Bold

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.

Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

I beg you that when I come I may not need to be as bold as I expect toward those who presume that we live according to the flesh.

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.

So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,

Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.