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 answered, "I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of an important city. Please allow me to speak to the people."

"Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense that I now make to you."

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

But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors because of my name.

But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.

Bear

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

He answered them, "You unbelieving generation! How much longer must I be with you? How much longer must I endure you? Bring him to me."

(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation,

I wish that you would be patient with me in a little foolishness, but indeed you are being patient with me!

He is able to deal compassionately with those who are ignorant and erring, since he also is subject to weakness,

General references

Then he began to teach them by saying: