2 Corinthians 3:12

3:12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness,

2 Corinthians 3:2

3:2 You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone,

1:4 since we heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and the love that you have for all the saints.

Paul’s Goal in Ministry

1:21 And you were at one time strangers and enemies in your minds as expressed through your evil deeds,

1:2 to the saints, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you from God our Father!

Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Church

1:3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

10:20 And Isaiah is even bold enough to say, “I was found by those who did not seek me; I became well known to those who did not ask for me.”

15:15 But I have written more boldly to you on some points so as to remind you, because of the grace given to me by God