48 Bible Verses about Boldness

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Ephesians 6:19

Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak -- that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,

1 John 2:28

And now, little children, remain in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink away from him in shame when he comes back.

Luke 11:8

I tell you, even though the man inside will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of the first man's sheer persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs.

2 Corinthians 10:2

now I ask that when I am present I may not have to be bold with the confidence that (I expect) I will dare to use against some who consider us to be behaving according to human standards.

Philemon 1:8

So, although I have quite a lot of confidence in Christ and could command you to do what is proper,

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have great confidence in you; I take great pride on your behalf. I am filled with encouragement; I am overflowing with joy in the midst of all our suffering.

Philippians 1:14

and most of the brothers and sisters, having confidence in the Lord because of my imprisonment, now more than ever dare to speak the word fearlessly.

1 Timothy 3:13

For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 4:4

Pray that I may make it known as I should.

Ecclesiastes 8:1

Who is a wise person? Who knows the solution to a problem? A person's wisdom brightens his appearance, and softens his harsh countenance.

Acts 9:28

So he was staying with them, associating openly with them in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord.

Romans 10:20

And Isaiah is even bold enough to say, "I was found by those who did not seek me; I became well known to those who did not ask for me."

John 7:26

Yet here he is, speaking publicly, and they are saying nothing to him. Do the rulers really know that this man is the Christ?

Ephesians 6:20

for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may be able to speak boldly as I ought to speak.

Acts 26:26

For the king knows about these things, and I am speaking freely to him, because I cannot believe that any of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

But although we suffered earlier and were mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we had the courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of much opposition.

Proverbs 21:29

A wicked person shows boldness with his face, but as for the upright, he discerns his ways.

Acts 9:27

But Barnabas took Saul, brought him to the apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus.

Jeremiah 30:21

One of their own people will be their leader. Their ruler will come from their own number. I will invite him to approach me, and he will do so. For no one would dare approach me on his own. I, the Lord, affirm it!

Romans 15:15

But I have written more boldly to you on some points so as to remind you, because of the grace given to me by God

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Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of

Mark 15:43

Joseph of Arimathea, a highly regarded member of the council, who was himself looking forward to the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Acts 14:3

So they stayed there for a considerable time, speaking out courageously for the Lord, who testified to the message of his grace, granting miraculous signs and wonders to be performed through their hands.

More verses: Acts 19:8 Acts 28:31

Boldness » Boldness, holy » General references to

1 Timothy 3:13

For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Boldness » Of the righteous

1 John 2:28

And now, little children, remain in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink away from him in shame when he comes back.

Boldness » Why you can be bold

Ephesians 3:10-12

The purpose of this enlightenment is that through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God should now be disclosed to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly realms. This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and confident access to God because of Christ's faithfulness.

Boldness » Who is bold

Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » Abraham

Genesis 18:23-32

Abraham approached and said, "Will you sweep away the godly along with the wicked? What if there are fifty godly people in the city? Will you really wipe it out and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty godly people who are in it? Far be it from you to do such a thing -- to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?" read more.
So the Lord replied, "If I find in the city of Sodom fifty godly people, I will spare the whole place for their sake." Then Abraham asked, "Since I have undertaken to speak to the Lord (although I am but dust and ashes), what if there are five less than the fifty godly people? Will you destroy the whole city because five are lacking?" He replied, "I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there." Abraham spoke to him again, "What if forty are found there?" He replied, "I will not do it for the sake of the forty." Then Abraham said, "May the Lord not be angry so that I may speak! What if thirty are found there?" He replied, "I will not do it if I find thirty there." Abraham said, "Since I have undertaken to speak to the Lord, what if only twenty are found there?" He replied, "I will not destroy it for the sake of the twenty." Finally Abraham said, "May the Lord not be angry so that I may speak just once more. What if ten are found there?" He replied, "I will not destroy it for the sake of the ten."

Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » moses

Exodus 33:12-18

Moses said to the Lord, "See, you have been saying to me, 'Bring this people up,' but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. But you said, 'I know you by name, and also you have found favor in my sight.' Now if I have found favor in your sight, show me your way, that I may know you, that I may continue to find favor in your sight. And see that this nation is your people." And the Lord said, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." read more.
And Moses said to him, "If your presence does not go with us, do not take us up from here. For how will it be known then that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not by your going with us, so that we will be distinguished, I and your people, from all the people who are on the face of the earth?" The Lord said to Moses, "I will do this thing also that you have requested, for you have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name." And Moses said, "Show me your glory."

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Genesis 33:18

After he left Paddan Aram, Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped near the city.

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