Philemon 1:21

Being confident in thine obedience I wrote to thee, knowing that thou will do above what I say.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

In Context

20Yes, brother, let me have a favor of thee in Lord. Refresh my bowels in Lord.

22But simultaneously also prepare a lodging for me, for I hope that by your prayers I will be granted to you.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 2:3And I wrote this same thing to you, so that when I came, I would not have sadness from whom I ought to rejoice, having been confident toward you all, because my joy is of all of you.

2 Corinthians 8:22And we sent along with them our brother whom we often proved being diligent in many things, but is now much more diligent (with much confidence toward you)

2 Thessalonians 3:4And we are persuaded in Lord toward you, that what we command you, ye both are doing and will do.

Matthew Henry on Philemon 1:9-25

The Apostle's Plea for Onesimus; Salutations. ( a. d. 62.) 8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, 9 Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. 10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: 11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: 12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: 13… Read the whole commentary →

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