NET Bible
"Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do."
— Philemon 1:21, NET Bible
“Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.”
“Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say. ”
“Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.”
“Trusting in thy obedience, I have written to thee: knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.”
“Being certain that you will do my desire, I am writing to you, in the knowledge that you will do even more than I say.”
“Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.”
Now if he has defrauded you of anything or owes you anything, charge what he owes to me.
I, Paul, have written this letter with my own hand: I will repay it. I could also mention that you owe me your very self.
Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do.
At the same time also, prepare a place for me to stay, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given back to you.
Concluding Greetings Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.
Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my colaborers, greet you too.