Acts 23:11

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Summary

And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

Be

For

2 Timothy 4:17

Must

Acts 28:30

John 11:8

Bible References

Be

Yet, even as things are, I urge you not to lose courage, for there will not be a single life lost among you--only the ship.

And there some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man: "Courage, Child! Your sins are forgiven."

But Jesus at once spoke to them. "Courage!" he said, "It is I; do not be afraid!"

I have spoken to you in this way, so that in me you may find peace. In the world you will find trouble; yet, take courage! I have conquered the world."

For

Sometime after these events Paul resolved to go through Macedonia and Greece, and then make his way to Jerusalem. "And after I have been there," he said, "I must visit Rome also."

And now, under spiritual constraint, I am here on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there,

And saw Jesus saying to me 'Make haste and leave Jerusalem at once, because they will not accept your testimony about me.'

They then fixed a day with him, and came to the place where he was staying, in even larger numbers, when Paul proceeded to lay the subject before them. He bore his testimony to the Kingdom of God, and tried to convince them about Jesus, by arguments drawn from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets--speaking from morning till evening.

And so, for my part, I am ready to tell the Good News to you also who are in Rome.

It has even become evident, not only to all the Imperial Guard, but to every one else, that it is for Christ's sake that I am in chains.

But the Lord came to my help and strengthened me, in order that, through me, the proclamation should be made so widely that all the Gentiles should hear it; and I was rescued 'out of the Lion's mouth.'

Must

For two whole years Paul stayed in a house which he rented for himself, welcoming all who came to see him,

"Rabbi," they replied, "the Jews were but just now seeking to stone you; and are you going there again?"