Philemon 1:7 - Plain English Version7 I know, my friend, that you have been good to God’s people. You have helped them, and you have made them happy. I know that you love Jesus and you love all God’s people. That makes me very happy, and it makes me want to keep on working for God. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17697 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition7 For I have derived great joy and comfort and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints [who are your fellow Christians] have been cheered and refreshed through you, [my] brother. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)7 For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible7 I have great joy and encouragement because of your love, since the hearts of God’s people are refreshed by your actions, my brother. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version7 For I have found great joy and consolation in your charity, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother. Ver Capítulo |
Listen. One day our leader, Jesus, will come back, and he will ask us about the things we did. Then we will tell him about how we got you mob to trust him. And you will be there with us on that day, so we will be really happy. We are like athletes that run in a race and win the prize, because after Jesus comes back, he will tell us that we did a good job with you, and that will be like a prize for us.
But Onesiforus wasn’t like that. He came here to Rome and looked everywhere for me. And when he found me here in jail, he didn’t feel shame. He often came and cheered me up. So I pray that Jesus, our leader, will be really good to his family. And you already know about that time that he was over there in Ephesus with me, and he helped me in lots of ways. One day our leader will judge everyone, and I pray that he will be good to Onesiforus and his family on that day.
And we always thank God for the way you listened to us. We told you God’s message, and you knew that it wasn’t only a message from people. You believed that we told you words from God, and that it was God’s message. And you were right. It is God’s word. And now that you believe that word, it helps you grow strong for him.
Whenever we talk about you to God, our father, we remember the good things that you do. You properly believe in Jesus Christ, and you love him very much, so you do those good things. And you love other people too, so you work hard to help them. You are really sure that our leader, Jesus Christ, will come back for you, so you keep on following him, no matter what other people do to you.