World English Bible
"Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,"
— Philemon 1:8, World English Bible
“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, ”
“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 your love, and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints;
that the fellowship of your faith may become effective, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in us in Christ Jesus.
For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,
yet for love's sake I rather beg, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
I beg you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus,
who once was useless to you, but now is useful to you and to me.