Philemon 1:21
“Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Having confidence in thy obedience,.... In his obedience of faith to Christ, and his Gospel; he having been made willing…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Having confidence in thy obedience - That you would comply with all my expressed desires. I wrote unto thee - “I have…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Having confidence in thy obedience - I know that it will please thee thus to oblige thy friend, and I know that thou…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Philemon 1:8-25
We have here,
I. The main business of the epistle, which was to plead with Philemon on behalf of Onesimus, that he would…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
thy obedience The obedience of love, as to a father and benefactor. Cp. Php 2:12. Not love of authority, but a tender…
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