Paul in the Bible
Meaning: small; littlepar
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Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)
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Verse Concepts I did not go up to Jerusalem to [discuss it with] those who had become apostles before me either; instead I went away into Arabia. [Note: This is probably when Paul received supernatural power from the Holy Spirit]. Then afterward, I returned to Damascus. [Note: This was in Syria where Paul was converted].
[Then after that] I went to the territories of Syria and Cilicia. [Note: Cilicia was where Paul's home town of Tarsus was located. See Acts 9:30].
Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.
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Verse Concepts But, brothers, if I were still preaching [that a person had] to be circumcised, why am I being persecuted? [Note: Paul's argument seems to be "I must not be preaching circumcision since I am being persecuted by those who believe in it"]. [If I preached that a person had to be circumcised] then my preaching that Christ died on the cross would not be such an offense [to those who believe in it].
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Aristarchus » Companion » Paul
And we entered into a ship of Adramyttium, and loosed from land, appointed to sail by the coasts of Asia: one Aristarchus out of Macedonia, of the country of Thessalonica, being with us.
And all the city was on a roar, and they rushed into the common hall with one assent, and caught Gaius, and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions.
There accompanied him into Asia, Sopater of Beroea: And of Thessalonica, Aristarchus and Secundus, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy: And out of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
Aristarchus my prison fellow saluteth you; And Mark, Barnabas' sister's son: touching whom, ye received commandments. If he come unto you receive him:
Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my helpers.
Artemas » Companion » Paul
When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me unto Nicopolis. For I have determined there to winter.
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Paul
For Christ is to me life, and death is to me advantage.
Being Forsaken by friends » Instances of » Paul
At my first answering for myself, no man assisted me, but all forsook me. I pray God, that it may not be laid to their charges:
tribe of Benjamin » Celebrated persons of; » Paul
circumcised the eighth day, of the kindred of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew born of the Hebrews; as concerning the law, a Pharisee,
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and brother Timothy. Unto the congregation of God, which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:
Paul, by vocation an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and brother Sosthenes.
Paul an apostle, not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and by God the father which raised him from death,
And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?" And he said, "What art thou, Lord?" And the Lord said, "I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it shall be hard for thee to kick against the prick." And he, both trembling and astonished, said, "Lord what wilt thou have me to do?" And the Lord said unto him, "Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou shalt do."
The Lord said unto him, "Go thy ways: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the gentiles, and kings and the children of Israel: For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake."
As they ministered to the Lord and fasted; The holy ghost said, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work whereunto I have called them." Then fasted they and prayed, and put their hands on them, and let them go.
Paul, the servant of Jesus Christ, called unto the office to be an apostle, put apart to preach the Gospel of God,
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God. To the saints which are at Ephesus, and to them which believe on Jesus Christ.
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and brother Timothy.
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our saviour, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope.
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Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, to preach the promise of life, which life is in Christ Jesus.
Character » Instances of firmness » Paul
And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, and know not what shall come on me there, but that the holy ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and trouble abide me. But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Then Paul answered, and said, "What do ye weeping, and breaking mine heart? I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus." When we could not turn his mind, we ceased, saying, "The will of the Lord be fulfilled."
Chastity » Instances of » Paul
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Paul
Then Paul answered, and said, "What do ye weeping, and breaking mine heart? I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Yet the tokens of an apostle were wrought among you with all patience; with signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.
For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and also in the holy ghost and in much certainty, as ye know after what manner we behaved ourselves among you, for your sakes.
holding fast the word of life, unto my rejoicing in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither have laboured in vain.
Then Paul stood up and beckoned with the hand and said, "Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. The God of this people chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with a mighty arm brought them out of it. And about the time of forty years, suffered he their manners in the wilderness. read more.
For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ: yet have ye not many fathers. In Christ Jesus, I have begotten you through the gospel.
If I be not an apostle unto others, yet am I unto you. For the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.
Whether it were I or they, so have we preached, and so have ye believed.
Ye are our epistle, written in our hearts, which is understood and read of all men; in that ye are known, how that ye are the epistle of Christ, ministered by us and written not with ink, but with the spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshly tables of the heart.
And verily, though it came of weakness that he was crucified, yet liveth he through the power of God: and we no doubt are weak in him; but we shall live with him, by the might of God among you.
Christian ministers » Faithful » Paul
Wherefore I take you to record this same day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have kept nothing back: but have showed you all the counsel of God.
as ye learned of Epaphras our dear fellow servant, which is for you a faithful minister of Christ,
Circumcision » Instances of » Paul
circumcised the eighth day, of the kindred of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew born of the Hebrews; as concerning the law, a Pharisee,
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Paul
When he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all. And they wept all abundantly, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him: sorrowing, most of all, for the words, which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Paul
To the weak became I as weak, to win the weak. In all thing I fashioned myself to all men, to save, at the leastway, some.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Paul
and quit himself boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. And he spake and disputed with the Greeks; and they went about to slay him.
Confidence » Instances of » Paul
And this am I sure of, that I shall abide, and with you all continue, for the furtherance and joy of your faith,
Him I hope to send as soon as I know how it will go with me. I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.
Conspiracy » Instances of » Paul
When Gallio was ruler of the country of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,
When day was come, certain of the Jews gathered themselves together, and made a vow saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. They were about forty which had made this conspiration. And they came to the chief priest and elders, and said, "We have bound ourselves with a vow, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul. read more.
Contentment » Exemplified » Paul
I speak not because of necessity. For I have learned in whatsoever estate I am, therewith to be content. I can both cast down myself, I can also exceed. Everywhere, and in all things I am instructed, both to be full, and to be hungry: to have plenty, and to suffer need.
Continence » Instances of » Paul
I say unto the unmarried men, and widows: it is good for them if they abide even as I do,
death » Desired » Paul
And herefore sigh we, desiring to be clothed with our mansion which is from heaven:
Nevertheless we are of good comfort, and had rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
as I heartily look for and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed: but that with all confidence, as always in times past, even so now Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be through life, or else death. For Christ is to me life, and death is to me advantage. If it chance me to live in the flesh, that is to me fruitful for to work, and what to choose I know not. read more.
Decision » Exemplified » Paul
Then Paul answered, and said, "What do ye weeping, and breaking mine heart? I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Demas » Companion » Paul
Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my helpers.
Dear Luke the physician greeteth you, and Demas.
spiritual Development » Examples of growth » Paul
But Saul increased in strength; And confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus affirming that this was very Christ.
Diligence » Exemplified » Paul
Ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail. For we laboured day and night, because we would not be grievous unto any of you, and preached unto you the gospel of God.
Diligence » Figurative » Paul
Ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail. For we laboured day and night, because we would not be grievous unto any of you, and preached unto you the gospel of God.
Election » Exemplified » Paul
But when it pleased God, which separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace,
Epaphras » Co-laborer » Paul
as ye learned of Epaphras our dear fellow servant, which is for you a faithful minister of Christ,
Epaphras the servant of Christ, which is one of you, saluteth you, and always laboureth fervently for you in prayers that ye may stand perfect, and full in all that is the will of God.
There salute thee, Epaphras my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus;
Epenetus (epaenetus) » Friend » Paul
Likewise, greet all the congregation that is in their house. Salute my well beloved Epaenetes, which is the firstfruit among them of Achaia.
Erastus » Friend » Paul
So sent he into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him: Timothy and Erastus: but he himself remained in Asia for a season.
Erastus abode at Corinth. Trophimus I left at Miletus sick.
Eubulus » Friend » Paul
Make speed to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
Example » Inspiration of example » Paul
And when he had thus spoken he took bread and gave thanks to God in presence of them all, and brake it, and began to eat. Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took meat.
Faith » Example of victorious » Paul
Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God that so it shall be even as it was told me;
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief: But was made strong in the faith, and gave honour to God,
Faith » Exemplified » Paul
I have fought a good fight, and have fulfilled my course, and have kept the faith.
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Paul
For I have kept nothing back: but have showed you all the counsel of God.
and how I kept back nothing that was profitable: but that I have showed you, and taught you openly and at home in your houses,
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
And Cornelius said, "This day now four days I fasted, and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
Fasting » Of saints--exemplified » Paul
in labour and travail, in watching often, in hunger, in thirst, in fastings often, in cold and in nakedness.
Forgiveness of injuries » Paul
At my first answering for myself, no man assisted me, but all forsook me. I pray God, that it may not be laid to their charges:
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Paul
For of him, and through him, and for him are all things. To him be glory forever Amen.
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Paul
But rise and stand up on thy feet. For I have appeared unto thee for this purpose: to make thee a minister, and a witness both of those things which thou hast seen, and of those things in thee which I will appear unto thee,
spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul
But Saul increased in strength; And confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus affirming that this was very Christ.
Hermogenes » A Christian » Deserted » Paul
This thou knowest, how that all they which are in Asia be turned from me; Of which sort are Phygelus and Hermogenes.
Holiness » Exemplified » Paul
Ye are witnesses, and so is God, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
Hope » Exemplified » Paul
and have hope towards God, that the same resurrection from death, which they themselves look for also, shall be both of just and unjust.
Humility » Examples of » Paul
This is a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief:
Humility » Instances of » Paul
Salute Andronicus, and Junia, my cousins, which were prisoners with me also, which are well taken among the apostles, and were in Christ before me.
That is: that I might have consolation together with you, through the common faith, which both ye and I have.
Humility » Exemplified » Paul
serving the Lord with all humbleness of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which happened unto me by the layings wait of the Jews,
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Paul
when before I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a tyrant. But I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly, through unbelief:
Indictments » Instances of » Paul
which Jason hath received privily. And these all do contrary to the elders of Caesar, affirming another King: one Jesus."
We have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of debate unto all the Jews throughout the world; And a maintainer of sedition, of the sect of the Nazarenes;
saying, "This fellow counceleth men to worship God contrary to the law."
Against whom, when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed: But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus which was dead; whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him unto you, and especially unto thee, king Agrippa, that after examination had, I might have somewhat to write. For me thinketh it unreasonable for to send a prisoner, and not to show the causes, which are laid against him."
Industry » Instances of » Paul
And because he was of the same craft he abode with them and wrought: their craft was to make tents.
I have desired no man's silver, gold, or vesture. Ye know well that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Neither took we bread of any man for nought: but wrought with labour and travail night and day, because we would not be grievous to any of you:
Inspiration of example » Paul
And when he had thus spoken he took bread and gave thanks to God in presence of them all, and brake it, and began to eat. Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took meat.
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole congregation, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas, called also Barsabbas, and Silas, which were chief men among the brethren: and gave them letters in their hands after this manner, "The apostles, elders, and brethren send greetings unto the brethren which are of the gentiles in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia. Forasmuch as we have heard that certain which departed from us, have troubled you with words, and cumbered your minds saying ye must be circumcised and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment. read more.
Justification before God » Exemplified » Paul
Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ, and might be found in him, not having mine own righteousness which is of the law: But that which springeth of the faith which is in Christ. I mean, the righteousness which cometh of God through faith
Liberality » Exemplified » Paul
Ye know well that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Longsuffering Of God » Exemplified » Paul
for this cause was mercy given unto me, that Jesus Christ should first show on me all long patience, unto the example of them which shall, in time to come, believe on him unto eternal life.
Love » For Christ » Paul
Then Paul answered, and said, "What do ye weeping, and breaking mine heart? I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Paul
Then Paul answered, and said, "What do ye weeping, and breaking mine heart? I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Love to man » Exemplified » Paul
O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you. Our heart is made large: ye are in no strait in us, but are in a strait in your own hearts.
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
At my first answering for myself, no man assisted me, but all forsook me. I pray God, that it may not be laid to their charges:
But were tender among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children,
And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, "Thou seest brother, how many thousand Jews there are which believe, and they are all zealous over the law. And they are informed of thee that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the gentiles to forsake Moses, and sayest that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to live after the customs. What is it therefore? The multitude must needs come together. For they shall hear that thou art come. read more.
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
At my first answering for myself, no man assisted me, but all forsook me. I pray God, that it may not be laid to their charges:
God's Mercy » Exemplified » Paul
when before I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a tyrant. But I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly, through unbelief:
Ministers » Faithful--exemplified » Paul
preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concerned the Lord Jesus with all confidence, unforbidden.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Throws out evil spirits, and cures sick people
And this did she many days. But Paul, not content, turned about and said to the spirit, "I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ that thou come out of her." And he came out the same hour.
And God wrought not small miracles by the hands of Paul. So that from his body were brought unto the sick, napkins or partlets, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
And it fortuned that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever, and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in and prayed, and laid his hands on him and healed him. When this was done, others also which had diseases in the isle, came and were healed:
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Raises eutychus to life
and there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, fallen into a deep sleep. And as Paul declared, he was the more overcome with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. Paul went down and fell on him, and embraced him, and said, "Make nothing ado. For his life is in him." When he was come up again, he brake bread, and tasted, and communed a long while: even till the morning, and so departed. read more.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Strikes elymas (bar-jesus) with blindness
And now behold the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind and not see the sun for a season." And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; And he went about, seeking them that should lead him by the hand.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Heals a cripple
and said with a loud voice, "Stand upright on thy feet." And he started up, and walked.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Shakes a viper off his hand and is unharmed
But he shook off the vermin into the fire, and felt no harm.
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Special miracles
And God wrought not small miracles by the hands of Paul. So that from his body were brought unto the sick, napkins or partlets, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Eutychus restored to life
Paul went down and fell on him, and embraced him, and said, "Make nothing ado. For his life is in him." When he was come up again, he brake bread, and tasted, and communed a long while: even till the morning, and so departed. And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Elymas smitten with blindness
And now behold the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind and not see the sun for a season." And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; And he went about, seeking them that should lead him by the hand.
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » An unclean spirit cast out
And this did she many days. But Paul, not content, turned about and said to the spirit, "I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ that thou come out of her." And he came out the same hour.
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Lame man cured
and said with a loud voice, "Stand upright on thy feet." And he started up, and walked.
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Viper's bite made harmless
But he shook off the vermin into the fire, and felt no harm.
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Father of publius healed
And it fortuned that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever, and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in and prayed, and laid his hands on him and healed him.
Name » Paul
Then Saul, which also is called Paul, being full of the holy ghost, set his eyes on him, and said,
Obedience » Instances of » Paul
Paul beheld the council and said, "Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day."
I thank God, whom I serve from mine elders with pure conscience, that without ceasing I make mention of thee in my prayers night and day,
"My living of a child, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews: which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify it. For after the most straitest sect of our lay, lived I a Pharisee.
Obedience » Examples of » Paul
for your obedience extendeth to all men. I am glad no doubt of you. But yet I would have you wise unto that which is good. And to be innocent as concerning evil.
"Wherefore king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Paul
"Wherefore king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
Onesimus » Fugitive » Slave » Convert » Paul
with one Onesimus a faithful, and a beloved brother, which is one of you. They shall show you of all things which are a doing here.
I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I begat in my bonds,
Patience » Exemplified » Paul
But thou hast seen the experience of my doctrine, fashion of living, purpose, faith, long suffering, love, patience,
Patience » Instances of » Paul
But thou hast seen the experience of my doctrine, fashion of living, purpose, faith, long suffering, love, patience,
Paul » Called to be an apostle
Paul, by vocation an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and brother Sosthenes.
Paul an apostle, not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and by God the father which raised him from death,
But when it pleased God, which separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, for to declare his son by me, that I should preach him among the heathen: Immediately I commended not of the matter with flesh and blood,
Paul, the servant of Jesus Christ, called unto the office to be an apostle, put apart to preach the Gospel of God,
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God. To the saints which are at Ephesus, and to them which believe on Jesus Christ.
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and brother Timothy.
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our saviour, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope.
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, to preach the promise of life, which life is in Christ Jesus.
whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle - I tell the truth in Christ and lie not - being the teacher of the gentiles in faith and verity.
Paul, the servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to preach the faith of God's elect, and the knowledge of that truth,
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For I am the least of all the apostles, which am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the congregation of God:
but hath opened his word at the time appointed, through preaching; which preaching is committed unto me, by the commandment of God our saviour.
whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles:
And he said unto me, 'The God of our fathers hath ordained thee before, that thou shouldest know his will, and shouldest see that which is rightful, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth: for thou shalt be his witness unto all men of those things which thou hast seen and heard. And now: why tarriest thou? Arise and be baptised, and wash away thy sins, in calling on the name of the Lord.' read more.
But rise and stand up on thy feet. For I have appeared unto thee for this purpose: to make thee a minister, and a witness both of those things which thou hast seen, and of those things in thee which I will appear unto thee, delivering thee from the people, and from the gentiles, unto thee which now I send thee, to open their eyes that they might turn from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith in me.'
Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Are not ye my work in the Lord? If I be not an apostle unto others, yet am I unto you. For the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.
Paul » Characteristics of » Joy
as sorrowing and yet always merry, as poor and yet make many rich, as having nothing and yet possessing all things.
At midnight, Paul and Silas prayed, and lauded God. And the prisoners heard them.
I am very bold over you, and rejoice greatly in you. I am filled with comfort and am joyous in all our tribulations.
Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice.
Paul » His vision and conversion
Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Are not ye my work in the Lord?
And last of all he was seen of me, as of one that was born out of due time.
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord which hath made me strong: for he counted me true, and put me in office, when before I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a tyrant. But I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly, through unbelief:
For ye have heard of my conversation in times past in the Jews' ways, how that beyond measure I persecuted the congregation of God, and spoiled it:
But as he journeyed, it fortuned that he drew nigh to Damascus, and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven. And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?" And he said, "What art thou, Lord?" And the Lord said, "I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it shall be hard for thee to kick against the prick." read more.
and I persecuted this way unto the death: binding, and delivering into prison both men and women, as the chief priest doth bear me witness, and all the elders: of whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem for to be punished. And it fortuned that as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus, about noon, that suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me, read more.
I also verily thought in myself, that I ought to do many contrary things, clean against the name of Jesus of Nazareth: which things I also did in Jerusalem. Where many of the saints shut I up in prison, and had received authority of the high priests: And when they were put to death I gave the sentence. "And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme: and was yet more mad upon them, and persecuted them even unto strange cities. read more.
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
As they ministered to the Lord and fasted; The holy ghost said, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work whereunto I have called them." Then fasted they and prayed, and put their hands on them, and let them go.
for this purpose: that I should be the minister of Jesus Christ among the gentiles, and should minister the glad tidings of God, that the gentiles might be an acceptable offering, sanctified by the holy ghost.
But when it pleased God, which separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, for to declare his son by me, that I should preach him among the heathen: Immediately I commended not of the matter with flesh and blood, neither returned to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me: but went my ways into Arabia, and came again unto Damascus. read more.
I speak to you gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the gentiles I will magnify mine office
For so hath the Lord commanded us, 'I have made thee a light to the gentiles, that thou be salvation unto the end of the world.'" The gentiles heard, and were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord, and believed even as many as were ordained unto eternal life.
And it fortuned, when I was come again to Jerusalem and prayed in the temple, that I was in a trance; And saw him saying unto me, 'Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy witness that thou bearest of me.' And I said, 'Lord they know that I prisoned, and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee. read more.
Paul » A zealous pharisee
circumcised the eighth day, of the kindred of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew born of the Hebrews; as concerning the law, a Pharisee,
And he said, "I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia: nevertheless yet brought up in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, and informed diligently in the law of the fathers, and was fervent minded to Godward, as ye all are this same day,
When Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, "Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. Of hope, and of resurrection from death I am judged."
They are Hebrews, so am I. They are Israelites, even so am I. They are the seed of Abraham, even so am I.
which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify it. For after the most straitest sect of our lay, lived I a Pharisee.
and prevailed in the Jews' law, above many of my companions, which were of mine own nation, and was a much more fervent maintainer of the traditions of the elders.
Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
For I have wished myself to be cursed from Christ, for my brethren and my kinsmen as pertaining to the flesh:
Therefore awake and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one of you, both night and day with tears.
For many walk - of whom I have told you often, and now tell you weeping - that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ,
Paul » Characteristics of » Love
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus, Amen. {The end of the First Epistle unto the Corinthians, Sent from Philippi, by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timothy.}
For in great affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears: not to make you sorry, but that ye might perceive the love which I have most specially unto you.
Paul » Characteristics of » Courage
And as he preached of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come; Felix trembled, and answered, "Thou hast done enough at this time: depart. When I have a convenient time, I will send for thee."
And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman and uncondemned?"
The keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, "The officers have sent word to loose you. Now therefore get you hence and go in peace." Then said Paul unto them, "They have beaten us, openly un-condemned, for all that we are Romans, and have cast us into prison: and now would they send us away privily? Nay not so, but let them come themselves and fetch us out."
Paul » Is released by the civil authorities on the grounds of his being a roman citizen
in stripes, in prisonment, in strife, in labour, in watching, in fasting,
but even after that we had suffered before and were shamefully entreated at Philippi - as ye well know - then were we bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God, with much striving.
And when it was day, the officers sent the ministers saying, "Let those men go." The keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, "The officers have sent word to loose you. Now therefore get you hence and go in peace." Then said Paul unto them, "They have beaten us, openly un-condemned, for all that we are Romans, and have cast us into prison: and now would they send us away privily? Nay not so, but let them come themselves and fetch us out." read more.
Thrice was I beaten with rods. I was once stoned. I suffered thrice shipwreck. Night and day have I been in the deep of the sea.
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
Ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail. For we laboured day and night, because we would not be grievous unto any of you, and preached unto you the gospel of God.
Ye know well that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Paul » spread of the gospel » Persecution
Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil, the Lord reward him according to his deeds,
The same time there arose no little ado about that way. For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith which made silver shrines for Diana, was not a little beneficial unto the craftsmen: which he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, "Sirs ye know that by this craft we have vantage. read more.
Brethren, I would not have you ignorant of our trouble, which happened unto us in Asia. For we were grieved out of measure passing strength, so greatly that we despaired even of life.
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Then Paul answered, and said, "What do ye weeping, and breaking mine heart? I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
But the things that were vantage unto me I counted loss for Christ's sake. Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ, and might be found in him, not having mine own righteousness which is of the law: But that which springeth of the faith which is in Christ. I mean, the righteousness which cometh of God through faith read more.
Paul » Is persecuted by certain jews from antioch and iconium, and is stoned
persecutions, and afflictions which happened unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra: which persecutions I suffered patiently; And from them all the Lord delivered me.
Thither came certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and obtained the peoples' consent, and stoned Paul: and drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
Thrice was I beaten with rods. I was once stoned. I suffered thrice shipwreck. Night and day have I been in the deep of the sea.
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ
But as he journeyed, it fortuned that he drew nigh to Damascus, and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven. And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?" And he said, "What art thou, Lord?" And the Lord said, "I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it shall be hard for thee to kick against the prick." read more.
even at mid day, o King, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shine round about me and them, which journeyed with me. When we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, 'Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? It is hard for thee to kick against the prick.' And I said, 'Who art thou Lord?' And he said, 'I am Jesus whom thou persecutest:
Paul » Persecutes the Christians; present at, and gives consent to, the stoning of stephen
But Saul made havoc of the congregation, entering into every house: and drew out both man and woman, and thrust them into prison.
And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,
Saul had pleasure in his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the congregation which was at Jerusalem, and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Jewry and Samaria, except the apostles.
and cast him out of the city, and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, named Saul.
and I persecuted this way unto the death: binding, and delivering into prison both men and women,
Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings
And when we had found brethren, we tarried there seven days. And they told Paul through the spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
And as we tarried there a good many days, there came a certain prophet from Jewry, named Agabus. When he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his hands and feet and said, "Thus saith the holy ghost, 'So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the gentiles.'" When we heard this, both we and others of the same place, besought him, that he would not go up to Jerusalem. read more.
And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, and know not what shall come on me there, but that the holy ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and trouble abide me.
Paul » Rebukes
Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus saying, "We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth." And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew and chief of the priests, which did so: and the evil spirit answered and said, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know: but who are ye?" read more.
I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost: For a great door and a fruitful is opened unto me: and there are many adversaries.
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Damsel with the spirit of divination
And this did she many days. But Paul, not content, turned about and said to the spirit, "I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ that thou come out of her." And he came out the same hour.
And God wrought not small miracles by the hands of Paul.
Paul » Characteristics of » Self-sacrifice
in death often. Of the Jews, five times received I, every time, forty stripes, save one. Thrice was I beaten with rods. I was once stoned. I suffered thrice shipwreck. Night and day have I been in the deep of the sea. In journeying often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers; in jeopardies of mine own nation, in jeopardies among the heathen. I have been in perils in cities, in perils in wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; read more.
Paul » Escapes by being let down from the wall in a basket; goes to jerusalem
Then the disciples took him by night, and put him through the wall and let him down in a basket. And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to couple himself with the disciples, and they were all afraid of him and believed not that he was a disciple.
Then after three years, I returned to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. No other of the apostles saw I, save James the Lord's brother.
Paul » Has "a thorn in the flesh,"
And lest I should be exalted out of measure through the abundance of revelations, there was given unto me of God unquietness of the flesh: the messenger of Satan to buffet me, because I should not be exalted out of measure. For this thing besought I the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me, and he said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for thee. For my strength is made perfect through weakness." Very gladly therefore will I rejoice of my weakness, that the strength of Christ may dwell in me.
Ye know well how that through infirmity of the flesh, I preached the gospel unto you at the first. And my temptation which I suffered by reason of my flesh, ye despised not, neither abhorred, but received me as an angel of God: yea as Christ Jesus.
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Other special miracles by paul
Long time abode they there and quit themselves boldly with the help of the Lord, the which gave testimony unto the word of his grace; And caused signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
And God wrought not small miracles by the hands of Paul.
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all men, that I might win the more. And unto the Jews, I became as a Jew, to win the Jews. To them that were under the law, was I made as though I had been under the law, to win them that were under the law. To them that were without law, became I as though I had been without law - when I was not without law as pertaining to God, but under a law as concerning Christ - to win them that were without law. read more.
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of paradise
It is not expedient for me, no doubt, to rejoice; Nevertheless I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ above fourteen years agone - whether he were in the body I cannot tell, or whether he were out of the body I cannot tell; God knoweth - which was taken up into the third heaven. And I know the same man - whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell; God knoweth - read more.
Paul » Born in the city of tarsus
And he said, "I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia: nevertheless yet brought up in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, and informed diligently in the law of the fathers, and was fervent minded to Godward, as ye all are this same day,
But Paul said, "I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no vile city, I beseech thee suffer me to speak unto the people."
And the Lord said to him, "Arise, and go into the street which is called straight, and seek in the house of Judas after one called Saul of the city of Tarsus. For behold, he prayeth;
Paul » Is persecuted
But the Jews which believed not, having indignation, took unto them evil men which were vagabonds, and gathered a company, and set all the city on a roar, and made assault unto the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. But when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the heads of the city crying, "These that trouble the world are come hither also, which Jason hath received privily. And these all do contrary to the elders of Caesar, affirming another King: one Jesus." read more.
Paul, Silvanus and Timothy. Unto the congregation of the Thessalonians, which are in God our father, and in the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with you and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves, read more.
Paul » His defense
Then the captain came near and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains, and demanded what he was, and what he had done. And one cried this, another that, among the people. And when he could not know the certainty, for the rage, he commanded him to be carried into the castle. And when he came unto a grece, it fortuned that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people: read more.
"Ye men, brethren, and fathers, hear mine answer which I make unto you." When they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence. And he said, "I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia: nevertheless yet brought up in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, and informed diligently in the law of the fathers, and was fervent minded to Godward, as ye all are this same day, read more.
Paul » Characteristics of » Patience
Yet the tokens of an apostle were wrought among you with all patience; with signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.
Paul » A roman citizen
Then said Paul unto them, "They have beaten us, openly un-condemned, for all that we are Romans, and have cast us into prison: and now would they send us away privily? Nay not so, but let them come themselves and fetch us out."
And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman and uncondemned?" When the centurion heard that, he went to the upper-captain, and told him saying, "What intendest thou to do? This man is a citizen of Rome." Then the upper-captain came to him, and said, "Tell me, art thou a Roman?" He said, "Yea." read more.
Paul » Persecutions of
For ye suffered also with my bonds, and took in worth the spoiling of your goods, and that with gladness, knowing in yourselves how that ye had in heaven a better, and an enduring substance.
but even after that we had suffered before and were shamefully entreated at Philippi - as ye well know - then were we bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God, with much striving.
Paul » Also called saul
Then Saul, which also is called Paul, being full of the holy ghost, set his eyes on him, and said,
And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,
Saul had pleasure in his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the congregation which was at Jerusalem, and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Jewry and Samaria, except the apostles.
Paul » Supports himself
And because he was of the same craft he abode with them and wrought: their craft was to make tents.
I have desired no man's silver, gold, or vesture. Ye know well that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. I have showed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to receive the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how that he said, 'It is more blessed to give, than to receive.'"
Paul » Personal appearance of
I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and softness of Christ, which when I am present among you, am of no reputation, but am bold toward you being absent.
"For the epistles," saith he, "are sore and strong: but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech homely."
Though I be rude in speaking, yet I am not so in knowledge. Howbeit, among you we are known to the utmost what we are in all things.
Paul » Is brought before the sanhedrin; his defense
On the morrow he loosed him from his bonds, desiring to know the certainty for what cause he was accused of the Jews, and commanded the high priests and all the council to come together, and brought Paul, and set him before them.
Paul beheld the council and said, "Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day." The high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by, to smite him on the mouth. Then said Paul to him, "God shall smite thee, thou painted wall. Sittest thou and judgest me after the law: and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?" read more.
Paul » His independence of character
Ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail. For we laboured day and night, because we would not be grievous unto any of you, and preached unto you the gospel of God.
Neither took we bread of any man for nought: but wrought with labour and travail night and day, because we would not be grievous to any of you:
Paul » From the tribe of benjamin,
I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For even I verily am an Israelite of the seed of Abraham, and of the tribe of Benjamin;
circumcised the eighth day, of the kindred of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew born of the Hebrews; as concerning the law, a Pharisee,
Paul » Characteristics of » Faithfulness
I have fought a good fight, and have fulfilled my course, and have kept the faith. From henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord that is a righteous judge shall give me at that day: not to me only: but unto all them that love his coming.
Paul » His examination before herod agrippa ii
After a certain days, King Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus. And when they had been there a good season, Festus rehearsed Paul's cause unto the king saying, "There is a certain man left in prison of Felix, about whom when I came to Jerusalem the high priests, and elders of the Jews informed me, and desired to have judgment against him. read more.
Paul » Characteristics of » Endurance
Herefore I suffer all things, for the elects' sakes, that they might also obtain that salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
Paul » Goes to caesarea
And he departed from Ephesus and came unto Caesarea: and ascended and saluted the congregation,
But when the brethren knew of that, they brought him to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.
Paul » Is immersed
And now: why tarriest thou? Arise and be baptised, and wash away thy sins, in calling on the name of the Lord.'
And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales and he received his sight, and arose and was baptised.
Paul » Educated at jerusalem in the school of gamaliel
And he said, "I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia: nevertheless yet brought up in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, and informed diligently in the law of the fathers, and was fervent minded to Godward, as ye all are this same day,
"My living of a child, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews:
Paul » Derbe » Lystra » Iconium » Antioch
Thither came certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and obtained the peoples' consent, and stoned Paul: and drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he arose up and came into the city. And the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. After they had preached to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium and Antioch, read more.
Paul » Escapes » preaches the gospel
Thither came certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and obtained the peoples' consent, and stoned Paul: and drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he arose up and came into the city. And the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. After they had preached to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium and Antioch, read more.
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, and know not what shall come on me there, but that the holy ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and trouble abide me. But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God. read more.
Paul » Syria » With » Aquila and priscilla
When Gallio was ruler of the country of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, saying, "This fellow counceleth men to worship God contrary to the law." And as Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, "If it were a matter of wrong, or an evil deed to ye, reason would that I should hear you: read more.
Paul » Persecuted » accused
When Gallio was ruler of the country of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, saying, "This fellow counceleth men to worship God contrary to the law." And as Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, "If it were a matter of wrong, or an evil deed to ye, reason would that I should hear you: read more.
Paul » Arrives » Rome
where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so came we to Rome. And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came against us to Appius, and to the three taverns, and met us. When Paul saw them he thanked God, and waxed bold. And when he came to Rome, the under-captain delivered the prisoners to the chief captain of the host: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with one Soldier that kept him.
Paul » sends for » Elders » Ephesus
Wherefore from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the congregation. And when they were come to him, he said unto them, "Ye know from the first day that I came unto Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with all humbleness of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which happened unto me by the layings wait of the Jews, read more.
Paul » expounds » The gospel
And it fortuned, after three days, that Paul called the chief of the Jews together. And when they were come, he said unto them, "Men and brethren, though I have committed no thing against the people, or laws of our fathers: yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. Which, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because they found no cause of death in me. But when the Jews cried contrary, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar. Not because I had ought to accuse my people of. read more.
Paul » Malta » Syracuse » Rhegium » Puteoli
After three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose badge was Castor and Pollux. And when we came to Syracuse, we tarried there three days, and from thence we set a compass and came to Rhegium. And after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli,
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. And on the morrow, Paul went in with us unto James. And all the elders came together. And when he had saluted them, he told, by order, all things that God had wrought among the gentiles by his ministration. read more.
Paul » Miletus » Assos » Mitylene » Chios » Samos
And we went afore to ship, and loosed unto Assos, there to receive Paul. For so had he appointed, and would himself go a foot. When he was come to us unto Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene. And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios. And the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium. The next day we came to Miletus. read more.
Paul » chooses » Silas
But after a certain space, Paul said unto Barnabas, "Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have showed the word of the Lord, and see how they do." And Barnabas gave counsel, to take with them John called also Mark: But Paul thought it not meet to take him unto their company which departed from them at Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. read more.
Paul » Escapes » Berea
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul, and Silas by night unto Berea. Which, when they were come thither, they entered into the Synagogue of the Jews. These were the noblest of birth among them of Thessalonica, which received the word with all diligence of mind, and searched the scriptures daily whether those things were even so. And many of them believed, also of worshipful women which were Greeks; and of men, not a few.
Paul » Reproves » soothsayer
And it fortuned as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit that prophesied met us, which brought her master and masters much vantage with prophesying. The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, "These men are the servants of the most high God, which show unto us the way of salvation." And this did she many days. But Paul, not content, turned about and said to the spirit, "I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ that thou come out of her." And he came out the same hour.
Paul » Enters the temple » courtyard; the people are stirred up against him by some jews from asia; an uproar is created; he is thrust out of the temple area; the commander of the roman garrison intervenes and arrests him
Then the next day, Paul took the men and purified himself with them, and entered into the temple, declaring that he observed the days of the purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them. And as the seven days should have been ended, the Jews which were of Asia when they saw him in the temple, they moved all the people and laid hands on him crying, "Men of Israel, help. This is the man that teacheth all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place. Moreover also he hath brought Greeks into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place." read more.
Paul » Persecuted » Prison » Singing » Gospel
And when her master and mistress saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, and brought them to the officers, saying, "These men trouble our city, which are Jews and preach ordinances which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, seeing we are Romans." read more.
Paul » Debates » Mar's hill
While Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was moved in him to see the city given to worshipping of images. Then he disputed in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons; And in the market daily with them that came unto him. Certain Philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, disputed with him. And some there were which said, "What will this babbler say?" Others said, "He seemeth to be a tidings-bringer of new devils," because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection. read more.
Paul » Philipi » Visits » place of prayer » preaches gospel
Then loosed we forth from Troas, and with a straight course came we to Samothrace, and the next day to Neapolis, and from thence to Philippi, which is the chiefest city in the parts of Macedonia: and a free city. We were in that city abiding a certain days. And on the Sabbath days, we went out of the city besides a river where men were wont to pray, and we sat down and spake unto the women which thither resorted. read more.
Paul » storm » Comforts
But anon after there arose, against their purpose, a flaw of wind out of the northeast. And when the ship was caught, and could not resist the wind, we let her go and drave with the weather. And we came unto an isle named Cauda; And had much work to come by a boat, read more.
Paul » Visits » Ephesus
Paul, after this, tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, Priscilla and Aquila accompanying him. And he shore his head in Cenchreae. For he had a vow. And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the Synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not, read more.
Paul » delays
After three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose badge was Castor and Pollux. And when we came to Syracuse, we tarried there three days, and from thence we set a compass and came to Rhegium. And after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli,
Paul » Persecution
When the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came there and moved the people: and then, by and by, the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea. But Silas and Timothy abode there still. And they that guided Paul brought him unto Athens, and received a commandment unto Silas and Timothy for to come to him at once. And came their way.
Paul » Sends timothy and erastus into macedonia, but he himself remains in asia for a period of time
After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, to pass over Macedonia and Achaia, and to go to Jerusalem, saying, "After I have been there I must also see Rome." So sent he into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him: Timothy and Erastus: but he himself remained in Asia for a season.
Paul » Returns to antioch, accompanied by barnabas, judas, and silas, with letters to the gentiles
Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole congregation, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas, called also Barsabbas, and Silas, which were chief men among the brethren:
It seemed therefore to us a good thing, when we were come together with one accord, to send chosen men unto you, with our beloved Barnabas and Paul:
Paul » Conveys the contributions of the Christians in antioch to the Christians in jerusalem
In those days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit, that there should be great dearth throughout all the world, which came to pass in the Emperor Claudius' days. Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, purposed to send succour unto the brethren which dwelt in Jewry, read more.
Paul » Re-visits pisidia, pamphylia, perga, attalia, and antioch, in syria, where he lived
And they went throughout Pisidia and came into Pamphylia, and when they had preached the word of God in Perga, they descended into Attalia, and thence departed by ship to Antioch, from whence they were delivered unto the grace of God, to the work which they had fulfilled. read more.
Paul » The ship is wrecked, and all on board take refuge on the island of melita (malta)
But anon after there arose, against their purpose, a flaw of wind out of the northeast. And when the ship was caught, and could not resist the wind, we let her go and drave with the weather. And we came unto an isle named Cauda; And had much work to come by a boat, read more.
Paul » Lives in his own rented house for two years, preaching and teaching
And Paul dwelt full two years in his lodging. And received all that came to him, preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concerned the Lord Jesus with all confidence, unforbidden.
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
But they wandered through the countries, from Perga to Antioch a city of the country of Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and sat down. And after the law and the prophets were read, the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them saying, "Ye men and brethren, if ye have any sermon to exhort the people, say on." Then Paul stood up and beckoned with the hand and said, "Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. read more.
Paul » His message received gladly by the gentiles
When they were come out of the Synagogue of the Jews, the gentiles besought them that they would preach the word of god to them between the Sabbath days.
And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.
Paul » Is escorted to caesarea by a military guard
And he called unto him two under captains, saying, "Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten. And spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night. And deliver them beasts that they may put Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the high deputy; and wrote a letter in this manner, read more.
Paul » Jewish leaders conspire against his life
When day was come, certain of the Jews gathered themselves together, and made a vow saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. They were about forty which had made this conspiration. And they came to the chief priest and elders, and said, "We have bound ourselves with a vow, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul. read more.
Paul » This plan is thwarted by his nephew
When Paul's sister's son heard of their laying await, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul. And Paul called one of the under captains unto him, and said, "Bring this young man unto the high captain: for he hath a certain thing to show him." And he took him, and led him to the high captain, and said, "Paul the prisoner called me unto him and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, which hath a certain matter to show thee." read more.
Paul » The people attempt to worship him
And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lift up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, "Gods are come down to us in the likeness of men." And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the preacher. Then Jupiter's priest, which dwelt before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gate, and would have done sacrifice with the people. read more.
Paul » Appeals to be heard by caesar
Then said Paul, "I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged. To the Jews have I no harm done, as thou verily well knowest. If I have hurt them, or committed anything worthy of death, I refuse not to die. If none of these things are, whereof they accuse me, no man ought to deliver me to them. I appeal unto Caesar." Then spake Festus with deliberation, and answered, "Thou hast appealed unto Caesar: unto Caesar shalt thou go."
Paul » Has barnabas as his companion
Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul, and when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it chanced that a whole year they had their conversation with the congregation there, and taught much people insomuch that the disciples of Antioch were the first that were called Christian.
Paul » Is confined in the fortress
the captain bade him to be brought into the castle: and commanded him to be scourged, and to be examined, that he might know wherefore they cried on him. And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman and uncondemned?" When the centurion heard that, he went to the upper-captain, and told him saying, "What intendest thou to do? This man is a citizen of Rome." read more.
Paul » Persecuted and expelled
But the Jews moved the worshipful and honorable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas: and expelled them out of their coasts. And they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.
Paul » Rejected » Jews
And he preached in the synagogue every Sabbath day; And exhorted the Jews and the gentiles. When Silas and Timothy were come from Macedonia, Paul was constrained by the spirit, to testify to the Jews that Jesus was very Christ. And when they said contrary, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment and said unto them, "Your blood upon your own heads. And from henceforth I go blameless unto the gentiles." read more.
Paul » teaching » The word of God
And he preached in the synagogue every Sabbath day; And exhorted the Jews and the gentiles. When Silas and Timothy were come from Macedonia, Paul was constrained by the spirit, to testify to the Jews that Jesus was very Christ. And when they said contrary, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment and said unto them, "Your blood upon your own heads. And from henceforth I go blameless unto the gentiles." read more.
Paul » Prophet » Agabus
The next day, we that were of Paul's company, departed and came unto Caesarea. And we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven deacons, and abode with him. The same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. And as we tarried there a good many days, there came a certain prophet from Jewry, named Agabus. read more.
Paul » Vision » Macedonia
Then they went over Mysia, and came down to Troas, and a vision appeared to Paul in the night. There stood a man of Macedonia and prayed him saying, "Come into Macedonia and help us." After he had seen the vision, immediately we prepared to go into Macedonia: certified that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Eutychus restored to life
Paul went down and fell on him, and embraced him, and said, "Make nothing ado. For his life is in him."
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Lame man cured
and said with a loud voice, "Stand upright on thy feet." And he started up, and walked.
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Preaching of
And now behold the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind and not see the sun for a season." And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; And he went about, seeking them that should lead him by the hand.
Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness
But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Paul » The man of vision » Obedience to these visions the explanation of his wonderful career
"Wherefore king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of work in the capital of the world
The night following God stood by him, and said, "Be of good cheer Paul: For as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness at Rome."
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of encouragement in the storm
For there stood by me this night the angel of God: whose I am, and whom I serve:
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of warning
And saw him saying unto me, 'Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy witness that thou bearest of me.'
Paul » Predicts misfortune to the ship; his counsel not heeded, and the voyage resumes
When much time was spent and sailing was now jeopardous, because also that we had overlong fasted, Paul put them in remembrance, and said unto them, "Sirs I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not of the lading and ship only: but also of our lives." Neverthelater, the under-captain believed the governor, and the master, better than those things which were spoken of Paul. read more.
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
named Barjesus: which was with the ruler of the country, one Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. The same ruler called unto him Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. But the sorcerer Elymas - for so was his name by interpretation - withstood them, and sought to turn away the ruler from the faith. Then Saul, which also is called Paul, being full of the holy ghost, set his eyes on him, and said, read more.
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
When they had gone throughout the Isle unto the city of Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer: a false prophet, which was a Jew, named Barjesus: which was with the ruler of the country, one Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. The same ruler called unto him Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. But the sorcerer Elymas - for so was his name by interpretation - withstood them, and sought to turn away the ruler from the faith. read more.
Paul » Preaches in damascus for the first time
And straightway he preached Christ in the Synagogues how that he was the son of God.
But Saul increased in strength; And confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus affirming that this was very Christ.
Paul » Received by the disciples in jerusalem
And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to couple himself with the disciples, and they were all afraid of him and believed not that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared to them how he had seen the Lord in the way and had spoken with him: and how he had done boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus; And he had his conversation with them at Jerusalem, read more.
Paul » Heals the ruler's father and others
In the same quarters, the chief man of the isle whose name was Publius, had a lordship: the same received us, and lodged us three days courteously. And it fortuned that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever, and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in and prayed, and laid his hands on him and healed him. When this was done, others also which had diseases in the isle, came and were healed: read more.
Paul » His trial before governor festus
When Festus was come into the province, after three days, he ascended from Caesarea unto Jerusalem. Then informed him the high priests, and the chief of the Jews, of Paul. And they besought him, and desired favour against him that he would send for him to Jerusalem, and laid wait for him in the way to kill him. read more.
Paul » Caught up to the third heaven
It is not expedient for me, no doubt, to rejoice; Nevertheless I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ above fourteen years agone - whether he were in the body I cannot tell, or whether he were out of the body I cannot tell; God knoweth - which was taken up into the third heaven. And I know the same man - whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell; God knoweth - read more.
Paul » Is persecuted by the jews
And after a good while, the Jews took counsel together among themselves, to kill him. But their layings wait was known of Saul. And they watched at the gates day and night to kill him.
Paul » Heals an immobile man
And there sat a certain man at Lystra weak in his feet, being cripple from his mother's womb, and never walked. The same heard Paul preach: which beheld him, and perceived that he had faith to be whole, and said with a loud voice, "Stand upright on thy feet." And he started up, and walked.
Paul » Sickness of, in asia
Brethren, I would not have you ignorant of our trouble, which happened unto us in Asia. For we were grieved out of measure passing strength, so greatly that we despaired even of life. Also we received an answer of death in ourselves, and that was done because we should not put our trust in ourselves, but in God, which raiseth the dead to life again - and which delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver - on whom we trust, that yet hereafter he will deliver us, read more.
Paul » Tyre » ptolemais
And when we had found brethren, we tarried there seven days. And they told Paul through the spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem. And when the days were ended we departed, and went our ways, and they all brought us on our way, with their wives and children, till we were come out of the city. And we kneeled down in the shore and prayed. And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship, and they returned home again. read more.
Paul » prisoner » sails » sidon » Myra
When it was concluded that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, an under-captain of Caesar's soldiers. And we entered into a ship of Adramyttium, and loosed from land, appointed to sail by the coasts of Asia: one Aristarchus out of Macedonia, of the country of Thessalonica, being with us. And the next day came we to Sidon, and Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends, and to refresh himself. read more.
Paul » Forbidden » Asia » by Holy Spirit
When they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the holy ghost to preach the word in Asia, they came to Mysia, and sought to go into Bithynia, but the spirit suffered them not.
Paul » Visits » Corinth » Aquila and priscilla
After that, Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth, and found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy with his wife Priscilla: because that the Emperor Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome. And he drew unto them. And because he was of the same craft he abode with them and wrought: their craft was to make tents.
Paul » Iconium » preaches » Persecuted » Escapes
And it fortuned in Iconium that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up and unquieted the minds of the gentiles against the brethren. Long time abode they there and quit themselves boldly with the help of the Lord, the which gave testimony unto the word of his grace; And caused signs and wonders to be done by their hands. read more.
Paul » transferred to » ship
And there the under-captain found a ship of Alexandria ready to sail into Italy, and put us therein, and when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, because the wind withstood us, we sailed hard by the coast of Crete, over against Salmone, and with much work sailed beyond it, and came unto a place called Good Port, nigh whereunto was a city called Lasea.
Paul » travels through macedonia » Greece » three months
After the rage was ceased, Paul called the disciples unto him, and took his leave of them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. And when he had gone over those parts, and given them large exhortations, he came into Greece: and there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria; He purposed to return through Macedonia. read more.
Paul » Phrgia » Galatia » Asia
When they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the holy ghost to preach the word in Asia, they came to Mysia, and sought to go into Bithynia, but the spirit suffered them not.
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Father of publius healed
And it fortuned that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever, and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in and prayed, and laid his hands on him and healed him.
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Vipers bite
But he shook off the vermin into the fire, and felt no harm.
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of testimony
Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, "Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
Paul » The man of vision » The missionary vision
and a vision appeared to Paul in the night. There stood a man of Macedonia and prayed him saying, "Come into Macedonia and help us."
Paul » prays
And when we had found brethren, we tarried there seven days. And they told Paul through the spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem. And when the days were ended we departed, and went our ways, and they all brought us on our way, with their wives and children, till we were come out of the city. And we kneeled down in the shore and prayed. And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship, and they returned home again. read more.
Paul » Refers the question of circumcision to the apostles and elders at jerusalem
And when there was risen dissension and disputing not a little unto Paul and Barnabas, against them: they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should ascend to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
And when they were come to Jerusalem they were received of the congregation and of the apostles and elders. And they declared what things God had done by them.
Paul » Visits amphipolis, apollonia, and thessalonica; preaches in the synagogue
As they made their journey through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica where was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them: and three Sabbath days declared out of the scripture unto them, opening and alleging that Christ must needs have suffered and risen again from death. And that this Jesus was Christ, whom, said he, "I preach to you." read more.
Paul » Contends with the judaizers against their circumcision "theology"
Then came certain from Jewry and taught the brethren, "Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses ye cannot be saved." And when there was risen dissension and disputing not a little unto Paul and Barnabas, against them: they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should ascend to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
Paul » Visits coos, rhodes, and patara; boards a ship bound for tyre
And it chanced that as soon as we had launched forth, and were departed from them, we came with a straight course unto Cos, and the day following unto the Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara. And we found a ship ready to sail unto Phoenicia, and went aboard and set forth. Then appeared unto us Cyprus, and we left it on the left hand, and sailed unto Syria, and came unto Tyre. For there the ship unladed her burden.
Paul » Kind treatment by the inhabitants of the island
And when they were escaped, then they knew that the isle was called Melita. and the people of the country showed us no little kindness, for they kindled a fire and received us every one because of the present rain, and because of cold.
Paul » Is bitten by a viper and miraculously unharmed
And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, And put them into the fire, there came a viper out of the heat and leapt on his hand. When the men of the country saw the worm hang on his hand, they said among themselves, "This man must needs be a murderer: Whom, though he have escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live." But he shook off the vermin into the fire, and felt no harm. read more.
Paul » Visits lystra; circumcises timothy
Then came he to Derbe and to Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there named Timothy, a woman's son which was a Jewess and believed: but his father was a Greek. Of whom reported well, the brethren of Lystra and of Iconium. The same, Paul would that he should go forth with him, and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters, for they knew all that his father was a Greek. read more.
Paul » declares » to apostles » the miracles » amoung gentiles
Then all the multitude was peaced and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul which told what signs and wonders God had showed among the gentiles by them.
Paul » Ephesus » two years
So that from his body were brought unto the sick, napkins or partlets, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
Paul » Is encouraged by a vision from God, promising him that he will give testimony in rome
The night following God stood by him, and said, "Be of good cheer Paul: For as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness at Rome."
Paul » Sent to damascus with letters for the arrest and return to jerusalem of Christians
And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, and desired of him letters to Damascus, to the synagogues: that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.
Paul » Returns with the apostle john to antioch (of syria)
And Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their office, and took with them John, which was also called Mark.
Paul » John (mark), a companion of, departs for jerusalem
When Paul, and they that were with him, had departed by ship from Paphos, they came to Perga a city of Pamphylia. And there departed John from them, and returned to Jerusalem.
Paul » Is confined in herod's judgment hall in caesarea
"I will hear thee," said he, "when thine accusers are come also." And commanded him to be kept in Herod's palace.
Paul » Makes his second tour of the congregations
But after a certain space, Paul said unto Barnabas, "Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have showed the word of the Lord, and see how they do."
Paul » Teaches at antioch (in syria) for one year
and when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it chanced that a whole year they had their conversation with the congregation there, and taught much people insomuch that the disciples of Antioch were the first that were called Christian.
Paul » Is welcomed at the household of lydia
And they went out of the prison and entered into the house of Lydia, and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them and departed.
Paul » Remains in custody for two years
But after two years came Festus Porcius into Felix's room: and Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul in prison bound.
Paul » Is returned to the fortress
And when there arose great debate, the captain fearing lest Paul should have been plucked asunder of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him from among them, and to bring him into the castle.
Paul » Visits perga in pamphylia
When Paul, and they that were with him, had departed by ship from Paphos, they came to Perga a city of Pamphylia. And there departed John from them, and returned to Jerusalem.
Paul » House of » Philip » Evangelist
The next day, we that were of Paul's company, departed and came unto Caesarea. And we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven deacons, and abode with him.
Paul » Preaches at salamis
And when they were come to Salamis, they showed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John to their minister.
Paul » Preaches at paphos
When they had gone throughout the Isle unto the city of Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer: a false prophet, which was a Jew,
Paul » Visits seleucia
And they, after they were sent of the holy ghost, came unto Seleucia, and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
Paul » Visits
And they, after they were sent of the holy ghost, came unto Seleucia, and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
Paul » His trial before governor felix
Poor » Kindness to » Paul
Now go I unto Jerusalem, and minister unto the saints.
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Paul
Now go I unto Jerusalem, and minister unto the saints.
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » Paul
as sorrowing and yet always merry, as poor and yet make many rich, as having nothing and yet possessing all things.
Ye know the liberality of our Lord Jesus Christ, which though he were rich, yet for your sakes became poor: that ye through his poverty might be made rich.
Prayer » Paul
And the Lord said to him, "Arise, and go into the street which is called straight, and seek in the house of Judas after one called Saul of the city of Tarsus. For behold, he prayeth;
Prayer, answers to » Paul
And it fortuned that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever, and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in and prayed, and laid his hands on him and healed him.
private Prayer » Exemplified » Paul
And the Lord said to him, "Arise, and go into the street which is called straight, and seek in the house of Judas after one called Saul of the city of Tarsus. For behold, he prayeth;
Predestination » Exemplified » Paul
But when it pleased God, which separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace,
Prisoners » Paul
And when her master and mistress saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, and brought them to the officers, saying, "These men trouble our city, which are Jews and preach ordinances which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, seeing we are Romans." read more.
And as the seven days should have been ended, the Jews which were of Asia when they saw him in the temple, they moved all the people and laid hands on him crying, "Men of Israel, help. This is the man that teacheth all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place. Moreover also he hath brought Greeks into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place." For they saw one Trophimus, an Ephesian, with him in the city: Him they supposed Paul had brought into the temple. read more.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Paul
The spirit speaketh evidently that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, and shall give heed unto spirits of error,
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of
And they wept all abundantly, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him: sorrowing, most of all, for the words, which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.
And as we tarried there a good many days, there came a certain prophet from Jewry, named Agabus. When he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his hands and feet and said, "Thus saith the holy ghost, 'So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the gentiles.'" When we heard this, both we and others of the same place, besought him, that he would not go up to Jerusalem. read more.
And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, and know not what shall come on me there, but that the holy ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and trouble abide me. But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God. read more.
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Paul and silas, in escaping from berea
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul, and Silas by night unto Berea. Which, when they were come thither, they entered into the Synagogue of the Jews. These were the noblest of birth among them of Thessalonica, which received the word with all diligence of mind, and searched the scriptures daily whether those things were even so. And many of them believed, also of worshipful women which were Greeks; and of men, not a few. read more.
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, "Thou seest brother, how many thousand Jews there are which believe, and they are all zealous over the law. And they are informed of thee that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the gentiles to forsake Moses, and sayest that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to live after the customs. What is it therefore? The multitude must needs come together. For they shall hear that thou art come. read more.
Prudence » Exemplified » Paul
When Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, "Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. Of hope, and of resurrection from death I am judged."
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Avoiding suspicion
For this we eschew, that any man should rebuke us in this plenteous distribution that is ministered by us,
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Paul and barnabas, in escaping persecution
they were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about,
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In circumcising timothy
The same, Paul would that he should go forth with him, and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters, for they knew all that his father was a Greek.
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In turning the jewish sects against each other
When Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, "Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. Of hope, and of resurrection from death I am judged."
Repentance » Illustrated » Paul
But they heard only, that he which persecuted us in time past, now preacheth the faith, which before he destroyed.
Resignation » Exemplified » Paul
Then Paul answered, and said, "What do ye weeping, and breaking mine heart? I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » Paul
And last of all he was seen of me, as of one that was born out of due time.
Righteousness imputed » Exemplified » Paul
But the things that were vantage unto me I counted loss for Christ's sake. Yea I think all things but loss for that excellent knowledge's sake of Christ Jesus my Lord. For whom I have counted all thing loss, and do judge them but dung, that I might win Christ, and might be found in him, not having mine own righteousness which is of the law: But that which springeth of the faith which is in Christ. I mean, the righteousness which cometh of God through faith
Sarcasm » Instances of » Paul
But cast away unghostly and old wives' fables. Exercise thyself unto godliness.
Service » Unquestioning » Paul
And he, both trembling and astonished, said, "Lord what wilt thou have me to do?" And the Lord said unto him, "Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou shalt do."
Simplicity » Exemplified » Paul
Our rejoicing is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in singleness of heart and with godly pureness - and not in fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God - we have had our conversation in the world, and most of all to you-wards.
Sincerity » Exemplified » Paul
Our rejoicing is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in singleness of heart and with godly pureness - and not in fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God - we have had our conversation in the world, and most of all to you-wards.
Sosipater » Jewish » Relative » Paul
Timothy my work fellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen salute you.
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Paul
Then Paul answered, and said, "What do ye weeping, and breaking mine heart? I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Paul
But Saul increased in strength; And confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus affirming that this was very Christ.
Stoning » Instances of stoning » Paul
Thither came certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and obtained the peoples' consent, and stoned Paul: and drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
Thrice was I beaten with rods. I was once stoned. I suffered thrice shipwreck. Night and day have I been in the deep of the sea.
Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving
I do you to wit, brethren, of the grace of God, which is given in the congregations of Macedonia: how that the abundance of their rejoicing is, that they are tried with much tribulation. And thereto, though they were exceeding poor, yet have they given exceeding richly, and that in singleness. For to their powers - I bear them record - yea and beyond their power, they were willing of their own accord, read more.
Of the ministering to the saints, it is but superfluous for me to write unto you: for I know your readiness of mind, whereof I boast myself unto them of Macedonia, and say that Achaia was prepared a year ago, and your ferventness hath provoked many. Nevertheless, yet have I sent these brethren, lest our rejoicing over you should be in vain in this behalf, and that ye - as I have said - prepare yourselves, read more.
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
that ye might accept things most excellent, that ye might be pure and such as should hurt no man's conscience, until the day of Christ; filled with the fruits of righteousness, which fruits come by Jesus Christ unto the glory and laud of God. I would ye understood, brethren, that my business is happened unto the greater furthering of the gospel. read more.
Tact » Paul » In putting the two religious factions of the jews against each other when he was in trouble
When Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, "Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. Of hope, and of resurrection from death I am judged." And when he had so said, there arose a debate between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the multitude was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit. But the Pharisees grant both. read more.
Tact » Paul » In circumcising timothy
The same, Paul would that he should go forth with him, and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters, for they knew all that his father was a Greek.
Thankfulness » Of man to man » Paul » To onesiphorus
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: but when he was at Rome he sought me out very diligently, and found me. The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy with the Lord at that day. And in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus thou knowest very well.
Thankfulness » Of man to man » Paul » To phoebe
I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, which is a minister of the congregation of Cenchreae, that ye receive her in the Lord as it becometh saints, and that ye assist her, in whatsoever business she needeth of your aid. For she hath succored many, and mine own self also. Greet Prisca and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus, read more.
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Paul
And when he had thus spoken he took bread and gave thanks to God in presence of them all, and brake it, and began to eat.
Thankfulness » Of man to man » Paul
And when he had thus spoken he took bread and gave thanks to God in presence of them all, and brake it, and began to eat.
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Paul
And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came against us to Appius, and to the three taverns, and met us. When Paul saw them he thanked God, and waxed bold.
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Paul
And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came against us to Appius, and to the three taverns, and met us. When Paul saw them he thanked God, and waxed bold.
The Surrendered life » Unquestioning service » Paul
And he, both trembling and astonished, said, "Lord what wilt thou have me to do?" And the Lord said unto him, "Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou shalt do."
Trust » Of saints--exemplified » Paul
for the which cause I also suffer these things. Nevertheless, I am not ashamed. For I know whom I have believed, and am sure that he is able keep that which I have committed to his keeping against that day.
Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul
Even as I please all men in all things not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they might be saved.
not that I desire gifts: but I desire abundant fruit on your part.
Neither took we bread of any man for nought: but wrought with labour and travail night and day, because we would not be grievous to any of you:
What then? So that Christ be preached all manner ways, whether it be by occasion, or of true meaning, I therein joy: Yea and will joy.
Unselfishness » Paul
Even as I please all men in all things not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they might be saved.
Watchfulness » Exemplified » Paul
in labour and travail, in watching often, in hunger, in thirst, in fastings often, in cold and in nakedness.