Philemon 1:14 - Plain English Version14 But first I have to ask you about it. I don’t want to do anything unless you agree. I don’t want to force you to do anything. It’s better if you, yourself, want to do it. 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 |
You know, everyone that works gets some sort of pay for their work. You know about soldiers. They don’t have to buy their own food or their gear. And you know about gardeners. They work, and they always eat some of the food they grow. And it is the same for people that look after cows. They work, and they can drink some of the milk they get. You see, it’s right for people to work and then get something for it. So, if my work is to tell you about Jesus, it’s right for you to give me something for my work. But I never ask you to give me anything.