Philemon 1:7

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

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Other Translations for Philemon 1:7

BSB

I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

AKJV

For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by you, brother.

CPDV

For I have found great joy and consolation in your charity, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

ERV

For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.

NHEB

For I have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

SMT

For we have much grace and consolation upon thy love, for the bowels of the holy are refreshed by thee, brother.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Philemon 1:7

ForG1063ConjunctionwehaveG2192Verb greatG4183Adjective joyG5485Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction consolationG3874Noun Feminine inG1909Preposition thyG4675 loveG26Noun Feminine becauseG3754ConjunctionthebowelsG4698Noun NeuterofthesaintsG40AdjectivearerefreshedG373Verb byG1223Preposition theeG4675 brotherG80Noun Masculine

Commentary for Philemon 1:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Philemon 1:7

Summary

Philemon's love refreshes the Christian community

Event

Praise for Philemon's charitable work

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD