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Philemon 8
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Philemon 8
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Paul’s Plea for Onesimus
8 For this reason, though I am more than bold enough in Christ to command you to do the right thing,
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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 nor did we seek praise from mortals, whether from you or from others,(A)
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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 Now, even if I boast a little too much of our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of it.(A)
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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 Entirely out of place is obscene, silly, and vulgar talk; but instead, let there be thanksgiving.
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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, then, we have such a hope, we act with complete frankness,(A)
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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 though we had already suffered and been shamefully mistreated at Philippi, as you know, we had courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of great opposition.(A)
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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 To my shame, I must say, we were too weak for that!
But whatever anyone dares to boast of—I am speaking as a fool—I also dare to boast of that.(A)
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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 Ministry
10 I myself, Paul, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you but bold toward you when I am away!(A)— 2 I ask that when I am present I need not show boldness by daring to oppose those who think we are acting according to human standards.[a](B)
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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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