Philemon 1:21

“Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than what I say.”

Philemon 1:21 · direct translation from the Greek
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Confidentπεποιθὼςpepoithōs

be confident

To be sure of something, rely on someone.

Where else “pepoithōs” appears
obedienceὑπακοῇhypakoēi

obedience

Obedience: listening and doing what is commanded.

Where else “hypakoēi” appears
I writeἔγραψάegrapsa

write

To set down words in writing: letters, laws, books.

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knowingεἰδὼςeidōs

perceive

To realize, understand.

Where else “eidōs” appears
you will doποιήσειςpoiēseis

do

To carry out an action or cause an effect.

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I sayλέγωlegō

say

To express something in words to others.

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The context

20Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in the Messiah.

21 · This verse (above)

22And at the same time also prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be granted to you.

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