Philemon 1:21

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

Philemon 1:21 Meaning and Commentary

Philemon 1:21

Having confidence in thy obedience
In his obedience of faith to Christ, and his Gospel; he having been made willing in the day of his power to serve him, as well as to be saved by him; and being constrained by his love, and the Spirit of Christ having wrought in him both to will and to do of his good pleasure:

l wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say;
the knowledge the apostle had of Philemon's cheerful obedience to Christ in all the parts of duty, encouraged him to write to him, on this head; believing that he would even do more than he had desired of him.

Philemon 1:21 In-Context

19 I Paul have written it with my own hand, I will repay it; albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.

20 Therefore, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord, that thou might refresh my heart in the Lord.

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

22 In the same manner prepare me also a lodging; for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

23 Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus, salutes thee.