Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you that which is required,
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Ambrosiaster
AD 400
Though Paul is writing to a layman, he nonetheless does not exert his apostolic authority in order to issue orders but respects Philemon as a faithful Christian and of the same age, one who is bound to Christ as he is. Commentary on Paul’s Epistles.
