Devine Scripture

Philemon 1:14

Philemon chapter 1 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

but without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy goodness should not be as of necessity, but of free will.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

but without thy mind I would do nothing; that thy goodness should not be as of necessity, but of free will.

Context

v.13whom I would fain have kept with me, that in thy behalf he might minister unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

v.14This passage

v.15For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:12

    For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:7

    Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:5

    I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your aforepromised bounty, that the same might be ready as a matter of bounty, and not of extortion.

  • Philemon 1:8

    Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,

  • 2 Corinthians 1:24

    Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:17

    I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.