Philemon 1:4

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

I thanke my God, making mention of thee alwayes in my prayers,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers,
- American Standard Version (1901)

I give praise to God at all times and make prayer for you,
- Basic English Bible

I thank my God, always making mention of thee at my prayers,
- Darby Bible

I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
- Webster's Bible

I give continual thanks to my God while making mention of you, my brother, in my prayers,
- Weymouth Bible

I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,
- World English Bible

I do thankingis to my God, euere more makinge mynde of thee in my preieris,
- Wycliffe Bible

I give thanks to my God, always making mention of thee in my prayers,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Philemon 1:4


1:2 To Apphia - His wife, to whom also the business in part belonged. And the church in thy house - The Christians who meet there.

1:5 Hearing - Probably from Onesimus.

1:6 I pray that the communication of thy faith may become effectual - That is, that thy faith may be effectually communicated to others, who see and acknowledge thy piety and charity.


People's Bible Notes for Philemon 1:4


Phm 1:4 I thank my God. Here he begins to speak directly to Philemon, whom he always mentions in his prayers.

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