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Philemon 8
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Philemon 8
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Paul’s Appeal for Onesimus
8 That is why I am boldly asking a favor of you. I could demand it in the name of Christ because it is the right thing for you to do.
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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 As for human praise, we have never sought it from you or anyone else.
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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 I may seem to be boasting too much about the authority given to us by the Lord. But our authority builds you up; it doesn’t tear you down. So I will not be ashamed of using my authority.
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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 Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.
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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 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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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)
2 Corinthians 11:21
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2 Corinthians 11:21
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21 I’m ashamed to say that we’ve been too “weak” to do that!
But whatever they dare to boast about—I’m talking like a fool again—I dare to boast about it, too.
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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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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. 2 Well, I am begging you now so that when I come I won’t have to be bold with those who think we act from human motives.
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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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