philemon 1:8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

philemon 1:8 Therefore, though I have enough confidence in Christ to order you [to do] that which is proper,

8. Wherefore--Because of my love to thee, I prefer to "beseech," rather than "enjoin," or authoritatively command.
I might . . . enjoin--in virtue of the obligation to obedience which Philemon lay under to Paul, as having been converted through his instrumentality.
in Christ--the element in which his boldness has place.

philemon 1:8 Therefore, though I have enough confidence in Christ to order you [to do] that which is proper,

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