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 Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia (Mersin Province, Turkey), a citizen of no insignificant city; and I beg you, allow me to speak to the people.”

“Brethren and fathers (kinsmen), hear my defense which I now offer to you.”

Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are [now] permitted to speak on your own behalf.” At that, Paul stretched out his hand [as an orator] and made his defense [as follows]:

“But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, turning you over to the synagogues and prisons, and bringing you before kings and governors for My name’s sake.

But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness [though it is not certain that you will], you are still blessed [happy, to be admired and favored by God]. Do not be afraid of their intimidating threats, nor be troubled or disturbed [by their opposition].

Bear

For a period of about forty years He put up with their behavior in the wilderness.

He replied, “O unbelieving (faithless) generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him to Me!”

For [civil] authorities are not a source of fear for [people of] good behavior, but for [those who do] evil. Do you want to be unafraid of authority? Do what is good and you will receive approval and commendation.

I wish you would bear with me [while I indulge] in a little foolishness; but indeed you are bearing with me [as you read this].

He is able to deal gently with the spiritually ignorant and misguided, since he is also subject to human weakness;

General references

Then He began to teach them, saying,