American Standard Version
"Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting, "
— Philemon 1:8, American Standard Version
“Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,”
“Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,”
“Paul’s Request for Onesimus So, although I have quite a lot of confidence in Christ and could command you to do what is proper,”
“Wherefore, though I have much confidence in Christ Jesus to command thee that which is to the purpose:”
“And so, though I might, in the name of Christ, give you orders to do what is right,”
“Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,”
hearing of thy love, and of the faith which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints;
that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ.
For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.
Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,
yet for love’s sake I rather beseech, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now a prisoner also of Christ Jesus:
I beseech thee for my child, whom I have begotten in my bonds, Onesimus,
who once was unprofitable to thee, but now is profitable to thee and to me: