Philemon 8
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To Call the Slave Your Friend
8–9In line with all this I have a favor to ask of you. As Christ’s ambassador and now a prisoner for him, I wouldn’t hesitate to command this if I thought it necessary,
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Accordingly, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required,
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
For this reason, although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right,
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NLTNew Living Translation
That is why I am boldly asking a favor of you. I could demand it in the name of Christ because it is the right thing for you to do.
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Therefore, although I have great confidence in Christ to order you to do what is proper,
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KJV 1900King James Version
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
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