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.
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.
- KJV And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word 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.
- 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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Cross-references · 11
- Eph 6:19–20on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,
- 1 Th 2:2but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as you know, at Philippi, we grew bold in our God to tell you the Good News of God in much conflict.
- Luke 1:74to grant to us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, should serve him without fear,
- Phil 1:7It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.
- Col 4:4that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.
- Col 4:7All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.
- Acts 4:23–31Being let go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.
- Luke 12:5–7But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him, who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna. Yes, I tell you, fear him.
- Phil 4:1Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
- Eph 3:13Therefore I ask that you may not lose heart at my troubles for you, which are your glory.
- 2 Cor 1:3–7Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;
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