2 Corinthians 3:12

New Covenant Ministry

¹¹ And, if that which was to pass away was attended with glory, far more will that which is to endure be surrounded with glory! ¹² With such a hope as this, we speak with all plainness; ¹³ Unlike Moses, who covered his face with a veil, to prevent the Israelites from gazing at the disappearance of what was passing away.

Children of Israel

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Veil Over His Face

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Moses

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have the utmost confidence in you; I am always boasting about you. I am full of encouragement and, in spite of all our troubles, my heart is overflowing with happiness.

Acts 4:13

When the Council saw how boldly Peter and John spoke, and found that they were uneducated men of humble station, they were surprised, and realized that they had been companions of Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

For, although we had experienced suffering and ill-treatment, as you know, at Philippi, we had the courage, by the help of our God, to tell you God's Good News in spite of great opposition.

John 10:24

When the Jews gathered round him, and said: "How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us so frankly."

John 16:25

I have spoken to you of all this in figures; a time is coming, however, when I shall not speak any longer to you in figures, but shall tell you about the Father plainly.

John 16:29

"At last," exclaimed the disciples, "you are using plain words and not speaking in figures at all.

Acts 4:29-31

Now, therefore, O Lord, mark their threats, and enable thy servants, with all fearlessness, to tell thy Message,

Acts 9:27

Barnabas, however, taking him by the hand, brought him to the Apostles, and told them the whole story of how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord, and how the Lord had talked to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken out fearlessly in the Name of Jesus.

Acts 9:29

Talking and arguing with the Jews of foreign birth, who, however, made attempts to kill him.

Acts 14:3

Therefore Paul and Barnabas spent a long time there, and spoke out fearlessly, relying upon the Lord, who confirmed the Message of his Love by permitting signs and wonders to take place at their hands.

1 Corinthians 14:19

But at a meeting of the Church I would rather speak five words with my mind, and so teach others, than ten thousand words when using the gift of 'tongues.'

2 Corinthians 4:2-3

No, we have renounced the secrecy prompted by shame, refusing to adopt crafty ways, or to tamper with God's Message, and commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God, by our exhibition of the Truth.

2 Corinthians 4:13

But, in the same spirit of faith as that expressed in the words--'I believed, and therefore I spoke,' we, also believe, and therefore speak.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now, I, Paul, make a personal appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of the Christ--I who, "in your presence, am humble in my bearing towards you, but, when absent, am bold in my language to you"--

Ephesians 6:19-20

And on my behalf also, that, when I begin to speak, words may be given me, so that I may fearlessly make known the inmost truth of the Good News,

Philippians 1:20

And this will fulfil my earnest expectation and hope that I shall have no cause for shame, but that, with unfailing courage, now as hitherto, Christ will be honored in my body, whether by my life or by my death,

Colossians 4:4

Then I shall make them known, as I ought to do.

1 Timothy 3:13

Those who have filled that post with honour gain for themselves an honorable position, as well as great confidence through the faith that they place in Christ Jesus.