Philemon 1:8

Weymouth NT

Therefore, though I might with Christ's authority speak very freely and order you to do what is fitting,

Cross References

2 Corinthians 10:8

If, however, I were to boast more loudly of our Apostolic authority, which the Lord has given us that we may build you up, not pull you down, I should have no reason to feel ashamed.

2 Corinthians 11:21

I use the language of self-disparagement, as though I were admitting our own feebleness. Yet for whatever reason any one is `courageous' –I speak in mere folly– I also am courageous.

2 Corinthians 3:12

Therefore, cherishing a hope like this, we speak without reserve, and we do not imitate Moses,

Ephesians 5:4

Avoid shameful and foolish talk and low jesting –they are all alike discreditable– and in place of these give thanks.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

But, as you will remember, after we had already met with suffering and outrage at Philippi, we summoned up boldness, by the help of our God, to tell you God's Good News amid much opposition.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor did we seek glory either from you or from any other mere men, although we might have stood on our dignity as Christ's Apostles.