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I had (eschon). Ingressive second aorist active indicative of echō, not eichomēn as the Textus Receptus has it. Paul refers to his joy when he first heard the good news about Philemon’s activity (Phm 1:5).
The hearts (ta splagchna). See note on Phi 1:8 for this use of this word for the nobler viscera (heart, lungs, liver) and here for the emotional nature.
Have been refreshed (anapepautai). Perfect passive indicative of old compound verb anapauō as in Mat 11:28, a relief and refreshment whether temporary (Mar 6:31) or eternal (Rev 14:13).