‘And that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.'

He points out that instead of being discouraged by his presence among them in bonds, it had made most of the church in Rome and its surrounds bolder in the proclamation of the Gospel. It is often the case, especially because at such times the Spirit of God is especially at work, that persecution actually makes God's people stronger. And it was the case here. They were being spurred on by Paul's own bravery and confidence, and were boldly proclaiming the word of God without fear.

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