For even if I also should boast somewhat more fully of our authority (which the Lord has given us for building up, and not for pulling you down) I will not be put to shame;
Philemon 1:8 - Modern King James Version Therefore, having much boldness in Christ to enjoin you to do the fitting thing; 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 even if I also should boast somewhat more fully of our authority (which the Lord has given us for building up, and not for pulling you down) I will not be put to shame;
I speak according to dishonor, as though we have been weak. But in whatever anyone dares (I speak foolishly), I also dare.
neither baseness, foolish talking, jesting, which are not becoming, but rather giving of thanks.
But also suffering before, being insulted in Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much agony.
Nor did we seek glory from men, neither from you nor from others, being able to be so with heaviness, as apostles of Christ.