Philemon 1:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philemon 1:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philemon 1:8 is a verse from the book of Philemon in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philemon 1:8 — KJV
“Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,”
— Philemon 1:8 (KJV)
Philemon 1:8 in Context — About the Book of Philemon
Philemon is a one-page masterpiece of gospel diplomacy. Paul sends the runaway slave Onesimus back to his master — not as property but as a dear brother — and offers to pay every debt himself: charge it to me. It is the gospel of reconciliation written into a single relationship.
Cross-References for Philemon 1:8
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:8: though, might, much
“Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:8: wherefore, though, christ
“Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:8: wherefore, though, might
“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:8: though, might, christ
“Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. bounty: Gr. blessing whereof...: or, which hath been so much spoken of before”
Shares key themes with Philemon 1:8: though, might, much
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