For even if I boast a bit much about our authority, which the Lord gave for building y’all up and not tearing y’all down, I will not be ashamed.
Philemon 1:8 - Y'all Version Bible Therefore although in Christ I have considerable freedom to command you to do what is proper, 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 bit much about our authority, which the Lord gave for building y’all up and not tearing y’all down, I will not be ashamed.
To my shame, I must say that we were too weak for that! Yet in whatever way anyone else dares to boast (I am speaking foolishness) I also dare to boast:
Therefore, since we have this kind of hope, we act with great boldness,
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate, but rather thanksgiving.
Although we suffered and were mistreated in Philippi, as y’all know, we found confidence in our God to tell y’all the gospel of God amid deep opposition.
nor did we seek glory from humans, not from y’all or anyone else, even though as apostles of Christ we could have asserted our authority.