8 Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,

8 Accordingly, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required,

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

8 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.

8 Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting,

8 So, in Christ, I could be bold and order you to do what is right.

8 Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,

8 Wherefore having much boldness in Christ to enjoin thee what is fitting,

8 Christ makes me bold enough to order you to do the right thing.

8 For this reason, although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right,

8 For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty,

8 Therefore, although I have great confidence in Christ to order you to do what is proper,

8 Because of the authority Christ has given me, I could be bold. I could order you to do what you should do anyway.