Philemon 6

Christian Alexander
Christian Alexander Member Posts: 3,008 ✭✭✭
edited November 2024 in English Forum

What does the Greek letter v imply in Philemon six? I've seen it translated in a variety of ways, but I have not been able to figure out what Paul meant by it, particularly in relation to the next sentence, which we may translate as "it will be effective to work in you the knowledge of all the good things you have in Christ." I am aware of John's use of the word "communion" to refer to a grouping of both human and divine people. Paul appears to be using this term in the same sense when he uses it again in verse 17, but how should this word be translated or understood in this verse?

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  • JBR
    JBR Member Posts: 211 ✭✭

    You lost me. Which specific resource are you referring to?

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  • MJ. Smith
    MJ. Smith MVP Posts: 54,773
    1. Open your Bible to Philemon 6
    2. Open the Information Panel
    3. Select the word in question
    4. Expand the translation panel to see the various opinions of translators.
    5. Check footnotes in Bibles for explanations
    6. Check study Bible for explanations
    7. Check commentaries for explanation
    8. Check some of the theologies that use the expression "communion of saints"
    9. Come to some tentative conclusion OR be satisfied with refined questions

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