Philemon 1:6 · KJV
“That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.”
— Philemon 1:6
Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
Philemon 1 — Context
I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
Cross References
Philippians 1:9-11
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and {in} all judgment; {judgment: or, sense}
2 Peter 1:8
For if these things be in you, and abound, they make {you that ye shall} neither {be} barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. {barren: Gr. idle}
Colossians 1:9
For this cause we also, since the day we heard {it}, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
1 Peter 1:5-8
Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
James 2:14
What {doth it} profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
Titus 3:14
And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. {maintain...: or, profess honest trades}
2 Corinthians 9:12-14
For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;