Philemon 1:8
So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,
BSB
ASV
Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,
KJV
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
Wherefore, though I might be much bold - It would be better to read: Wherefore, although I have much authority through Christ, to command thee to do what is proper; yet, on account of my love to thee, I entreat thee.
The apostles had under Christ great power in the church over the ordinary ministers, as well as the members of it, for edification; they might require of them what was fit, and were therein to be obeyed, which Philemon should consider. This was a matter within the compass of the apostle's power to require, though he would not in this instance act up to it.
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.
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1 Thessalonians 2:2As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of…
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When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have…
Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods.
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1 Thessalonians 2:6Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.
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Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
I do not accept glory from men,
So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,
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2 Corinthians 3:12Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.
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Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.
