παρρησίᾳ. Boldness of speech (Ephesians 6:19; Philippians 1:20). Freedom from fear, especially in reference to speech, is the radical meaning of the word. Then it easily passes to freedom from reserve, and is transferred from speech to action (John 7:4; John 11:54). See on 2 Corinthians 7:4 : χρώμεθα as in 2 Corinthians 1:17. He is hinting at the silences of the O.T.; e.g. as to resurrection and eternal life.

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Old Testament