anyone to speak the word. They are fearless, for they trust that the same power that animates Paul will watch over them. To others, however, Paul’s words represent an unwelcome conviction that they are responsible to speak. It is not their pastor’s job, or their Sunday school teacher’s job, or some other paid professional’s job to speak the word. It is a responsibility shared by all. These believers are bold and “without fear.” Paul implies that any “sane” person would be frightened to speak. I am