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Christian ministers » Preach without authority
Fourteen years after, I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus also with me. But I went up according to a divine revelation, and laid before them the gospel which I preach among the gentiles: though privately to those of note, least I should run, or had run in vain. But even Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was not compelled to be circumcised; read more.
and that because of the false brethren clandestinely introduced, who had crept in as spies upon our liberty, which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: to whom we yielded no submission, not even for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you. And as to those who seemed to be men of note, whatever they were, it is all one to me, (God accepteth no man's person) for even these eminent persons added nothing more to me. But on the contrary, seeing that I was intrusted with the gospel of uncircumcision, as Peter was with that of the circumcision; (for He who wrought effectually in Peter as to the apostleship of the circumcision, wrought effectually also in me as to the gentiles:) and knowing the grace which was given to me; James, and Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars of the church, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go to the gentiles, and they to the circumcision.
and that because of the false brethren clandestinely introduced, who had crept in as spies upon our liberty, which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: to whom we yielded no submission, not even for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you. And as to those who seemed to be men of note, whatever they were, it is all one to me, (God accepteth no man's person) for even these eminent persons added nothing more to me. But on the contrary, seeing that I was intrusted with the gospel of uncircumcision, as Peter was with that of the circumcision; (for He who wrought effectually in Peter as to the apostleship of the circumcision, wrought effectually also in me as to the gentiles:) and knowing the grace which was given to me; James, and Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars of the church, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go to the gentiles, and they to the circumcision.
But when it pleased God, (who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace,) to reveal his Son in me, that I might preach Him among the gentiles; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood, nor went I up to Jerusalem to those that were apostles before me, but I departed into Arabia, and afterwards returned again to Damascus. read more.
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Peter, and I staid with him fifteen days. But I saw no other of the apostles, except James the brother of our Lord. (Now in what I write to you, behold, before God, I do not lie.) Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia, and was not known in person to the churches of Judea, which were in Christ. But only they had heard that he who persecuted us before, now preacheth the faith which he formerly would have destroyed. And they glorified God on my account.
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Peter, and I staid with him fifteen days. But I saw no other of the apostles, except James the brother of our Lord. (Now in what I write to you, behold, before God, I do not lie.) Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia, and was not known in person to the churches of Judea, which were in Christ. But only they had heard that he who persecuted us before, now preacheth the faith which he formerly would have destroyed. And they glorified God on my account.
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
and as they were ministring to the Lord, and fasting, the holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them. Then having fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them they sent them away.
that I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, administring the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the holy Spirit.
But when it pleased God, (who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace,) to reveal his Son in me, that I might preach Him among the gentiles; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood, nor went I up to Jerusalem to those that were apostles before me, but I departed into Arabia, and afterwards returned again to Damascus. read more.
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Peter, and I staid with him fifteen days. But I saw no other of the apostles, except James the brother of our Lord. (Now in what I write to you, behold, before God, I do not lie.) Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia, and was not known in person to the churches of Judea, which were in Christ. But only they had heard that he who persecuted us before, now preacheth the faith which he formerly would have destroyed. And they glorified God on my account.
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Peter, and I staid with him fifteen days. But I saw no other of the apostles, except James the brother of our Lord. (Now in what I write to you, behold, before God, I do not lie.) Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia, and was not known in person to the churches of Judea, which were in Christ. But only they had heard that he who persecuted us before, now preacheth the faith which he formerly would have destroyed. And they glorified God on my account.
For I speak to you Gentiles: inasmuch indeed as I am the apostle of the Gentiles,
for so the Lord hath commanded us, saying, "I have appointed thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation to the utmost part of the earth." And when the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were determined for eternal life believed.
And when I was returned to Jerusalem, and was praying in the temple, I was in a trance. And I saw Him saying unto me, Make haste and go quickly out of Jerusalem; for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me. And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and scourged in the synagogues them that believed on Thee. read more.
And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also stood by and consented to his death, and kept the clothes of them that slew him. But he said unto me, Go away; for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.---
And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also stood by and consented to his death, and kept the clothes of them that slew him. But he said unto me, Go away; for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.---
Paul » Escapes by being let down from the wall in a basket; goes to jerusalem
but the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall, in a basket. And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he attempted to associate with the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Peter, and I staid with him fifteen days. But I saw no other of the apostles, except James the brother of our Lord.
Peter » Receives paul
and knowing the grace which was given to me; James, and Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars of the church, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go to the gentiles, and they to the circumcision.
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Peter, and I staid with him fifteen days.