Philemon 1:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. For we have great joy - This verse does not read harmoniously. The Greek authorizes the following arrangement: For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, O brother, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee. The apostle speaks here of the works of charity in which Philemon abounded towards poor Christians.

Philemon 1:7

7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.