Philemon 1:4

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

I give praise to God at all times and make prayer for you,

Douay-Rheims 1899

I give thanks to my God, always making a remembrance of thee in my prayers.

Free Bible Version

I always thank my God for you, remembering you in my prayers,

Geneva Bible 1599

I giue thanks to my God, making mention alwaies of thee in my praiers,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Plain English Version

People tell me good things about you, Philemon. They say that you believe in our leader, Jesus, and you love all God’s people, so whenever I pray for you, I always thank God for you.

Translation for Translators

I always thank my God when I pray for you (sg), because I hear people say that you love all God’s people [CHI]

Unlocked Literal Bible

I always thank my God. I mention you in my prayers.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

I give thanks to my God, always making mention of thee in my prayers,

Context

Philemon’s Faith and Love

³Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.⁴I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,⁵because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

Sermons

Philemon I. 4-6

St. John Chrysostom

Summary

In Philemon 1:4, the apostle Paul expresses gratitude and joy for Philemon, specifically mentioning his love and faith towards the Lord Jesus and all the saints. This verse highlights the importance of demonstrating love and faith in practical ways within the Christian community. Paul's commendation of Philemon's character serves as an encouragement for believers to continue growing in love and faith, reflecting Christ's love to others. It also sets an example for believers to support and uplift one another in their spiritual journey.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

I thank my God - For all the good he has bestowed upon you, making mention of thee always in my prayers, that thou mayest hold fast all that thou hast got, and get all that thou dost farther need.

Philemon 1:4

Philemon’s Faith and Love

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

I give praise to God at all times and make prayer for you,

Douay-Rheims 1899

I give thanks to my God, always making a remembrance of thee in my prayers.

Free Bible Version

I always thank my God for you, remembering you in my prayers,

Geneva Bible 1599

I giue thanks to my God, making mention alwaies of thee in my praiers,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Plain English Version

People tell me good things about you, Philemon. They say that you believe in our leader, Jesus, and you love all God’s people, so whenever I pray for you, I always thank God for you.

Translation for Translators

I always thank my God when I pray for you (sg), because I hear people say that you love all God’s people [CHI]

Unlocked Literal Bible

I always thank my God. I mention you in my prayers.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

I give thanks to my God, always making mention of thee in my prayers,