But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly .
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Gill's Exposition
But without thy mind would I do nothing,.... Which shows great modesty and humility in the apostle, that though as such he had an authority, which he could have used, as well as had understanding and…
Barnes' Notes
But without thy mind would I do nothing - Nothing in the matter referred to. He would not retain Onesimus in his service, much as he needed his assistance, without the cordial consent of Philemon. He…
Adam Clarke
That thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity - If the apostle had kept Onesimus in his service, and written to Philemon to forgive him and permit him to stay, to this it is probable he would…
We have here,
I. The main business of the epistle, which was to plead with Philemon on behalf of Onesimus, that he would receive him and be reconciled to him. Many arguments Paul urges for this…
Cambridge Bible
mind Properly, "opinion," decision. Latin Versions, consilium.
would I do nothing Lit., "nothing I willed to do" The A. V. represents the idiom rightly.
that thy benefit The primary reason, doubtless,…
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