Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Philemon 1:21 in English Standard Version "Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say." 2Co 2:3 And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all.