Philemon 1:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

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Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ; in the Greek it is: Wherefore, having much parrhsian, boldness, liberty or freedom of speech, or much power and authority, or right, as Hebrews 10:19, for Christ's sake, being Christ's apostle, or speaking for the sake of Christ. To enjoin thee; to command thee, authoritatively. That which is convenient; to anhkon, things that are expedient, or convenient, fit for thee to do. My office authorizeth me in such cases.

Philemon 1:8

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