Philemon 1:6. "Commentary on Philemon 1:6". by Grant Richison | Jan 9, 2002 | Philemon | 4 comments, “…that the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.”.
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The truth which is taught in this passage, therefore, is, that when faith exists in the heart, it is very desirable that it should impart its proper fruits toward others in such a way that all may see that it is operative, and may recognize its power; or in other words, it is desirable that when true religion exists it should be fairly developed, that its possessor may be acknowledged to be under its influence.
"Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament". Paul had in mind Onesimus particularly. This thought is continued into this verse. The full knowledge of every good thing that in reality is in the present possession of the Christian presupposes an extraordinary advance in his spiritual life. It ought to be our chiefest desire and study that God may have His praise and glory among us. (4) That all such growth must be “towards Christ Jesus,” dependent on unity with Him and serving to deepen such unity, is the characteristic doctrine of all this group of Epistles, especially of the Colossian Epistle, of which Onesimus was one of the bearers. .
), is very objectionable: to join εἰς χρ. Romans 7:18, the negation of this in the carnal man) which is in us, to (the glory of; connect with ἐνεργὴς γένηται) Christ [Jesus]. which is in you, of which you are capable, unto which you may be able to attain. In the knowledge of every good thing that is in you. may become effectual, displaying its proper power. Hence by the analogy of those epistles, two of which were written almost at the same moment as this, we should expect to find here an expression of St Paul’s hope that Philemon (not those on whom Philemon had influence) would advance in the ἐπίγνωσις of divine things. May God put a burden on our hearts for the lost. BibliographyMeyer, Heinrich. "Bradley Cobb's Commentary on Philemon". In other words, so that others may see that you are truly pious, and understand to what extent you have faith.Of every good thing which is in you - Of every good principle, and of every benevolent trait, which is in your character. And the word rendered communication (or fellowship) has the further sense of ‘bestowal, or imparting of a favour,’ which seems here to be preferred. The word “effective” conveys energetic power, 1 Co 16:9, “For a great and effective door has opened to me, and. It is HIS divine will that young people come to faith in Jesus Christ and find salvation through the Gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit to bring them to faith. cannot, as is usually held (also by Winer, de Wette, Demme, Koch, Ellicott, Bleek, and Hofmann), introduce the aim of the intercession, Philemon 1:4, since μνείαν σου ποιούμ. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tbi/philemon-1.html. 3.
The blessings are in the Christian community. that the sharing of your faith may become effective, Paul prayed that Philemon would not only share his faith but that the sharing of his faith would be effective. "Commentary on Philemon 1:6". ἐνεργὴς γένηται κ. τ. It attaches itself (so rightly, Grotius, Bengel, Wiesinger, Ewald) in its telic sense (not in the sense of so that, as Flatt and older expositors would have it taken) to Philemon 1:5, specifying the tendency of ἣν ἔχεις. BibliographyCobb, Bradley.
An appeal to the profound Christian consciousness of Philemon, by way of preparation for the designed intercession on behalf of Onesimus, whom Paul in fact was now on the point of introducing to that κοινωνία τῆς πίστεως of his friend! We are all of us stewards and disposers of the manifold graces of God. Ministry-To-Children.com helps you tell kids about Jesus by providing age-appropriate Bible study material and Sunday School curriculum – all 100% free online.. We believe that God is the loving Father of all kids.
By the acknowledging - That is, so as to secure from others the proper recognition of the existence of faith in your heart. 1851. koinonia, See Acts 2:42. effectual. This is exercised towards all the saints as they need it. That thy faith may by acts be proved to be 'a faith which worketh by love.'
Broadman Press 1932,33. Reasons: 1. By the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ. We put forth feeble attempts to present a worthy picture of Christ. 2. First, in regard to Philemon himself, that it might work effectually in him; secondly, in regard of others, that it might be exemplary to them, and so might be effectual in provoking them to the like. Philemon 1:6 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Philemon 1:6, NIV: "I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ." 6.That the communication of thy faith may be effectual. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ebc/philemon-1.html.
Paul wants Philemon to be effective in his witness for Christ. Instead of εν ὑμιν, in You, εν ἡμιν in Us, is the reading of all the best MSS., as well as of several versions and fathers. "Commentary on Philemon 1:6".
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By fellowship with other believers, Philemon communicates his faith so that they become edified in the faith. "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". "Family Bible New Testament". He briefly intimates to his friend what he lays down more expressly in 2 Corinthians 8:9, where there is also, ye know. But the thought uppermost in St. Paul’s mind was that Philemon might add to the other tokens of his true faith, this further one, to receive Onesimus. 1952. that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ.
2. We must so walk in our way and hasten to our journey’s end, that we may obtain the prize. He that overcometh and holdeth out to the latter end only shall be saved. And an excerpt from this week's sermon on Philemon: Paul's basic claim in Philemon is the same as it is in Galatians 3:28: "There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus." Knowledge is full, perfect knowledge; an element of Paul's prayer for his readers in all the four epistles of the captivity.
"Commentary on Philemon 1:6". He that gives for Christ's sake becomes enriched in the knowledge of Christ. | Powered by WordPress, Paul prayed that Philemon would not only share his faith but that the sharing of his faith would be.
The principal divergence from that which is given above is due to the failure to perceive that the ἐπίγνωσις is Philemon’s. Peace? The truth which is taught in this passage, therefore, is, that when faith exists in the heart, it is very desirable that it should impart its proper fruits toward others in such a way that all may see that it is operative, and may recognize its power; or in other words, it is desirable that when true religion exists it should be fairly developed, that its possessor may be acknowledged to be under its influence. BibliographyBengel, Johann Albrecht. Philemon 1:6 REB My prayer is that the faith you hold in common with us may deepen your understanding of all the blessings which belong to us as we are brought closer to Christ. Both senses are true: faith “may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing.” In the eyes of St. Paul it was needful, not only that there should be secret good in a man, but that it should be acknowledged on all hands as good springing from the grace of God and Christ, somewhat analogous to “Let your light so shine,” etc. Mark 1:17, “Then Jesus said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.’”.
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