Philemon 1:8
6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
9 Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,
- KJV
- Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
- WEB
- Therefore though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,
- ASV
- Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,
- DARBY
- Wherefore having much boldness in Christ to enjoin thee what is fitting,
- BLB
- Therefore, having much boldness in Christ to order you [to do] what [is] fitting,
- ÅB
- Derfor, selv om jeg har stor frimodighet i Kristus til å befale deg å gjøre det som er tilbørlig,
- OTB
- Derfor, selv om jeg har nok tillit i Kristus til å befale deg å gjøre det som er rett,
- B1930
- Derfor, om jeg enn har megen frimodighet i Kristus til å påbyde dig det som tilbørlig er,
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
Read in context2 Corinthians 10:8
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
Read in context2 Corinthians 3:12
Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:
Read in context2 Corinthians 10:1–2
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
Read in context1 Thessalonians 2:2
But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
Read in context2 Corinthians 11:21
I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.
Read in contextEphesians 5:4
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
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