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For we have (γὰρ ἔχομεν)
Read ἔσχον I had. Connect with I thank in Phm 1:4, giving the reason for thankfulness as it lay in his own heart; as, in Phm 1:5, he had given the reason which lay in outward circumstances.
Bowels (σπλάγχνα)
Rev., hearts. See on 1Pe 3:8.
Are refreshed (ἀναπέπαυται)
See on Mat 11:28. Compare 1Co 16:18; 2Co 7:13.
Brother
Closing the sentence with a word of affection. Compare Gal 3:15; Gal 6:1.