And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
Parallel translations
- WEB and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.
- BSB And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.
- NKJV and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
- NASB and that most of the brothers and sisters, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear.
- NLT And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear.
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Paul's bold endurance has emboldened other believers to preach fearlessly. Faithful suffering inspires courage in others.
Overview
Seeing Paul stand firm in chains gives most of the brothers confidence to proclaim God's word without fear. His example multiplies witnesses rather than silencing them. God uses one believer's steadfastness to strengthen the whole community.
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- Eph 6:19–20And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
- 1 Th 2:2But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
- Luke 1:74That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,
- Phil 1:7Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.
- Col 4:4That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
- Col 4:7All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
- Acts 4:23–31And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.
- Luke 12:5–7But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
- Phil 4:1Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
- Eph 3:13Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
- 2 Cor 1:3–7Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
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