Philemon 1:21 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

I am confident as I write to you that you will do this. And I know that you will do even more than I ask.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

WEY:

I write to you in the full confidence that you will meet my wishes, for I know you will do even more than I say.

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

having been confident in thy obedience I did write to thee, having known that also above what I may say thou wilt do;

Philemon 1:21 Cross References

XREF:

2 Corinthians 2:3 This is the very thing I wrote you, so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice; having confidence in you all that my joy would be the joy of you all. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

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.

MHC:

1:15-22 When we speak of the nature of any sin or offence against God, the evil of it is not to be lessened; but in a penitent sinner, as God covers it, so must we. Such changed characters often become a blessing to all among whom they reside. Christianity does not do away our duties to others, but directs to the right doing of them. True penitents will be open in owning their faults, as doubtless Onesimus had been to Paul, upon his being awakened and brought to repentance; especially in cases of injury done to others. The communion of saints does not destroy distinction of property. This passage is an instance of that being imputed to one, which is contracted by another; and of one becoming answerable for another, by a voluntary engagement, that he might be freed from the punishment due to his crimes, according to the doctrine that Christ of his own will bore the punishment of our sins, that we might receive the reward of his righteousness. Philemon was Paul's son in the faith, yet he entreated him as a brother. Onesimus was a poor slave, yet Paul besought for him as if seeking some great thing for himself. Christians should do what may give joy to the hearts of one another. From the world they expect trouble; they should find comfort and joy in one another. When any of our mercies are taken away, our trust and hope must be in God. We must diligently use the means, and if no other should be at hand, abound in prayer. Yet, though prayer prevails, it does not merit the things obtained. And if Christians do not meet on earth, still the grace of the Lord Jesus will be with their spirits, and they will soon meet before the throne to join for ever in admiring the riches of redeeming love. The example of Onesimus may encourage the vilest sinners to return to God, but it is shamefully prevented, if any are made bold thereby to persist in evil courses. Are not many taken away in their sins, while others become more hardened? Resist not present convictions, lest they return no more.

CONC:

Beyond Confidence Confident Desire Full Meet Obedience Wilt Wishes Writing Written Wrote

Confidence Confident Desire Full Meet Obedience Wilt Wishes Write Writing Written Wrote

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