The term "frankly" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible or other traditional translations of the Bible. However, the concept of speaking frankly, or with openness and honesty, is a biblical principle that aligns with the values of truthfulness and integrity emphasized throughout Scripture.

Biblical Context

1. Truthfulness and Honesty: The Bible consistently encourages believers to speak the truth and to do so with love and integrity. Ephesians 4:15 states, "Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head." This verse highlights the importance of honesty in communication, which can be understood as speaking frankly.

2. Jesus' Example: Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of speaking frankly. He often addressed the Pharisees and other religious leaders with directness, exposing their hypocrisy and calling them to repentance. In Matthew 23, Jesus delivers a series of "woes" to the scribes and Pharisees, speaking candidly about their shortcomings.

3. Apostolic Teaching: The apostles also demonstrated frankness in their teachings and interactions. The Apostle Paul, for instance, was known for his straightforward approach. In Galatians 2:11-14 , Paul recounts how he confronted Peter "to his face" because he was clearly in the wrong. This incident illustrates the importance of addressing issues directly and honestly within the Christian community.

4. Old Testament Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs frequently addresses the value of honest speech. Proverbs 12:17 states, "He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit." This wisdom literature underscores the virtue of frankness as part of righteous living.

5. Confession and Repentance: Frankness is also essential in the context of confession and repentance. James 5:16 encourages believers to "confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed." This requires a level of openness and honesty that is consistent with speaking frankly.

Practical Application

In the life of a believer, speaking frankly should be balanced with love and sensitivity. While honesty is crucial, it must be tempered with grace to avoid unnecessary offense or harm. Colossians 4:6 advises, "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." This guidance ensures that frankness is exercised in a manner that edifies and builds up the body of Christ.

Conclusion

While the specific term "frankly" may not appear in the biblical text, the principle of speaking openly and honestly is deeply embedded in the teachings of Scripture. Believers are called to emulate the example of Christ and the apostles by communicating truthfully, with love and grace, in all their interactions.(adv.) In a frank manner; freely.FRANKLY

frank'-li (charizomai):

"Frankly" in the sense of "freely," "readily," "graciously," occurs only in the translation of charizomai, properly "to gratify," "to do that which is grateful or pleasing," "to forgive" (Luke 7:42, "He frankly forgave them both," the Revised Version (British and American) has simply "forgave"; the same word is translated in Luke 7:43, the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American), "forgave," in Luke 7:21 the King James Version it is "gave," the Revised Version (British and American) "bestowed," granted to see). It occurs in the New Testament only in Luke and Paul.

5483. charizomai -- to show favor, give freely
... Middle voice from charis; to grant as a favor, ie Gratuitously, in kindness, pardon
or rescue -- deliver, (frankly) forgive, (freely) give, grant. ...
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Now I have Put it Frankly to My Brethren and Co-Workers...
... Section 47. Now I have put it frankly to my brethren and co-workers? 47.
Now I have put it frankly to my brethren and co-workers ...
/.../patrick/the confession of st patrick/section 47 now i have.htm

Song of Songs
... It is a song tremulous from beginning to end with the passion of love; and this
love it depicts in terms never coarse, but often frankly sensuous"so frankly ...
/.../mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/song of songs.htm

National Sorrows and National Lessons
... Many would talk frankly of their dread lest business should be interfered
with; and no shame to them, if they live by business. ...
/.../kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/sermon xxxiv national sorrows and.htm

Humility
... Peter was honest. He said frankly and naturally what was in his heart. And honesty,
even if it is mistaken, never offends God, and ought never to offend men. ...
/.../kingsley/discipline and other sermons/sermon xviii humility.htm

Jesus and his Secret Friends.
... The reason for this hiding of his belief in Jesus is frankly given,""for fear of
the Jews." He lacked courage to confess himself "one of this man's friends ...
/.../miller/personal friendships of jesus/chapter xii jesus and his.htm

Letter Lxviii. (AD 402. )
... [1880] Although the style and the method of argument appeared to be yours, I must
frankly confess to your Excellency that I did not think it right to assume ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/letter lxviii a d 402.htm

Pelagius' Double Dealing Concerning the Ground of the Conferrence ...
... Let him frankly acknowledge that he once held the opinion, but that he holds it
no longer; so should we most frankly rejoice in his improvement. ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 23 xxii pelagius double dealing.htm

Love and Forgiveness
... you have this idea"that He, as bringing to us the love of God, shows it to us, as
not at all dependent upon our merits or deserts: 'He frankly forgave them ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/love and forgiveness.htm

Letter Lxxii. (AD 404. )
... I, however, let me say it frankly, refused at first to answer your Excellency, because
I did not believe that the letter, or as I may call it (using a ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/letter lxxii a d 404.htm

Business Phrases
... For your further information we take pleasure in sending to you. Frankly, we believe
it is extremely worth while for you. ... We frankly apologize to you. ...
/.../kleiser/fifteen thousand useful phrases/section vi business phrases.htm

Frankly (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. FRANKLY. ... It occurs in the New Testament only in
Luke and Paul. Multi-Version Concordance Frankly (2 Occurrences). ...
/f/frankly.htm - 7k

Frankincense (22 Occurrences)

/f/frankincense.htm - 19k

Zacchaeus (3 Occurrences)
... singled out by Jesus, who said to him, "Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for
to-day I must abide at thy house" (Luke 19:5). The offer thus frankly made by ...
/z/zacchaeus.htm - 10k

Frantic (2 Occurrences)

/f/frantic.htm - 7k

Fair (147 Occurrences)
... 11. (adv.) Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably; auspiciously;
agreeably. 12. (n.) Fairness, beauty. 13. (n.) A fair woman; a sweetheart. 14. ...
/f/fair.htm - 40k

Fairly (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.) In a fair manner; clearly; openly; plainly;
fully; distinctly; frankly. 2. (adv.) Favorably; auspiciously ...
/f/fairly.htm - 8k

Revelation (52 Occurrences)
... Revelation. 1. The Religion of the Bible the Only Supernatural Religion: The
religion of the Bible is a frankly supernatural religion. By ...
/r/revelation.htm - 89k

Ephod (45 Occurrences)
... We may frankly confess that we do not know the shape, size and use of the ephod
in these cases, though even here also the ephod may well have been a priestly ...
/e/ephod.htm - 27k

Pentateuch
... We may say frankly, however, that we have no faith in this "higher criticism." It
degrades the books of the Old Testament below the level of fallible human ...
/p/pentateuch.htm - 77k

Avow (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To declare openly; to own or acknowledge
frankly; as, a man avows his principles or his crimes. ...
/a/avow.htm - 7k

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