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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philemon 1:4

Verse 4 4.I give thanks to my God. It deserves attention, that he at the same time prays for that very thing for which he “gives thanks.” Even the most perfect, so long as they live in the world, never have so good ground for congratulation as not to need prayers, that God may grant to them, not only to persevere till the end, but likewise to make progress from day to day. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philemon 1:5

Verse 5 5.Hearing of thy love and faith. This praise, which he bestows on Philemon, includes briefly the whole perfection of a Christian man. It consists of two parts, faith in Christ, and love towards our neighbors; for to these all the actions and all the duties of our life relate. Faith is said to be in Christ, because to him it especially looks; in like manner as in no other way than through him alone can God the Father be known, and in no other than in Him can we find any of the blessings... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philemon 1:6

Verse 6 6.That the communication of thy faith may be effectual. This clause is somewhat obscure; but I shall endeavor to elucidate it in such a manner that my readers may somewhat understand Paul’s meaning. First, it ought to be known that the Apostle is not continuing to give the praise of Philemon, but that, on the contrary, he expresses those blessings for which he prays to God. These words are connected with what he had formerly said, that he “makes mention of him in his prayers.”... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philemon 1:7

Verse 7 7.We have much grace and consolation. Although this reading is found in the majority of Greek copies, yet I think that it ought to be translated joy; for, since there is little difference between χάριν and χαράν, it would be easy to mistake a single letter. Besides, Paul elsewhere employs the word χάριν to mean “joy;” at least, if we believe Chrysostom on this matter. What has “grace” to do with “consolation?” For thy love. It is plain enough what he means, that he has great joy and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:4

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 ; i Corinthians Romans 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... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:4

Love's outcome in prayer. "Making mention of thee always in my prayers." We may judge of the reality of our affection by the current of our thoughts. Do we find them tending towards some absent friends daily? Then we have evidence that ours is not the superficial love that can live only in the presence of its object. With the Christian thought turns to prayer. There on the throne of the universe is One who can best befriend our dearest friends. I. THERE WAS BLESSEDNESS IN ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:4-5

The constituent parts of acceptable prayer: thanksgiving, intercession, personal petitions. 1. An example of these here, incidentally given, not purposely , , St. Paul's practice with regard to Philemon. He was not familiarly known to the apostle. Perhaps it was with a certain surprise he learned that the great apostle habitually "made mention of him" in his prayers. In like manner, many Christians are being helped, without their own knowledge, by the prayers of others. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:4-7

Recognition of the Christian character and services of Philemon. This is after the apostle's usual manner. I. THE THANKSGIVING . "I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers." 1. Though it is not unlawful to praise men for their graces or virtues , God is first to be thanked as the Author of these dispositions . "We rejoice [or, 'boast'] in God through our Lord Jesus Christ" ( Romans 5:11 ). It is the privilege of the believer to speak of God as "my... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:5

Hearing of thy love, and of the faith … saints. He would hear of these instances of Philemon's faith and love naturally through Epaphras (see on Philemon 1:2 ). Refer "faith" to "the Lord Jesus" and "love" to "all the saints" (a chiasmus , or cross-reference). Note that the phrase is πρὸς ( i.e. erga , towards) τὸν κύριον , but εἰς ( i.e. upon) τοὺς ἁγίους ; perhaps because Christ cannot now be reached by bodily efforts, but only aspired towards by the soul;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:5-6

Man glorifying God. Man is created for God's glory, and finds the highest end of his being, therefore, in glorifying him. Four ways may be distinguished in which he does this. I. THE WAY OF GOOD DEEDS DONE IN HIS STRENGTH , which cause others to glorify him. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" ( Matthew 5:16 ). This is the mode referred to here: "That thy faith may become effectual by... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philemon 1:4

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The Pulpit Commentary - Philemon 1:4

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