Philemon 1:14

But, apart from thy mind, I wished to do, nothing, that, not as by necessity, thy goodness should be, but, by choice.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, was minded, with myself, to detain, that, in thy behalf, unto me, he might be ministering in the bonds of the joyful message;

15For, peradventure, for this cause, was he separated for an hour, that, as an age-abiding possession, thou mightest have him back,—

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17But I know, O my God, that, thou, art proving the heart, and, with uprightness, wilt thou be pleased,—I, in the uprightness of my heart, have willingly offered all these things, now, therefore, thy people who are found here, have I seen with joy, offering willingly unto thee.

1 Corinthians 9:7Who serveth as a soldier, at his own charges, at any time? Who planteth a vineyard,—and, the fruit thereof, doth not eat? [Or] who shepherdeth a flock,—and, of the milk of the flock, doth not eat?

2 Corinthians 1:24Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are, helpers, of your joy, for, by your faith, ye stand.

2 Corinthians 9:5Necessary, therefore, I regarded it, to exhort the brethren that they would go forward unto you, and make up beforehand your previously- promised blessing. The same, to be ready—thus, as a blessing, and not as of constraint.

Philemon 1:8Wherefore, though I have, much, freedom of speech, in Christ, to be enjoining upon thee that which is befitting,

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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