8Why, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin you that which is convenient,
8Why, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin you that which is convenient,
5 Hearing of your love and faith, which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
6 That the communication of your faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7 For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by you, brother.
8 Why, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin you that which is convenient,
9 Yet for love's sake I rather beseech you, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
10 I beseech you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
1:8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
1:8Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,
1:8Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,
1:8Wherefore though I have much confidence in Christ Jesus, to command thee that which is to the purpose:
1:8Wherefore having much boldness in Christ to enjoin thee what is fitting,
1:8Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,
1:8Wherefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient.
1:8Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,
1:8Wherefore, having in Christ much boldness to command thee that which is fit —