King James Version,
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
Today’s English Version,
My prayer is that our fellowship with you as believers will bring about a deeper understanding of every blessing which we have in our life in union with Christ.
Contemporary Version,
As you share your faith with others, I pray that they may come to know all the blessings Christ has given us.
In the verse, it mentioned about faith and understanding of every good things. The 2 things is very important, and both of them is fullfilling each others. Why is it very important? Paul’s letter to Philemon was intended to make Philemon strong in his service.
Faith and understanding of the truth is the weapon to do every men’s service. Faith is a weapon of spiritual area, Heb 11:1 said,
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
It is very clear that faith is intended to equip us in spiritual battle. If we fail in this area, it makes our physical condition lose too. But, there is the other thing, which is very important. Understanding of truth. God’s words is the essential truth. So understanding God’s words will equip us in the real world.
When we face problems, there are two battle. In our real and in spiritual world. Make sure we are equipped in both of this things.
