Why, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin you that which is convenient, Treasury of Scripture bold. 2 Corinthians 3:12 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 2 Corinthians 10:1,2 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you... 2 Corinthians 11:21 I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. However, when ever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also. 1 Thessalonians 2:2,6 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as you know, at Philippi... enjoin. 2 Corinthians 10:8 For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord has given us for edification, and not for your destruction...
Context Paul's Appeal for Onesimus
8Why, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin you that which is convenient, 9Yet for love's sake I rather beseech you, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. 10I beseech you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: 11Which in time past was to you unprofitable, but now profitable to you and to me: 12Whom I have sent again: you therefore receive him, that is, my own bowels: 13Whom I would have retained with me, that in your stead he might have ministered to me in the bonds of the gospel: 14But without your mind would I do nothing; that your benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. 15For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that you should receive him for ever; 16Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh, and in the Lord? 17If you count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. 18If he has wronged you, or owes you ought, put that on my account; 19I Paul have written it with my own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to you how you owe to me even your own self besides. 20Yes, brother, let me have joy of you in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. 21Having confidence in your obedience I wrote to you, knowing that you will also do more than I say. 22But with prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given to you. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,
Douay-Rheims Bible
Wherefore though I have much confidence in Christ Jesus, to command thee that which is to the purpose:
Darby Bible Translation
Wherefore having much boldness in Christ to enjoin thee what is fitting,
King James Bible
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
Young's Literal Translation
Wherefore, having in Christ much boldness to command thee that which is fit --
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