And though I should boast myself somewhat more of our authority which the Lord hath given us to edify and not to destroy you, it should not be to my shame.
Philemon 1:8 - William Tyndale New Testament ¶ Wherefore though I be bold in Christ to enjoin thee, that which becometh 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: |
And though I should boast myself somewhat more of our authority which the Lord hath given us to edify and not to destroy you, it should not be to my shame.
I speak as concerning rebuke, as though we had been weak. ¶ Whereinsoever any man dare be bold (I speak foolishly) I dare be bold also.
neither filthiness, neither foolish talking, neither jestings, which are not comely: but rather giving of thanks.
but even after that we had suffered before and were shamefully entreated at Philippos (as ye well know) then were we bold in our God to speak unto you the gospell of God, with much striving.
neither sought we praise of men, neither of you, nor yet of any other, when we might have been chargable, as the apostles of Christ: