# General Information:

The word "us" is plural and refers to Paul, those with him, and all Christians, including the readers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])

# that the fellowship of your faith

"that your working together with us"

# be effective for the knowledge of everything good

"result in knowing what is good"

# in Christ

"because of Christ"

# the hearts of the believers have been refreshed by you

"Hearts" here is a metonym for "inner convictions" or "thoughts and intentions." AT: "the thoughts and intentions of the believers have been refreshed by you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) This can be stated in active form. AT: "you encouraged believers" or "you have helped the believers" [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# you, brother

"you, dear brother" or "you, dear friend." Paul called Philemon "brother" because they were both believers and he emphasizing their friendship.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/pray]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/love]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lord]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jesus]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believer]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/inchrist]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/joy]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/brother]]