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Paul says he thanks God because he hears of Philemon’s “love and of the faith” toward the Lord Jesus and “for all the saints.” He also says the saints’ hearts “have been refreshed through you,” setting a relational context for the request that follows (Philemon 1:4–7).
4I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,
5hearing of your love, and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints;
6that the fellowship of your faith may become effective, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in us, in Christ Jesus.
7For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.