Philemon 1:6 Cross References - NSB

⁶ May the fellowship of your faith operate in the knowledge of every good thing that is in you for Jesus Christ.

¹⁶ »Likewise, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

²⁵ The secrets of his heart are made known. So falling down on his face he will worship God, and report, »God is truly among you.«

¹² This service not only takes care of the needs of the holy ones, but also abounds with many expressions of thanksgiving to God. ¹³ The proof of this ministry is that they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the good news of Christ, and for your liberal sharing with them and all men. ¹⁴ They pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.

⁸ Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

⁹ Since the day we heard about you, we have not ceased to pray and make request for you. We pray for you to be filled with the [intimate accurate] knowledge (discernment) (recognition) of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. (Philippians 1:9) (John 17:3)

⁹ I pray that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment. ¹⁰ This way you may approve (test) the things that are excellent (of more value). May you be sincere and without offense (blameless) to others till the day of Christ. ¹¹ Be filled with the fruits of righteousness through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God. (John 15:5) (Galatians 5:22, 23)

¹⁴ Help our people learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they are not unfruitful.

¹⁰ For God is not unrighteous (unjust) to forget your work and the love you showed for his name. You ministered to the holy ones and continue to minister.

⁵ You are protected by God’s power through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. ⁶ You greatly rejoice in this, though you have been grieved with various trials for a little while. ⁷ The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ⁸ You love him without seeing him. Though you do not see him, you believe in him. Full of glory, you rejoice greatly with indescribable joy.

¹² Maintain fine behavior among the nations. That way when they speak badly about you, they may see your good works and glorify God in the day of visitation (inspection).

⁸ For if these things are yours and abound in you they will keep you from being inactive or unfruitful regarding the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

¹⁴ What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith but he does not have works? Can that faith save him?

¹⁷ Even so, faith without works is dead. It is alone and by itself!

¹ In like manner, you wives, be in subjection to your own husbands. Even if your husband does not obey God’s word, he may be won without a word by observing the way you live.

¹⁶ Keep a good conscience. When you are spoken against, those who revile your good manner of life in Christ may be put to shame.