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that the fellowship of your faith may become effective, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in us, in Christ Jesus.
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Faith Must Be Shared
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that Paul is praying for Philemon's faith to be active and visible, not just an internal belief. The Greek word for 'fellowship' or 'communication' (koinonia) here implies sharing the practical fruits of faith—like generosity and good works—with others. True faith, scholars note, doesn't remain hidden but actively demonstrates its reality.
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Philemon
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That the communication of thy faith. That is, this was a subject of prayer by the apostle, that the "communication of his faith" might rec…
That (οπως). Rather than the more common final particle ινα. Connected with μνειαν ποιουμενος.
The fellowship of th…
19th Century
Anglican
That the communication of thy faith . . .—The general idea of St. Paul’s prayer for Philemon is clear—that his faith …
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Baptist
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers, hearing of …
At this point, Paul’s prayer begins. It is not easy to translate, but he is most likely praying that Philemon’s active participation in the faith w…
16th Century
Protestant
That the communication of your faith may be effectual. This clause is somewhat obscure, but I will endeavor to elucidate it so that my rea…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That the communication of thy faith The grace of faith itself cannot be communicated from one to another; a believin…
Faith in Christ, and love for Him, should unite saints more closely than any outward relationship can unite the people of the world. Paul, in his p…
13th Century
Catholic
1. The occasion for this epistle is as follows. At Colossae, an important Christian had a servant who secretly fled to Rome, where he was ba…
