Philemon 1:8 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,”
Philemon 1:8 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Philemon 1:8 in 6 Bible Translations
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Philemon 1:8 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“Therefore though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,”
Philemon 1:8 — World English Bible
Philemon 1:8 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting, ”
Philemon 1:8 — American Standard Version
Philemon 1:8 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“Wherefore, having in Christ much boldness to command thee that which is fit--”
Philemon 1:8 — Young's Literal Translation
Philemon 1:8 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“Wherefore having much boldness in Christ to enjoin thee what is fitting, ”
Philemon 1:8 — Darby Translation
Philemon 1:8 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Wherefore, though I bee very bolde in Christ to commaund thee that which is conuenient,”
Philemon 1:8 — Geneva Bible
Philemon 1:8 in Context — Philemon 1
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.
8 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:
What Does Philemon 1:8 Mean?
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