2 Corinthians 3:12

New International Reader's Version

Since we have that kind of hope, we are very bold.

Cross References

John 10:24

The Jews who were gathered there around Jesus spoke to him. They said, “How long will you keep us waiting? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”

John 16:25

“I have not been speaking to you plainly. But a time is coming when I will speak clearly. Then I will tell you plainly about my Father.

John 16:29

Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking plainly. You are using examples that are clear.

Acts 14:3

So Paul and Barnabas spent a lot of time there. They spoke boldly for the Lord. He gave them the ability to do signs and wonders. In this way the Lord showed that they were telling the truth about his grace.

Acts 4:13

The leaders saw how bold Peter and John were. They also realized that Peter and John were ordinary men with no training. This surprised the leaders. They realized that these men had been with Jesus.

Acts 9:27

But Barnabas took him to the apostles. He told them about Saul’s journey. He said that Saul had seen the Lord. He told how the Lord had spoken to Saul. Barnabas also said that Saul had preached without fear in Jesus’ name in Damascus.

Acts 9:29

He talked and argued with the Greek Jews. But they tried to kill him.

1 Corinthians 14:19

In the church, I wouldn’t want to speak 10,000 words in an unfamiliar language. I’d rather speak five words in a language people could understand. Then I would be teaching others.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Christ is humble and free of pride. Because of this, I make my appeal to you. I, Paul, am the one you call “shy” when I am face to face with you. But when I am away from you, you think I am “bold” toward you.

2 Corinthians 3:11

The glory of the old lasts for only a short time. How much greater is the glory of the new! It will last forever.

2 Corinthians 4:13

It is written, “I believed, and so I have spoken.” (Psalm 116:10) We have that same spirit of faith. So we also believe and speak.

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have spoken to you very honestly. I am very proud of you. I am very happy. Even with all our troubles, my joy has no limit.

Philippians 1:14

And because I am a prisoner, most of the believers have become bolder in the Lord. They now dare even more to preach the good news without fear.

Philippians 1:20

I completely expect and hope that I won’t be ashamed in any way. I’m sure I will be brave enough. Now as always Christ will receive glory because of what happens to me. He will receive glory whether I live or die.

Colossians 4:4

Pray that I will preach it clearly, as I should.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

You know what happened earlier in the city of Philippi. We suffered, and people treated us very badly there. But God gave us the boldness to tell you his good news. We preached to you even when people strongly opposed us.

1 Timothy 3:13

Those who have served well earn the full respect of others. They also become more sure of their faith in Christ Jesus.

Philemon 1:8

Because of the authority Christ has given me, I could be bold. I could order you to do what you should do anyway.