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King James Bible - Philemon 1:3

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SEV Biblia, Chapter 1:3

Gracia y paz hall�is del Dios nuestro Padre, y del Se�or Jes�s, el Cristo.

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John Gill's Bible Commentary

Ver. 3. Grace to you and peace, from God , &c.] Which is the same form of salutation used in the other epistles; (see Gill on � Romans 1:7�) for though this epistle is but a very small one, yet it is introduced in the same form as the larger epistles are; and has an inscription in the former verse, a salutation in this, and a preface in the three following.

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Matthew Henry Commentary

Verses 1-7 - Faith in Christ, and love to him, should unite saints more closely tha any outward relation can unite the people of the world. Paul in his private prayers was particular in remembering his friends. We mus remember Christian friends much and often, as their cases may need bearing them in our thoughts, and upon our hearts, before our God Different sentiments and ways in what is not essential, must not make difference of affection, as to the truth. He inquired concerning his friends, as to the truth, growth, and fruitfulness of their graces their faith in Christ, and love to him, and to all the saints. The goo which Philemon did, was matter of joy and comfort to him and others who therefore desired that he would continue and abound in good fruits more and more, to God's honour.

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Greek Textus Receptus

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