Philemon 1:8
Wherefore, though I might be much lbold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
Διὸ πολλὴν ἐν Χριστῷ παρρησίαν ἔχων ἐπιτάσσειν σοι τὸ ἀνῆκον,
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1 Thessalonians 2:6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
in the Greek it is: Wherefore, having much παρρησιαν, boldness, liberty or freedom of speech, or much power and authority, or right, as Heb 10:19, for Christ’s sake, being Christ’s apostle, or speaking for the sake of Christ.
to command thee, authoritatively.
το ανηκον, things that are expedient, or convenient, fit for thee to do. My office authorizeth me in such cases.