Philemon 1:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

Ver. 14. Would I do nothing] Posse et nolle nobile est. He that goes to the utmost of his chain may possibly break a link. Concedamus de iure ut careamus life. Part with somewhat for peace' sake. (Augustine.)

Philemon 1:14

14 But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.