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 obscure city. I beg you, permit me to speak to the people."

"Brothers and fathers, hear the defense that I now make before you."

So Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and made 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 righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,

Bear

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

And he answered them, "O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me."

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval,

I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me!

He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness.

General references

And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: