In this episode, Paul gives us the reason for his gratitude toward Philemon — he has heard of his love. Not just love in general, but a love expressed toward both the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints. It is this double-directedness of Philemon’s faith and love that fills Paul’s heart with thanksgiving.
“…because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints”
— Philemon 5 (NASB 1995)

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