King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
Complete Jewish Bible:
Therefore, I would not hesitate, in union with the Messiah, to direct you to do the thing you ought to do.
Berean Standard Bible:
So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,
American Standard Version:
Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Wherefore{G1352}, though I might be{G2192} much{G4183} bold{G3954} in{G1722} Christ{G5547} to enjoin{G2004} thee{G4671} that which is convenient{G433},
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Thessalonians 2:6
- Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor [yet] of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:8
- For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
2 Corinthians 3:12
- ¶ Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:
1 Thessalonians 2:2
- But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
Ephesians 5:4
- Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
2 Corinthians 10:1
- ¶ Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence [am] base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
2 Corinthians 10:2
- But I beseech [you], that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
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Commentary for Philemon 1:8
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1352
There are 52 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διό
Transliteration: dió
Pronunciation: dee-o'
Description: from διά and ὅς; through which thing, i.e. consequently:--for which cause, therefore, wherefore. - Strong's Number: G2192
There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔχω
Transliteration: échō
Pronunciation: skheh'-o
Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use. - Strong's Number: G4183
There are 331 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πολύς
Transliteration: polýs
Pronunciation: pol-oos'
Description: including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος, πλείων. - Strong's Number: G3954
There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παῤῥησία
Transliteration: parrhēsía
Pronunciation: par-rhay-see'-ah
Description: from πᾶς and a derivative of ῥέω; all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance:--bold (X -ly, -ness, -ness of speech), confidence, X freely, X openly, X plainly(-ness). - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G5547
There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Χριστός
Transliteration: Christós
Pronunciation: khris-tos'
Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ. - Strong's Number: G2004
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπιτάσσω
Transliteration: epitássō
Pronunciation: ep-ee-tas'-so
Description: from ἐπί and τάσσω; to arrange upon, i.e. order:--charge, command, injoin. - Strong's Number: G4671
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σοί
Transliteration: soí
Pronunciation: soy
Description: dative case of σύ; to thee:--thee, thine own, thou, thy. - Strong's Number: G433
There are 237 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνήκω
Transliteration: anḗkō
Pronunciation: an-ay'-ko
Description: from ἀνά and ἥκω; to attain to, i.e. (figuratively) be proper:--convenient, be fit.