Philippians 1:14

And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

Cross-reference

In Philippians 1:18, Paul rejoices that Christ is proclaimed even by those with wrong motives — directly following the bold proclamation here.

In Philippians 1:20, Paul expresses his own courage to honor Christ — modeling the boldness that emboldens others here.

Luke 12:5–7 Related theme

In Luke 12:5-7, Jesus teaches to fear God not man — the theological basis for the brothers' fearless proclamation despite chains.

In Acts 4:23-31, the early church prays for boldness and receives it, directly paralleling the brothers' increased boldness here because of Paul's imprisonment.

In Ephesians 3:13, Paul urges not to lose heart over his sufferings, which are for their glory — same theme as his imprisonment encouraging boldness here.

In Ephesians 6:19, Paul asks for boldness to proclaim the gospel — the same boldness the brothers show here because of his imprisonment.

In Ephesians 6:20, Paul describes himself as an ambassador in chains who speaks boldly, mirroring the boldness that arises from his imprisonment here.

1 Thessalonians 2:2 Historical context

In 1 Thessalonians 2:2, Paul recalls his boldness at Philippi despite suffering — the same boldness that now inspires others in prison.

Daniel 6:10 Parallel

In Daniel 6:10, Daniel prays boldly despite the king's decree — a model of fearless faithfulness that parallels the brothers' boldness.

Acts 4:29 Parallel

In Acts 4:29, believers pray for boldness to speak God's word despite threats — directly paralleling the bold speech from imprisonment here.

Acts 28:31 Parallel

In Acts 28:31, Paul preaches boldly without hindrance in Rome — the same boldness despite chains as seen here.

In Colossians 4:3, Paul asks prayer for an open door to declare the gospel from prison — echoing the bold speech from imprisonment here.

In 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Paul's afflictions bring comfort to others, similar to how his imprisonment emboldens the brothers here.

John 19:38 Parallel

In John 19:38, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple, boldly requests Jesus' body — a similar boldness overcoming fear as seen here.