Philemon 1:4 I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers, I. THE OBJECT. "I thank my God," etc. 1. God is the Author of all good (Hosea 14:8). 2. To him, therefore, is all praise due (1 Chronicles 29:13, 14). 3. It is the privilege of good men to approach Him as their God. 4. Our prayers and praises should be for others as well as for ourselves. II. THE CIRCUMSTANCE. "Always," etc. III. THE MATTER. 1. Of his praises, on account of Philemon — (1) Love for Christ. (2) Faith in Christ. (3) Love to saints. 2. Of his prayers. (1) That fruits may abound. (2) That others may be won. (3) That God may be glorified. IV. THE REASON. (M. Henry, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,WEB: I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers, |
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