Philemon 1:21

Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Philemon 1:21

BSB

Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.

AKJV

Having confidence in your obedience I wrote to you, knowing that you will also do more than I say.

CPDV

I have written to you, trusting in your obedience, knowing, too, that you will do even more than what I say.

ERV

Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say.

NHEB

Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.

SMT

Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote to thee, knowing that thou wilt do above what I say to thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Philemon 1:21

HavingconfidenceG3982VerbinthyG4675 obedienceG5218Noun FeminineIwroteG1125VerbuntotheeG4671 knowingG1492Verb thatG3754ConjunctionthouwiltG4160Verb alsoG2532Conjunction doG4160VerbmorethanG5228Preposition IG3739 sayG3004Verb

Commentary for Philemon 1:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Philemon 1:21

Summary

Paul confident Philemon will exceed his expectations

Event

Expressing confidence

Estimated Time Period

c. 60-62 AD