Philemon 1:8
What meaning of the philemon 1:8 in the Bible?
What does Philemon 1:8 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
"Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,"
What does Philemon 1:8 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
"Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,"
Verse Philemon 1:8. _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 acc...
WHEREFORE, THOUGH I MIGHT BE MUCH BOLD IN CHRIST - Though I might have much boldness as an apostle of Christ. He means that he was invested with authority by the Lord Jesus, and would have a right, as...
ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATION _ 1. The greeting (Philemon 1:1)_ 2. Recognition of Philemon's faith and love (Philemon 1:4) 3. Concerning the reception of Onesimus (Philemon 1:8) 4.The conclusion (Philem...
THE REQUEST ON BEHALF OF ONESIMUS. Paul might confidently presume to issue commands to Philemon Paul an ambassador, and at the time of writing actually a prisoner, of Christ Jesus but for love's sake...
A MAN TO WHOM IT WAS EASY TO APPEAL (Philemon 1:1-7)...
THOUGH... BOLD. Literally having much boldness (Greek. _parrhesia_, freedom of speech). Compare Acts 2:29. ENJOIN. command. Greek. _epitasso_ CONVENIENT. Greek. _aneko_. See Ephesians 5:4....
A personal Request: Onesimus 8. _Wherefore_ Because I am writing to one whose life is the fruit of _a loving_heart. _though I might be much bold_ Lit., "_having much boldness_"; but the insertion of...
ΔΙΌ. An application of the preceding statement (Philemon 1:4-7), particularly of that of the effect produced by Philemon’s love. Probably expanded by διὰ τὴν�, and in any case to be taken closely with...
ΔΙΌ (G1352) следовательно, ΠΑΡΡΗΣΊΑ (G3954) свобода речи, открытость, смелость, откровенность, пыл (TLNT; TDNT; O'Brien), ΈΧΩΝ _praes. act. part. от_ ΕΧΩ (G2192) иметь. Уступительное _part._, "хотя...
_PHILEMON 1:8_.— After this preparation, the apostle comes to the main subject of his Epistle; which was, to request Philemon to take Onesimus into his favour again. The main argument which he urges i...
III. _PAUL'S INTERCESSION FOR ONESIMUS;_ PHILEMON 1:8-22. 8. Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting, 9. yet for love's sake I rather beseech, being suc...
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, WHEREFORE - because of my love, I "beseech," rather than "enjoin," or authoritatively command. I MIGHT ......
4 The name Philemon means "fond". He seems to have been a most exemplary character, whose reputation had reached Paul's ears, and had given him joy in the midst of the sorrows and dangers of his situa...
A VERY PRECIOUS LETTER PAUL’S LETTER TO PHILEMON _KEITH NEVILLE AND MARION ADAMS_ ABOUT THIS LETTER This is a very personal letter. It does not teach about Christian beliefs. It does not give ad...
(8, 9) WHEREFORE... FOR LOVE’S SAKE... — Still the same idea runs on. Philemon’s love, shown in Christian fellowship, is in the Apostle’s mind; “therefore,” he adds, “for love’s sake” — speaking in th...
CHAPTER 5 Philemon 1:8 (R.V.) After honest and affectionate praise of Philemon, the Apostle now approaches the main purpose of his letter. But even now he does not blurt it out at once. He probably...
Διό : _i.e._, because of the good that he has heard concerning Philemon; he must keep up his reputation. ἐπιάσσειν : “to enjoin,” or “command”; the word is used “rather of commanding which attaches to...
A PLEA FOR THE RETURNING SLAVE Philemon 1:1 Onesimus had known the Apostle well in the old days when Paul visited at the house of his master Philemon, who seems to have been a man of importance. His...
A SPECIAL REQUEST FOR ONESIMUS Knowing Philemon shared out of love for the brethren, Paul made a request. As an apostle, he could have commanded but he set it forth as a plea based upon the love foun...
_Wherefore, though I might have much confidence, &c. Now St. Paul disposeth Philemon to grant his request, I am persuaded I might command thee, and thou wouldst not take it amiss. (Witham) --- To comm...
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, (9) Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of...
8._Wherefore, while I have great confidence in Christ to command thee_. That is, “though I have authority so that I might justly command thee, yet thy love makes me prefer to entreat thee.”...
The very beautiful and interesting Epistle to Philemon does not require much comment; it is an expression of the love which works by the Spirit within the assembly of God in all the circumstances of i...
WHEREFORE, THOUGH I MIGHT BE MUCH BOLD IN CHRIST,.... Or use much freedom of speech in the name of Christ, as an ambassador of his, and great authority as his apostle, which was given him for edificat...
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, Ver. 8. _That which is convenient_] το ανηκον, or, that which is thy duty. _Officium autem est ius actionis a...
_Wherefore_ Because we are so well assured of thy benevolent disposition, and thy constant readiness to do every good in thy power; _though I might be much bold in Christ_ Might take great freedom in...
I MIGHT; he might, as an inspired apostle, command Philemon to do THAT WHICH IS CONVENIENT; that is, becoming; the thing, namely, which he was about to state, and which it was the duty of Philemon to...
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,...
8-14 It does not lower any one to condescend, and sometimes even to beseech, where, in strictness of right, we might command: the apostle argues from love, rather than authority, in behalf of one con...
OLBGrk; 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 HEBRE...
Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians For it was needful for me to have been stirred up by you in faith, exhortation, patience, and long-suffering. But inasmuch as love suffers me not to be silent in...
Philemon 1:8 Therefore G1352 be G2192 (G5723) very G4183 bold G3954 in G1722 Christ G5547 command G2004 (G5721) you G4671 fitting G433 (G5723) bold - PtC H35042 2 Corinthians 3:12, 2 Corinthians 10:1...
Philemon 1:8. WHEREFORE. Here St. Paul expresses confidence that his prayers for Philemon will not be unanswered. God will show to him what his duty in this matter is, and so the apostle does not comm...
THOUGH I HAVE (εχων). Concessive participle (present active).THAT WHICH IS BEFITTING (το ανηκον). Neuter singular accusative of the articular participle (present active) of ανηκω, to come up to r...
CONTENTS: Greeting to Philemon. Intercession for Onesimus. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Timothy, Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, Paul, Epaphras, Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas. CONCLUSION: Wise and good...
I COULD BE BOLD ENOUGH. Since he has heard so much about the love which Philemon has, he has confidence in what he _would do,_ to just go ahead and order him to accept Onesimus. This would be his righ...
PHILEMON—NOTE ON PHILEMON 1:8 Paul’s Appeal to Philemon for Onesimus. Paul makes his appeal by first describing the remarkable change that has happened to Onesimus (vv. Philemon 1:8). He explains how...
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Philemon 1:8. THOUGH I MIGHT BE MUCH BOLD.—R.V. better, “though I have all boldness.” St. Paul feels that his relationship to Philemon might warrant the casting away...
EXPOSITION PHILEMON 1:1 A PRISONER OF CHRIST JESUS. He writes a private letter, as friend to friend, and therefore does not describe himself by his official title of apostle. Having to plead the cau...
Tonight let's turn to Philemon. Philemon was written by Paul the apostle unto the man whose name is Philemon who lived in Colossi. This letter was written at the same time that Paul wrote the Colossia...
2 Corinthians 3:12; 2 Corinthians 10:1,2; 2 Corinthians 11:21; 1 Thessalonians 2:2,6; 2 Corinthians 10:8...
Wherefore. Seeing that I have these proofs of thy love. Connect with I rather beseech (ver. 9). I might be much bold [π ο λ λ η ν π α ρ ρ η σ ι α ν ε χ ω ν]. Better, as Rev., I have all boldness. Par...
ONESIMUS Philemon 1:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The march of the Gospel in the early years. The Early Church gave itself very definitely to the propaganda of the Gospel. This had been the command of Go...
I might be bold in Christ — Through the authority he hath given me....
Observe here, The marvellous condescending humility of our apostle in these expressions: As an apostle he was the highest ruler and officer in the church of God, and had the fullest authority and powe...