Philemon 1:6that the fellowship of your faith may become effective, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in us in Christ Jesus.
The setting
Paul prays that Philemon's faith will become 'effective' - he needs it to work practically with Onesimus...
The emotion here: hopeful but strategically building toward impossible request
The original word
koinōnia (κοινωνία) — deep fellowship, sharing life together, partnership
Why it matters
This is the only time Paul uses 'fellowship of faith' - usually it's 'fellowship in the gospel'
Read with care
What most readers miss in Philemon 1:6
Paul is praying Philemon's faith will be effective enough to see a slave as a brother
Common misconceptionPeople read this as a prayer for evangelism effectiveness. Paul is actually praying that Philemon's faith will be effective enough to free a slave - the most radical act possible.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Philemon 1:6
Bible Genome reading
Philemon 1:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Philemon 1:6 comes from the book of Philemon, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the prayer genre of biblical literature. Key themes include fellowship, spiritual growth, knowledge. Notable phrases: fellowship of your faith; knowledge of every good thing. This verse is a prayer.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same growing
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6
“So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
— Romans 10:17
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
— John 3:30
“Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
“He believed in Yahweh; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.”
— Genesis 15:6
Your reflection
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