³ I wrote as I did,^(A) so that when I came I would not be distressed^(B) by those who should have made me rejoice. I had confidence^(C) in all of you, that you would all share my joy.

²² In addition, we are sending with them our brother who has often proved to us in many ways that he is zealous, and now even more so because of his great confidence in you.

⁴ We have confidence^(A) in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command.

Paul’s Plea for Onesimus

⁸ Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,

²¹ Confident^(A) of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.