48 Bible Verses about Boldness
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in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,
and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,
So we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?"
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.
I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs.
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world.
I beg of you that when I am present I may not have to show boldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who suspect us of walking according to the flesh.
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Accordingly, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required,
I am acting with great boldness toward you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with comfort. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy.
And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness,
proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God;
And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison--
For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
So he went in and out among them at Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord.
Then Isaiah is so bold as to say, "I have been found by those who did not seek me; I have shown myself to those who did not ask for me."
And here he is, speaking openly, and they say nothing to him! Can it be that the authorities really know that this is the Christ?
for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
but Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. And we are his house if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders,
For the king knows about these things, and to him I speak boldly. For I am persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this has not been done in a corner.
And he spoke and disputed against the Hellenists. But they were seeking to kill him.
But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict.
as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus."
A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright gives thought to his ways.
But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
Their prince shall be one of themselves; their ruler shall come out from their midst; I will make him draw near, and he shall approach me, for who would dare of himself to approach me? declares the LORD.
But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God
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Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the Council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
And he spoke and disputed against the Hellenists. But they were seeking to kill him.
So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who bore witness to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
Boldness » Boldness, holy » General references to
in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world.
Boldness » Of the righteous
in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.
Boldness » Why you can be bold
so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
Boldness » Who is bold
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » Abraham
Then Abraham drew near and said, "Will you indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city. Will you then sweep away the place and not spare it for the fifty righteous who are in it? Far be it from you to do such a thing, to put the righteous to death with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as the wicked! Far be that from you! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?" read more.
And the LORD said, "If I find at Sodom fifty righteous in the city, I will spare the whole place for their sake." Abraham answered and said, "Behold, I have undertaken to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and ashes. Suppose five of the fifty righteous are lacking. Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five?" And he said, "I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there." Again he spoke to him and said, "Suppose forty are found there." He answered, "For the sake of forty I will not do it." Then he said, "Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak. Suppose thirty are found there." He answered, "I will not do it, if I find thirty there." He said, "Behold, I have undertaken to speak to the Lord. Suppose twenty are found there." He answered, "For the sake of twenty I will not destroy it." Then he said, "Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again but this once. Suppose ten are found there." He answered, "For the sake of ten I will not destroy it."
Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » moses
Moses said to the LORD, "See, you say to me, 'Bring up this people,' but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. Yet you have said, 'I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight.' Now therefore, if I have found favor in your sight, please show me now your ways, that I may know you in order to find favor in your sight. Consider too that this nation is your people." And he said, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." read more.
And he said to him, "If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here. For how shall it be known that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not in your going with us, so that we are distinct, I and your people, from every other people on the face of the earth?" And the LORD said to Moses, "This very thing that you have spoken I will do, for you have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name." Moses said, "Please show me your glory."
Topics on Boldness
Boldness Examples Of
Genesis 33:18And Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, on his way from Paddan-aram, and he camped before the city.
Boldness, Comes From
Proverbs 28:1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Boldness, Proclaiming Gospel
Acts 4:29And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness,
Boldness, To People
Psalm 138:3On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.
Confidence In God, Produces Boldness
Isaiah 41:10fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
holy Boldness
Acts 4:31And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
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