2 Corinthians 3:12 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹² Therefore, since we have such a hope [i.e., that the Gospel is much superior to the law], we speak with great boldness,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² Since we have such [glorious] hope (such joyful and confident expectation), we speak very freely and openly and fearlessly.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness of speech,

Common English Bible

¹² So, since we have such a hope, we act with great confidence.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² Therefore, having such a hope, we act with much confidence,

2 Corinthians 3:12 Cross References

John 10:24

Some Jewish [authorities] gathered around Him and asked, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you [really] are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

John 16:25

“I have spoken these things to you in figurative language. [However], the time will come when I will not speak to you in figurative language, but will tell you plainly about the Father.

John 16:29

[Then] Jesus’ disciples said [to Him], “Look, you are speaking plainly now, and not in figurative language.

Acts 14:3

Paul and Barnabas remained there a long time and spoke [the message] boldly for [or, in the power of] the Lord who gave His approval to the message of unearned favor by allowing [miraculous] signs and wonders to be performed by them.

Acts 4:13

Now when these men saw how boldly Peter and John spoke, and perceived that they were uneducated and [even] ignorant men, they were quite surprised; then they recognized that they had been with Jesus.

Acts 9:27

So, Barnabas brought him to the [other] apostles and explained to them how he had seen the Lord [while] traveling on the road [to Damascus] and how he had boldly preached in the name of Jesus in that city.

Acts 9:29

preaching boldly in the name of the Lord [and] speaking and arguing with the Greek-[speaking] Jews, but they were out to kill him.

1 Corinthians 14:19

However, in the assembly I would rather speak five words with my understanding, so that I can instruct other people also, than to speak ten thousand words in a language [that people do not understand].

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I Paul, who am humble [when speaking] face to face with you, but bold when I am away from you, urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ [Note: This means either Paul was imitating Christ’s behavior or that the Corinthians were to do so]:

2 Corinthians 3:11

For if that which was fading away [i.e., the Old Agreement, represented by the Law of Moses] had splendor, how much greater is the splendor of that which remains [i.e., the New Agreement represented by the Gospel]? [Note: In this section Paul uses the analogy of the fading splendor on Moses’ face to the fading splendor of the Old Agreement].

2 Corinthians 4:13

But, we have the same spirit [i.e., type] of faith as that written about [Psa. 116:10], “I believed [God’s message], so I spoke.” We also believe [it], and so we also speak [about it]

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have great confidence in talking to you; I have great pride in you and I am full of encouragement [over you] In all of our troubles I am overflowing with joy.

Philippians 1:14

And most of the brothers in the Lord’s [service], through my imprisonment, gained confidence to speak out God’s message with greater courage and without fear.

Philippians 1:20

It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not have to be ashamed about anything, but that I will have the courage, [both] now and always, [to so live] that Christ will be exalted [i.e., honored] in my body, whether I live or die.

Colossians 4:4

[Pray] that I will make it [clearly] known, as I ought to.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

But [even though] we had already suffered and been mistreated at Philippi [See Acts 16:19-24], as you people know, we had the boldness, [with help] from God, to tell you His message in spite of much struggle [i.e., opposition].

1 Timothy 3:13

For those who have served well [as deacons] acquire for themselves a good standing [i.e., they are respected in the church], and the ability to speak boldly [or, to act confidently] in the faith that is in Christ Jesus [i.e., in the Christian faith].

Philemon 1:8

Therefore, although in [the fellowship of] Christ I have enough boldness to order you to do the proper thing,