Philemon 1:5 Cross References

Philemon 1:5

5: because I keep hearing of your trust in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God's people.

Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for Christians everywhere,

for we have heard that you trust in Christ Jesus and that you love all of God's people.

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too.
We know we love God's children if we love God and obey his commandments.

So Peter returned with them; and as soon as he arrived, they took him to the upstairs room. The room was filled with widows who were weeping and showing him the coats and other garments Dorcas had made for them.
But Peter asked them all to leave the room; then he knelt and prayed. Turning to the body he said, "Get up, Tabitha." And she opened her eyes! When she saw Peter, she sat up!
He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then he called in the widows and all the believers, and he showed them that she was alive.

But before I come, I must go down to Jerusalem to take a gift to the Christians there.
For you see, the believers in Greece have eagerly taken up an offering for the Christians in Jerusalem, who are going through such hard times.

When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.

Now about the money being collected for the Christians in Jerusalem: You should follow the same procedures I gave to the churches in Galatia.

And this is his commandment: We must believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as he commanded us.

I myself have gained much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because your kindness has so often refreshed the hearts of God's people.

For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, it makes no difference to God whether we are circumcised or not circumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love.

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