Therefore, since we have such a 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、

Since we have that kind of 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 with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.

We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition.

Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.

Then Jesus’ disciples said,“ Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech.

So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.

Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.

The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying,“ How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”

Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.

But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

It is written:“ I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak,

Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

He talked and debated with the Hellenistic Jews, but they tried to kill him.

But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus.

Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

“ Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father.

By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you— I, Paul, who am“ timid” when face to face with you, but“ bold” toward you when away!