Philemon 1:8

Good News Translation (US Version)

For this reason I could be bold enough, as your brother in Christ, to order you to do what should be done.

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 2:6

We did not try to get praise from anyone, either from you or from others,

2 Corinthians 10:8

For I am not ashamed, even if I have boasted somewhat too much about the authority that the Lord has given us—authority to build you up, not to tear you down.

2 Corinthians 3:12

Because we have this hope, we are very bold.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

You know how we had already been mistreated and insulted in Philippi before we came to you in Thessalonica. And even though there was much opposition, our God gave us courage to tell you the Good News that comes from him.

Ephesians 5:4

Nor is it fitting for you to use language which is obscene, profane, or vulgar. Rather you should give thanks to God.

2 Corinthians 11:21

I am ashamed to admit that we were too timid to do those things! But if anyone dares to boast about something—I am talking like a fool—I will be just as daring.