παρρησία
parrēsia
boldness
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the Greek lexicon data for G3954, "παρρησία" (parrēsia), it refers to a concept that can be translated to "boldness." This term appears 31 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in ancient Greek culture and early Christian literature. The definition of "παρρησία" suggests that it is a positive value, implying a willingness to speak openly and directly, without fear of repercussions. Its usage in the biblical text covers a range of contexts, from social interactions to spiritual relationships, showing its relevance to various aspects of everyday life. As "παρρησία" occurs frequently throughout the Bible, it is likely to be considered a desirable trait, reflecting a strong sense of confidence, courage, or trustworthiness. However, without more context, it is difficult to determine the exact nuances of this concept in different situations, and its implications for social dynamics, spiritual behavior, or moral character.
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Occurrences in Scripture
31 total occurrences across the text
For no one does anything in secret while he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, reveal yourself to the world.”
John 7:13Yet no one spoke openly of him for fear of the Jews.
John 10:24The Jews therefore came around him and said to him, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”
John 11:14So Jesus said to them plainly then, “Lazarus is dead.
John 11:54Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but departed from there into the country near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim. He stayed there with his disciples.
John 16:25I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. But the time is coming when I will no more speak to you in figures of speech, but will tell you plainly about the Father.
John 16:29His disciples said to him, “Behold, now you are speaking plainly, and using no figures of speech.
John 18:20Jesus answered him, “I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where the Jews always meet. I said nothing in secret.
Acts 2:29“Brothers, I may tell you freely of the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.
Acts 4:13Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.
Acts 4:29Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,
Acts 4:31When 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 boldness.
Acts 28:31preaching God’s Kingdom, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.
2 Corinthians 3:12Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness of speech,
2 Corinthians 7:4Great is my boldness of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction.
Ephesians 3:12In him we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
Ephesians 6:19on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,
Philippians 1:20according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.
Colossians 2:15Having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
1 Timothy 3:13For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Philemon 1:8Therefore though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,
Hebrews 3:6but Christ is faithful as a Son over his house. We are his house, if we hold fast our confidence and the glorying of our hope firm to the end.
Hebrews 4:16Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need.
Mark 8:32He spoke to them openly. Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
John 7:26Behold, he speaks openly, and they say nothing to him. Can it be that the rulers indeed know that this is truly the Christ?
Hebrews 10:19Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 10:35Therefore don’t throw away your boldness, which has a great reward.
1 John 2:28Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
1 John 3:21Beloved, if our hearts don’t condemn us, we have boldness toward God;
1 John 4:17In this love has been made perfect among us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, because as he is, even so we are in this world.
1 John 5:14This is the boldness which we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.