"Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,"
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Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:
Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
And so, though I might, in the name of Christ, give you orders to do what is right,
Wherefore having much boldness in Christ to enjoin thee what is fitting,
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
Wherefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient.
Therefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,
Wherefore, having in Christ much boldness to command thee that which is fit --