A.T. Robertson Commentary Philemon 1:6

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Philemon 1:6

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Philemon 1:6

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ." — Philemon 1:6 (ASV)

That (οπως). Rather than the more common final particle ινα. Connected with μνειαν ποιουμενος.

The fellowship of thy faith (η κοινωνια της πιστεως σου). Partnership like Php 1:5 in (objective genitive, πιστεως).

Effectual (ενεργης). Common adjective, like ενεργος (at work), in N.T. only here, 1 Corinthians 16:9; Hebrews 4:12. Papyri use ενεργος of a mill in working order, of ploughed land, etc.

In you (εν υμιν). Some MSS. have εν ημιν (in us), itacism and common.