Philemon 1:6 “I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you…”

Philemon 1:6

I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

that the fellowship of your faith may become effective in the knowledge of every good thing which is in us in Christ Jesus.

American Standard Version

that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ.

Geneva Bible 1599

That the fellowship of thy faith may bee made effectuall, and that whatsoeuer good thing is in you through Christ Iesus, may be knowen.

Darby Translation

in such sort that thy participation in the faith should become operative in the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in us towards Christ [Jesus].

Young's Literal Translation

that the fellowship of thy faith may become working in the full knowledge of every good thing that [is] in you toward Christ Jesus;

Bible in Basic English

That the faith which you have in common with them may be working with power, in the knowledge of every good thing in you, for Christ.

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Cross references

“the communication”

Philippians 1:9–11 2 Corinthians 9:12–14 Titus 3:14 James 2:14 James 2:17 Hebrews 6:10

Philippians 1:9–11 · BSB

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

2 Corinthians 9:12–14 · BSB

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

Titus 3:14 · BSB

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

James 2:14 · BSB

What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?

James 2:17 · BSB

So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.

Hebrews 6:10 · BSB

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

“the acknowledging”

Matthew 5:16 1 Peter 1:5–8 1 Peter 2:12 1 Corinthians 14:25 Philippians 4:8 1 Peter 3:16

Matthew 5:16 · BSB

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

1 Peter 1:5–8 · BSB

who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

1 Peter 2:12 · BSB

Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

1 Corinthians 14:25 · BSB

and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!”

Philippians 4:8 · BSB

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

1 Peter 3:16 · BSB

keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

“in you”

2 Peter 1:8

2 Peter 1:8 · BSB

For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Also

Colossians 1:9

Colossians 1:9 · BSB

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

7I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

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