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In line with all this I have a favor to ask of you. As Christ's ambassador and now a prisoner for him, I wouldn't hesitate to command this if I thought it necessary,
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For this reason, although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right,
Philemon 1:8 In-Context
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I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ.
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Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.
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Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,
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yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—
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that I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains.