Philemon 1:14

But without thy counsel I would do nothing: that thy good deed might not be as it were of necessity, but voluntary.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

In Context

13Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered to me in the bands of the gospel:

15For perhaps he therefore departed for a season from thee, that thou mightest receive him again for ever:

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17I know my God that thou provest hearts, and lovest simplicity, wherefore I also in the simplicity of my heart, have joyfully offered all these things: and I have seen with great joy thy people, which are here present, offer thee their offerings.

1 Corinthians 9:7Who serveth as a soldier at any time, at his own charges? Who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? Who feedeth the flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

2 Corinthians 9:5Therefore I thought it necessary to desire the brethren that they would go to you before, and prepare this blessing before promised, to be ready, so as a blessing, not as covetousness.

Philemon 1:8Wherefore though I have much confidence in Christ Jesus, to command thee that which is to the purpose:

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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