Philemon 1:14

But without your consent I did not want to do anything; that your benevolence should not be, as it were, of necessity, but willingly.

Revised King James New Testament

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 kept with me, that in your place he might have ministered to me while I am in these bonds for the gospel:

15For perhaps he was parted from you for a while for this reason, that you should have him back forever;

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:7Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? who plants a vineyard, and does not eat of its fruit? or who feeds a flock, and does not drink of the milk of the flock?

2 Corinthians 1:24Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy: for in your faith you stand firm.

2 Corinthians 9:5Therefore, I thought it necessary to urge these brethren, that they would go on ahead to you, and arrange beforehand your generous gift, which you promised, that it might be ready, as a willing gift, and not as one grudgingly given.

Philemon 1:8Therefore, though I could be bold in Christ and order you that which is proper,

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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