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Philemon 1:6
I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.
from Philemon’s Faith and Love, Philemon 1:4-7
What it says

Paul prays that Philemon's partnership in the faith will become effective through fuller knowledge of every good thing in Christ.

What it is doing

This verse connects Christian fellowship with active spiritual fruitfulness.

In context

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. 6I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ. 7I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.