# Connecting Statement:

Paul begins his plea and the reason for his letter.

# all the boldness in Christ

Possible meanings are 1) "authority because of Christ" or 2) "courage because of Christ." AT: "courage because Christ has given me authority"

# yet because of love

Possible meanings: 1) "because I know that you love God's people" 2) "because you love me" or 3) "because I love you"