Philemon 1:21

“Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Philemon 1:21

Hauing confidence in thy obedience, I wrote vnto thee, knowing that thou wilt also doe more then I say.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Being certain that you will do my desire, I am writing to you, in the knowledge that you will do even more than I say.
- Basic English Bible

Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Being confident of thine obedience, I have written to thee, knowing that thou wilt do even more than I say.
- Darby Bible

Trusting in thy obedience, I have written to thee: knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say.
- English Revised Version

Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Philemon 1:21

Wesley's Notes for Philemon 1:21


1:19 I will repay it - If thou requirest it. Not to say, that then owest me thyself - It cannot be expressed, how great our obligation is to those who have gained our souls to Christ. Beside - Receiving Onesimus.

1:20 Refresh my bowels in Christ - Give me the most exquisite and Christian pleasure.

1:22 Given to you - Restored to liberty.



People's Bible Notes for Philemon 1:21


Phm 1:21 Having confidence . . . that thou wilt also do more than I say. This letter is written in full confidence that even more than I ask will be granted. Perhaps this is a hint that Philemon might grant Onesimus his freedom.

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