Catholic Public Domain Version
"Because of this, I have enough confidence in Christ Jesus to command you concerning certain things, "
— Philemon 1:8, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,”
“Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting, ”
“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,”
(for I am hearing of your charity and faith, which you have in the Lord Jesus and with all the saints)
so that the participation of your faith may become evident by the recognition of every good work which is in you in Christ Jesus.
For I have found great joy and consolation in your charity, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.
Because of this, I have enough confidence in Christ Jesus to command you concerning certain things,
but I beg you instead, for the sake of charity, since you are so much like Paul: an old man and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
I beg you, on behalf of my son, whom I have begotten in my chains, Onesimus.
In times past, he was useless to you, but now he is useful both to me and to you.