11 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Cor 16:18 — For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
• 2Tim 1:16 — The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
• 3John 1:4 — I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
• Heb 13:17 — Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable
• Phlm 1:7 — For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
• Phlm 1:7 — For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
• Phlm 1:12 — Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
• Prov 23:24 — The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
• Rom 15:32 — That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.