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New Living Translation
Philemon 1:21
I am confident as I write this letter that you will do what I ask and even more!
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Christian Standard Bible®
Since I am confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
Since I am confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
King James Version (1611)
Hauing confidence in thy obedience, I wrote vnto thee, knowing that thou wilt also doe more then I say.
Hauing confidence in thy obedience, I wrote vnto thee, knowing that thou wilt also doe more then I say.
King James Version
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
English Standard Version
Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
New American Standard Bible
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say.
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say.
New Century Version
I write this letter, knowing that you will do what I ask you and even more.
I write this letter, knowing that you will do what I ask you and even more.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say.
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say.
Legacy Standard Bible
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say.
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say.
Berean Standard Bible
Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.
Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.
Contemporary English Version
I am sure you will do all I have asked, and even more.
I am sure you will do all I have asked, and even more.
Complete Jewish Bible
Trusting that you will respond positively, I write knowing that you will indeed do more than I am asking.
Trusting that you will respond positively, I write knowing that you will indeed do more than I am asking.
Darby Translation
Being confident of thine obedience, I have written to thee, knowing that thou wilt do even more than I say.
Being confident of thine obedience, I have written to thee, knowing that thou wilt do even more than I say.
Easy-to-Read Version
I write this letter knowing that you will do what I ask, and even more than I ask.
I write this letter knowing that you will do what I ask, and even more than I ask.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Trusting in thine obedience, I wrote vnto thee, knowing yt thou wilt do eue more then I say.
Trusting in thine obedience, I wrote vnto thee, knowing yt thou wilt do eue more then I say.
George Lamsa Translation
Because I have confidence in your obedience, I wrote to you, knowing that you will also do more than I ask.
Because I have confidence in your obedience, I wrote to you, knowing that you will also do more than I ask.
Good News Translation
I am sure, as I write this, that you will do what I ask—in fact I know that you will do even more.
I am sure, as I write this, that you will do what I ask—in fact I know that you will do even more.
Lexham English Bible
Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you because I know that you will do even beyond what I say.
Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you because I know that you will do even beyond what I say.
Literal Translation
Trusting to your obedience, I wrote to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.
Trusting to your obedience, I wrote to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.
Amplified Bible
I write to you [perfectly] confident of your obedient compliance, since I know that you will do even more than I ask.
I write to you [perfectly] confident of your obedient compliance, since I know that you will do even more than I ask.
American Standard Version
Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say.
Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say.
Bible in Basic English
Being certain that you will do my desire, I am writing to you, in the knowledge that you will do even more than I say.
Being certain that you will do my desire, I am writing to you, in the knowledge that you will do even more than I say.
Hebrew Names Version
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.
International Standard Version
Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you because I know that you will do even more than I ask.2 Corinthians 7:16;">[xr]
Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you because I know that you will do even more than I ask.2 Corinthians 7:16;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
Because I am confident of thy hearing me, I have written to thee, and I know that more than I have asked thou wilt do.
Because I am confident of thy hearing me, I have written to thee, and I know that more than I have asked thou wilt do.
Murdock Translation
Being confident that thou wilt hearken to me, I have written to thee: and I know that thou wilt do more than I say.
Being confident that thou wilt hearken to me, I have written to thee: and I know that thou wilt do more than I say.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Trustyng in thine obedience, I wrote vnto thee, knowyng, that thou wilt also do more then I say.
Trustyng in thine obedience, I wrote vnto thee, knowyng, that thou wilt also do more then I say.
English Revised Version
Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say.
Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say.
World English Bible
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Having confidence of thy obedience I have written to thee, knowing that thou wilt do even more than I say.
Having confidence of thy obedience I have written to thee, knowing that thou wilt do even more than I say.
Weymouth's New Testament
I write to you in the full confidence that you will meet my wishes, for I know you will do even more than I say.
I write to you in the full confidence that you will meet my wishes, for I know you will do even more than I say.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Y tristnynge of thin obedience wroot to thee, witynge that thou schalt do ouer that that Y seie.
Y tristnynge of thin obedience wroot to thee, witynge that thou schalt do ouer that that Y seie.
Update Bible Version
Having confidence in your obedience I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.
Having confidence in your obedience I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.
Webster's Bible Translation
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote to thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote to thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
New English Translation
Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do.
Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do.
New King James Version
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
New Life Bible
I write this letter knowing you will do what I ask and even more.
I write this letter knowing you will do what I ask and even more.
New Revised Standard
Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Confident of thine obedience, I have written unto thee, knowing that, even beyond what I say, thou wilt do: -
Confident of thine obedience, I have written unto thee, knowing that, even beyond what I say, thou wilt do: -
Douay-Rheims Bible
Trusting in thy obedience, I have written to thee: knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
Trusting in thy obedience, I have written to thee: knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
Revised Standard Version
Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Trustinge in thyne obediece I wrote vnto the knowynge that thou wilt do more then I saye for.
Trustinge in thyne obediece I wrote vnto the knowynge that thou wilt do more then I saye for.
Young's Literal Translation
having been confident in thy obedience I did write to thee, having known that also above what I may say thou wilt do;
having been confident in thy obedience I did write to thee, having known that also above what I may say thou wilt do;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Trustinge in thine obediece, I haue wrytten vnto the, for I knowe that thou wilt do more then I saye.
Trustinge in thine obediece, I haue wrytten vnto the, for I knowe that thou wilt do more then I saye.
Mace New Testament (1729)
I writ this upon the presumption of your compliance, being persuaded that you will even do more than I mention.
I writ this upon the presumption of your compliance, being persuaded that you will even do more than I mention.
THE MESSAGE
I know you well enough to know you will. You'll probably go far beyond what I've written. And by the way, get a room ready for me. Because of your prayers, I fully expect to be your guest again.
I know you well enough to know you will. You'll probably go far beyond what I've written. And by the way, get a room ready for me. Because of your prayers, I fully expect to be your guest again.
Simplified Cowboy Version
As I write, I'm fully confident that you will do this and even more.
As I write, I'm fully confident that you will do this and even more.
Contextual Overview
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. 9 But because of our love, I prefer simply to ask you. Consider this as a request from me—Paul, an old man and now also a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus. 10 I appeal to you to show kindness to my child, Onesimus. I became his father in the faith while here in prison. 11 Onesimus hasn't been of much use to you in the past, but now he is very useful to both of us. 12 I am sending him back to you, and with him comes my own heart. 13 I wanted to keep him here with me while I am in these chains for preaching the Good News, and he would have helped me on your behalf. 14 But I didn't want to do anything without your consent. I wanted you to help because you were willing, not because you were forced. 15 It seems you lost Onesimus for a little while so that you could have him back forever. 16 He is no longer like a slave to you. He is more than a slave, for he is a beloved brother, especially to me. Now he will mean much more to you, both as a man and as a brother in the Lord. 17 So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
2 Corinthians 2:3, 2 Corinthians 7:16, 2 Corinthians 8:22, Galatians 5:10, 2 Thessalonians 3:4
Reciprocal: Romans 15:14 - I 2 Corinthians 2:9 - whether Philippians 1:6 - confident 2 Thessalonians 3:14 - obey
Cross-References
Genesis 1:18
to govern the day and night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.
to govern the day and night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:24
Then God said, "Let the earth produce every sort of animal, each producing offspring of the same kind—livestock, small animals that scurry along the ground, and wild animals." And that is what happened.
Then God said, "Let the earth produce every sort of animal, each producing offspring of the same kind—livestock, small animals that scurry along the ground, and wild animals." And that is what happened.
Genesis 1:25
God made all sorts of wild animals, livestock, and small animals, each able to produce offspring of the same kind. And God saw that it was good.
God made all sorts of wild animals, livestock, and small animals, each able to produce offspring of the same kind. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground."
Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground."
Genesis 1:31
Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day.
Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day.
Genesis 6:20
Pairs of every kind of bird, and every kind of animal, and every kind of small animal that scurries along the ground, will come to you to be kept alive.
Pairs of every kind of bird, and every kind of animal, and every kind of small animal that scurries along the ground, will come to you to be kept alive.
Genesis 7:14
With them in the boat were pairs of every kind of animal—domestic and wild, large and small—along with birds of every kind.
With them in the boat were pairs of every kind of animal—domestic and wild, large and small—along with birds of every kind.
Genesis 8:17
Release all the animals—the birds, the livestock, and the small animals that scurry along the ground—so they can be fruitful and multiply throughout the earth."
Release all the animals—the birds, the livestock, and the small animals that scurry along the ground—so they can be fruitful and multiply throughout the earth."
Genesis 8:19
And all of the large and small animals and birds came out of the boat, pair by pair.
And all of the large and small animals and birds came out of the boat, pair by pair.
Genesis 9:7
Now be fruitful and multiply, and repopulate the earth."
Now be fruitful and multiply, and repopulate the earth."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Having confidence in thy obedience,.... In his obedience of faith to Christ, and his Gospel; he having been made willing in the day of his power to serve him, as well as to be saved by him; and being constrained by his love, and the Spirit of Christ having wrought in him both to will and to do of his good pleasure:
l wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say; the knowledge the apostle had of Philemon's cheerful obedience to Christ in all the parts of duty, encouraged him to write to him, on this head; believing that he would even do more than he had desired of him.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Having confidence in thy obedience - That you would comply with all my expressed desires.
I wrote unto thee - “I have written to you;” to wit, in this Epistle.
Knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say - In all the respects which he had mentioned - in receiving Onesimus, and in his kind treatment of him. He had asked a great favor of him, but he knew that he would go even beyond what he had asked.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Philemon 1:21. Having confidence in thy obedience — I know that it will please thee thus to oblige thy friend, and I know that thou wilt do more than I request, because thou feelest the affection of a son to thy spiritual father. Some think that the apostle hints to Philemon that he should manumit Onesimus.
