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4 Philemon, I thank my God every time I mention you in my prayers
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I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,
5 because I've heard of your love and faithfulness, which you have both for the Lord Jesus and for all God's people.
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because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus.
6 I pray that your partnership in the faith might become effective by an understanding of all that is good among us in Christ.
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I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ.
7 I have great joy and encouragement because of your love, since the hearts of God's people are refreshed by your actions, my brother.
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Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.
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