John Calvin Commentary Philemon 1:4

"I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers," — Philemon 1:4 (ASV)

I give thanks to my God. It deserves attention that he prays at the same time for the very thing for which he “gives thanks.” Even the most perfect, as long as they live in the world, never have such good grounds for congratulation that they do not also need prayers, that God may grant them not only to persevere until the end, but also to make progress from day to day.