8Wherefore though I have much confidence in Christ Jesus, to command thee that which is to the purpose:


In Context

5 Hearing of thy charity and faith, which thou hast in the Lord Jesus, and towards all the saints:

6 That the communication of thy faith may be made evident in the acknowledgment of every good work, that is in you in Christ Jesus.

7 For I have had great joy and consolation in thy charity, because the bowels of the saints have been refreshed by thee, brother.

8 Wherefore though I have much confidence in Christ Jesus, to command thee that which is to the purpose:

9 For charity sake I rather beseech, whereas thou art such a one, as Paul an old man, and now a prisoner also of Jesus Christ.

10 I beseech thee for my son, whom I have begotten in my bands, Onesimus,

Philemon 1:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

1:8Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:8Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:8Wherefore having much boldness in Christ to enjoin thee what is fitting,

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:8Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:8Wherefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:8Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:8Wherefore, having in Christ much boldness to command thee that which is fit —

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:8Why, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin you that which is convenient,