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International Version</a></span><br />I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/philemon/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I always thank my God when I pray for you, Philemon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philemon/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I thank my God always, making mention of you upon my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philemon/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philemon/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philemon/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philemon/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I thank my God, always making mention of you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philemon/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philemon/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philemon/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philemon/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philemon/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Philemon, each time I mention you in my prayers, I thank God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philemon/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philemon/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Philemon,] I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers because<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philemon/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Brother Philemon, every time I pray, I mention you and give thanks to my God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philemon/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philemon/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philemon/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philemon/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philemon/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I give continual thanks to my God while making mention of you, my brother, in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philemon/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philemon/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I give thanks to my God, always making mention of you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I thank my God always, making mention of you upon my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philemon/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I give thanks to my God, always making mention of thee in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philemon/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I thank my God, always making remembrance of thee in my prayers,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philemon/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I give thanks to my God, always making a remembrance of thee in my prayers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philemon/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I give thanks to my God, always keeping remembrance of you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philemon/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I give thanks to my God always, remembering you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philemon/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philemon/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I thank my God, and always make mention of you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philemon/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />I thank my God always, and I remember you in my prayers,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philemon/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philemon/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />I give thanks to my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philemon/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />I thank my God always, making mention of thee in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philemon/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />I mention you always in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I give continual thanks to my God while making mention of you, my brother, in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philemon/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />I give thanks to my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philemon/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />I thank my God always making mention of thee in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philemon/1-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BS2bNjCPoic?start=24" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philemon/1.htm">Philemon's Faith and Love</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3</span>Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2168.htm" title="2168: Eucharistō (V-PIA-1S) -- From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.">I always thank</a> <a href="/greek/3842.htm" title="3842: pantote (Adv) -- Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poioumenos (V-PPM-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">remembering</a> <a href="/greek/3417.htm" title="3417: mneian (N-AFS) -- Remembrance, recollection, mention; commemoration. From mnaomai or mimnesko; recollection; by implication, recital."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4335.htm" title="4335: proseuchōn (N-GFP) -- From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.">prayers,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Philippians 1:3-4</a></span><br />I thank my God every time I remember you. / In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Colossians 1:3</a></span><br />We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:2</a></span><br />We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-15.htm">Ephesians 1:15-16</a></span><br />For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, / I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:3</a></span><br />We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Romans 1:8-9</a></span><br />First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world. / God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4</a></span><br />I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-3.htm">2 Timothy 1:3</a></span><br />I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11</a></span><br />as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1</a></span><br />First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Acts 28:15</a></span><br />The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">2 Corinthians 9:11-12</a></span><br />You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God. / For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4</a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Romans 1:8</a></b></br> First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/1-16.htm">Ephesians 1:16</a></b></br> Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Philippians 1:3</a></b></br> I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Always</a> <a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Continual</a> <a href="/titus/1-11.htm">Making</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-4.htm">Mention</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-5.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-8.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-3.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/titus/1-3.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/3-10.htm">Always</a> <a href="/exodus/28-29.htm">Continual</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-7.htm">Making</a> <a href="/philemon/1-19.htm">Mention</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-12.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/philemon/1-22.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-6.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-12.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Philemon 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philemon/1-8.htm">whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/philemon/1.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>I always thank</b><br />The phrase "I always thank" reflects the Apostle Paul's consistent attitude of gratitude. The Greek word for "thank" is "εὐχαριστῶ" (eucharistō), which conveys a deep sense of thankfulness and grace. This word is the root of the term "Eucharist," highlighting the sacredness of giving thanks. Paul's use of "always" underscores the habitual nature of his gratitude, suggesting that thanksgiving is a continual practice in his life, not just a sporadic occurrence. This sets a model for believers to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude, recognizing God's hand in all circumstances.<p><b>my God</b><br />The personal pronoun "my" indicates a close, intimate relationship between Paul and God. This is not a distant deity but a personal God who is actively involved in Paul's life. The Greek word "θεός" (theos) for "God" is used throughout the New Testament to denote the one true God, the Creator and Sustainer of all. Paul's use of "my God" reflects the covenant relationship that believers have with God through Jesus Christ, emphasizing personal faith and trust.<p><b>remembering you</b><br />The act of "remembering" in Greek is "μνείαν" (mneian), which implies more than just recalling someone to mind; it involves a deliberate and affectionate consideration. Paul’s remembrance of Philemon is not merely a mental exercise but a heartfelt reflection that leads to prayer. This highlights the importance of community and relationships within the body of Christ, where believers are called to hold each other in their thoughts and prayers, fostering unity and love.<p><b>in my prayers</b><br />The Greek word for "prayers" is "προσευχαῖς" (proseuchais), which encompasses all forms of communication with God, including supplication, intercession, and thanksgiving. Paul's prayers are not generic but specific and intentional, directed towards the well-being and spiritual growth of Philemon. This phrase underscores the power and importance of intercessory prayer in the Christian life, where believers are encouraged to lift each other up before God, seeking His guidance, provision, and blessing.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philemon/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">I thank my God . . .</span>--Note the almost exact verbal coincidence with the salutations in <a href="/context/ephesians/1-15.htm" title="Why I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love to all the saints,">Ephesians 1:15-16</a>; <a href="/context/philippians/1-3.htm" title="I thank my God on every remembrance of you,">Philippians 1:3-4</a>; <a href="/context/colossians/1-3.htm" title=" We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,">Colossians 1:3-4</a>, with, however, the natural distinction that this is briefer and simpler in style.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philemon/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I thank my God always.</span> We ought, therefore, to thank God, not only for gifts bestowed upon ourselves, but also for those bestowed upon others. This is an habitual phrase of St. Paul (comp. <a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Romans 1:8</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4</a>; <a href="/ephesians/1-16.htm">Ephesians 1:16</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Philippians 1:3</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:2</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:3</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-3.htm">2 Timothy 1:3</a>). "It is to be noted that for the thing on account of which he gives thanks, he at the same time prays" (Calvin). For no good work is ever so complete in us that it does not need to be "continued and ended" in us by God. <span class="cmt_word">Making mention of thee in my prayers.</span> The foregoing remark attain applies. Grotius observes that "we learn from this that all addresses to God may be <span class="accented">called prayers</span> <span class="greek">προσευχὰς</span>, even those in which nothing is asked but thanks are given." But this is apparently not such a case; the petition which St. Paul offered for Philemon being stated in Ver. 6. And thus Chrysostom explains the passage. "Always" may be connected with "I thank," or with "making mention," preferably the former (Chrysostom, Theophylact, Calvin, Lightfoot). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philemon/1-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">I always thank</span><br /><span class="grk">Εὐχαριστῶ</span> <span class="translit">(Eucharistō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2168.htm">Strong's 2168: </a> </span><span class="str2">From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="grk">μου</span> <span class="translit">(mou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God,</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεῷ</span> <span class="translit">(Theō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">making</span><br /><span class="grk">ποιούμενος</span> <span class="translit">(poioumenos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mention</span><br /><span class="grk">μνείαν</span> <span class="translit">(mneian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3417.htm">Strong's 3417: </a> </span><span class="str2">Remembrance, recollection, mention; commemoration. From mnaomai or mimnesko; recollection; by implication, recital.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of you</span><br /><span class="grk">σου</span> <span class="translit">(sou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπὶ</span> <span class="translit">(epi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="grk">μου</span> <span class="translit">(mou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prayers,</span><br /><span class="grk">προσευχῶν</span> <span class="translit">(proseuchōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4335.htm">Strong's 4335: </a> </span><span class="str2">From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/philemon/1-4.htm">NT Letters: Philemon 1:4 I thank my God always making mention (Phm Phl) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/philemon/1-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Philemon 1:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Philemon 1:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/philemon/1-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Philemon 1:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Philemon 1:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>