Philemon 1:4 - Forerunner Commentary

Philemon 1:4

2 to¹ the beloved Apphia, ^aArchippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:

3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

4 ^aI thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,

5 ^ahearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,

6 that the sharing of your faith may become effective ^aby the acknowledgment of ^bevery good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

7 For we¹ have great joy and consolation in your love, because the⁴ hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

Verse Comparison: Philemon 1:4

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

Amplified® Bible
I give thanks to my God for you always when I mention you in my prayers,

Contemporary English Version
Philemon, each time I mention you in my prayers, I thank God.

Darby English Version
I thank my God, always making mention of thee at my prayers,

Good News Bible
Brother Philemon, every time I pray, I mention you and give thanks to my God.

International Standard Version
I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers,

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

New American Standard Bible
I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,

New International Version
I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,

New King James Version
I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
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,

New English Translation
I always thank my God¹ as I remember you in my prayers,²