philemon 1:21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

philemon 1:21 Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say.

21. Having confidence in thy obedience--to my apostolic authority, if I were to "enjoin" it (Phm 8), which I do not, preferring to beseech thee for it as a favor (Phm 9).
thou will also do more--towards Onesimus: hinting at his possible manumission by Philemon, besides, being kindly received.

philemon 1:21 Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say.

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