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Philemon 1:4

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Philemon 1:4

Verse 4 of 25

Scripture focus

I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,

Philemon 1:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Philemon 1:4

Theological / Devotional

Always. To be connected with “I thank my God.”

My prayers. Sharing with God the joys and sorrows of life as friend to friend, is prayer at its best. Again, Paul reminds Philemon of the deep respect and gratitude the apostle feels toward him. Tactfully, Paul prepares the way for Philemon to accord Onesimus a kindly reception. There is an abundance of encouragement in the certain knowledge that a beloved and respected friend is praying for us, that this friend has full confidence in our integrity and sanctified judgment (see vs. 5-7). Such is the assurance that Paul gives Philemon.

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