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It is a quality that is both commanded and commended in Scripture, reflecting a deep trust in God and a commitment to His purposes.<br><br><b>Old Testament Examples:</b> <br>In the Old Testament, boldness is often associated with leaders and prophets who stood firm in their faith. One notable example is Joshua, who was encouraged by God to be "strong and courageous" as he led the Israelites into the Promised Land (<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>). Similarly, the prophets, such as Elijah and Jeremiah, displayed boldness in proclaiming God's messages despite facing hostility and persecution.<br><br><b>New Testament Teachings and Examples:</b> <br>The New Testament further emphasizes boldness, particularly in the context of the early church. The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, spoke the word of God with boldness (<a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a>). The Apostle Paul is a prime example of boldness in the New Testament. Despite numerous hardships, he continued to preach the gospel fearlessly, as seen in his letters and missionary journeys. In <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19-20</a>, Paul requests prayer for boldness to proclaim the gospel: "Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given to me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should" .<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b> <br>Boldness is rooted in faith and the assurance of God's presence and power. <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a> encourages believers to "approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need" . This confidence is not self-derived but is a result of the believer's relationship with Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b> <br>Christians are called to exhibit boldness in their daily lives, whether in sharing their faith, standing up for righteousness, or living out their convictions. This boldness is not reckless or arrogant but is characterized by humility and love. It involves speaking the truth in love (<a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Ephesians 4:15</a>) and being prepared to give an answer for the hope that is within (<a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a>).<br><br><b>Challenges to Boldness:</b> <br>Believers may face various challenges to boldness, including fear of rejection, persecution, or societal pressure. However, Scripture reassures that God has not given a spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-discipline (<a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a>). The early church's prayer for boldness in <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Acts 4:29-31</a> serves as a model for believers today, demonstrating reliance on God's strength to overcome these challenges.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While boldness is a divine attribute imparted to believers, it requires continual reliance on God and His Word. Through prayer, the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, and the support of the Christian community, believers can cultivate and maintain boldness in their walk with Christ.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>n.</I>) The state or quality of being bold.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">BOLDNESS</span><p>bold'-nes (parresia, "confidence," "fearlessness," "freedom of speech"): This was one of the results of discipleship (<a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13, 29, 31</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-12.htm">Ephesians 3:12</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Philippians 1:20</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-13.htm">1 Timothy 3:13</a> <a href="/1_john/4-17.htm">1 John 4:17</a>). It was a necessary qualification for the work assigned them. They were not only subject to violent persecutions, but also were the constant subject of ridicule and contempt. Paul uses the word in the sense of plainness in <a href="/2_corinthians/3-12.htm">2 Corinthians 3:12</a>. In <a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19</a> <a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">1 John 2:28</a>; <a href="/1_john/4-17.htm">1 John 4:17</a>, it has the sense of freeness resulting from confidence. In <a href="/philemon/1-8.htm">Philemon 1:8</a>, the reference is to the authority which Paul claims in this case.<br><br>Jacob W. Kapp<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3954.htm"><span class="l">3954. parresia -- freedom of speech, confidence</span></a> <br><b>...</b> parresia Phonetic Spelling: (par-rhay-see&#39;-ah) Short Definition: freedom, confidence<br> Definition: freedom, openness, especially in speech; <b>boldness</b>, confidence. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3954.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5111.htm"><span class="l">5111. tolmao -- to have courage, to be bold</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from tolma (<b>boldness</b>) Definition to have courage, to be bold NASB Word<br> Usage am...bold (1), bold (2), courageous (1), dare (4), dared (1), gathered <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5111.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/2292.htm"><span class="l">2292. tharreo -- to be of good courage</span></a> <br><b>...</b> cheer. Cognate: 2292 (a later form of 2293 , &quot;to show <b>boldness</b>,&quot; see<br> dictionary) -- to show courage (<b>boldness</b>). See 2293 (). Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2292.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/662.htm"><span class="l">662. apotolmao -- to be very bold</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to be very bold. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apotolmao Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ap-ot-ol-mah&#39;-o) Short Definition: I assume <b>boldness</b> Definition: I assume <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/662.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2293.htm"><span class="l">2293. tharseo -- to be of good courage</span></a> <br><b>...</b> derived from 2294 , &quot; from within&quot;) -- properly, bolstered which supports unflinching<br> courage -- literally, to (exude &quot;social <b>boldness</b>&quot;) because -hearted. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2293.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/993.htm"><span class="l">993. Boanerges -- Boanerges, an epithet applied to the two sons of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> We don&#39;t know why Jesus named these brothers (James, John), &quot;sons of tumult,&quot;<br> but their passion and <b>boldness</b> in the past no doubt ! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/993.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/3955.htm"><span class="l">3955. parresiazomai -- to speak freely or boldly</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from parresia Definition to speak freely or boldly NASB Word Usage<br> confidence (1), had the <b>boldness</b> (1), speak out boldly (1), speak boldly (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3955.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4302.htm"><span class="l">4302. prolego -- to say beforehand, ie to predict</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Gal 5:21; 1 Thes 3:4). To this by () requires us to have a holy <b>boldness</b> to share<br> an important opinion (judgment) to warn or prepare someone. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4302.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2294.htm"><span class="l">2294. tharsos -- courage</span></a> <br><b>...</b> courage. Akin (by transposition) to thrasos (daring); <b>boldness</b> (subjectively) --<br> courage. (tharsos) -- 1 Occurrence. 2293, 2294. tharsos. 2295 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2294.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5797.htm"><span class="l">5797. oz -- strength, might</span></a><br><b>...</b> strength (53), strong (16), stronghold (2). <b>boldness</b>, loud, might, power,<br> strength, strong. Or (fully) rowz {oze}; from azaz; strength <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5797.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_xvii_of_the_boldness_of.htm"><span class="l">Of the <b>Boldness</b> of Speech of the Decurion of Beroea.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book III. Chapter XVII."Of the <b>boldness</b> of speech of the decurion of Beroea. After<br> starting with these threats he was put down by one single Beroean. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xvii of the boldness of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_xxviii_of_johns_boldness_for.htm"><span class="l">Of John&#39;s <b>Boldness</b> for God.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book V. Chapter XXVIII."Of John&#39;s <b>boldness</b> for God. When the great John<br> had received the tiller of the Church, he boldly convicted <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xxviii of johns boldness for.htm</font><p><a href="/library/archelaus/the_acts_of_the_disputation_with_the_heresiarch_manes/41_on_receiving_this_epistle.htm"><span class="l">On Receiving this Epistle, Archelaus was Astonished at the Man&#39;s <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 41 On receiving this epistle, Archelaus was astonished at the man&#39;s <b>boldness</b>.? On<br> receiving this epistle, Archelaus was astonished at the man&#39;s <b>boldness</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../41 on receiving this epistle.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cassian/the_works_of_john_cassian_/chapter_xx_of_the_fact.htm"><span class="l">Of the Fact that Opposite Powers are not of the Same <b>Boldness</b>, and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XX. Of the fact that opposite powers are not of the same <b>boldness</b>, and<br> that the occasions of temptation are not under their control. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xx of the fact.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sozomen/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_sozomenus/chapter_vi_concerning_the_arians_and.htm"><span class="l">Concerning the Arians; and Further, the Success of Eunomius. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book VII. Chapter VI."Concerning the Arians; and Further, the Success of<br> Eunomius. <b>Boldness</b> of St. Amphilochius toward the Emperor. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter vi concerning the arians and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sozomen/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_sozomenus/chapter_xvi_basil_becomes_bishop_of.htm"><span class="l">Basil Becomes Bishop of C??sarea after Eusebius; his <b>Boldness</b> <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book VI. Chapter XVI."Basil becomes Bishop of C??sarea after Eusebius;<br> his <b>Boldness</b> towards the Emperor and the Prefect. Some <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter xvi basil becomes bishop of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_xix_concerning_the_cunning_of.htm"><span class="l">Concerning the Cunning of Leontius, Bishop of Antioch, and the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book II. Chapter XIX."Concerning the cunning of Leontius, Bishop of Antioch,<br> and the <b>boldness</b> of Flavianus and Diodorus. At Antioch <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xix concerning the cunning of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_xiv_of_artemius_the_duke.htm"><span class="l">Of Artemius the Duke. Of Publia the Deaconess and Her Divine <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book III. Chapter XIV."Of Artemius the Duke. Of Publia the Deaconess and her<br> divine <b>boldness</b>. Artemius [640] commanded the troops in Egypt. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xiv of artemius the duke.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_xvii_of_the_massacre_of.htm"><span class="l">Of the Massacre of Thessalonica; the <b>Boldness</b> of Bishop Ambrosius <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book V. Chapter XVII."Of the massacre of Thessalonica; the <b>boldness</b> of Bishop<br> Ambrosius, and the piety of the Emperor. Thessalonica <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xvii of the massacre of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bounds/prayer_and_praying_men/xvi_paul_and_his_requests.htm"><span class="l">Paul and his Requests for Prayer (Continued)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> fully. He desired them to pray that he might have <b>boldness</b>. No quality seems<br> more important to the preacher than that of <b>boldness</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bounds/prayer and praying men/xvi paul and his requests.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/boldness.htm"><span class="l"><b>Boldness</b> (25 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (n.) The state or quality of being bold. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>BOLDNESS</b>. <b>...</b><br> Jacob W. Kapp. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Boldness</b> (25 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/boldness.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/confidence.htm"><span class="l">Confidence (103 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8:22, etc.; hupostasis (&quot;what stands under&quot;), in 2 Corinthians 11:17 Hebrews 3:14<br> 2 Corinthians 9:4; parrhesia (&quot;out-spokenness,&quot; &quot;<b>boldness</b>&quot;) is invariably <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/confidence.htm - 39k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bold.htm"><span class="l">Bold (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> NIV). 2 Corinthians 3:12 Having therefore such a hope, we use great <b>boldness</b><br> of speech, (Root in WEB ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV). 2 Corinthians <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bold.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/assurance.htm"><span class="l">Assurance (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (n.) Excess of <b>boldness</b>; impudence; audacity; as, his assurance is intolerable. <b>...</b><br> (Hebrews 10:21, 22; compare Hebrews 10:19, &quot;<b>boldness</b> to enter. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/assurance.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/boldly.htm"><span class="l">Boldly (26 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they<br> spoke the word of God with <b>boldness</b>. (See NIV). Acts 9 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/boldly.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dare.htm"><span class="l">Dare (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (vt) To challenge; to provoke; to defy. 4. (n.) The quality of daring;<br> venturesomeness; <b>boldness</b>; dash. 5. (n.) Defiance; challenge. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dare.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/approach.htm"><span class="l">Approach (56 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> this chariot. (DBY). Ephesians 3:12 in whom we have <b>boldness</b> and access in<br> confidence through our faith in him. (See NIV). 1 Timothy <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/approach.htm - 24k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/courage.htm"><span class="l">Courage (74 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> That quality of mind which enables one to encounter danger and difficulties with<br> firmness, or without fear, or fainting of heart; valor; <b>boldness</b>; resolution. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/courage.htm - 31k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/speech.htm"><span class="l">Speech (107 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV). 2 Corinthians 3:12 Having therefore such a hope,<br> we use great <b>boldness</b> of speech, (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/speech.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tongues.htm"><span class="l">Tongues (67 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The tongues of flame signified the power of speech, <b>boldness</b> of utterance, and<br> persuasiveness which from henceforth were to mark the testimony of the disciples <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tongues.htm - 61k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-boldness.html">What does the Bible say about boldness? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/parable-persistent-neighbor.html">What is the meaning of the Parable of the Friend in Need (Persistent Neighbor)? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-passivity.html">What does the Bible say about passivity / being passive? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/boldness.htm">Boldness: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Boldness (25 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Luke 11:8</a></span><br />I tell you, although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence, he will get up and give him as many as he needs.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a></span><br />Now when they saw the <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Acts 4:29</a></span><br />Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all <span class="boldtext">boldness</span>,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a></span><br />When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with <span class="boldtext">boldness</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Acts 28:31</a></span><br />preaching the Kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all <span class="boldtext">boldness</span>, without hindrance.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/10-20.htm">Romans 10:20</a></span><br />And Isaiah, with strange <span class="boldtext">boldness</span>, exclaims, "I have been found by those who were not looking for Me, I have revealed Myself to those who were not inquiring of Me."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-12.htm">2 Corinthians 3:12</a></span><br />Having therefore such a hope, we use great <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> of speech,<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">2 Corinthians 7:4</a></span><br />Great is my <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-2.htm">2 Corinthians 10:2</a></span><br />and I beseech 'you', that, being present, I may not have courage, with the confidence with which I reckon to be bold against certain reckoning us as walking according to the flesh;<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/3-12.htm">Ephesians 3:12</a></span><br />in whom we have <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> and access in confidence through our faith in him. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19</a></span><br />on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> the mystery of the Good News,<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Philippians 1:20</a></span><br />according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all <span class="boldtext">boldness</span>, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:2</a></span><br />But, as you will remember, after we had already met with suffering and outrage at Philippi, we summoned up <span class="boldtext">boldness</span>, by the help of our God, to tell you God's Good News amid much opposition.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-13.htm">1 Timothy 3:13</a></span><br />For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philemon/1-8.htm">Philemon 1:8</a></span><br />Therefore, though I have all <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hebrews 3:6</a></span><br />but Christ was faithful as a Son having authority over God's house, and we are that house, if we hold firm to the End the <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> and the hope which we boast of as ours.<br /><span class="source">(WEY ASV DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a></span><br />Let us therefore draw near with <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19</a></span><br />Having therefore, brothers, <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/10-35.htm">Hebrews 10:35</a></span><br />Therefore don't throw away your <span class="boldtext">boldness</span>, which has a great reward.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">1 John 2:28</a></span><br />Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have <span class="boldtext">boldness</span>, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">1 John 3:21</a></span><br />Beloved, if our hearts don't condemn us, we have <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> toward God;<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_john/4-17.htm">1 John 4:17</a></span><br />In this love has been made perfect among us, that we may have <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> in the day of judgment, because as he is, even so are we in this world.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14</a></span><br />This is the <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:1</a></span><br />Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> of his face shall be changed.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Jeremiah 30:21</a></span><br />Their prince shall be of themselves, and their ruler shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach to me: for who is he who has had <span class="boldtext">boldness</span> to approach to me? says Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/boldness.htm">Boldness</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/boldness_of_the_righteous.htm">Boldness of the Righteous</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/boldness--instances_of,_in_prayer--abraham.htm">Boldness: Instances of, in Prayer: Abraham</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/boldness--instances_of,_in_prayer--moses.htm">Boldness: Instances of, in Prayer: Moses</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness_is_through_faith_in_christ.htm">Holy Boldness is Through Faith in Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--a_characteristic_of_saints.htm">Holy Boldness: A Characteristic of Saints</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--aaron.htm">Holy Boldness: Aaron</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--abraham.htm">Holy Boldness: Abraham</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--apollos.htm">Holy Boldness: Apollos</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--barnabas.htm">Holy Boldness: Barnabas</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--christ_set_an_example_of.htm">Holy Boldness: Christ Set an Example of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--daniel.htm">Holy Boldness: Daniel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--david.htm">Holy Boldness: David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--elijah.htm">Holy Boldness: Elijah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--exhortations_to.htm">Holy Boldness: Exhortations To</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--express_your_trust_in_god_with.htm">Holy Boldness: Express Your Trust in God With</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--have,_in_prayer.htm">Holy Boldness: Have, in Prayer</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--jacob.htm">Holy Boldness: Jacob</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--joseph_of_arimathaea.htm">Holy Boldness: Joseph of Arimathaea</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--ministers_should_exhibit,_in_faithfulness_to_their_people.htm">Holy Boldness: Ministers should Exhibit, in Faithfulness to Their People</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--ministers_should_exhibit,_in_preaching.htm">Holy Boldness: Ministers should Exhibit, in Preaching</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--ministers_should_exhibit,_in_reproving_sin.htm">Holy Boldness: Ministers should Exhibit, in Reproving Sin</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--ministers_should_exhibit,_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Holy Boldness: Ministers should Exhibit, in The Face of Opposition</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--moses.htm">Holy Boldness: Moses</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--nehemiah.htm">Holy Boldness: Nehemiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--paul.htm">Holy Boldness: Paul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--peter_and_john.htm">Holy Boldness: Peter and John</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--pray_for.htm">Holy Boldness: Pray For</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--produced_by_faithfulness_to_god.htm">Holy Boldness: Produced by Faithfulness to God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/h/holy_boldness--produced_by_the_fear_of_god.htm">Holy Boldness: Produced by The Fear of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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