Philemon 1:8
Philemon 1:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting
Philemon 1:8-9 The Message (MSG)
In line with all this I have a favor to ask of you. As Christ’s ambassador and now a prisoner for him, I wouldn’t hesitate to command this if I thought it necessary, but I’d rather make it a personal request.
Philemon 1:8 King James Version (KJV)
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient
Philemon 1:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Therefore, though I have enough confidence in Christ to order you to do what is proper
Philemon 1:8 New Century Version (NCV)
So, in Christ, I could be bold and order you to do what is right.
Philemon 1:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting
Philemon 1:8 New International Version (NIV)
Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do
Philemon 1:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Therefore [on the basis of these facts], though I have enough confidence in Christ to order you to do what is appropriate
Philemon 1:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
That is why I am boldly asking a favor of you. I could demand it in the name of Christ because it is the right thing for you to do.