Philemon 1:2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: The bee cannot gather honey on the wing. No more can Christ's disciples gain refreshment and sustenance in the midst of the world's bustle, save by habitually alighting and drawing on the resources of Christ's presence and grace afforded in the assemblies of the saints. Not as though the "Church" were only a convalescent home for recruiting spiritual energies — it is no less a field for their exercise and development. It is the seat and centre of witnessing for Christ and of working for Him. His disciples need not think to carry dark lanterns. Loyalty to Him will not be ashamed to confess His name before men. (A. H. Drysdale, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:WEB: to the beloved Apphia, to Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the assembly in your house: |
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