
Selected passage1:5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
1:5Hearing of thy loue, and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Iesus, and toward all Saints:
Selected passage1:6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
1:6That the communication of thy faith may become effectuall by the acknowledging of euery good thing, which is in you in Christ Iesus.
Selected passage1:7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
1:7For wee haue great ioy and consolation in thy loue, because the bowels of the Saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
1:8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
1:8Wherefore, though I might bee much bolde in Christ to enioyne thee that which is conuenient;
1:9Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
1:9Yet for loues sake I rather beseech thee, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Iesus Christ.
1:10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
1:10I beseech thee for my sonne Onesimus, whome I haue begotten in my bonds,
1:11Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
1:11Which in time past was to thee vnprofitable: but now profitable to thee and to me:
1:12Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
1:12Whom I haue sent againe: thou therfore receiue him, that is mine owne bowels.
1:13Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
1:13Whome I would haue reteined with mee, that in thy stead hee might haue ministred vnto me in the bonds of the Gospel.
1:14But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
1:14But without thy minde would I doe nothing, that thy benefite should not bee as it were of necessitie, but willingly.
1:15For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
1:15For perhaps hee therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receiue him for euer:
1:16Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
1:16Not now as a seruant, but aboue a seruant, a brother beloued, specially to mee, but how much more vnto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
1:17If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
1:17If thou count mee therefore a partner, receiue him as my selfe.
1:18If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;
1:18If hee hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account.
1:19I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.
1:19I Paul haue written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I doe not say to thee how thou owest vnto me, euen thine owne selfe besides:
1:20Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
1:20Yea, brother, let mee haue ioy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowles in the Lord.
1:21Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
1:21Hauing confidence in thy obedience, I wrote vnto thee, knowing that thou wilt also doe more then I say.
1:22But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
1:22But withall prepare mee also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be giuen vnto you.
1:23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
1:23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Iesus:
1:24Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
1:24Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow labourers.
1:25The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
1:25The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.