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Philemon 8
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Philemon 8
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The Plea for Onesimus
8 Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting,
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Philemon 8
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Philemon 8
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Paul’s Plea for Onesimus
8 Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do,
1 Thessalonians 2:6
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1 Thessalonians 2:6
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6 (A)Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when (B)we might have (C)made demands (D)as apostles of Christ.
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1 Thessalonians 2:6
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1 Thessalonians 2:6
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6 We were not looking for praise from people,(A) not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles(B) of Christ we could have asserted our authority.(C)
2 Corinthians 10:8
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2 Corinthians 10:8
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8 For even if I should boast somewhat more (A)about our authority, which the Lord gave [a]us for [b]edification and not for your destruction, (B)I shall not be ashamed—
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- 2 Corinthians 10:8 NU omits us
- 2 Corinthians 10:8 building up
2 Corinthians 10:8
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2 Corinthians 10:8
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8 So even if I boast somewhat freely about the authority the Lord gave us(A) for building you up rather than tearing you down,(B) I will not be ashamed of it.
Ephesians 5:4
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Ephesians 5:4
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4 (A)neither filthiness, nor (B)foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, (C)which are not fitting, but rather (D)giving of thanks.
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Ephesians 5:4
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Ephesians 5:4
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4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk(A) or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.(B)
2 Corinthians 3:12
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2 Corinthians 3:12
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12 Therefore, since we have such hope, (A)we use great boldness of speech—
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2 Corinthians 3:12
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2 Corinthians 3:12
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1 Thessalonians 2:2
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1 Thessalonians 2:2
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2 But [a]even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at (A)Philippi, as you know, we were (B)bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict.
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:2 NU, M omit even
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)
2 Corinthians 11:21
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2 Corinthians 11:21
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21 To our shame (A)I say that we were too weak for that! But (B)in whatever anyone is bold—I speak foolishly—I am bold also.
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2 Corinthians 11:21
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2 Corinthians 11:21
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21 To my shame I admit that we were too weak(A) for that!
Whatever anyone else dares to boast about—I am speaking as a fool—I also dare to boast about.(B)
2 Corinthians 10:1-2
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2 Corinthians 10:1-2
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The Spiritual War
10 Now (A)I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—(B)who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. 2 But I beg you (C)that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
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2 Corinthians 10:1-2
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2 Corinthians 10:1-2
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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 I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold(C) as I expect to be toward some people who think that we live by the standards of this world.(D)
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