For even if I should boast somewhat more concerning our authority, which the Lord gave us for edification and not for your destruction, I will not be ashamed,
Philemon 1:8 - English Majority Text Version Therefore, having much boldness in Christ to command you what is fitting, Higit pang mga bersyonKing 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 should boast somewhat more concerning our authority, which the Lord gave us for edification and not for your destruction, I will not be ashamed,
To our shame, I say that we were too weak for that! But in whatever anyone is bold (I speak foolishly) I am bold also.
neither wickedness, nor foolish talk or coarse jesting, which are not proper, but rather thanksgiving.
But suffering before and being spitefully treated at Philippi, just as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much conflict.
Nor seeking glory from men, neither from you, nor from others, even though we were able to carry weight as apostles of Christ.