Faith grows into maturity in fellowship and it is in that fellowship that there is a deepening in knowledge (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:1–3; Ephesians 1:15–18; Ephesians 3:17–19; Ephesians 4:11–16; Colossians 2:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:3).1 By sharing his faith, should more people be added to the church, Philemon and other Christians will come to a deeper understanding of the depths of God’s love and what a privilege it is to be part of God’s family.
6 and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.