For if I also boast something more abundantly of our power, which the Lord gave us for the building up, and not for your taking down, I shall not be ashamed:
Philemon 1:8 - Julia E. Smith Translation 1876 Wherefore, having much freedom of speech in Christ to enjoin thee what concerns thee, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 if I also boast something more abundantly of our power, which the Lord gave us for the building up, and not for your taking down, I shall not be ashamed:
I speak according to dishonour, as that we were weak. And in what any dares, (I speak in rashness,) I dare also.
And obscenity, and silly discourse, or wit, which things concern not; but rather thankfulness.
But also having suffered before, and having been injured, as ye know, among the Philippians, we acted freely in our God to speak to you the good news of God with much contest.
Neither seeking glory of men, nor of you, nor of others, being able to be in weight, as the sent of Christ.