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Give me this encouragement in Christ. <a href="/esv/philemon/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Yes, brother, I want some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/bsb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/blb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Yes, brother, may I have profit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/kjv/philemon/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. <a href="/nkjv/philemon/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in the Lord. <a href="/nasb_/philemon/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Yes, brother, let me benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/nasb/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Yes, brother, let me benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/nasb77/philemon/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Yes, brother, let me benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/lsb/philemon/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Yes, brother, let me benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ! <a href="/amp/philemon/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Yes, brother, let me have some benefit and joy from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/csb/philemon/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Yes, brother, may I benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/hcsb/philemon/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Yes, brother, may I have joy from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/asv/philemon/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/cev/philemon/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My dear friend and follower of Christ our Lord, please cheer me up by doing this for me. <a href="/erv/philemon/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/gwt/philemon/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So, because we're brothers in the Lord, do something for me. Give me some comfort because of Christ. <a href="/gnt/philemon/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> So, my brother, please do me this favor for the Lord's sake; as a brother in Christ, cheer me up! <a href="/isv/philemon/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Yes, brother, I desire this favor from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Messiah! <a href="/msb/philemon/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Lord. <a href="/net/philemon/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/nheb/philemon/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/wbt/philemon/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Yes, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. <a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yes, brother, do me this favour for the Lord's sake. Refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/web/philemon/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Lord. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philemon/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Yes, brother, may I have profit of you in the LORD; refresh my yearnings in the LORD; <a href="/blb/philemon/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Yes, brother, may I have profit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/ylt/philemon/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Yes, brother, may I have profit of thee in the Lord; refresh my bowels in the Lord; <a href="/slt/philemon/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Yea, brother, may I be profited by thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philemon/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Yea, brother. May I enjoy thee in the Lord. Refresh my bowels in the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/philemon/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> So it is, brother. May I delight with you in the Lord! Refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/nabre/philemon/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Yes, brother, may I profit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/nrsvce/philemon/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Yes, brother, let me have this benefit from you in the Lord! Refresh my heart in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philemon/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Indeed, my brother, let me have comfort through you in our LORD: refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philemon/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yes, my brother, I am refreshed by you in Our Lord. Satisfy my love in The Messiah.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philemon/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Yes, brother, let me have joy of you in the Lord: refresh my heart in the Lord. <a href="/godbey/philemon/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Yea, brother, let me rejoice over you in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/haweis/philemon/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Yea, brother, I wish to have joy in thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. <a href="/mace/philemon/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for the Lord's sake, brother, let me have this satisfaction: refresh my heart for his sake. <a href="/wey/philemon/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yes, brother, do me this favour for the Lord's sake. Refresh my heart in Christ. <a href="/worrell/philemon/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Yea, brother, I would have joy of you in the Lord! refresh my tender affections in Christ. <a href="/worsley/philemon/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Yea, my brother, let me enjoy this satisfaction from thee in the Lord: and thus refresh my bowels in the Lord. <a href="/parallel/philemon/1-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BS2bNjCPoic?start=156" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philemon/1.htm">Paul's Appeal for Onesimus</a> …19I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self. 20<a href="/greek/3483.htm" title="3483: Nai (Prtcl) -- Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes.">Yes,</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphe (N-VMS) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brother,</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> <a href="/greek/3685.htm" title="3685: onaimēn (V-AOM-1S) -- To profit, benefit, help; mid: I have profit, derive benefit. ">let me have some benefit</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">from you</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord.</a> <a href="/greek/373.htm" title="373: anapauson (V-AMA-2S) -- From ana and pauo; to repose (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh.">Refresh</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: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4698.htm" title="4698: splanchna (N-ANP) -- Probably strengthened from splen; an intestine; figuratively, pity or sympathy.">heart</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ.</a> 21Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Philippians 2:1-2</a> Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, / then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13</a> On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-14.htm">2 Corinthians 1:14</a> as you have already understood us in part, that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus. <a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Romans 15:32</a> so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9</a> How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence? <a href="/2_john/1-5.htm">2 John 1:5-6</a> And now I urge you, dear lady—not as a new commandment to you, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another. / And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, that you must walk in love. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">1 Corinthians 16:18</a> For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">2 Corinthians 2:3</a> I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy. <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a> Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a> Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/ephesians/6-7.htm">Ephesians 6:7</a> Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, <a href="/colossians/3-24.htm">Colossians 3:24</a> because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. <a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a> And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’ <a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">1 John 3:18</a> Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Yes, brother, let me have joy of you in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.let me.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-2.htm">2 Corinthians 2:2</a> For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?<a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">2 Corinthians 7:4-7,13</a> Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation… <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Philippians 2:2</a> Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.refresh.<a href="/philemon/1-7.htm">Philemon 1:7,12</a> For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother… <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Philippians 1:8</a> For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.<a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Philippians 2:1</a> If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philemon/1-14.htm">Benefit</a> <a href="/philemon/1-12.htm">Bowels</a> <a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/philemon/1-12.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/philemon/1-7.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">New</a> <a href="/philemon/1-11.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">Refresh</a> <a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/philemon/1-14.htm">Want</a> <a href="/philemon/1-13.htm">Wish</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Benefit</a> <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">Bowels</a> <a href="/philemon/1-23.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/genesis/6-8.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-8.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-9.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/james/5-8.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-6.htm">New</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-2.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">Refresh</a> <a href="/philemon/1-23.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-12.htm">Want</a> <a href="/james/2-16.htm">Wish</a><div class="vheading2">Philemon 1</div>1. <a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon, </a> 8. <a href="/philemon/1-8.htm">whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philemon/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philemon/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philemon/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Yes, brother, Paul addresses Philemon with a term of familial affection, emphasizing the spiritual kinship shared among believers. This reflects the early Christian understanding of the church as a family, transcending social and cultural boundaries. The use of "brother" underscores the personal and relational nature of Paul's appeal, which is consistent with the teachings of Jesus on the importance of love and unity among His followers (<a href="/matthew/12-50.htm">Matthew 12:50</a>).let me have some benefit from you Paul is making a personal request, which is significant given the cultural context of patronage in the Roman world. In this society, relationships often involved mutual benefits and obligations. Paul, however, frames this request not as a demand but as an opportunity for Philemon to demonstrate Christian love and generosity. This echoes the principle of mutual edification found in the body of Christ (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7</a>).in the Lord. The phrase "in the Lord" indicates that the benefit Paul seeks is not merely personal but has spiritual significance. It aligns with the Christian understanding that all actions and relationships should be rooted in one's relationship with Christ. This reflects the teaching that believers are to do everything as unto the Lord (<a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a>), highlighting the spiritual dimension of even seemingly mundane interactions.Refresh my heart in Christ. Paul's request for Philemon to "refresh" his heart is a call for encouragement and support, which is a recurring theme in Paul's letters (e.g., <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13</a>). The term "heart" here refers to the inner being or spirit, indicating a deep emotional and spiritual need. The phrase "in Christ" emphasizes that true refreshment and encouragement come through the shared faith and fellowship in Jesus. This reflects the biblical theme of Christ as the source of comfort and strength (<a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to Philemon, writing from prison. He is appealing to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philemon.htm">Philemon</a> A Christian leader and the recipient of the letter. He is a wealthy man who hosts a church in his home. 3. <a href="/topical/o/onesimus.htm">Onesimus</a> A runaway slave who has become a Christian and is now being sent back to Philemon by Paul. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_colossae.htm">The Church in Colossae</a> The broader community to which Philemon belongs, indicating the communal nature of early Christian life. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord (Christ)</a> Central to the appeal, as Paul seeks to ground his request in their shared faith in Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/christian_brotherhood.htm">Christian Brotherhood</a> Paul addresses Philemon as "brother," emphasizing the familial bond among believers. This relationship transcends social and economic statuses, urging us to treat each other with love and respect. <a href="/topical/b/benefit_in_the_lord.htm">Benefit in the Lord</a> The "benefit" Paul seeks is not material but spiritual, highlighting the importance of spiritual encouragement and support within the Christian community. <a href="/topical/r/refreshing_hearts.htm">Refreshing Hearts</a> Just as Paul desires his heart to be refreshed, we are called to be sources of encouragement and renewal for others, reflecting Christ's love and grace. <a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a> The letter exemplifies the Christian call to forgive and reconcile, as Paul intercedes for Onesimus, urging Philemon to welcome him back not as a slave but as a brother in Christ. <a href="/topical/l/living_out_faith.htm">Living Out Faith</a> Philemon is encouraged to demonstrate his faith through action, reminding us that our beliefs should be evident in how we treat others, especially those who have wronged us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philemon_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philemon 1</a> <a href="/q/what_constitutes_the_sin_of_unbelief.htm">What constitutes the sin of unbelief?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_conflict_after_jacob-esau_meet.htm">What explains the absence of any further conflict between Jacob and Esau after their dramatic meeting in Genesis 33?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_worship's_essence_in_theology.htm">What defines the essence of worship in theology?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philemon/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) Let me have joy of thee.--Properly, may I have pleasure, or profit, from thee: a phrase used especially of the mingled pleasure and help derived from children. (See Dr. Lightfoot's Note on this passage.) The word "I" is emphatic. St. Paul puts himself forward to plead for Onesimus, what he himself could not plead. Nor can it be accidental that the word "profit" is the root of the name Onesimus. St. Paul says, in effect, "May I find thee (as I have found him) a true Onesimus."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philemon/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Yea, indeed, brother, let me have joy of thee. This word ὀναίμην is from the same root as the word "Onesimus," and the apostle, more suo, relaxing into his friendly familiar manner after the grave and touching language of the last few verses, plays upon the word. Let me have profit of thee - let me have Onesimus of thee. In the Lord (comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a>). The phrase is twice repeated in this verse, and is very characteristic of St. Paul. But A, C, D*, F, G, I, read en Christo in the second clause. א has been altered, χω for κω, second.; "refresh my heart in Christ" (Revised Version). <a href="/commentaries/philemon/1-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Yes, Ναί (Nai) Particle <a href="/greek/strongs_3483.htm">Strong's 3483: </a> Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes. brother, ἀδελφέ (adelphe) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. let me have some benefit ὀναίμην (onaimēn) Verb - Aorist Optative Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3685.htm">Strong's 3685: </a> To profit, benefit, help; mid: I have profit, derive benefit. from you σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] Lord. Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Refresh ἀνάπαυσόν (anapauson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_373.htm">Strong's 373: </a> From ana and pauo; to repose (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. heart σπλάγχνα (splanchna) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4698.htm">Strong's 4698: </a> Probably strengthened from splen; an intestine; figuratively, pity or sympathy. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Christ. Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 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