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Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent
The Lord is giving one command in two different ways to emphasize that Paul should certainly continue preaching. Alternate translation: "You must not be afraid and, instead, continue to speak and not become silent" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism)
speak and do not be silent
The Lord gives the same command in two different ways to strongly command Paul to speak. Alternate translation: "you must certainly continue to speak" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet)
do not be silent
It can be stated explicitly what the Lord wants Paul to speak. Alternate translation: "do not stop speaking about the gospel" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)