Philemon 1:4
New International Version
I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,

New Living Translation
I always thank my God when I pray for you, Philemon,

English Standard Version
I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers,

Berean Standard Bible
I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,

Berean Literal Bible
I thank my God always, making mention of you upon my prayers,

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

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

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

NASB 1995
I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,

NASB 1977
I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,

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

Amplified Bible
I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,

Christian Standard Bible
I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers,

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

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

English Revised Version
I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Philemon,] I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers because

Good News Translation
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,

Majority Standard Bible
I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,

NET Bible
I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,

New Heart English Bible
I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,

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

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

World English Bible
I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I give thanks to my God, always making mention of you in my prayers,

Berean Literal Bible
I thank my God always, making mention of you upon my prayers,

Young's Literal Translation
I give thanks to my God, always making mention of thee in my prayers,

Smith's Literal Translation
I thank my God, always making remembrance of thee in my prayers,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I give thanks to my God, always making a remembrance of thee in my prayers.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I give thanks to my God, always keeping remembrance of you in my prayers,

New American Bible
I give thanks to my God always, remembering you in my prayers,

New Revised Standard Version
When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I thank my God, and always make mention of you in my prayers,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
I thank my God always, and I remember you in my prayers,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,

Godbey New Testament
I give thanks to my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,

Haweis New Testament
I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers,

Mace New Testament
I mention you always in my prayers,

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

Worrell New Testament
I give thanks to my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,

Worsley New Testament
I thank my God always making mention of thee in my prayers,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Philemon's Faith and Love
3Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers, 5because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.…

Cross References
Philippians 1:3-4
I thank my God every time I remember you. / In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,

Colossians 1:3
We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

1 Thessalonians 1:2
We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers

Ephesians 1:15-16
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, / I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

2 Thessalonians 1:3
We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.

Romans 1:8-9
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world. / God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

1 Corinthians 1:4
I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 1:3
I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

2 Corinthians 1:11
as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

1 Timothy 2:1
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—

Acts 28:15
The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.

2 Corinthians 9:11-12
You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God. / For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

Psalm 105:1
Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.

Psalm 100:4
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.

Psalm 136:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.


Treasury of Scripture

I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,

Romans 1:8
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

Ephesians 1:16
Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

Philippians 1:3
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

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1. Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon,
8. whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again.














I always thank
The phrase "I always thank" reflects the Apostle Paul's consistent attitude of gratitude. The Greek word for "thank" is "εὐχαριστῶ" (eucharistō), which conveys a deep sense of thankfulness and grace. This word is the root of the term "Eucharist," highlighting the sacredness of giving thanks. Paul's use of "always" underscores the habitual nature of his gratitude, suggesting that thanksgiving is a continual practice in his life, not just a sporadic occurrence. This sets a model for believers to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude, recognizing God's hand in all circumstances.

my God
The personal pronoun "my" indicates a close, intimate relationship between Paul and God. This is not a distant deity but a personal God who is actively involved in Paul's life. The Greek word "θεός" (theos) for "God" is used throughout the New Testament to denote the one true God, the Creator and Sustainer of all. Paul's use of "my God" reflects the covenant relationship that believers have with God through Jesus Christ, emphasizing personal faith and trust.

remembering you
The act of "remembering" in Greek is "μνείαν" (mneian), which implies more than just recalling someone to mind; it involves a deliberate and affectionate consideration. Paul’s remembrance of Philemon is not merely a mental exercise but a heartfelt reflection that leads to prayer. This highlights the importance of community and relationships within the body of Christ, where believers are called to hold each other in their thoughts and prayers, fostering unity and love.

in my prayers
The Greek word for "prayers" is "προσευχαῖς" (proseuchais), which encompasses all forms of communication with God, including supplication, intercession, and thanksgiving. Paul's prayers are not generic but specific and intentional, directed towards the well-being and spiritual growth of Philemon. This phrase underscores the power and importance of intercessory prayer in the Christian life, where believers are encouraged to lift each other up before God, seeking His guidance, provision, and blessing.

(4) I thank my God . . .--Note the almost exact verbal coincidence with the salutations in Ephesians 1:15-16; Philippians 1:3-4; Colossians 1:3-4, with, however, the natural distinction that this is briefer and simpler in style.

Verse 4. - I thank my God always. We ought, therefore, to thank God, not only for gifts bestowed upon ourselves, but also for those bestowed upon others. This is an habitual phrase of St. Paul (comp. Romans 1:8; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Ephesians 1:16; Philippians 1:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 2 Timothy 1:3). "It is to be noted that for the thing on account of which he gives thanks, he at the same time prays" (Calvin). For no good work is ever so complete in us that it does not need to be "continued and ended" in us by God. Making mention of thee in my prayers. The foregoing remark attain applies. Grotius observes that "we learn from this that all addresses to God may be called prayers προσευχὰς, even those in which nothing is asked but thanks are given." But this is apparently not such a case; the petition which St. Paul offered for Philemon being stated in Ver. 6. And thus Chrysostom explains the passage. "Always" may be connected with "I thank," or with "making mention," preferably the former (Chrysostom, Theophylact, Calvin, Lightfoot).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
I always thank
Εὐχαριστῶ (Eucharistō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2168: From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.

my
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

God,
Θεῷ (Theō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

making
ποιούμενος (poioumenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

mention
μνείαν (mneian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3417: Remembrance, recollection, mention; commemoration. From mnaomai or mimnesko; recollection; by implication, recital.

of you
σου (sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

in
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

my
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

prayers,
προσευχῶν (proseuchōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 4335: From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.


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