48 Bible Verses about Boldness

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Ephesians 6:19

and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to utter the secrets of the gospel,

1 John 2:28

And now babes, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence and not be made ashamed of him at his coming.

Luke 11:8

I say unto you, Though he would not arise and give him, because he is his friend: Yet because of his importunity he would rise and give him as many as he needed.

2 Corinthians 10:2

I beseech you that I need not to be bold when I am present - with that same confidence, wherewith I am supposed to be bold - against some which repute us as though we walked carnally.

Philemon 1:8

Wherefore though I be bold in Christ to enjoin thee, that which becometh thee;

Philippians 1:14

Insomuch that many of the brethren in the Lord are boldened through my bonds, and dare more largely speak the word without fear.

1 Timothy 3:13

For they that minister well, get themselves good degree, and great liberty in the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 4:4

that I may utter it, as it becometh me to speak.

Ecclesiastes 8:1

Who is wise? Who hath knowledge to make an answer? Wisdom maketh a man's face to shine, but malice putteth it out of favour.

Romans 10:20

Isaiah, after that, is bold and saith, "I am found of them that sought me not, and have appeared to them that asked not after me."

John 7:26

Behold, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing to him. Do the rulers know, indeed, that this is very Christ?

Acts 26:26

The king knoweth of these things, before whom I speak freely: neither think I that any of these things are hidden from him. For this thing was not done in a corner.

Acts 9:29

and quit himself boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. And he spake and disputed with the Greeks; and they went about to slay him.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

but even after that we had suffered before and were shamefully entreated at Philippi - as ye well know - then were we bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God, with much striving.

Philippians 1:20

as I heartily look for and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed: but that with all confidence, as always in times past, even so now Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be through life, or else death.

Proverbs 21:29

An ungodly man goeth forth rashly; but the just reformeth his own way.

Acts 9:27

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared to them how he had seen the Lord in the way and had spoken with him: and how he had done boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus;

Jeremiah 30:21

A captain also shall come of them, and a prince shall spring out from the midst of them: him will I challenge to myself, and he shall come unto me. For what is he, that giveth over his heart to come unto me, sayeth the LORD?

Romans 15:15

Nevertheless, brethren, I have somewhat boldly written unto you, as one that putteth you in remembrance, through the grace that is given me of God

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Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of

Mark 15:43

Joseph of Arimathaea, a noble councilor which also looked for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

Acts 9:29

and quit himself boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. And he spake and disputed with the Greeks; and they went about to slay him.

Acts 14:3

Long time abode they there and quit themselves boldly with the help of the Lord, the which gave testimony unto the word of his grace; And caused signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

More verses: Acts 19:8 Acts 28:31

Boldness » Boldness, holy » General references to

1 Timothy 3:13

For they that minister well, get themselves good degree, and great liberty in the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

Boldness » Of the righteous

1 John 2:28

And now babes, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence and not be made ashamed of him at his coming.

Boldness » Why you can be bold

Ephesians 3:10-12

to the intent that now, unto the rulers and powers in heaven, might be known by the congregation the manifold wisdom of God, according to that eternal purpose, which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord, by whom we are bold to draw nigh in that trust, which we have by faith on him.

Boldness » Who is bold

Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » Abraham

Genesis 18:23-32

and drew near and said, "Wilt thou destroy the righteous with the wicked? If there be fifty righteous within the city, wilt thou destroy it and not spare the place for the sake of fifty righteous that are therein? That be far from thee, that thou shouldest do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, and that the righteous should be as the wicked: that be far from thee. Should not the Judge of all the world do according to right?" read more.
And the LORD said, "If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, I will spare all the place for their sakes." And Abraham answered and said, "Behold, I have taken upon me to speak unto the LORD, and yet am but dust and ashes. What though there lack five of fifty righteous, wilt thou destroy all the city for lack of five?" And he said, "If I find there forty and five I will not destroy them." And he spake unto him yet again, and said, "What if there be forty found there?" And he said, "I will not do it for forty's sake." And he said, "O let not my LORD be angry, that I speak. What if there be found thirty there?" And he said, "I will not do it, if I find thirty there." And he said, "Oh, see, I have begun to speak unto my LORD, what if there be twenty found there?" And he said, "I will not destroy them for twenty's sake." And he said, "O let not my LORD be angry, that I speak yet, but even once more only. What if ten be found there?" And he said, "I will not destroy them for ten's sake."

Boldness » Instances of, in prayer » moses

Exodus 33:12-18

And Moses said unto the LORD, "See, thou saidest unto me, 'Lead this people forth,' but thou showest me not whom thou wilt send with me. And hast said moreover, 'I know thee by name and thou hast also found grace in my sight.' Now therefore, if I have found favour in thy sight, then show me thy way and let me know thee: that I may find grace in thy sight. And look on this also, how that this nation is thy people." And he said, "My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest." read more.
And he said, "If thy presence go not with me, carry us not hence, for how shall it be known now that both I and thy people have found favour in thy sight, but in that thou goest with us: that both I and thy people have a preeminence before all the people that are upon the face of the earth." And the LORD said unto Moses, "I will do this also that thou hast said, for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name." And he said, "I beseech thee, show me thy glory."

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Genesis 33:18

And Jacob came peaceably into the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, after that he was come from Mesopotamia, and pitched before the city;

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