2 Corinthians 3:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

This wonderful hope makes us feel like speaking freely.

Cross References

John 10:24

and the people gathered all around him. They said, “How long are you going to keep us guessing? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly!”

John 16:25

I have used examples to explain to you what I have been talking about. But the time will come when I will speak to you plainly about the Father and will no longer use examples like these.

John 16:29

The disciples said, “Now you are speaking plainly to us! You are not using examples.

Acts 14:3

Paul and Barnabas stayed there for a while, having faith in the Lord and bravely speaking his message. The Lord gave them the power to perform miracles and wonders, and he showed that their message about his great kindness was true.

Acts 4:13

The officials were amazed to see how brave Peter and John were, and they knew that these two apostles were only ordinary men and not well educated. The officials were certain that these men had been with Jesus.

Acts 9:27

Then Barnabas helped him by taking him to the apostles. He explained how Saul had seen the Lord and how the Lord had spoken to him. Barnabas also said that when Saul was in Damascus, he had spoken bravely in the name of Jesus.

Acts 9:29

He was always arguing with the Jews who spoke Greek, and so they tried to kill him.

1 Corinthians 14:19

But words that make sense can help the church. That's why in church I had rather speak five words that make sense than to speak ten thousand words in a language that others don't know.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Do you think I am a coward when I am with you and brave when I am far away? Well, I ask you to listen, because Christ himself was humble and gentle.

2 Corinthians 3:11

The Law was given with a glory that faded away. But the glory of the new agreement is much greater, because it will never fade away.

2 Corinthians 4:13

In the Scriptures it says, “I spoke because I had faith.” We have that same kind of faith. So we speak

2 Corinthians 7:4

I trust you completely. I am always proud of you, and I am greatly encouraged. In all my trouble I am still very happy.

Philippians 1:14

Now most of the Lord's followers have become brave and are fearlessly telling the message.

Philippians 1:20

I honestly expect and hope that I will never do anything to be ashamed of. Whether I live or die, I always want to be as brave as I am now and bring honour to Christ.

Colossians 4:4

Please pray that I will make the message as clear as possible.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

As you remember, we had been ill-treated and insulted at Philippi. But God gave us the courage to tell you the good news about him, even though many people caused us trouble.

1 Timothy 3:13

Those who serve well as officers will earn a good reputation and will be highly respected for their faith in Christ Jesus.

Philemon 1:8

Christ gives me the courage to tell you what to do.