Acts 18:14

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:

When

1 Peter 3:14

Bear

Hebrews 5:2

General references

Matthew 5:2

Bible References

When

Paul said, “I am a Jewish man from Tarsus of Cilicia, a citizen of an important city. Now I ask you, let me speak to the people.”

“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”

Agrippa said to Paul, “It is permitted for you to speak for yourself.”

Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:

But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you. They will hand you over to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of My name.

But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear

or be disturbed,

Bear

And for about 40 years He put up with them in the wilderness;

He replied to them, “You unbelieving generation! How long will I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him to Me.”

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have its approval.

I wish you would put up with a little foolishness from me. Yes, do put up with me.

He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he is also subject to weakness.

General references

Then He began to teach them, saying: