Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

Bible References

Brethren

Philippians 4:1
So then, my beloved and greatly desired brothers, my joy and crown, thus stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.
Colossians 4:7
Tychicus, my dear brother and faithful servant and fellow slave in the Lord, will make known to you all {my circumstances},

Waxing

Acts 4:23
And [when they] were released, they went to their own [people] and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.
2 Corinthians 1:3
Blessed [is] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
Ephesians 3:13
Therefore I ask [you] not to be discouraged at my afflictions on behalf of you, which are your glory.
Ephesians 6:19
and for me, that a word may be given to me at the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,
Colossians 4:4
so that I may reveal it, as it is necessary for me to speak.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
but [after we] had already suffered and been mistreated in Philippi, just as you know, we had the courage in our God to speak to you the gospel of God amid much opposition.

Without

Luke 1:74
[that] we, being rescued from the hand of [our] enemies, could serve him without fear
Luke 12:5
But I will show you whom you should fear: fear the one who has authority, after the killing, to throw [you] into hell! Yes, I tell you, fear this one!