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2 Corinthians 3:12
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2 Corinthians 3:12
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12 Since this new way gives us such confidence, we can be very bold.
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2 Corinthians 3:12
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2 Corinthians 3:12
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2 Corinthians 7:4
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2 Corinthians 7:4
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4 I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles.
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2 Corinthians 7:4
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2 Corinthians 7:4
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4 I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you.(A) I am greatly encouraged;(B) in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.(C)
Philippians 1:20
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Philippians 1:20
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Paul’s Life for Christ
20 For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die.
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Philippians 1:20
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Philippians 1:20
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20 I eagerly expect(A) and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage(B) so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body,(C) whether by life or by death.(D)
Ephesians 6:19-20
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Ephesians 6:19-20
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19 And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.[a] 20 I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.
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- 6:19 Greek explain the mystery of the Good News; some manuscripts read simply explain the mystery.
Ephesians 6:19-20
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Ephesians 6:19-20
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Acts 4:13
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Acts 4:13
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13 The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.
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Acts 4:13
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Acts 4:13
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13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John(A) and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men,(B) they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.(C)
John 16:29
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John 16:29
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29 Then his disciples said, “At last you are speaking plainly and not figuratively.
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John 16:29
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John 16:29
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29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech.(A)
1 Timothy 3:13
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1 Timothy 3:13
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13 Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.
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1 Timothy 3:13
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1 Timothy 3:13
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13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
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1 Thessalonians 2:2
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2 You know how badly we had been treated at Philippi just before we came to you and how much we suffered there. Yet our God gave us the courage to declare his Good News to you boldly, in spite of great opposition.
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1 Thessalonians 2:2
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1 Thessalonians 2:2
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2 We had previously suffered(A) and been treated outrageously in Philippi,(B) as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition.(C)
Colossians 4:4
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Colossians 4:4
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4 Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
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Colossians 4:4
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Colossians 4:4
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4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
2 Corinthians 10:1
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2 Corinthians 10:1
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Paul Defends His Authority
10 Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ—though I realize you think I am timid in person and bold only when I write from far away.
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2 Corinthians 10:1
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2 Corinthians 10:1
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Paul’s Defense of His Ministry
10 By the humility and gentleness(A) of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul,(B) who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away!
2 Corinthians 4:13
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2 Corinthians 4:13
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13 But we continue to preach because we have the same kind of faith the psalmist had when he said, “I believed in God, so I spoke.”[a]
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2 Corinthians 4:13
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2 Corinthians 4:13
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13 It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.”[a](A) Since we have that same spirit of[b] faith,(B) we also believe and therefore speak,
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- 2 Corinthians 4:13 Psalm 116:10 (see Septuagint)
- 2 Corinthians 4:13 Or Spirit-given
2 Corinthians 4:2-3
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2 Corinthians 4:2-3
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2 We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this.
3 If the Good News we preach is hidden behind a veil, it is hidden only from people who are perishing.
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2 Corinthians 4:2-3
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2 Corinthians 4:2-3
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2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways;(A) we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God.(B) On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience(C) in the sight of God. 3 And even if our gospel(D) is veiled,(E) it is veiled to those who are perishing.(F)
1 Corinthians 14:19
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1 Corinthians 14:19
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19 But in a church meeting I would rather speak five understandable words to help others than ten thousand words in an unknown language.
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1 Corinthians 14:19
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1 Corinthians 14:19
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19 But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.(A)
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