Philemon 1:21

21 Trustinge in thyne obediece I wrote vnto the knowynge that thou wilt do more then I saye for.

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 writte it with myne awne hode. I will recompence it. So that I do not saye to the howe that thou owest vnto me eve thyne awne silfe.

20 Even so brother let me enioye the in the Lorde. Comforte my bowels in the Lorde.

21 Trustinge in thyne obediece I wrote vnto the knowynge that thou wilt do more then I saye for.

22 Moreover prepare me lodgynge: for I trust thorow ye helpe of youre prayers I shalbe geven vnto you.

23 Ther salute ye Epaphras my felowe presoner in Christ Iesu