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

我们既有这样的盼望，就大胆讲说，

既然我们有这样的盼望，就大有胆量，

既然我们有这样的盼望，就大有胆量，

我们因为有这极大的盼望，就放胆无惧，

所以，我们既然有这样的盼望，就大大地放胆行事，

因此，我们既然怀有这样的盼望，就大有胆量地行事。

我們既有這樣的盼望，就大膽講說，

既然我們有這樣的盼望，就大有膽量，

既然我們有這樣的盼望，就大有膽量，

我們因為有這極大的盼望，就放膽無懼，

所以，我們既然有這樣的盼望，就大大地放膽行事，

所以我們既有這樣的盼望，就抱着大膽無懼的精神，

因此，我們既然懷有這樣的盼望，就大有膽量地行事。

我有此望、故侃侃而言、

我有此望、故侃侃而言、

我儕既有如是之望、故毅然而言、

吾人既具偌大之希望、故光明磊落、直言無諱、

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.

Since we have such a hope, we are very bold,

Since this new way gives us such confidence, we can be very bold.

Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness.

Therefore, having such a hope, we use great boldness in our speech,

Therefore, since we have such hope, we use great boldness of speech—

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

Therefore, having such a hope, we use great boldness.

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

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness,

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

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.

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.

Pray also for me. Pray that whenever I speak, the right words will be given to me. Then I can be bold as I tell the mystery of the good news.Because of the good news, I am being held by chains as the Lord’s messenger. So pray that I will be bold as I preach the good news. That’s what I should do.

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.

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.

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

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.

Instead, we have given up doing secret and shameful things. We don’t twist God’s word. In fact, we do just the opposite. We present the truth plainly. In the sight of God, we make our appeal to everyone’s sense of what is right and wrong.Suppose our good news is covered with a veil. Then it is veiled to those who are dying.

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.”

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

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.

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.

Now, Lord, consider the bad things they say they are going to do. Help us to be very bold when we speak your word.Stretch out your hand to heal. Do signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit. They were bold when they spoke God’s word.

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

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.

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

“ 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.

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.