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Philemon 1:8

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

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ΔιόdioWhereforeδιόconjunction — “Wherefore”G1352wherefore, on which account, therefore.Whereforeπολλὴνpollēnmuchπολύς (polus)adjective, accusative, singular, feminine — “much”, the object formG4183much, many; often.This verse uses “much”.muchἐνeninἐνpreposition — “in”G1722in, on, among.inΧριστῷchristōChristΧριστός (christos)noun, dative, singular, masculine — “Christ”, the to- or for-formG5547anointed; the Messiah, the Christ.Christπαρρησίανparrēsianboldnessπαρρησία (parrēsia)noun, accusative, singular, feminine — “boldness”, the object formG3954freedom, openness, especially in speech; boldness, confidence.ἔχωνechōnto haveἔχω (echō)verb, present active participle, nominative, singular, masculine — “to have”, an ongoing or repeated actionG2192I have, hold, possess.This verse uses “have”.ἐπιτάσσεινepitasseinto enjoinἐπιτάσσω (epitassō)verb, present active infinitive — “to enjoin”, an ongoing or repeated actionG2004I give order, command, charge.to enjoinσοιsoitheeσύ (su)personal pronoun, dative, singular — “thee”, the to- or for-formG4771you.theeτὸtotheὁ (ho)article, accusative, singular, neuter — “the”, the object formG3588the, the definite article.ἀνῆκονanēkonthat which is convenientἀνήκω (anēkō)verb, present active participle, accusative, singular, neuter — “that which is convenient”, an ongoing or repeated actionG433is due, becoming, suitable, proper.that which is convenient

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

Wherefore, having in Christ much boldness to command thee that which is fit —

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American Standard Version (1901)

Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,

Young’s Literal Translation

Wherefore, having in Christ much boldness to command thee that which is fit —

World English Bible

Therefore though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,

Darby Translation

Wherefore having much boldness in Christ to enjoin thee what is fitting,

Douay-Rheims

Wherefore though I have much confidence in Christ Jesus, to command thee that which is to the purpose:

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