Philemon 1:14 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)14 But I did not want to do anything without your permission, so that your goodness [of heart] would not be shown out of a feeling of obligation, but out of willingness. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176914 but without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition14 But it has been my wish to do nothing about it without first consulting you and getting your consent, in order that your benevolence might not seem to be the result of compulsion or of pressure but might be voluntary [on your part]. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)14 but without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy goodness should not be as of necessity, but of free will. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible14 However, I didn’t want to do anything without your consent so that your act of kindness would occur willingly and not under pressure. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version14 But I was willing to do nothing without your counsel, so as not to make use of your good deed as if out of necessity, but only willingly. Ver Capítulo |
For we do not have [the right to] rule over your faith [i.e., to dictate concerning your personal relationship with God], but we want to work with you for your happiness. For you are [already] standing firm in your faith. [Note: This whole narrative alludes to some unresolved problems still existing there in Corinth]