For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
Philemon 1:8 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Therefore, though I have abundant boldness in Christ to charge you to do what is fitting and required and your duty to do, American Standard Version (1901) Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting, Common English Bible Therefore, though I have enough confidence in Christ to command you to do the right thing, Catholic Public Domain Version Because of this, I have enough confidence in Christ Jesus to command you concerning certain things, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Wherefore though I have much confidence in Christ Jesus, to command thee that which is to the purpose: |
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit, whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.
neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
but even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Phil´ippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.