Philemon 1:6

Render thus: So that the community of thy faith [with other Christians, whom you may be able to serve] may show itself in act, causing full acknowledgment [from the world without] of every good work for Jesus Christ that is in you (Revised Version is not clear here); literally, may become working . Not a theoretical or merely quiescent faith. He was to confess Christ before men (and see James 2:22 ). "For whatever good thing is in us makes manifest our faith" (Calvin). In you . Bishop Wordsworth reads ἡμῖν , "us"—the body of Christians, following A, C, D, E, K, L, with many Fathers and versions.