And many of the brethren in the Lord, becoming confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
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His constancy inspires others to be fearless in preaching. They are learning by the apostle’s example that God is present to watch over those who love him. This itself has an effect upon the misguided brethren who have been preaching the Word of God as if from envy, prompted not by confidence or love of God but by competitiveness. .
