Philemon 1:8
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
In other versions
Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,
ASV
And so, though I might, in the name of Christ, give you orders to do what is right,
BBE
Wherefore having much boldness in Christ to enjoin thee what is fitting,
DBY
Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,
WEB
Wherefore, having in Christ much boldness to command thee that which is fit --
YLT
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to admonish you that which is convenient,
ENG
Wherefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient.
WBT
So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,
BSB
In context
6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
9Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Jesus