Philemon
King James Version (KJV)
Philemon 1:8
“Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,”
King James Version (KJV)
Philemon 1:8 Context
5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 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: 11Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
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Other Translations
Wherefore, though I might bee much bolde in Christ to enioyne thee that which is conuenient;
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Therefore, though I have enough confidence in Christ to order you {to do} what is proper,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,
- American Standard Version (1901)
And so, though I might, in the name of Christ, give you orders to do what is right,
- Basic English Bible
Wherefore having much boldness in Christ to enjoin thee what is fitting,
- Darby Bible
Wherefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient.
- Webster's Bible
Therefore, though I might with Christ's authority speak very freely and order you to do what is fitting,
- Weymouth Bible
Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,
- World English Bible
For which thing Y hauynge myche trist in Crist Jhesu, to comaunde to thee that that perteyneth to profit;
- Wycliffe Bible
Wherefore, having in Christ much boldness to command thee that which is fit --
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Therefore, though I have enough confidence in Christ to order you {to do} what is proper,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,
- American Standard Version (1901)
And so, though I might, in the name of Christ, give you orders to do what is right,
- Basic English Bible
Wherefore having much boldness in Christ to enjoin thee what is fitting,
- Darby Bible
Wherefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient.
- Webster's Bible
Therefore, though I might with Christ's authority speak very freely and order you to do what is fitting,
- Weymouth Bible
Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,
- World English Bible
For which thing Y hauynge myche trist in Crist Jhesu, to comaunde to thee that that perteyneth to profit;
- Wycliffe Bible
Wherefore, having in Christ much boldness to command thee that which is fit --
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Philemon 1:8
1:8 I might be bold in Christ - Through the authority he hath given me.
People's Bible Notes for Philemon 1:8
Phm 1:8 Wherefore. After this introduction Paul states the purpose of the letter. Though I might be very bold in Christ. As an apostle, and as the one who gave Philemon the gospel, he had the right to enjoin thee that which is convenient. To command what is befitting.