Philemon 1:7

For we have [γ α ρ ε χ ο μ ε ν]. Read escon I had. Connect with I thank in ver. 4, giving the reason for thankfulness as it lay in his own heart; as, in ver. 5, he had given the reason which lay in outward circumstances. Bowels [σ π λ α γ χ ν α]. Rev., hearts. See on 1 Peter 3:8.

Are refreshed [α ν α π ε π α υ τ α ι]. See on Matthew 11:28. Compare 1 Corinthians 16:18; 2 Corinthians 7:13.

Brother. Closing the sentence with a word of affection. Compare Galatians 3:15; Galatians 6:1.