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Philemon 1:8

James Moffatt - New Testament

Hence, although in Christ I would feel quite free to order you to do your duty,

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we never sought honour from men, from you or from anybody else, though as apostles of Christ we had the power of claiming to be men of weight;

Even supposing I were to boast somewhat freely of my authority (and the Lord gave it to me for building you up, not for demolishing you), I would feel quite justified.

Such being my hope then, I am quite frank and open —

At Philippi, as you know, we had been ill-treated and insulted, but we took courage and confidence in our God to tell you the gospel of God in spite of all the strain.

no, nor indecent, silly, or scurrilous talk — all that is improper. Rather, voice your thanks to God.

I am quite ashamed to say I was not equal to that sort of thing! But let them vaunt as they please, I am equal to them (mind, this is the role of a fool!).




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