Philemon 1:8
King James Version
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
Philemon 1:8 in context
6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
9Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
About this book
The Book of Philemon — summary, themes & key verses
The gospel and forgiveness — a personal letter about welcoming back a runaway as a brother.
