Acts 18:14

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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 replied, "I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city; I beg you, let me speak to the people."

"Brethren and fathers, hear my defense which I now offer to you."

Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:

But before all this, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. And you will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake.

But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled,

Bear

For about forty years he put up with them in the wilderness.

He answered him, "O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to me."

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to have no fear of him who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will have praise from him.

I wish that you would bear with me in a little foolishness; but indeed you are bearing with me.

He can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is beset with weakness.

General references

And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: