¹⁶ Therefore I rejoice that ^(A)I have confidence in you in everything.

Forgive the Offender

³ And I wrote this very thing to you, lest, when I came, ^(A)I should have sorrow over those from whom I ought to have joy, ^(B)having confidence in you all that my joy is the joy of you all.

^21 (A)Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.

The Plea for Onesimus

⁸ Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting,

⁴ And ^(A)we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, both that you do and will do the things we command you.