Parallel Verses English Standard Version Accordingly, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required, King James Bible Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, American Standard Version Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting, Douay-Rheims Bible Wherefore though I have much confidence in Christ Jesus, to command thee that which is to the purpose: English Revised Version Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting, Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient. Weymouth New Testament Therefore, though I might with Christ's authority speak very freely and order you to do what is fitting, Philemon 1:8 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesWherefore Seeing that I have these proofs of thy love. Connect with I rather beseech (Plm 1:9). I might be much bold (πολλὴν παῤῥησίαν ἔχων) Better, as Rev., I have all boldness. Παῤῥησία boldness is opposed to fear, John 7:13; to ambiguity or reserve, John 11:14. The idea of publicity may attach to it as subsidiary, John 7:4. In Christ As holding apostolic authority from Christ. That which is convenient (τὸ ἀνῆκον) Rev., befitting. Convenient is used in A.V., in the earlier and stricter sense of suitable. Compare Ephesians 5:4. Thus Latimer: "Works which are good and convenient to be done." Applied to persons, as Hooper: "Apt and convenient persons." The modern sense merges the idea of essential fitness. The verb ἀνήκω originally means to come up to; hence of that which comes up to the mark; fitting. Compare Colossians 3:18; Ephesians 5:4. It conveys here a delicate hint that the kindly reception of Onesimus will be a becoming thing. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge bold. 2 Corinthians 3:12 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: enjoin. Cross References 2 Corinthians 3:12 Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, Ephesians 5:4 Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. Jump to Previous Accordingly Although Appropriate Authority Bold Boldness Christ Christ's Command Confidence Convenient Enjoin Enough Fit Fitting Freely Order Orders Ought Proper Required Right Speak WhereforeJump to Next Accordingly Although Appropriate Authority Bold Boldness Christ Christ's Command Confidence Convenient Enjoin Enough Fit Fitting Freely Order Orders Ought Proper Required Right Speak WhereforeLinks Philemon 1:8 NIVPhilemon 1:8 NLT Philemon 1:8 ESV Philemon 1:8 NASB Philemon 1:8 KJV Philemon 1:8 Bible Apps Philemon 1:8 Biblia Paralela Philemon 1:8 Chinese Bible Philemon 1:8 French Bible Philemon 1:8 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |