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:

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What Does Philemon 1:8 Mean?

Philemon 1:8 is a verse from the Book of Philemon, part of the New Testament. It appears in Philemon chapter 1. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Greek.

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