Romans 15:15
Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,
Cross-references
In Romans 1:5, Paul defines 'grace given' as apostleship to bring obedience of faith, explaining the source of his boldness.
In Romans 12:3, Paul again invokes 'grace given to me' to teach humility, showing the same authority behind his instruction.
Ephesians 3:8 echoes the same grace given to Paul for preaching to the Gentiles, reinforcing the source of his boldness.
2 Peter 3:15 explicitly refers to Paul's writings as given by wisdom from God, directly confirming the divine gift behind his boldness here.
In Hebrews 13:22, the writer asks readers to bear with his exhortation — mirroring Paul's own acknowledgment here that he wrote boldly as a reminder.
In 2 Timothy 1:6, Paul uses 'remind' directly to Timothy, mirroring his own 'by way of reminder' to the Romans.
In Ephesians 3:2, Paul describes 'the stewardship of God's grace given to me for you', directly paralleling the grace enabling his bold writing.
In Galatians 2:9, the Jerusalem apostles recognize 'the grace given to me', affirming Paul's apostolic commission.
In Galatians 1:16, the purpose of grace — to preach to Gentiles — explains the scope of Paul's ministry.
In Galatians 1:15, Paul's calling by grace parallels the grace given him, emphasizing divine initiation.
In 1 Corinthians 15:10, Paul credits God's grace for his work, echoing the source of his boldness in Romans 15:15.
In 1 Corinthians 3:10, Paul uses identical language — 'grace of God given to me' — as a master builder, mirroring his apostolic role.
Ephesians 3:2 expands on the same 'grace given to me for you' that Paul mentions here, describing it as a stewardship for Gentiles.
Acts 9:15 records Christ's commission to Paul as a chosen instrument for the Gentiles — the very grace Paul refers to as given to him.
Colossians 1:25 similarly describes Paul's God-given stewardship to make the word fully known, echoing the grace given for his ministry here.
In Titus 3:1, Paul instructs Titus to 'remind them', paralleling the reminder theme in Romans.
In 1 Peter 5:12, Peter writes briefly to exhort about God's true grace, echoing Paul's bold reminder of grace.
In 1 Timothy 1:11-14, Paul describes the grace and mercy that overflowed for him, commissioning him for service — the same gift of grace mentioned here.
In 2 Timothy 2:14, Paul tells Timothy to 'remind them', echoing Paul's own reminding ministry in Romans.
1 John 2:21 also explains that the author writes to remind readers of truth they already know, paralleling Paul's reminder purpose here.