“And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,”
Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. — the petition (deomai, beseech, pray, appeal) is not for safety from threats but for boldness (parrēsia, frank speech, fearlessness, boldness) in proclamation. The threats (apeilē, threats, threatening) are acknowledged but become reason for greater courage. The apostles ask God to empower them to overcome fear through Spirit-given boldness.
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