Devine Scripture

Philemon 1:7

Philemon chapter 1 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.

Context

v.6that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ.

v.7This passage

v.8Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:13

    And for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, ye accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe.

  • 3 John 1:3

    For I rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth.

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:3

    remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;

  • 2 Corinthians 7:4

    Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying on your behalf: I am filled with comfort, I overflow with joy in all our affliction.

  • 2 Corinthians 7:13

    Therefore we have been comforted: and in our comfort we joyed the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit hath been refreshed by you all.

  • Philemon 1:20

    Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ.