Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Philemon 1:8

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Philemon1:8

8. Wherefore--Because of my love to thee, I prefer to "beseech," rather than "enjoin," or authoritatively command.

I might ... enjoin--in virtue of the obligation to obedience which Philemon lay under to Paul, as having been converted through his instrumentality.

in Christ--the element in which his boldness has place.

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