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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.
1:6 That the communication of thy faith. Rather, fellowship, as in the Revised Version. The Greek word is koinonia, and the prayer is that the fellowship of faith between Philemon and Onesimus may
become effectual in showing forth forgiveness, which would of course be comprehended in every good thing. Here, however, the statement is general.
1:6 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.
1:1-7 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 friends. We must remember Christian friends much and often, as their cases may need, bearing them in our thoughts, and upon our hearts, before our God. Different sentiments and ways in what is not essential, must not make difference of affection, as to the truth. He inquired concerning his friends, as to the truth, growth, and fruitfulness of their graces, their faith in Christ, and love to him, and to all the saints. The good which Philemon did, was matter of joy and comfort to him and others, who therefore desired that he would continue and abound in good fruits, more and more, to God's honour.
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Acknowledging Active Affection Christ Christ's Common Communication Effective Effectual Faith Fellowship Full Fully Good Jesus Others Participation Power Praying Promote Recognizing Result Right Sake Sharing Understanding Working
