Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. New Living Translation Since this new way gives us such confidence, we can be very bold. English Standard Version Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, Berean Standard Bible Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. Berean Literal Bible Therefore having such a hope, we use great boldness, King James Bible Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: New King James Version Therefore, since we have such hope, we use great boldness of speech— New American Standard Bible Therefore, having such a hope, we use great boldness in our speech, NASB 1995 Therefore having such a hope, we use great boldness in our speech, NASB 1977 Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness in our speech, Legacy Standard Bible Therefore having such a hope, we use great boldness, Amplified Bible Since we have such a [glorious] hope and confident expectation, we speak with great courage, Christian Standard Bible Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, having such a hope, we use great boldness. American Standard Version Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness of speech, Contemporary English Version This wonderful hope makes us feel like speaking freely. English Revised Version Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness of speech, GOD'S WORD® Translation Since we have confidence [in the new promise], we speak very boldly. Good News Translation Because we have this hope, we are very bold. International Standard Version Therefore, since we have such a hope, we speak very boldly, Majority Standard Bible Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. NET Bible Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness, New Heart English Bible Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness of speech, Webster's Bible Translation Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: Weymouth New Testament Therefore, cherishing a hope like this, we speak without reserve, and we do not imitate Moses, World English Bible Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness of speech, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHaving, then, such hope, we use much freedom of speech, Berean Literal Bible Therefore having such a hope, we use great boldness, Young's Literal Translation Having, then, such hope, we use much freedom of speech, Smith's Literal Translation Therefore having such hope, we use much freedom of speech: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHaving therefore such hope, we use much confidence: Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, having such a hope, we act with much confidence, New American Bible Therefore, since we have such hope, we act very boldly New Revised Standard Version Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSeeing therefore that we have such hope, we conduct ourselves bravely: Aramaic Bible in Plain English Therefore, because we have this hope, we conduct ourselves publicly all the more. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentSince then we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech, Godbey New Testament Then having such hope, we use great boldness, Haweis New Testament Having therefore such a hope, we use much freedom of speech. Mace New Testament Having then such an opinion of my ministry, I use great plainness of speech. Weymouth New Testament Therefore, cherishing a hope like this, we speak without reserve, and we do not imitate Moses, Worrell New Testament Having, therefore, such hope, we use great boldness of speech; Worsley New Testament Having therefore such hope, we use much freedom of speech: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Glory of the New Covenant…11For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures! 12Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 13We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away.… Cross References Hebrews 3:6 But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 3:12 In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence. Acts 4:29-31 And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness, / as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” / After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. 1 Thessalonians 2:2 As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God. Hebrews 10:19-23 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ... 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart. / Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. Philippians 1:20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 1 John 3:21 Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, Romans 5:2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Acts 28:31 Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Treasury of Scripture Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: we use. 2 Corinthians 4:2,3,13 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God… John 10:24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. John 16:25,29 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father… plainness. 2 Corinthians 7:4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation. 2 Corinthians 10:1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: Acts 4:13,29-31 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus… Jump to Previous Boldness Cherishing Great Hope Imitate Moses Reserve Speak Speech UseJump to Next Boldness Cherishing Great Hope Imitate Moses Reserve Speak Speech Use2 Corinthians 3 1. Lest their false teachers should charge him with vain glory, 2. he shows the faith of the Corinthians to be a sufficient commendation of his ministry. 6. Whereupon entering a comparison between the ministers of the law and of the gospel, 12. he proves that his ministry is so far the more excellent, 17. as the gospel of life and liberty is more glorious than the law of condemnation. Therefore This word serves as a bridge, connecting the preceding thoughts to the current statement. In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul has been discussing the surpassing glory of the new covenant compared to the old. The Greek word "ὥστε" (hōste) implies a conclusion drawn from previous arguments. It is a reminder that our actions and attitudes are grounded in the theological truths previously established. The "therefore" signifies a transition from understanding to application, urging believers to live out the implications of the gospel. since we have such a hope we are very bold We use great plainness of speech.--The word so rendered expresses strictly the openness which says all, in which there is no reticence or reserve. It stands in contrast with the "corrupting the word" of 2Corinthians 2:17, and answers to the Apostle's claim to have "kept back nothing that was profitable" in Acts 20:20. We, he practically says, need no veil. Verses 12-18. - The confidence inspired by this ministry and the veil on the hearts of those who will not recognize it. Verse 12. - Such hope. A hope based upon the abiding glory of this gospel covenant. Plainness of speech. The frankness and unreserved fearlessness of our language is justified by the glory of our ministry. It was impossible for Moses to speak with the same bold plainness.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Therefore,οὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. since we have Ἔχοντες (Echontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. such τοιαύτην (toiautēn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5108: (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). a hope, ἐλπίδα (elpida) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1680: Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. we are χρώμεθα (chrōmetha) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural Strong's 5530: To use, make use of, deal with, take advantage of. very πολλῇ (pollē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. bold. παρρησίᾳ (parrēsia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3954: From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance. Links 2 Corinthians 3:12 NIV2 Corinthians 3:12 NLT 2 Corinthians 3:12 ESV 2 Corinthians 3:12 NASB 2 Corinthians 3:12 KJV 2 Corinthians 3:12 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 3:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 3:12 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 3:12 French Bible 2 Corinthians 3:12 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 3:12 Having therefore such a hope we use (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |
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