Galatians 2:2
I went in response to a revelation. I demonstrated to them the way I spread the good news among the people of the nations. I did this privately before them for they have a reputation. I am concerned that by any means I should be running, or had run, in vain.
Philippians 2:16
Hold fast to the word of life so I may rejoice in the day of Christ. That way I will not have labored in vain.
Galatians 2:9
When they saw the grace that was given to me, James, Cephas (Peter) and John, they who were known to be pillars, gave to Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship. We were to go to the nations and they were to go to the people who are circumcised.
Acts 15:4
Then they went to Jerusalem where the apostles and elders and congregation greeted them. They declared all the things that God had done for them.
Acts 15:12
The crowd kept silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul. They declared the miracles and wonders God performed through them among the people of the nations.
1 Corinthians 9:26
I do not run without definite aim (purpose) and I do not fight like a man beating the air.
Galatians 2:6
Those who were recognized as important people did not add a single thing to my message. What sort of people they were makes no difference to me. God does not play favorites (show partiality).
1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this cause, when I could no longer bear it, I inquired about your faith. I feared that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor would be in vain.
Ecclesiastes 10:1
Dead flies cause the perfumer's oil to smell. A little foolishness does the same for the one with a reputation for wisdom and honor.
Matthew 10:16
I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
Acts 5:34
One of the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had a reputation among all the people. He commanded to put the apostles outside for a while.
Acts 16:9-10
Paul had a vision that night. In it he saw a Macedonian standing and pleading with him, Come over to Macedonia and help us!
Acts 18:9
The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision: Do not be afraid, but speak. Do not keep silent!
Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood by him and said: Be of good courage, Paul, for just as you testified about me in Jerusalem, so you also must bear witness at Rome.
1 Corinthians 1:23
We preach Christ impaled. It is a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the nations!
1 Corinthians 2:2
I decided not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ and his death on the torture stake.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that they who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain the prize.
Galatians 1:16
He revealed his Son to me that I might preach him among the nations. I do not confer with flesh and blood (human beings).
Philippians 2:29
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy. Hold such in honor