2 Corinthians 3:12

New Covenant Ministry

¹¹ For if that which was to be abolished came with glory, much more is that which is permanent arrayed in glory. ¹² Therefore, cherishing a hope like this, we speak without reserve, and we do not imitate Moses, ¹³ who used to throw a veil over his face to hide from the gaze of the children of Israel the passing away of what was but transitory.

Children of Israel

New Covenant

Veil Over His Face

Israel

Moses

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have great confidence in you: very loudly do I boast of you. I am filled with comfort: my heart overflows with joy amid all our affliction.

Acts 4:13

As they looked on Peter and John so fearlessly outspoken--and also discovered that they were illiterate persons, untrained in the schools--they were surprised; and now they recognized them as having been with Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

But, as you will remember, after we had already met with suffering and outrage at Philippi, we summoned up boldness, by the help of our God, to tell you God's Good News amid much opposition.

John 10:24

when the Jews gathered round Him and kept asking Him, "How long do you mean to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us so plainly."

John 16:25

"All this I have spoken to you in veiled language. The time is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in veiled language, but will tell you about the Father in plain words.

John 16:29

"Ah, now you are using plain language," said His disciples, "and are uttering no figure of speech!

Acts 4:29-31

And now, Lord, listen to their threats, and enable Thy servants to proclaim Thy Message with fearless courage,

Acts 9:27

Barnabas, however, came to his assistance. He brought Saul to the Apostles, and related to them how, on his journey, he had seen the Lord, and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had fearlessly taught in the name of Jesus.

Acts 9:29

and speaking fearlessly in the name of the Lord. And he often talked with the Hellenists and had discussions with them.

Acts 14:3

Yet Paul and Barnabas remained there for a considerable time, speaking freely and relying on the Lord, while He bore witness to the Message of His grace by permitting signs and marvels to be done by them.

1 Corinthians 14:19

but in the Church I would rather speak five words with my understanding--so as to instruct others also--than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

2 Corinthians 4:2-3

Nay, we have renounced the secrecy which marks a feeling of shame. We practice no cunning tricks, nor do we adulterate God's Message. But by a full clear statement of the truth we strive to commend ourselves in the presence of God to every human conscience.

2 Corinthians 4:13

But possessing the same Spirit of faith as he who wrote, "I believed, and therefore I have spoken," we also believe, and therefore we speak.

2 Corinthians 10:1

But as for me Paul, I entreat you by the gentleness and self-forgetfulness of Christ--I who when among you have not an imposing personal presence, but when absent am fearlessly outspoken in dealing with you.

Ephesians 6:19-20

and ask on my behalf that words may be given to me so that, outspoken and fearless, I may make known the truths (hitherto kept secret)

Philippians 1:20

in fulfilment of my eager expectation and hope that I shall never have reason to feel ashamed, but that by my perfect freedom of speech Christ will be glorified in me, now as always, either by my life or by my death.

Colossians 4:4

Then I shall proclaim it fully, as it is my duty to do.

1 Timothy 3:13

For those who have filled the deacon's office wisely and well, are already gaining for themselves an honourable standing, and are acquiring great freedom of speech in proclaiming the faith which rests on Christ Jesus.