For even if I boast a little more about our authority—which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down—I will not be put to shame.
Philemon 1:8 - Tree of Life Version Therefore, though I have plenty of boldness in Messiah to order you to do what’s right, 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 boast a little more about our authority—which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down—I will not be put to shame.
To my shame I must say that we have been weak. Yet whatever anyone else dares to boast about—I speak in foolishness—I dare, too.
Obscene, coarse, and stupid talk are also out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.
On the contrary, after we had first suffered and been mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to tell you the Good News of God—even in the midst of much opposition.