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Geneva Study Bible Commentary

Philemon 1:6

That the (a) communication of thy faith may become effectual by the (b) acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

(a) By fellowship of faith, he means those duties of charity which are given to the saints, and flow from a productive faith.

(b) That by this means all men may perceive how rich you are in Christ, that is, in faith, charity, and all bountifulness.

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See also Philemon 1:6 in other biblical comments:

  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse Philemon 1:6. _THAT THE COMMUNICATION OF THY FAITH_] The words ἡ κοινωνια της πιστεως σου, the _fellowship_ or _communication of thy_ _faith_, may be understood as referring to the _work_ of _...

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    THAT THE COMMUNICATION OF THY FAITH - That is, this was a subject of prayer on the part of the apostle, that the “communication of his faith” might receive from all the proper acknowledgment of the go...

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATION _ 1. The greeting (Philemon 1:1)_ 2. Recognition of Philemon's faith and love (Philemon 1:4) 3. Concerning the reception of Onesimus (Philemon 1:8) 4.The conclusion ...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    INTRODUCTORY. Paul writes from prison, sending greetings from himself and Timothy to Philemon a dear friend with whom he had worked probably during his stay in Ephesus Apphia (presumably Philemon's wi...

  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

    This is a letter from Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ, and from Timothy, the brother, to Philemon our well-beloved and our fellow-worker; and to Apphia, the sister, and to Archippus, our fellow-sol...

  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

    A MAN TO WHOM IT WAS EASY TO APPEAL (Philemon 1:1-7)...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    THAT. Supply the ellipsis by "(Praying) that". COMMUNICATION. fellowship. Greek. _koinonia_, See Acts 2:42. EFFECTUAL. Greek. _energes_. See 1 Corinthians 16:9. Elsewhere, Hebrews 4:12. See App

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    _that_ This word refers back to the "_prayers_" of Philemon 1:4; Philemon 1:5 being a parenthesis of thought. As in his other thanksgivings, so in this, he passes at once into prayer that the good he...

  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

    4–7. _Introductory thanksgiving for Philemon’s faith and kindness to the saints_ Apart from the Christian courtesy, and the tact under the circumstances, of such an introduction, St Paul here, as alwa...

  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

    ἈΓΑΘΟΥ͂ [ΤΟΥ͂] ἘΝ ἩΜΙ͂Ν. τοῦ is found in Text. Rec. with אDFgrGKLP. It is omitted in ACTS 17 (apparently some Latin MSS.). ἩΜΙ͂Ν ACDKL; ὑμῖν Text. Rec. with אGP. 6. The key to the interpretation of t...

  • Charles Rose Commentaries

    ΌΠΩΣ (G3704) чтобы, затем чтобы. Эта частица вводит цель или замысел молитвы Павла (Lightfoot) или же просто передает ее содержание (Lohse; Bruce; O'Brien), КОΙΝΩΝΊΑ (G2842) содружество, общение. Это...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    THAT THE COMMUNICATION OF THY FAITH, &C.— "It is therefore matter of my most fervent prayer, thatthese promising openings may be abundantly answered; and that thy communion with us in the faith of our...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    II. _PAUL'S THANKS FOR PHILEMON;_ PHILEMON 1:4-7. 4. I thank _my_ God always, making mention of thee in my prayers, a. As in many of his epistles Paul starts the section right after his greeting wit...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. THAT ... - the aim of my thanksgiving and prayers for thee, in orde...

  • Concordant Commentary on the New Testament by A. E. Knoch

    4 The name Philemon means "fond". He seems to have been a most exemplary character, whose reputation had reached Paul's ears, and had given him joy in the midst of the sorrows and dangers of his situa...

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    A VERY PRECIOUS LETTER PAUL’S LETTER TO PHILEMON _KEITH NEVILLE AND MARION ADAMS_ ABOUT THIS LETTER This is a very personal letter. It does not teach about Christian beliefs. It does not give ad...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    THAT THE COMMUNICATION OF THY FAITH... — The general idea of St. Paul’s prayer for Philemon is clear — that his “faith may become effectual,” _i.e.,_ energetic and perfected, “in full knowledge.” This...

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

    CHAPTER 5 Philemon 1:4 (R.V.) PAUL'S was one of those regal natures to which things are possible that other men dare not do. No suspicion of weakness attaches to him when he pours out his heart in lo...

  • Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

    ὅπως : belongs to μνείαν σον ποιούμενος … Philemon 1:5 is, as it were, in brackets. It would be more usual to have ἴνα here. κοινωνία : the reference is to identity of faith; the fellowship among the...

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

    A PLEA FOR THE RETURNING SLAVE Philemon 1:1 Onesimus had known the Apostle well in the old days when Paul visited at the house of his master Philemon, who seems to have been a man of importance. His...

  • Gary Hampton Commentaries

    PHILEMON'S LOVE AND FAITH Paul regularly thanked God for Philemon as he approached the throne of grace in prayer (Philemon 1:4). Here again we have an indication of the prayerfulness of the apostle P...

  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

    _That the communication. [2] That is, charitable contributions, done with a lively faith, may become evident, [3] and the good works known, which are in you; that is, done among you. This seems the se...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, (5) Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; (6) That the communication of thy faith ma...

  • John Calvin's Bible Commentary

    6._That the communication of thy faith may be effectual_. This clause is somewhat obscure; but I shall endeavor to elucidate it in such a manner that my readers may somewhat understand Paul’s meaning....

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    The very beautiful and interesting Epistle to Philemon does not require much comment; it is an expression of the love which works by the Spirit within the assembly of God in all the circumstances of i...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    THAT THE COMMUNICATION OF THY FAITH,.... The grace of faith itself cannot be communicated from one to another; a believing parent cannot communicate it to his children, nor a master to his servants, n...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. Ver. 6. _That the communication, &c._] This is that which St Paul pr...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _I thank my God_, &c. This epistle, which infinitely transcends all the wisdom of this world, gives us an admirable specimen how Christians ought to treat of secular affairs from higher principles; _m...

  • Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament (1851)

    THAT THE COMMUNICATION OF THY FAITH; by some, these words are connected immediately with the preceding verse, thus: Hearing of thy love and faith, etc., love and faith which look to this end, that the...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    THAT THE COMMUNICATION OF THY FAITH MAY BECOME EFFECTUAL BY THE ACKNOWLEDGING OF EVERY GOOD THING WHICH IS IN YOU IN CHRIST JESUS....

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    PAUL'S THANKFULNESS AND SYMPATHY ON ACCOUNT OF PHILEMON'S CHRISTIAN STATE....

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    1-7 Faith in Christ, and love to him, should unite saints more closely than any outward relation can unite the people of the world. Paul in his private prayers was particular in remembering his frien...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    THAT THE COMMUNICATION OF THY FAITH: the word sometime signifieth communion, in all which there is a mutual communication between those with whom the commmunion is. That thou mayst declare that thou h...

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    Philemon 1:6 that G3704 sharing G2842 your G4675 faith G4102 become G1096 (G5638) effective G1756 by G1722 acknowledg

  • Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary on the NT (4 vols)

    _Philemon's good offices to the Church St. Paul's thankfulness thereat,_ vv. 4-7. He has to appeal for an act of forgiveness to be shown to Onesimus; the apostle therefore, in words of deep thankfulne...

  • Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary on the NT (4 vols)

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  • Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament

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  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    CONTENTS: Greeting to Philemon. Intercession for Onesimus. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Timothy, Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, Paul, Epaphras, Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas. CONCLUSION: Wise and good...

  • The Bible Study New Testament

    OUR FELLOWSHIP WITH YOU. _Bengelius_ thinks this means Philemon partaking of faith in common with other Christians. A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING. _See_ Philippians 1:9-11 and notes....

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    PHILEMON—NOTE ON PHILEMON 1:4 Thanksgiving and Prayer. Before Paul makes his appeal, he expresses his gratitude for Philemon (vv. Philemon 1:4) and describes how he prays f

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

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  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    _CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Philemon 1:4. I THANK MY GOD.—There the apostle carries all his joys and troubles into the presence of his God. Philemon 1:5. HEARING OF THY LOVE.—Perhaps the bearer...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    EXPOSITION PHILEMON 1:1 A PRISONER OF CHRIST JESUS. He writes a private letter, as friend to friend, and therefore does not describe himself by his official title of apostle. Having to plead the cau...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    Tonight let's turn to Philemon. Philemon was written by Paul the apostle unto the man whose name is Philemon who lived in Colossi. This letter was written at the same time that Paul wrote the Colossia...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    2 Corinthians 9:12; Philippians 1:9; Titus 3:14; Hebrews 6:10;...

  • Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament (4 Volume Set)

    That [ο π ω ς]. Connect with making mention. The communication of thy faith [η κ ο ι ν ω ν ι α τ η ς π ι σ τ ε ω ς σ ο υ]. Koinwnia fellowship is often used in the active sense of impartation, as comm...

  • Wells of Living Water Commentary

    ONESIMUS Philemon 1:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The march of the Gospel in the early years. The Early Church gave itself very definitely to the propaganda of the Gospel. This had been the command of Go...

  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

    I pray that the communication of thy faith may become effectual — That is, that thy faith may be effectually communicated to others, who see and acknowledge thy piety and charity....

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