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

"No," said Paul, "I am a Jew of Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of a city of some note; and I beg you to give me permission to speak to the people."

"Brothers and Father, listen to the defense which I am about to make."

Turning to Paul, Agrippa said: "You are at liberty to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.

Before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you, and they will betray you to Synagogues and put you in prison, when you will be brought before kings and governors for the sake of my Name.

Even if you should suffer for righteousness, count yourselves blessed! 'Do not let men terrify you, or allow yourselves to be dismayed.'

Bear

For about forty years 'he bore with them in the Desert';

"O faithless generation!" exclaimed Jesus. "How long must I be with you? how long must I have patience with you? Bring the boy to me."

A good action has nothing to fear from Rulers; a bad action has. Do you want to have no reason to fear the Authorities? Then do what is good, and you will win their praise.

I could wish that you would tolerate a little folly in me! But indeed you do tolerate me.

And he is able to sympathize with the ignorant and deluded, since he is himself subject to weakness,

General references

And he began to teach them as follows: