1 Thessalonians 2:2

2But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated aat Philippi, as you know, bwe had boldness in our God cto declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much dconflict.

1 Timothy 3:13

13For ethose who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

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