2 Corinthians 3:12 “Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.”

2 Corinthians 3:12

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Seeing then that we haue such trust, we vse great boldnesse of speach.

Darby Translation

Having therefore such hope, we use much boldness:

Young's Literal Translation

Having, then, such hope, we use much freedom of speech,

Bible in Basic English

Having then such a hope, we keep nothing back,

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Cross references

“we use”

John 16:29 2 Corinthians 4:13 John 10:24 John 16:25 1 Corinthians 14:19 Colossians 4:4

John 16:29 · BSB

His disciples said, “See, now You are speaking plainly and without figures of speech.

2 Corinthians 4:13 · BSB

And in keeping with what is written, “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak,

John 10:24 · BSB

So the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

John 16:25 · BSB

I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father.

1 Corinthians 14:19 · BSB

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

Colossians 4:4 · BSB

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

“plainness”

2 Corinthians 7:4 Acts 4:13 Philippians 1:20 2 Corinthians 10:1 Acts 4:29–31 Acts 9:27

2 Corinthians 7:4 · BSB

Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.

Acts 4:13 · BSB

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

Philippians 1:20 · BSB

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

2 Corinthians 10:1 · BSB

Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

Acts 4:29–31 · BSB

And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

Acts 9:27 · BSB

Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures!

13We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away.

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