Philemon 1:8

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Philemon 1:8

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

Therefore, having in Christ much boldness to order you to do what [is] fitting,

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Philemon 1

⁶ I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.

⁷ I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

⁸ So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,

⁹ I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.

¹⁰ I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.

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