Philemon 6-8

New International Reader's Version

⁶ I pray that what we share by believing will help you understand even more. Then you will completely understand every good thing we share by believing in Christ. ⁷ Your love has given me great joy. It has encouraged me. My brother, you have renewed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

Paul Makes an Appeal for Onesimus

⁸ Because of the authority Christ has given me, I could be bold. I could order you to do what you should do anyway.