Philemon 1:21

Trustyng in thine obedience, I wrote vnto thee, knowyng, that thou wilt also do more then I say.

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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

20Yea brother, let me enioy this pleasure of thee in the Lorde: Comfort my bowels in the Lorde.

22Moreouer, prepare me also a lodgyng: for I trust that through your prayers, I shalbe geuen vnto you.

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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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