We embarked in a ship of Adramyttium which was about to sail to the ports of the province of Asia, and put to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, accompanied us.

Acts 19:29

The city was filled with commotion. They rushed like one man into the theater, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians, Paul's companions in travel.

Acts 20:4

There accompanied him as far as Asia, Sopater of Berea, the son of Pyrrhus; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and the Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus.

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, salutes you, and Marcus, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, make him welcome), and Jesus surnamed Justas.

Philemon 1:24

so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.

Artemas » Companion » Paul

Titus 3:12

As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, join me in Nicopolis as quickly as you can, for I have arranged to winter there.

Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Paul

Philippians 1:21

For, with me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

Being Forsaken by friends » Instances of » Paul

2 Timothy 4:16

At the time of my first defense no one stood by me; on the contrary they all deserted me??ay it not be laid to their charge!

tribe of Benjamin » Celebrated persons of; » Paul

Philippians 3:5

circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew sprung from the Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee;

Call » To special religious duty » Paul

2 Corinthians 1:1

To the Church of God which is in Corinth, and to all the saints throughout Greece. from Paul, by God's will an apostle of Christ, and from brother Timothy.

1 Corinthians 1:1

Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and Sosthenes, his brother.

Galatians 1:1

Paul, an apostle sent not from men nor by any man, but by Jesus Christ and by God the Father who raised him from the dead;

Acts 9:4-6

He fell to the ground, and heard a voice which said to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" And he said, "Who are you Lord?" "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," he said: "Stand up and go into the city, and there you shall be told what you must do."

Acts 9:15-16

"Go," answered the Lord, "this man is chosen instrument of mine to bear my name before the nations and their kings, and before the Children of Israel also; "for I am going to show him all he has to suffer for the sake of my name."

Acts 13:2-3

And as they were worshiping the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." So after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them, and let them go.

Romans 1:1

From Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for a gospel of God,

Ephesians 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus and to the faithful in Christ Jesus,

Colossians 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

1 Timothy 1:1

Paul, and apostle of Jesus Christ by command of God our Saviour and Jesus Christ our Hope,

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2 Timothy 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, sent forth to proclaim the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus.

Character » Instances of firmness » Paul

Acts 20:22-24

And now I am going to Jerusalem, bound in the Spirit, not knowing what will befall me there, except that in city after city the Holy Spirit is warning me that bonds and afflictions are awaiting me. But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, if only I may run my race, and accomplish the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to attest the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 21:13-14

"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus." And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, "The will of the Lord be done."

Chastity » Instances of » Paul

Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Paul

Acts 21:13

"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For 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

2 Corinthians 12:12

In truth the signs of the true apostle were wrought among you in all patience by signs and marvels and powers.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

for my gospel did not come to you in word only, but in power also, and in the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. For you know also the manner in which I behaved myself among you for your sakes.

Philippians 2:16

holding out a message of life. Thus it will be my boast at the day of Christ that I have not run in vain, or toiled for nothing.

Acts 13:16-43

So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand, said: "Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen. "The God of this people of Israel chose our forefathers and made this people great, while they sojourned in the land of Egypt. And with an uplifted arm he led them out of it. "For about forty years he bore with them in the desert, read more.
"and when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them their land as an inheritance for about four hundred and fifty years. "And afterwards he gave them Judges, until Samuel, the prophet. "Then they asked for a king, and he gave them Saul, the son of Kish, a Benjamite for forty years. After deposing him, he raised up David to be their king, to whom he also bore witness, when he said, "I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man after my own heart, and who will obey all my will. "Of this man's descendants God has brought unto Israel, according to his promise, a Savior, Jesus; "before whose coming John had already preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. "And John, when he was finishing his race, repeatedly asked the people. "'Who do you suppose that I am? I am not He. But behold there comes One after me, whose sandal I am not worthy to unfasten.' "Brothers, sons of Abraham's race, and all among you who reverence God, to us has the word of this salvation been sent. "For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor the utterances of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him. "Though they found no cause of death in him, yet they asked Pilate to put him to death. "And when they had fulfilled everything which had been written concerning him, they took him down from the tree and laid him in a tomb. "But God raised him from the dead. "For many days he was seen by those that came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, and are now his witnesses to the people. "And we bring you glad tidings of the promise made to our forefathers, "how that God fulfilled it for us their children in raising up Jesus; as it is also written in the second Psalm, "Thou art my son, today have I become thy Father. "And as to his having raised him from among the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he has said this, "I will give thee the holy and sure blessings of David. "Because in another psalm he says, "Thou wilt not give thy Holy One to see corruption. "For David, after he had served his own generation according to the will of God, fell on sleep, and was gathered to his forefathers, and did see corruption; but he whom God raised up saw no corruption. "Be it known unto you therefore, brothers, that remission of sins is proclaimed to you through this man; "and that by him every one that believes is justified from all things from which you could never be justified by the law of Moses. "Beware, then, lest that spoken of in the prophets come upon you. "Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish, For in your days I will do a deed, A deed which you will never believe, Though one should declare it unto you." As Paul and Barnabas left the synagogue, the people earnestly begged that these words might be repeated to them on the following Sabbath. When the congregation broke up, many of the Jews, and of the devout proselytes, followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked to them, and urged them to continue in the grace of God.

1 Corinthians 4:15

For though you have ten thousand tutors in Christ Jesus, you can have but one father. For in Christ Jesus I begot you through the gospel.

1 Corinthians 9:2

Even if I am not an apostle to others, to you at least I am; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:11

But whether it is I or they, thus do I preach, and thus you came to believe.

2 Corinthians 3:2-3

You are my letter, written on my heart, known and read by all men. Since all can see that you are a letter of Christ transcribed by men, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone, but on human hearts as tablets.

2 Corinthians 13:4

For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he now lives through the power of God. I also am weak, sharing in his weakness, but I shall live with him by the power of God.

Christian ministers » Faithful » Paul

Acts 20:26-27

So I testify to you this day that I am clear from the blood of all men; I never shrank from telling you the whole counsel of God.

Colossians 1:7

as you learned it from Epaphras, our dearly loved fellow slave. He is a faithful minister of Jesus Christ in your behalf,

Circumcision » Instances of » Paul

Philippians 3:5

circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew sprung from the Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee;

Communion of saints » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 20:36-38

When he had so said, Paul kneeled down, and prayed with them. And they all began, with loud lamentations, to throw their arms about his neck, and to kiss him lovingly, again and again, sorrowing most of all for the words that he had spoken, that after that day they should look upon his face no more. And they began to escort him to the ship.

Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Paul

1 Corinthians 9:22

I am become weak to the weak, to win the weak. I am become all these things to all men that, by any and by all means, I may save some.

Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 9:29

He also used to hold conversations and debates with the Grecian Jews, but they kept trying to kill him.

Confidence » Instances of » Paul

Philippians 1:25

And because I am convinced of this, I know that I shall live, and go on working side by side with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,

Philippians 2:23-24

So I hope to send him, as soon as ever I see how it will go with me; but I trust in the Lord that I also shall come shortly.

Conspiracy » Instances of » Paul

Acts 18:12

But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose against Paul, and brought him before the tribunal.

Acts 23:12-15

When day dawned the Jews made a conspiracy, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. And there were more than forty who had sworn this oath. They went to the high priests and elders, and said to them. "We have bound ourselves by a solemn oath to eat nothing until we have killed Paul. read more.

Contentment » Exemplified » Paul

Philippians 4:11-12

Not that I speak as if I were in want, for at least have learned how to be content, whatever happens. I know how to live humbly, and I also know how to bear prosperity. In every place and under all circumstances I have been initiated into the secret of fulness and of hunger, of prosperity and of want.

Continence » Instances of » Paul

1 Corinthians 7:8

But to the unmarried, and the widows, I say that it is well for them to remain as I am.

death » Desired » Paul

2 Corinthians 5:2

For in this tent I am groaning, earnestly longing to be under the cover of my heavenly habitation; if so be that being so covered,

2 Corinthians 5:8

So I have good courage, and am well pleased rather, to be in banishment from the body and to be at home with the Lord.

Philippians 1:20-23

So it is my keen expectation and hope that I shall never feel ashamed, but that with fearless courage, now as hither to, Christ may be magnified in my body, whether by my life or by my death. For, with me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. But now, if life in the flesh, if this be the fruit of my toil??hat to choose I do not know, read more.

Decision » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 21:13

"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus."

Demas » Companion » Paul

Philemon 1:24

so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.

Colossians 4:14

Luke, the beloved physician, salutes you, and so does Demas.

spiritual Development » Examples of growth » Paul

Acts 9:22

But Saul gained more and more influence, and kept putting the Jews who lived in Damascus to confusion by his proof that Jesus was the Christ.

Diligence » Exemplified » Paul

1 Thessalonians 2:9

You recall, brothers, my labor and toil; how, while working at my trade day and night, so as not to become a burden to any of you, I proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

Diligence » Figurative » Paul

1 Thessalonians 2:9

You recall, brothers, my labor and toil; how, while working at my trade day and night, so as not to become a burden to any of you, I proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

Election » Exemplified » Paul

Galatians 1:15

But when God who had set me apart from my very birth,

Epaphras » Co-laborer » Paul

Colossians 1:7

as you learned it from Epaphras, our dearly loved fellow slave. He is a faithful minister of Jesus Christ in your behalf,

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, one of yourselves, salutes you, a slave of Christ who is always agonizing for you in his prayers, that you may stand firm, mature, and fully assured in all the will of God.

Philemon 1:23

Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greeting;

Epenetus (epaenetus) » Friend » Paul

Romans 16:5

but by all the churches among the Gentiles. Salute likewise the church that meets in their home. Salute Epaenetus, my dearly beloved, the first man in Roman Asia to believe in Christ.

Erastus » Friend » Paul

Acts 19:22

So he sent two of his assistants, Timothy and Erastus, into Macedonia, while he himself kept back for a time on his way into Asia.

2 Timothy 4:20

Erastus remained at Corinth; Trophimus I left behind me ill at Miletus.

Eubulus » Friend » Paul

2 Timothy 4:21

Do try to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brotherhood.

Example » Inspiration of example » Paul

Acts 27:35-36

When he had so said and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God before them all, and broke it and began to eat. Then they all cheered up and themselves took food.

Faith » Example of victorious » Paul

Acts 27:25

"So take courage, men! I believe God, I believe that things will turn out exactly as it has been told me.

Romans 4:20

Nor did he with regard to the promise of God waver in unbelief, but he waxed strong in faith, while he gave God glory,

Faith » Exemplified » Paul

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought in the glorious contest; I have run the race; I have kept the faith.

Faithfulness » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 20:27

I never shrank from telling you the whole counsel of God.

Acts 20:20

"You know that I never shrank from declaring to you anything that was profitable, nor from teaching you publicity and in your homes,

Fasting » Examples of » Paul

Acts 9:9

And he remained there three days, seeing nothing, and without eating or drinking.

Acts 10:30

Cornelius answered. "Three days ago, at this very hour, I was praying in my house at three o'clock in the afternoon, when suddenly a man in a shining robe stood by me,

Fasting » Of saints--exemplified » Paul

2 Corinthians 11:27

in toil and weariness, often in sleepless watching, in hunger and thirst, often without anything to eat; in cold and in nakedness.

Forgiveness of injuries » Paul

2 Timothy 4:16

At the time of my first defense no one stood by me; on the contrary they all deserted me??ay it not be laid to their charge!

Glorifying God » Exemplified » Paul

Romans 11:36

For of him and through him, and for him, are all things. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.

God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Paul

Acts 26:16

"'But rise and stand on your feet, for I have appeared to you in order to appoint you my minister and my witness both of what you have already seen and of those things in which I will appear to you.

spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul

Acts 9:22

But Saul gained more and more influence, and kept putting the Jews who lived in Damascus to confusion by his proof that Jesus was the Christ.

Hermogenes » A Christian » Deserted » Paul

2 Timothy 1:15

You already know that all the Christians in Roman Asia forsook me, among them Phygellus and Hermogenes.

Holiness » Exemplified » Paul

1 Thessalonians 2:10

You are witnesses??nd so is God??ow pure and just and blameless was my behavior among you believers.

Hope » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 24:15

"and having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there is to be a resurrection both of the just and the unjust.

Humility » Examples of » Paul

1 Timothy 1:15

Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that "Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners"! And there is no greater sinner than I!

Humility » Instances of » Paul

Romans 16:7

and Andronicus and Junia, my kinsfolk and fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, and who became Christians before I did.

Romans 1:12

that is, that I with you may be encouraged by you, each of us by the other's faith, yours and mine.

Humility » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 20:19

"serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and with tears, and amid trials that befell me through the plots of the Jews.

Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Paul

1 Timothy 1:13

although I had formerly been a blasphemer and a persecutor and a doer of outrage. But I obtained mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief.

Indictments » Instances of » Paul

Acts 17:7

"Jason has received them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus."

Acts 24:5

"For we have found this fellow a pest, an inciter of insurrection among all the Jews of the empire, and a ringleader in the heresy of the Nazarenes.

Acts 18:13

"This fellow," they said, "is persuading men to offer unlawful worship to God."

Acts 25:18-19

"But when his accusers stood up, they did not begin charging him with any of the crimes that I was expecting, but they kept quarreling with him about certain matters connected with their own religion, and about one Jesus who had died, but whom Paul affirmed over and over was alive.

Acts 25:26-27

"Now I have nothing very definite to tell our sovereign about him. So I have brought the man before you all, and especially before you, King Agrippa, in order that, after examination, I may have something to write. "For it does seem to me unreasonable to send a person without signifying the charges against him."

Industry » Instances of » Paul

Acts 18:3

Paul came to them, and because he was of the same trade with them, he lodged with them, and worked with them??or by trade they were tentmakers.

Acts 20:33-34

"No man's silver or gold of clothing did I ever covet. "You yourselves know how these hands of mine provided for my needs, and those of my companions.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

I did not eat my food as a gift from any man, but in toil and travail, night and day, I worked, so that I might not be a burden to any of you.

Inspiration of example » Paul

Acts 27:35-36

When he had so said and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God before them all, and broke it and began to eat. Then they all cheered up and themselves took food.

Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul

Acts 15:22-32

Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, to select some of their number, and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The men chosen were Judas called Bar-Sabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren. They took with them the following letter. "The apostles and older brothers send greeting to the Gentile Brotherhood throughout Antioch and Syria and Cilicia; "as we have heard that some of your number who went out from us have troubled you with words and upset your souls, without having received any such instruction from us; read more.

Justification before God » Exemplified » Paul

Philippians 3:8-9

In very truth I count all things but loss compared to the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and esteem them but refuse that I may gain Christ, and be found in him; not having my own righteousness of the Law, but that alone which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which comes from God, founded upon faith.

Liberality » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 20:34

"You yourselves know how these hands of mine provided for my needs, and those of my companions.

Longsuffering Of God » Exemplified » Paul

1 Timothy 1:16

Yet for this very cause I obtained mercy, so that in me, the chief of sinners, Jesus Christ might display all his boundless patience as an illustration for those who should later believe in him, and so gain life eternal.

Love » For Christ » Paul

Acts 21:13

"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For 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

Acts 21:13

"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For 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

2 Corinthians 6:11-12

O Corinthians, I am unsealing my lips to you; my heart is wide open to you. There is no narrowness in my love; but the narrowness is in your own.

Meekness » Instances of » Paul

2 Timothy 4:16

At the time of my first defense no one stood by me; on the contrary they all deserted me??ay it not be laid to their charge!

1 Thessalonians 2:7

On the contrary I showed myself among you as gentle as a mother, when she tenderly nurses her own children.

Acts 21:20-26

And they, when they heard it, glorified God, and said to him. "You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews, of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the Law. "Now what they have been told about you, again and again, is that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles, to forsake Moses, and not to circumcise their children, nor to follow the old customs. "What then ought to be done? They will certainly hear that you are come. read more.

Meekness » Examples of » Paul

2 Timothy 4:16

At the time of my first defense no one stood by me; on the contrary they all deserted me??ay it not be laid to their charge!

God's Mercy » Exemplified » Paul

1 Timothy 1:13

although I had formerly been a blasphemer and a persecutor and a doer of outrage. But I obtained mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief.

Ministers » Faithful--exemplified » Paul

Acts 28:31

He continued to preach the kingdom of God, and to teach about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, quite unmolested.

Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Throws out evil spirits, and cures sick people

Acts 16:18

She persisted in this for many days, until Paul, worn out, turned round and said to the spirit, "I charge you, in the name of Jesus Christ, to come out of her." In that very hour it came out of her.

Acts 19:11-12

God also wrought extraordinary miracles by the hand of Paul; so much so, that handkerchiefs or aprons were carried away from his body to the sick; and their diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out.

Acts 28:8-9

It happened however that the father of Publius was lying ill of fever and dysentery. So Paul went to see him and prayed and laid his hands on him and healed him. After this all the other sick people on the island came, and continued to be restored to health.

Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Raises eutychus to life

Acts 20:9-12

and a young man named Eutychus was sitting in a window, overborne by deep sleep, while Paul continued to preach at length. Overcome at last by sleep, he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead. Then Paul went down, threw himself upon him, and embracing him, said: "Do not lament; his life is still in him." Then he went upstairs again, broke bread and took some food, and after talking with them a long time, even until daybreak, he left them. read more.

Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Strikes elymas (bar-jesus) with blindness

Acts 13:11

"The Lord's hand is now upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a season." Instantly there fell on him a mist and a darkness, and groping about, he sought some one to lead him by the hand.

Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Heals a cripple

Acts 14:10

said in a loud voice, "Stand upright on your feet!"

Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Shakes a viper off his hand and is unharmed

Acts 28:5

However, he shook off the reptile into the fire and received no harm.

Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Special miracles

Acts 19:11-12

Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Eutychus restored to life

Acts 20:10-12

Then Paul went down, threw himself upon him, and embracing him, said: "Do not lament; his life is still in him." Then he went upstairs again, broke bread and took some food, and after talking with them a long time, even until daybreak, he left them. They had taken the lad home alive, and were not a little comforted.

Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Elymas smitten with blindness

Acts 13:11

Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » An unclean spirit cast out

Acts 16:18

She persisted in this for many days, until Paul, worn out, turned round and said to the spirit, "I charge you, in the name of Jesus Christ, to come out of her." In that very hour it came out of her.

Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Lame man cured

Acts 14:10

said in a loud voice, "Stand upright on your feet!"

Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Viper's bite made harmless

Acts 28:5

However, he shook off the reptile into the fire and received no harm.

Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Father of publius healed

Acts 28:8

It happened however that the father of Publius was lying ill of fever and dysentery. So Paul went to see him and prayed and laid his hands on him and healed him.

Name » Paul

Acts 13:9

So Saul, who is also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily at him, and said:

Obedience » Instances of » Paul

Acts 23:1

With a stedfast gaze at the Sanhedrin, Paul said, "Brothers, I have lived with a good conscience before God to this day."

2 Timothy 1:3

I give thanks to God whom I worship with a pure conscience as my fathers did, when I remember you unceasingly in my prayers.

Acts 26:4-5

"The kind of life I have lived from my youth upward among my own nation and at Jerusalem, all that early life of mine, is well known to all the Jews. "They know me of old, if they are willing to testify, how that according to the strict sect of our religion, I lived a Pharisee.

Obedience » Examples of » Paul

Romans 16:19

I say this, for the tidings of your obedience have been told throughout the world. On your own behalf, then, I rejoice; but I want you to be wise unto the good, but innocents in evil.

Acts 26:19

"So then, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision;

Obedience to God » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 26:19

"So then, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision;

Onesimus » Fugitive » Slave » Convert » Paul

Colossians 4:9

They will inform you of all that goes on here.

Philemon 1:10

I beseech you for my son, Onesimus, whom I have begotten in these chains.

Patience » Exemplified » Paul

2 Timothy 3:10

But you, Timothy, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aims, my faith, patience, love, endurance,

Patience » Instances of » Paul

2 Timothy 3:10

But you, Timothy, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aims, my faith, patience, love, endurance,

Paul » Called to be an apostle

1 Corinthians 1:1

Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and Sosthenes, his brother.

Galatians 1:1

Paul, an apostle sent not from men nor by any man, but by Jesus Christ and by God the Father who raised him from the dead;

Galatians 1:15-16

Romans 1:1

From Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for a gospel of God,

Ephesians 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus and to the faithful in Christ Jesus,

Colossians 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

1 Timothy 1:1

Paul, and apostle of Jesus Christ by command of God our Saviour and Jesus Christ our Hope,

2 Timothy 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, sent forth to proclaim the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 2:7

It was for this testimony that I myself was appointed a herald and apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), to be a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Titus 1:1

To Titus, my true son in a common faith, from Paul, a slave of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and to the knowledge of the truth which goes with piety;

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1 Corinthians 15:9

For I am the least of the apostles, I who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

Titus 1:3

but manifested in his own time; that word of his in proclaiming which I have been entrusted by command of God our Saviour.

2 Timothy 1:11

Of the gospel I was appointed a herald, apostle, and teacher; and that is the reason I am now undergoing these sufferings.

Acts 22:14-21

"Then he said: "'The God of our forefathers has appointed you to know his will; and to see the righteous One, and to hear a voice from his mouth. "'For before the face of all men you will be a witness for him of what you have seen and heard. "'And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling upon his name.' read more.

Acts 26:16-18

"'But rise and stand on your feet, for I have appeared to you in order to appoint you my minister and my witness both of what you have already seen and of those things in which I will appear to you. "'I will deliver you from the Jewish people, and from the Gentiles to whom I am sending you to open their eyes "'so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in order to receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

1 Corinthians 9:1-2

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? Even if I am not an apostle to others, to you at least I am; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

Paul » Characteristics of » Joy

2 Corinthians 6:10

as grieved, but always glad; as poor, but making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.

Acts 16:25

But at midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,

2 Corinthians 7:4

Great is my faith in you; great is my cheerful assurance in you. I am filled with comfort; in spite of all my troubles, my heart is overflowing with joy.

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again will I say, rejoice!

Paul » His vision and conversion

1 Corinthians 9:1

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?

1 Corinthians 15:8

and last of all, as by one born out of due time, he was seen by me also.

1 Timothy 1:12-13

And I am thankful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has thus enabled me, that he accounted me faithful, and appointed me to his service, although I had formerly been a blasphemer and a persecutor and a doer of outrage. But I obtained mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief.

Galatians 1:13

For you have heard of my former conduct in Judaism, how furiously I used to persecute the church of God, and how I kept seeking to root it out;

Acts 9:3-22

And as he journeyed, when he was approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed round him. He fell to the ground, and heard a voice which said to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" And he said, "Who are you Lord?" read more.
"I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," he said: "Stand up and go into the city, and there you shall be told what you must do." Meanwhile the men who were his fellow travelers stood speechless, hearing indeed the voice, but beholding no one. And Saul got up from the ground, but although his eyes were open, he continued to perceive nothing; so they took him by the hand and led him into Damascus. And he remained there three days, seeing nothing, and without eating or drinking. Now there was in Damascus a disciple named Ananias, and the Lord spoke to him in a vision, saying, "Ananias!" And he answered, "Lo, I am here, Lord." And the Lord said to him. "Arise, go into the street named 'Straight,' and make inquiries in the house of Judas for a man of Tarsus, one Saul. He is now praying, and has seen a man named Ananias enter and lay his hands on him to restore his sight." "But, Lord," said Ananias, "I have heard from many about that man, and how much evil he did to the saints at Jerusalem! "In this city, too, he has authority from the chief priests to arrest all those who call upon thy name." "Go," answered the Lord, "this man is chosen instrument of mine to bear my name before the nations and their kings, and before the Children of Israel also; "for I am going to show him all he has to suffer for the sake of my name." And so Ananias went and entered into the house, and laying his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared to you on your journey, has sent me that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit." Instantly something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized. Afterward he took food and was strengthened. And he remained for some time with the disciples at Damascus. And he began at once to proclaim in the synagogues Jesus as the Son of God. His hearers were all astonished, and began to say. "Is not this the very man who in Jerusalem made havoc of those who called upon the Name? Did he not come hither for the express purpose of carrying them all in chains to the high priests?" But Saul gained more and more influence, and kept putting the Jews who lived in Damascus to confusion by his proof that Jesus was the Christ.

Acts 22:4-19

"I persecuted to the death this way, continually binding and delivering up to prisons both men and women. "To this the high priest and all the council of elders are witnesses. It was from them that I received letters to the brothers in Damascus, and I was already on my way to bring those also who were there back to Jerusalem, in bonds, for punishment. "But when, on my journey, I was nearing Damascus, about noon, suddenly a great light from heaven shone round about me. read more.

Acts 26:9-15

"I indeed once thought with myself that I ought to do many things against the name of Jesus, the Nazarene. "And this also I did in Jerusalem. Armed with authority from the chief priests, I shut up many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death I gave my vote against them. "In all the synagogues also I punished them oftentimes, and tried to make them blaspheme; and in my mad fury I was pursuing them even to foreign cities. read more.

Paul » Sent to the gentiles

Acts 13:2-3

Romans 15:16

I act as priest of the gospel of God; so that the Gentiles, when offered before him, may be an acceptable sacrifice, because consecrated by the Holy Spirit.

Galatians 1:15-24

But when God who had set me apart from my very birth, and had called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son in me, so that I might preach his gospel among the Gentiles, without consulting a human being, or even going up to Jerusalem to see those who had been apostles before me, I went off at once to Arabia, and on my return came back to Damascus. read more.

Romans 11:13

For to you who are Gentiles I say that since I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I glorify my ministry,

Acts 13:47-48

"For such is God's command to us, saying, "I have set thee for a light to the Gentiles, That thou shouldest be for salvation to the uttermost part of the earth." When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who had been ordained to eternal life, believed.

Acts 22:17-21

"After my return to Jerusalem, and while I was praying in the temple, "I fell into a trance and saw him saying to me, "'Make haste and go quickly out of Jerusalem, because they will not receive your testimony concerning me.' "'Lord,' I replied, 'they themselves well know that I was beating and imprisoning in synagogue after synagogue those who believed in you, read more.

Paul » A zealous pharisee

Philippians 3:5

circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew sprung from the Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee;

Acts 22:3

"I am a Jew," he said, "born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the strict manner of the Law of our forefathers, ardent for God, even as you all are this day.

Acts 23:6

2 Corinthians 11:22

Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they descendants of Israel? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.

Acts 26:5

"They know me of old, if they are willing to testify, how that according to the strict sect of our religion, I lived a Pharisee.

Galatians 1:14

and how in my zeal for Judaism I outstripped many of my own age and nation, in my special zeal for the traditions of my forefathers.

Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness

Romans 9:3

For I was on the point of praying to be accursed from Christ on behalf of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh.

Acts 20:31

So be on guard; and remember that for three years I ceased not to admonish you all, night and day, even with tears.

Philippians 3:18

For there are many??s I used often to tell you, and am now telling you even with tears??ho live and walk as the enemies of the cross of Christ.

Paul » Characteristics of » Love

1 Corinthians 16:24

My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 2:4

For I wrote to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart, through many tears; not to pain you, but to convince you of my love, my abundant love for you.

Paul » Characteristics of » Courage

Acts 24:25

And as he reasoned about morality, self-control, and the future judgment, Felix was terrified, and said, "For the present go on your way, and when I find a convenient season, I will send for you."

Acts 22:25

But when they had tied him up with the thongs, Paul said to the centurion who was standing near, "If a man is a Roman citizen, and uncondemned, is it lawful for you to scourge him?"

Acts 16:36-37

The jailer reported the words to Paul, saying. "The praetors have sent to release you; so come out, and go in peace." But Paul said: "They have flogged us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Roman citizens; and have thrown us into prison. Are they now going to get rid of us secretly? No, indeed! Let them come here, themselves and take us out."

Paul » Is released by the civil authorities on the grounds of his being a roman citizen

2 Corinthians 6:5

by floggings, by imprisonment; in riots, in labors, in sleepless watching, in hunger and thirst;

1 Thessalonians 2:2

for you remember that although I had already borne ill-treatment and insult at Philippi, I took courage in my God to tell you the gospel of God, in the face of much opposition.

Acts 16:35-39

But in the morning the praetors sent their lictors with the order, "Let these men go." The jailer reported the words to Paul, saying. "The praetors have sent to release you; so come out, and go in peace." But Paul said: "They have flogged us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Roman citizens; and have thrown us into prison. Are they now going to get rid of us secretly? No, indeed! Let them come here, themselves and take us out." read more.

2 Corinthians 11:25

Three times I have been scourged by the Romans; once I have been stoned; three times have I been shipwrecked; a night and a day have I been adrift in the open sea.

Paul » Characteristics of » Industry

1 Thessalonians 2:9

You recall, brothers, my labor and toil; how, while working at my trade day and night, so as not to become a burden to any of you, I proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

Acts 20:34

"You yourselves know how these hands of mine provided for my needs, and those of my companions.

Paul » spread of the gospel » Persecution

2 Timothy 4:14

Alexander, the coppersmith, manifested bitter hostility toward me. The Lord will requite him according to his works.

Acts 19:23-41

Now just at this time, there arose no small commotion concerning the Way. There was a man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, and brought rich profit to his workmen. He gathered them together with others of like occupation, and said: "Men, you know that by this business we make our money. read more.
"And you see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but almost throughout all of Asia, this fellow Paul has persuaded and turned away many people, by telling them that they are no gods at all who are made with hands. "So there is danger not only that our trade come into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana will be brought into disrepute, and that she herself may even be deposed from her magnificence, she whom all Asia and the world now worships." After listening to this they were filled with rage, and cried out again and again, saying, The city was filled with commotion. They rushed like one man into the theater, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians, Paul's companions in travel. When Paul wanted to go in to the people, the disciples would not let him, and some of the Asiarchs, too, who were his friends, sent word to him repeatedly, entreating him not to venture into the theater. Now some were shouting one thing, some another, for the assembly was in an uproar, and the majority had no idea why they were come together. And they brought Alexander out of the crowd, whom the Jews had pushed forward. And Alexander, motioning with his hand, would have made a defense to the people, but when they saw that he was a Jew they all, with one voice, for about two hours, shouted, At length the recorder got them quiet. "Men of Ephesus," he said, "who here does not know that the city of the Ephesians is temple-guardian of the great Diana and of the image which fell down from Jupiter? "Since these facts cannot be gainsaid, you ought to be calm and do nothing reckless. "For you have brought these men here, who are neither robbers of temples nor blasphemers of our goddess. If then Demetrius and his craftsmen have a grievance against any one, the courts are open and there are the proconsuls; let them accuse one another. But if you desire anything further, it must be settled in the regular assembly. For indeed we are in danger of being accused in regard to this day's riot, since there is no cause for it, nor shall we be able to give account for this disorderly gathering." With these words he dismissed the assembly.

2 Corinthians 1:8

Now, brothers, I want you to know about the troubles which befell me in Asia; how I was burdened altogether beyond my strength, so that I renounced all hope even of life itself.

Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration

Acts 21:13

"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus."

Philippians 3:7-14

But what was once gain to me, that I have counted loss for Christ. In very truth I count all things but loss compared to the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and esteem them but refuse that I may gain Christ, and be found in him; not having my own righteousness of the Law, but that alone which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which comes from God, founded upon faith. read more.

Paul » Is persecuted by certain jews from antioch and iconium, and is stoned

2 Timothy 3:11

as well as the persecutions and sufferings which befell me at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. You know all the persecutions I endured, and how the Lord delivered me out of them all!

Acts 14:19

And now a party of Jews came down form Antioch and Iconium, and after persuading the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.

2 Corinthians 11:25

Three times I have been scourged by the Romans; once I have been stoned; three times have I been shipwrecked; a night and a day have I been adrift in the open sea.

Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ

Acts 9:3-6

Acts 26:13-15

"when at noon, as I journeyed, O King, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and around those who journeyed with me. "We all fell to the ground; and I heard a voice saying to me in Hebrew. "'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goad.' "'Who are you, Lord?' I said." And the Lord said: 'I am Jesus whom you are persecuting.

Paul » Persecutes the Christians; present at, and gives consent to, the stoning of stephen

Acts 8:3

But Saul was laying waste the church. He was wont to enter into every house, and to drag off men and women, and to commit them to prison.

Acts 9:1

Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats of murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

Acts 8:1

With these words he fell asleep. And Saul fully approved of his murder. On this very day there broke out a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostle were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

Acts 7:58

dragged him outside the city, and stoned him, the witnesses throwing off their outer garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.

Acts 22:4

"I persecuted to the death this way, continually binding and delivering up to prisons both men and women.

Paul » His resolute determination to go to jerusalem despite repeated warnings

Acts 21:4

We looked up the local disciples and remained there seven days; and these disciples kept telling Paul, through the Spirit, that he should not set foot in Jerusalem.

Acts 21:10-14

and while we remained there many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. He came to us, and taking Paul's girdle, he bound his own feet and hands, saying, "Thus says the Holy Spirit, 'so will the Jews at Jerusalem bind the owner of this girdle, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.'" As soon as we heard these words, both we and those who were standing near entreated Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. read more.

Acts 20:22-23

And now I am going to Jerusalem, bound in the Spirit, not knowing what will befall me there, except that in city after city the Holy Spirit is warning me that bonds and afflictions are awaiting me.

Paul » Rebukes

Acts 19:13-20

But there were also some strolling Jewish exorcists, who took it upon them to invoke the name of Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, "I adjure you by that Jesus whom Paul preaches." There were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jewish high priest who used to do this. But the evil spirit answered, "Jesus I know, and Paul I have heard of, but who are you?" read more.

1 Corinthians 16:8-9

I am staying for the present in Ephesus, until Pentecost; for a door has opened to me, great and effectual, and the opponents are many.

Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Damsel with the spirit of divination

Acts 16:18

She persisted in this for many days, until Paul, worn out, turned round and said to the spirit, "I charge you, in the name of Jesus Christ, to come out of her." In that very hour it came out of her.

Acts 19:11

God also wrought extraordinary miracles by the hand of Paul;

Paul » Characteristics of » Self-sacrifice

2 Corinthians 11:24-33

Five times at the hands of the Jews, I have received one short of forty lashes. Three times I have been scourged by the Romans; once I have been stoned; three times have I been shipwrecked; a night and a day have I been adrift in the open sea. My journeys have been many; in perils of rivers, in perils of bandits; in perils from my countrymen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness; in perils on the sea, in perils among false brothers; read more.

Paul » Escapes by being let down from the wall in a basket; goes to jerusalem

Acts 9:25-26

his disciples took him by night, and let him down over the wall, lowering him in a basket. So he came to Jerusalem, and attempted to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, because they did not believe that he was a disciple.

Galatians 1:18-19

Then three years later I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Peter, and spent two weeks with him. I saw no other apostle except James, the Lord's brother.

Paul » Has "a thorn in the flesh,"

2 Corinthians 12:7-9

It was for this reason, lest I should be over-elated, that there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to buffet me, lest I should be over-elated. Concerning this, three times over I supplicated the Lord that it might leave me; but he has answered me. "My grace is sufficient for you; it is in weakness that my power is perfected."

Galatians 4:13-14

on the contrary, you know that although it was illness which brought about my preaching the gospel to you at my first visit, and although my bodily affliction was a trial to you, you did not scoff at it nor spurn me, but welcomed me like an angel of God, like Christ Jesus himself.

Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Other special miracles by paul

Acts 14:3

Long time, therefore, they tarried there, speaking fearlessly in the Lord, who attested the word of his grace by permitting signs and wonders to be performed by their hands.

Acts 19:11

God also wrought extraordinary miracles by the hand of Paul;

Paul » Characteristics of » Tact

1 Corinthians 9:19-22

Though free from all men, I make myself the slave of all, that I may win the more. To the Jews I am become like a Jew, that I may win Jews; to those under the Law, like one under the Law, though I am not under the Law, myself; to those outside the Law, as one outside the Law, to win those outside the Law (though I am not outside the law of God, but inside the law of Christ). read more.

Paul » The man of vision » The vision of paradise

2 Corinthians 12:1-4

I am forced to boast, though it is unprofitable, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a Christian man who, fourteen years ago (whether in the body I know not, or out of the body, I know not. God knows), was caught up??his man of whom I speak??ven into the third heaven. And I know such a man (whether in the body or apart from the body I know not, God knows), read more.

Paul » Born in the city of tarsus

Acts 22:3

Acts 21:39

"I am a Jew," answered Paul, "a native of Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city. And I pray you, give me permission to speak to the people."

Acts 9:11

And the Lord said to him. "Arise, go into the street named 'Straight,' and make inquiries in the house of Judas for a man of Tarsus, one Saul.

Paul » Is persecuted

Acts 17:5-9

But the Jews, moved with jealousy, called to their aid certain ill-favored and idle fellows, formed a mob, and began to set the town in an uproar. Assaulting the house of Jason, they sought to bring them out to the people. And when they had failed to find Paul and Silas, they began to drag Jason and some of the brethren before the politarchs, shouting. "These fellows who have upset the habitable earth are come hither also. "Jason has received them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus." read more.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Paul and Silvanus and Timothy. To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to you, and peace from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. I ought always to thank God for you, brothers, as is fitting because of the abundant growth of your faith and of the overflowing love with which every one of you is filled toward one another. read more.

Paul » His defense

Acts 21:33-40

Then the tribune came up and seized him, and ordered that he be bound with two chains. "Who is he?" he began asking, "and what has he done?" Some among the crowd kept shouting one thing, some another; and when the tribune could not learn the facts because of the uproar, he ordered Paul into the barracks. When was going up the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers, because of the violence of the mob, read more.

Acts 22:1-21

"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense which I now make in your presence." When they heard him speaking in Hebrew they became the more quiet. "I am a Jew," he said, "born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the strict manner of the Law of our forefathers, ardent for God, even as you all are this day. read more.
"I persecuted to the death this way, continually binding and delivering up to prisons both men and women. "To this the high priest and all the council of elders are witnesses. It was from them that I received letters to the brothers in Damascus, and I was already on my way to bring those also who were there back to Jerusalem, in bonds, for punishment. "But when, on my journey, I was nearing Damascus, about noon, suddenly a great light from heaven shone round about me. "I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, "'Saul! Saul! why are you persecuting me?' "'Who are you, Lord?' I asked. "'I am Jesus, the Nazarene, whom you are persecuting,' he answered me. "Now my companions, though they beheld the light, did not hear the words of Him who spoke to me. "And I said, 'What shall I do, Lord?' and the Lord said to me, 'Rise and go into Damascus, and there you will be told about all that you are destined to do.' "And as I was seeing nothing for the glory of the light, I was led by the hand of my companions, and so came into Damascus. "And a certain Ananias, a pious man according to the Law, well thought of by all the Jews who lived there, "came to me, and standing by me, said to me, "'Brother Saul, receive your sight' "In that very hour I regained my sight and looked up at him. "Then he said: "'The God of our forefathers has appointed you to know his will; and to see the righteous One, and to hear a voice from his mouth. "'For before the face of all men you will be a witness for him of what you have seen and heard. "'And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling upon his name.' "After my return to Jerusalem, and while I was praying in the temple, "I fell into a trance and saw him saying to me, "'Make haste and go quickly out of Jerusalem, because they will not receive your testimony concerning me.' "'Lord,' I replied, 'they themselves well know that I was beating and imprisoning in synagogue after synagogue those who believed in you, "'and when the blood of your martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by and consenting, and holding the garments of his murders.' "'Depart,' he said to me, 'for I will send you forth, far hence, to the Gentiles.'"

Paul » Characteristics of » Patience

2 Corinthians 12:12

In truth the signs of the true apostle were wrought among you in all patience by signs and marvels and powers.

Paul » A roman citizen

Acts 16:37

But Paul said: "They have flogged us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Roman citizens; and have thrown us into prison. Are they now going to get rid of us secretly? No, indeed! Let them come here, themselves and take us out."

Acts 22:25-28

But when they had tied him up with the thongs, Paul said to the centurion who was standing near, "If a man is a Roman citizen, and uncondemned, is it lawful for you to scourge him?" When the centurion heard that, he went to the tribune and said to him. "What are you intending to do? This man is a Roman citizen." So the tribune came to Paul and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" "Yes," he said. read more.

Paul » Persecutions of

Hebrews 10:34

For you did sympathize with the prisoners, and you did take joyfully the confiscation of your goods; conscious that you had for yourselves greater, even lasting possessions.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

for you remember that although I had already borne ill-treatment and insult at Philippi, I took courage in my God to tell you the gospel of God, in the face of much opposition.

Paul » Also called saul

Acts 13:9

So Saul, who is also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily at him, and said:

Acts 9:1

Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats of murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

Acts 8:1

Paul » Supports himself

Acts 18:3

Paul came to them, and because he was of the same trade with them, he lodged with them, and worked with them??or by trade they were tentmakers.

Acts 20:33-35

"No man's silver or gold of clothing did I ever covet. "You yourselves know how these hands of mine provided for my needs, and those of my companions. "In all things I have set you an example, how that so toiling, you ought to help the weak and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."

Paul » Personal appearance of

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I Paul, myself, appeal to you by the humble-heartedness and selflessness of Christ??aul who "in your presence is humble, but bold enough when he is absent"??2 I beseech you, and I say, do not make me show my boldness, when I come in the boldness with which I think I shall show my courage against some who think that I am walking on the low level of the flesh.

2 Corinthians 10:10

"His letters indeed," says one, "are mighty and forcible, but his personality is weak, and his speech contemptible."

2 Corinthians 11:6

Yes, though I be unskilled in speech, at least I am not in knowledge; indeed I made this perfectly plain to you in all things and among all men.

Paul » Is brought before the sanhedrin; his defense

Acts 22:30

The next day, as he wished to learn the real reason why the Jews accused Paul, he unbound him, and commanded the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin to come together, and brought Paul down, and placed him before them.

Acts 23:1-5

With a stedfast gaze at the Sanhedrin, Paul said, "Brothers, I have lived with a good conscience before God to this day." Then the High Priest Ananias ordered those who stood near Paul to strike him on the mouth. "You whited sepulcher," exclaimed Paul, "God will strike you! You are sitting there to judge me according to the law, are you? And do you command me to be struck, contrary to the Law?" read more.

Paul » His independence of character

1 Thessalonians 2:9

You recall, brothers, my labor and toil; how, while working at my trade day and night, so as not to become a burden to any of you, I proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

I did not eat my food as a gift from any man, but in toil and travail, night and day, I worked, so that I might not be a burden to any of you.

Paul » From the tribe of benjamin,

Romans 11:1

Then I ask, Did God cast off his people? No indeed. For I also am an Israelite, a son of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin.

Philippians 3:5

circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew sprung from the Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee;

Paul » Characteristics of » Faithfulness

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought in the glorious contest; I have run the race; I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the garland of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day, and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

Paul » His examination before herod agrippa ii

Acts 25:13-27

A short time after this King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus. And while they tarried many days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king. "There is a man here," he said, "whom Felix left a prisoner. "The chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me about him, when I was at Jerusalem, demanding a sentence against him. read more.

Paul » Characteristics of » Endurance

2 Timothy 2:10

But God's message is no prisoner. That is why I endure everything for the sake of the chosen, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Paul » Goes to caesarea

Acts 18:22

Then, setting sail from Ephesus, he landed at Caesarea; he went up to Jerusalem and saluted the church, and came down to Antioch.

Acts 9:30

When they learned this the brothers took him down to Caesarea, and then sent him forth to Tarsus.

Paul » Is immersed

Acts 22:16

"'And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling upon his name.'

Acts 9:18

Instantly something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized.

Paul » Educated at jerusalem in the school of gamaliel

Acts 22:3

Acts 26:4

"The kind of life I have lived from my youth upward among my own nation and at Jerusalem, all that early life of mine, is well known to all the Jews.

Paul » Derbe » Lystra » Iconium » Antioch

Acts 14:19-23

And now a party of Jews came down form Antioch and Iconium, and after persuading the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead. But as the disciples collected around him, he rose and went back into the city. The next day he went off with Barnabas into Derbe; and after preaching the gospel to that town, and winning many converts, they went back to Lystra and Iconium and Antioch, read more.

Paul » Escapes » preaches the gospel

Acts 14:19-23

Paul » Going » Jerusalem

Acts 20:22-38

Paul » Syria » With » Aquila and priscilla

Acts 18:12-18

But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose against Paul, and brought him before the tribunal. "This fellow," they said, "is persuading men to offer unlawful worship to God." Paul was about to open his mouth, when Gallio said to the Jews. "If it had been some misdemeanor or wicked villainy, it would have been within reason for me to listen to you Jews; read more.

Paul » Persecuted » accused

Acts 18:12-18

Paul » Arrives » Rome

Acts 28:14-16

There we found brothers who invited us to stay a week with them. Then we reached Rome. From there the brothers, when they heard about us, came out to meet us as far as the Appian Forum and the Three Taverns. When Paul saw them he thanked God and took courage. When we finally entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself with the soldier to guard him.

Paul » sends for » Elders » Ephesus

Acts 20:17-21

From Miletus he sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church to come to him; and when they arrived, he said to them. "You yourselves know quite well, how I lived among you, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, "serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and with tears, and amid trials that befell me through the plots of the Jews. read more.

Paul » expounds » The gospel

Acts 28:17-29

Now three days later he called the leading Jews together, and when they were come together he said to them. "Brothers, I was delivered a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans, though I had done nothing against the people or the customs of your fathers. "Then when they had examined me they wanted to set me at liberty because there was no cause of death in me. "But when the Jews objected I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything to accuse my nation of. read more.

Paul » Malta » Syracuse » Rhegium » Puteoli

Acts 28:11-13

Three months passed before we set sail an Alexandrian ship which had wintered in the island. Its name was "The Twin Brothers." And touching at Syracuse, we stayed there three days. From thence, tacking round, we reached Rhegium. Next day a south wind sprang up, which brought us in a day to Puteoli.

Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles

Acts 21:17-25

At length we reached Jerusalem, and the brothers there received us gladly. On the following day we went with Paul to call on James, and all the elders were present. After saluting them Paul rehearsed, one by one, the things that God had done among the Gentiles by his ministry. read more.

Paul » Miletus » Assos » Mitylene » Chios » Samos

Acts 20:13-16

The rest of us going before to the ship, set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul on board there; for so he had appointed, because he intended to go by land. And when he met us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene. We sailed from thence, and arrived next day off Chios; and the day after we touched at Samos; and the following day we came to Mitylene. read more.

Paul » chooses » Silas

Acts 15:36-41

And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let is go back and visit the brothers in every city in which we have proclaimed the word of the Lord. Let us see how they fare." Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John, who was called Mark. But Paul thought it unwise to take with them one who had deserted them to the Pamphylia, and had not gone on with them to the work. read more.

Paul » Escapes » Berea

Acts 17:10-12

Now the brothers sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they got there they betook themselves to the Jewish synagogue. The Jews of Berea were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they very readily received the message with all readiness of mind, and day after day searched the Scriptures to see whether these things were so. So many of them became believers, and so did not a few Greeks, women of honorable estate, and men.

Paul » Reproves » soothsayer

Acts 16:16-18

Now as we were going to the place of prayer, a certain slave girl met us, who had a spirit of divination, and who brought her masters great gain by fortune-telling. She used to follow after Paul and us, crying out again and again, "These men are servants of the most high God, who proclaimed to you the way of salvation." She persisted in this for many days, until Paul, worn out, turned round and said to the spirit, "I charge you, in the name of Jesus Christ, to come out of her." In that very hour it came out of her.

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

Acts 21:26-33

Then Paul took the men, and after purifying himself with them next day, went into the temple to declare the fulfilment of the days of purification, until the offering was offered for every one of them. But when the seven days were almost over, the Asiatic Jews caught sight of him in the temple, and began to stir up all the crowd, and laid hands on him, shouting. "Men of Israel, help! This is the man who goes everywhere preaching to everybody against the people, and the Law, and this place. And he has actually brought Gentiles even into the temple, and has desecrated the holy place." read more.

Paul » Persecuted » Prison » Singing » Gospel

Acts 16:19-34

Paul » Debates » Mar's hill

Acts 17:16-34

While Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred within him, when he noticed that the city was full of idols. He argued in the synagogues with the Jews and the devout proselytes, and also daily in the market-place with those that met him there. A few of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also encountered him again and again. Some were saying, "What has this beggarly fellow to say?" Others said, "He seems to be a setter forth of strange gods," because he preached Jesus and the resurrection. read more.
Then they laid hold of him and brought him up to Mars Hill, saying. "May we be told what this new teaching of yours is? "For you are bringing certain strange things to our ears. We want to know, therefore, what these things mean." (Now all the Athenians and the strangers sojourning there spent their time in nothing else, but to tell or to hear some new thing.) So Paul stood up in the center of Mars Hill, and said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all respects you are remarkably religious. "For as I was passing along and observing your objects of worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, 'TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.' What you are worshiping in ignorance, this I am proclaiming to you. "The God who made the universe and all things in it, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands, "neither is he served by men's hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all life and breath and all things. "He has made of one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed seasons and the bounds of their habitation, "so that they might seek God, if perhaps they might feel after him and find him, though he is not far from every on of us; "for in him we live and move and have our being; as certain even of your own poets have said, "'For we also are his offspring.' "Since then we are God's offspring, we ought not to imagine that the Godhead is like to gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and device of man. "The times of ignorance God overlooked, but he now commands all men that they should all, everywhere, repent; inasmuch as he has fixed a day in which he will judge the world justly, by the Man whom he has ordained, and he has given proof of all this by raising him from the dead." But on hearing of the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock; but others said, "We will hear you again on that subject." So Paul withdrew from them. A few, however, attached themselves to him and believed, among whom was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and some others.

Paul » Philipi » Visits » place of prayer » preaches gospel

Acts 16:11-15

So we set sail from Troas and ran a straight course to Samothrace. The next day we arrived in Neapolis, and thence came to Philippi, a city of Macedonia, the fore most in its district, a Roman colony. There we stayed for some time. On the Sabbath Day we went outside the city gate, to a riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down and talked to the women who had gathered there. read more.

Paul » storm » Comforts

Acts 27:14-44

But it was not long before a furious wind, called Euroclydon, rushed down from the island; when the ship was caught and could not face the wind, we gave way to it, and let her drive. Then we ran under the lee of a little island named Claudia, where with great difficulty we were able to secure the ship's boat. read more.
After hauling it aboard, they used ropes to undergird the ship, and since they were fearful lest they should be driven upon the Syrtes, they lowered the gear and lay to. And as we were being terribly battered by the storm, the next day they began to throw the freight overboard, and on the third day with their own hands they threw the ship's tackling overboard. Then when for many days neither sun nor stars were seen, and a great tempest still beat upon us, all hope that we should be saved was now taken away from us. When for a long time they had been without food, Paul stood among them and said: "Men, you ought to have listened to me, and not have set sail from Crete, and so have spared yourselves this injury and loss. "But now take courage. There will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship, "for last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve, stood by me and said: "'Fear not, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. Behold, God has granted you the lives of all who are sailing with you.' "So take courage, men! I believe God, I believe that things will turn out exactly as it has been told me. "But we must be cast upon a certain island." It was now the fourteenth night, and we were drifting through the Adriatic Sea when, about midnight, the sailors began to suspect that they were drawing near to some land. So they sounded and found twenty fathoms; and after a little they sounded again, and found fifteen fathoms. Then, fearing lest we should run ashore on the rocks, they threw out four anchors from the stern, and longed for day to come. And when the sailors were trying to flee from the ship, and had lowered the boat into the sea under pretext of laying anchors from the bow, Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, "Unless these men remain on the ship, you cannot be saved." Then the soldiers cut the ropes of the ship's boat and let her fall off. And while day was dawning, Paul kept urging them all to take some food. "This is the fourteenth day," he said, "that you have been on the watch, fasting, having eaten nothing. "So I beg you to take some food, for this is for your safety. For there shall not a hair perish from the head of any one of you." When he had so said and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God before them all, and broke it and began to eat. Then they all cheered up and themselves took food. There were in the ship two hundred and seventy-six souls, all told. After eating a hearty meal, they began to lighten the ship by throwing the wheat overboard. When it was day they tried in vain to recognize the land, but they spied an inlet with a sandy beach, and they began conferring to see whether they could drive the ship into it. They cast off the anchors and left them in the sea, and unloosing at the same time the ropes that tied the rudders, they hoisted the foresail to the breeze, and headed for the beach. But coming to a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; the bow struck and remained fixed, but the stern began to break up under the violence of the waves. Now the soldiers were planning to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim off and so escape. But the centurion kept them from their purpose, because he wished to save Paul. He gave orders that those who could swim should first jump overboard and get to land; and that the rest should follow, some on planks and some on other bits of wreckage. And so it came to pass that all escaped safe to the land.

Paul » Visits » Ephesus

Acts 18:18-23

And Paul after remaining in Corinth some time longer, took leave of the brothers, and sailed away to Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. As Paul was under a vow, he had his head shaved at Cenchrea. When they came to Ephesus he left them there; but he himself entered into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. When they begged him to stay longer, he would not consent, read more.

Paul » delays

Acts 28:11-13

Paul » Persecution

Acts 17:13-15

As soon as the Jews in Thessalonica learned that the word of God was preached by Paul in Berea also, they came there, and stirred up and troubled the crowds. Then the brothers at once sent Paul down to the sea, but Silas and Timothy remained behind. Those who were caring for Paul brought him as far as Athens, and there left him, with instructions to Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed.

Paul » Sends timothy and erastus into macedonia, but he himself remains in asia for a period of time

Acts 19:21-22

Now after these things were ended, Paul resolved in his spirit to travel through Macedonia and Achaia on his way to Jerusalem. "After I get there," he said, "I must see Rome, too." So he sent two of his assistants, Timothy and Erastus, into Macedonia, while he himself kept back for a time on his way into Asia.

Paul » Returns to antioch, accompanied by barnabas, judas, and silas, with letters to the gentiles

Acts 15:22

Acts 15:25

"we have unanimously decided to select certain men, and to send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul;

Paul » Conveys the contributions of the Christians in antioch to the Christians in jerusalem

Acts 11:27-30

At that time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of them, who was Agabus, rose up, and being instructed by the Spirit, predicted that a great famine was about to come upon the whole inhabited earth. (It came in the reign of Claudius.) So the disciples decided to send relief, every man according to his means, to the brothers in Judea. read more.

Paul » Re-visits pisidia, pamphylia, perga, attalia, and antioch, in syria, where he lived

Acts 14:24-28

Then passing through Pisidia they came to Pamphylia and, after preaching the word in Perga, they came down to Attaleia. Thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been commended to the grace of God, for the work which they had now completed. read more.

Paul » The ship is wrecked, and all on board take refuge on the island of melita (malta)

Acts 27:14-44

Paul » Lives in his own rented house for two years, preaching and teaching

Acts 28:30-31

After this Paul lived for two whole years in his own rented house, and used to receive all who came to see him. He continued to preach the kingdom of God, and to teach about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, quite unmolested.

Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue

Acts 13:14-41

Then they themselves, passing through from Perga, came to Antioch in Pisidia. Here they went into the synagogue on the Sabbath Day and sat down. And, after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the wardens of the synagogue sent word to them. "Brothers," they said, "if you have any word of encouragement to the people, say it." So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand, said: "Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen. read more.
"The God of this people of Israel chose our forefathers and made this people great, while they sojourned in the land of Egypt. And with an uplifted arm he led them out of it. "For about forty years he bore with them in the desert, "and when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them their land as an inheritance for about four hundred and fifty years. "And afterwards he gave them Judges, until Samuel, the prophet. "Then they asked for a king, and he gave them Saul, the son of Kish, a Benjamite for forty years. After deposing him, he raised up David to be their king, to whom he also bore witness, when he said, "I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man after my own heart, and who will obey all my will. "Of this man's descendants God has brought unto Israel, according to his promise, a Savior, Jesus; "before whose coming John had already preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. "And John, when he was finishing his race, repeatedly asked the people. "'Who do you suppose that I am? I am not He. But behold there comes One after me, whose sandal I am not worthy to unfasten.' "Brothers, sons of Abraham's race, and all among you who reverence God, to us has the word of this salvation been sent. "For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor the utterances of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him. "Though they found no cause of death in him, yet they asked Pilate to put him to death. "And when they had fulfilled everything which had been written concerning him, they took him down from the tree and laid him in a tomb. "But God raised him from the dead. "For many days he was seen by those that came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, and are now his witnesses to the people. "And we bring you glad tidings of the promise made to our forefathers, "how that God fulfilled it for us their children in raising up Jesus; as it is also written in the second Psalm, "Thou art my son, today have I become thy Father. "And as to his having raised him from among the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he has said this, "I will give thee the holy and sure blessings of David. "Because in another psalm he says, "Thou wilt not give thy Holy One to see corruption. "For David, after he had served his own generation according to the will of God, fell on sleep, and was gathered to his forefathers, and did see corruption; but he whom God raised up saw no corruption. "Be it known unto you therefore, brothers, that remission of sins is proclaimed to you through this man; "and that by him every one that believes is justified from all things from which you could never be justified by the law of Moses. "Beware, then, lest that spoken of in the prophets come upon you. "Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish, For in your days I will do a deed, A deed which you will never believe, Though one should declare it unto you."

Paul » His message received gladly by the gentiles

Acts 13:42

As Paul and Barnabas left the synagogue, the people earnestly begged that these words might be repeated to them on the following Sabbath.

Acts 13:49

So the Lord's message went far and wide, through the whole district.

Paul » Is escorted to caesarea by a military guard

Acts 23:23-33

Then he called two centurions to him and said: "Get ready by nine o'clock tonight two hundred infantry to march as far as Caesarea, and also seventy troopers and two hundred spearmen." He further ordered them to provide horses on which to mount Paul, so as to bring him safely to Felix, the governor. He also wrote a letter in the following terms. read more.

Paul » Jewish leaders conspire against his life

Acts 23:12-15

Paul » This plan is thwarted by his nephew

Acts 23:16-22

But Paul's sister's son heard of their intended attack, and he went and got into the barracks, and told Paul. And Paul called one of the centurions, and said, "Take this young man to the tribune, for he has something to tell him." So he took him, and brought his to the tribune, and said, "Paul, the prisoner, called me to him, and begged me to bring this young man to you, because he has something to tell you." read more.

Paul » The people attempt to worship him

Acts 14:11-18

And he sprang up and began to walk about. Then the crowds, when they saw what Paul had done, shouted in the Lycaonian tongue, saying, "The gods are come down to us in human form." And they began to call Barnabas "Zeus," and Paul, since he was the principal speaker, "Hermes"; and the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance to the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and along with the crowds was about to offer sacrifices. read more.

Paul » Appeals to be heard by caesar

Acts 25:10-12

"I am standing before Caesar's tribunal," answered Paul, "where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you very well know. "If I am a criminal and have done anything for which I ought to die, I do not object to die. But if none of their charges is true, no man can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar." Then Festus, after conferring with the council, answered. "You have appealed to Caesar; to Caesar you shall go."

Paul » Has barnabas as his companion

Acts 11:25-26

Then Barnabas visited Tarsus, to try to find Saul, and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch, where for a whole year they were guests of the church, and taught many people. And it was in Antioch that the disciples first received the name of "Christians."

Paul » Is confined in the fortress

Acts 22:24-30

the tribune ordered him to be brought into the barracks, and examined under the lash, to learn for what reason the people were thus crying out against him. But when they had tied him up with the thongs, Paul said to the centurion who was standing near, "If a man is a Roman citizen, and uncondemned, is it lawful for you to scourge him?" When the centurion heard that, he went to the tribune and said to him. "What are you intending to do? This man is a Roman citizen." read more.

Paul » Persecuted and expelled

Acts 13:50-51

But the Jews urged on the devout women of high rank, and the leading citizens, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of the district, But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came to Iconium.

Paul » Rejected » Jews

Acts 18:4-11

Every Sabbath he used to preach in the synagogue, and tried to persuade both Jews and Greeks. And when Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul was engrossed in his message, earnestly testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah. But as they opposed him and abused him, he shook out his garments in protest, and said: "Your blood be upon your own hands. I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles." read more.

Paul » teaching » The word of God

Acts 18:4-11

Paul » Prophet » Agabus

Acts 21:8-15

On the morrow we started for Caesarea, where we went into the house of Philip, the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him. Now Philip had four unmarried daughters who prophesied, and while we remained there many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. read more.

Paul » Vision » Macedonia

Acts 16:8-10

and so they passed by Mysia and went on down to Troas. Here a vision appeared to Paul in the night. There stood a man of Macedonia, entreating him and saying, "Come over into Macedonia and help us!" So when he had seen the vision, we sought at once to go forth into Macedonia, because we concluded that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Eutychus restored to life

Acts 20:10

Then Paul went down, threw himself upon him, and embracing him, said: "Do not lament; his life is still in him."

Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Lame man cured

Acts 14:10

said in a loud voice, "Stand upright on your feet!"

Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Preaching of

Acts 13:11

Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness

Acts 20:24

But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, if only I may run my race, and accomplish the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to attest the gospel of the grace of God.

Paul » The man of vision » Obedience to these visions the explanation of his wonderful career

Acts 26:19

"So then, O 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

Acts 23:11

And the following night the Lord stood by him and said: "Be of good courage; for as you have borne faithful witness concerning me at Jerusalem, so you must testify at Rome also."

Paul » The man of vision » The vision of encouragement in the storm

Acts 27:23

"for last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve, stood by me and said:

Paul » The man of vision » The vision of warning

Acts 22:18

"I fell into a trance and saw him saying to me, "'Make haste and go quickly out of Jerusalem, because they will not receive your testimony concerning me.'

Paul » Predicts misfortune to the ship; his counsel not heeded, and the voyage resumes

Acts 27:9-13

By this time the season was far advanced, and sailing had become dangerous (for the Autumn Fast was past); so Paul began to warn them. "Sirs," he said to them, "I perceive that the voyage will be attended with injury and serious loss, not only to the cargo and to the ship, but also to our own lives." But the centurion paid greater heed to the master and to the owner than to anything that was spoken by Paul; read more.

Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of

Acts 13:7-12

who belonged to the suite of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. He summoned Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God. But Elymas, "the sorcerer," for that is the translation of his name, opposed them, and tried to divert the proconsul from the faith. So Saul, who is also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily at him, and said: read more.

Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer

Acts 13:6-12

They had John Mark as an assistant; and after going through the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a certain Jewish sorcerer and false prophet, named Bar-Jesus, who belonged to the suite of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. He summoned Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God. But Elymas, "the sorcerer," for that is the translation of his name, opposed them, and tried to divert the proconsul from the faith. read more.

Paul » Preaches in damascus for the first time

Acts 9:20

And he began at once to proclaim in the synagogues Jesus as the Son of God.

Acts 9:22

But Saul gained more and more influence, and kept putting the Jews who lived in Damascus to confusion by his proof that Jesus was the Christ.

Paul » Received by the disciples in jerusalem

Acts 9:26-29

So he came to Jerusalem, and attempted to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, because they did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and told them how Saul had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him; and also how he had preached the Name of the Lord Jesus boldly at Damascus. Henceforth Saul was one of them, going in and out of the city, and speaking fearlessly in the Name of the Lord. read more.

Paul » Heals the ruler's father and others

Acts 28:7-10

Now in the neighborhood there were estates belonging to the governor of the island, whose name was Publius. He received us and entertained us for three days courteously. It happened however that the father of Publius was lying ill of fever and dysentery. So Paul went to see him and prayed and laid his hands on him and healed him. After this all the other sick people on the island came, and continued to be restored to health. read more.

Paul » His trial before governor festus

Acts 25:1-12

Three days after Festus entered his province, he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem. The high priest and the Jewish leaders laid charges against Paul before him. They urged him, asking it as a favor, to send for him to Jerusalem. They meant to lay in wait for him and kill him on the way. read more.

Paul » Caught up to the third heaven

2 Corinthians 12:1-4

Paul » Is persecuted by the jews

Acts 9:23-24

And when many days were fulfilled the Jews made a plot to kill Saul; but information of their plot was given Saul, and although they kept watch day and night on the gates, in order to make away with him,

Paul » Heals an immobile man

Acts 14:8-10

Now at Lystra there used to sit a certain man, lame in his feet, a cripple from birth, who had never walked. He was listening while Paul was preaching, and Paul, looking intently at him, and perceiving that he had faith to be made whole, said in a loud voice, "Stand upright on your feet!"

Paul » Sickness of, in asia

2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Now, brothers, I want you to know about the troubles which befell me in Asia; how I was burdened altogether beyond my strength, so that I renounced all hope even of life itself. Indeed, I had in myself, and still have, the sentence of death, in order that I might not rely on myself, but on God who raises the dead to life. He delivered me from such a death, and will deliver me. On him I have set my hopes that he will continue to deliver me, read more.

Paul » Tyre » ptolemais

Acts 21:4-7

We looked up the local disciples and remained there seven days; and these disciples kept telling Paul, through the Spirit, that he should not set foot in Jerusalem. When, however, our time was up, we left and started on our journey; and all of them, with wives and children, were escorting us on our way until we were out of the city; then, kneeling down on the beach, we prayed, and said good-bye, and went on board the ship, while they returned home again. read more.

Paul » prisoner » sails » sidon » Myra

Acts 27:1-5

When it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they proceeded to hand over Paul and a few other prisoners to the custody of Julius, a centurion of the Imperial Regiment. We embarked in a ship of Adramyttium which was about to sail to the ports of the province of Asia, and put to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, accompanied us. The next day we touched at Sidon. There Julius treated Paul kindly, and gave him leave to visit his friends and refresh himself. read more.

Paul » Forbidden » Asia » by Holy Spirit

Acts 16:6-7

Then they went through Phrygia and Galatia, the Holy Spirit having forbidden them to proclaim the message in Asia. When they got as far as Mysia, they attempted to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit it;

Paul » Visits » Corinth » Aquila and priscilla

Acts 18:1-3

After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. Here he found a certain Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife, Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul came to them, and because he was of the same trade with them, he lodged with them, and worked with them??or by trade they were tentmakers.

Paul » Iconium » preaches » Persecuted » Escapes

Acts 14:1-6

In Iconium it happened that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great number both of Jews and of Gentiles believed. But the disobedient Jews stirred up the souls of the Gentiles, and embittered them against them against the brothers. Long time, therefore, they tarried there, speaking fearlessly in the Lord, who attested the word of his grace by permitting signs and wonders to be performed by their hands. read more.

Paul » transferred to » ship

Acts 27:6-8

And there the centurion found an Alexandrian ship bound for Italy, and put us on board of her. For many days we sailed slowly, and then arrived with difficulty over against Cnidus; from this point, as the wind did not further favor us, we ran under the lee of Crete, off Cape Salmone; and coasting along with difficulty we reached a place called Fair Havens, not far from the town of Lasea.

Paul » travels through macedonia » Greece » three months

Acts 20:1-6

After the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples and, after embracing them, bade them farewell, and started for Macedonia. And when he had passed through those districts and encouraged the disciples in many addresses, he came into Greece where he spent three months. Just as he was about to set sail for Syria, the Jews laid a plot against him, and he determined to return through Macedonia. read more.

Paul » Phrgia » Galatia » Asia

Acts 16:6-7

Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Father of publius healed

Acts 28:8

It happened however that the father of Publius was lying ill of fever and dysentery. So Paul went to see him and prayed and laid his hands on him and healed him.

Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Vipers bite

Acts 28:5

However, he shook off the reptile into the fire and received no harm.

Paul » The man of vision » The vision of testimony

Acts 18:9

And the Lord said to Paul in a vision, by night. "Have no fear; go on speaking, and do not keep silent;

Paul » The man of vision » The missionary vision

Acts 16:9

Here a vision appeared to Paul in the night. There stood a man of Macedonia, entreating him and saying, "Come over into Macedonia and help us!"

Paul » prays

Acts 21:4-7

Paul » Refers the question of circumcision to the apostles and elders at jerusalem

Acts 15:2

Now when dispute and controversy sprang up between them and Paul and Barnabas, the brethren appointed Paul and Barnabas, and certain others, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

Acts 15:4

Upon their arrival in Jerusalem they were received by the church and the apostles and elders, and they told them all things that God had done with them.

Paul » Visits amphipolis, apollonia, and thessalonica; preaches in the synagogue

Acts 17:1-4

Now when they had gone through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica. Here there was a Jewish synagogue, and Paul, according to his usual custom, went in to them and, for three Sabbath Days, he reasoned with them out of the Scriptures, explaining and quoting passages to prove that the Messiah had to suffer and to rise again from the dead and that "This Jesus whom I am proclaiming unto you is the Messiah." read more.

Paul » Contends with the judaizers against their circumcision "theology"

Acts 15:1-2

But some men came down from Judea and attempted to teach the brethren, saying, "Unless you are circumcised according to Moses' custom, you cannot be saved." Now when dispute and controversy sprang up between them and Paul and Barnabas, the brethren appointed Paul and Barnabas, and certain others, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

Paul » Visits coos, rhodes, and patara; boards a ship bound for tyre

Acts 21:1-3

When at least we had torn ourselves away, and had set sail, we ran a straight course to Cos, and next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. And when we had found a ship bound for Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. After sighting Cyprus and leaving it on the left hand, we sailed for Syria, and put in at Tyre; for there the ship was to unload her cargo.

Paul » Kind treatment by the inhabitants of the island

Acts 28:1-2

And when we were escaped, we ascertained that the island was called Malta. The foreign-speaking people showed us uncommon kindness, for they lighted a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain and because of the cold.

Paul » Is bitten by a viper and miraculously unharmed

Acts 28:3-6

Now when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and thrown them on the fire, a viper crawled out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand. When the natives saw the reptile hanging on his hand, they began saying to one another, "No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped from the sea, yet justice does not allow him to live." However, he shook off the reptile into the fire and received no harm. read more.

Paul » Visits lystra; circumcises timothy

Acts 16:1-5

And he came also to Derbe and Lystra, where there was a certain disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewess, and of a Greek father. He was well spoken of by the brothers in Lystra and Iconiun. Now Paul, wishing that this man should accompany him on his journey, took him and circumcised him because of the local Jews, who all knew that his father was a Greek. read more.

Paul » declares » to apostles » the miracles » amoung gentiles

Acts 15:12

Then the whole assembly remained silent, and listened to Barnabas and Saul as they told the signs and wonders which God had wrought among the Gentiles through them.

Paul » Ephesus » two years

Acts 19:12

so much so, that handkerchiefs or aprons were carried away from his body to the sick; and their diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out.

Paul » Is encouraged by a vision from God, promising him that he will give testimony in rome

Acts 23:11

And the following night the Lord stood by him and said: "Be of good courage; for as you have borne faithful witness concerning me at Jerusalem, so you must testify at Rome also."

Paul » Sent to damascus with letters for the arrest and return to jerusalem of Christians

Acts 9:1-2

Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats of murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and begged of him letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any that were of the Way, either men or women, he could bind them and bring them to Jerusalem.

Paul » Returns with the apostle john to antioch (of syria)

Acts 12:25

and after discharging their mission, Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, bringing with them John, surnamed Mark.

Paul » John (mark), a companion of, departs for jerusalem

Acts 13:13

From Paphos Paul and his party set sail for Perga in Pamphylia; but John Mark left them and went back to Jerusalem.

Paul » Is confined in herod's judgment hall in caesarea

Acts 23:35

"I will hear your case when your accusers also are come." And he ordered him to be kept in custody in Herod's palace.

Paul » Makes his second tour of the congregations

Acts 15:36

And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let is go back and visit the brothers in every city in which we have proclaimed the word of the Lord. Let us see how they fare."

Paul » Teaches at antioch (in syria) for one year

Acts 11:26

and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch, where for a whole year they were guests of the church, and taught many people. And it was in Antioch that the disciples first received the name of "Christians."

Paul » Is welcomed at the household of lydia

Acts 16:40

So Paul and Silas came out of the prison, and went to Lydia's house; and after they had seen the brethren and encouraged them, they left Philippi.

Paul » Remains in custody for two years

Acts 24:27

But after two full years Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and because he wished to curry favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul still in prison.

Paul » Is returned to the fortress

Acts 23:10

But when the dissension became violent, the tribune, fearing that they would tear Paul in pieces, ordered the troops to march down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks.

Paul » Visits perga in pamphylia

Acts 13:13

From Paphos Paul and his party set sail for Perga in Pamphylia; but John Mark left them and went back to Jerusalem.

Paul » House of » Philip » Evangelist

Acts 21:8

On the morrow we started for Caesarea, where we went into the house of Philip, the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him.

Paul » Preaches at salamis

Acts 13:5

And while they were in Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews.

Paul » Preaches at paphos

Acts 13:6

They had John Mark as an assistant; and after going through the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a certain Jewish sorcerer and false prophet, named Bar-Jesus,

Paul » Visits seleucia

Acts 13:4

So they, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

Paul » Visits

Acts 13:4

So they, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

Paul » His trial before governor felix

Poor » Kindness to » Paul

Romans 15:25

Just now I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints.

The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Paul

Romans 15:25

Just now I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints.

Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » Paul

2 Corinthians 6:10

as grieved, but always glad; as poor, but making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.

Prayer » Paul

Acts 9:11

And the Lord said to him. "Arise, go into the street named 'Straight,' and make inquiries in the house of Judas for a man of Tarsus, one Saul.

Prayer, answers to » Paul

Acts 28:8

It happened however that the father of Publius was lying ill of fever and dysentery. So Paul went to see him and prayed and laid his hands on him and healed him.

private Prayer » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 9:11

And the Lord said to him. "Arise, go into the street named 'Straight,' and make inquiries in the house of Judas for a man of Tarsus, one Saul.

Predestination » Exemplified » Paul

Galatians 1:15

But when God who had set me apart from my very birth,

Prisoners » Paul

Acts 16:19-40

But when her owners saw that their hopes of gain were gone, they seized Paul and Silas, and dragged them before the magistrates, into the market-place. Then they brought them before the praetors, saying. "These fellows are Jews, who are making a great disturbance in our city. "They are teaching customs which it is not lawful for us as Romans to adopt or practise." read more.
The crowd, too, rose up together against them, and the praetors, after having them stripped, and after ordering them to be flogged, had many lashes inflicted upon them, and put them in prison, with a charge to the jailer to keep them safe. On receiving so strict an order he cast them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. But at midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the very foundations of the prison-house were shaken; and instantly all the doors were opened, and every one's chains fell off. The jailer, roused from sleep, and seeing the doors wide open, drew his sword and was about to kill himself, because he thought that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted loudly to him. "Do yourself no harm; for we are all here!" So he called for lights, and sprang in, and, trembling for fear, fell down before Paul and Silas, and brought them out, saying, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" "Believe on the Lord Jesus," they answered, "and you will be saved, you and all your household." Then they spoke the message of the Lord to him, as well as to all who were in his house. And he took them, the same hour of the night, and washed their wounds, and he was baptized at once, he and all his. And after bringing them up into his house, he set food before them, overjoyed with all his household in having believed in God. But in the morning the praetors sent their lictors with the order, "Let these men go." The jailer reported the words to Paul, saying. "The praetors have sent to release you; so come out, and go in peace." But Paul said: "They have flogged us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Roman citizens; and have thrown us into prison. Are they now going to get rid of us secretly? No, indeed! Let them come here, themselves and take us out." The lictors reported these words to the praetors, who were frightened when they heard that they were Romans. So they came and conciliated them, and after taking them out of prison, begged them to leave the town. So Paul and Silas came out of the prison, and went to Lydia's house; and after they had seen the brethren and encouraged them, they left Philippi.

Acts 21:27-40

But when the seven days were almost over, the Asiatic Jews caught sight of him in the temple, and began to stir up all the crowd, and laid hands on him, shouting. "Men of Israel, help! This is the man who goes everywhere preaching to everybody against the people, and the Law, and this place. And he has actually brought Gentiles even into the temple, and has desecrated the holy place." (For they had formerly seen Trophimus, the Ephesian, with him in the city, and supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.) read more.

Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Paul

1 Timothy 4:1

Now the Spirit distinctly declares that in latter days there will be some who will fall away from the faith, by listening to spirits of error, and to teachings of demons

Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Lack of

Acts 20:37-38

And they all began, with loud lamentations, to throw their arms about his neck, and to kiss him lovingly, again and again, sorrowing most of all for the words that he had spoken, that after that day they should look upon his face no more. And they began to escort him to the ship.

Acts 21:10-14

Acts 20:22-25

Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Paul and silas, in escaping from berea

Acts 17:10-15

Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites

Acts 21:20-26

Prudence » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 23:6

Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Avoiding suspicion

2 Corinthians 8:20

because I am on my guard in this, that no one should blame me, in respect to this bounty which I am administering.

Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Paul and barnabas, in escaping persecution

Acts 14:6

the apostles got wind of it, and made their escape to the Lycaonian towns of Derbe and Lystra and the neighboring country.

Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In circumcising timothy

Acts 16:3

Now Paul, wishing that this man should accompany him on his journey, took him and circumcised him because of the local Jews, who all knew that his father was a Greek.

Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In turning the jewish sects against each other

Acts 23:6

Repentance » Illustrated » Paul

Galatians 1:23

only they used to hear it said, "He who was once persecuting us is now preaching the gospel of the very faith which he once tried to ruin."

Resignation » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 21:13

"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For 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

1 Corinthians 15:8

and last of all, as by one born out of due time, he was seen by me also.

Righteousness imputed » Exemplified » Paul

Philippians 3:7-9

Sarcasm » Instances of » Paul

1 Timothy 4:7

Ever reject these profane and old womanish myths; and continually train yourself for the contest of godliness.

Service » Unquestioning » Paul

Acts 9:6

"I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," he said: "Stand up and go into the city, and there you shall be told what you must do."

Simplicity » Exemplified » Paul

2 Corinthians 1:12

For this is my proud boast, the testimony of my conscience, that it was in holiness and with pure motives before God, not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God, that I have conducted myself in the world, and above all in my relations with you.

Sincerity » Exemplified » Paul

2 Corinthians 1:12

Sosipater » Jewish » Relative » Paul

Romans 16:21

Timothy, my fellow worker, salutes you; so do my fellow countrymen Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater.

Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Paul

Acts 21:13

"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For 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

Acts 9:22

But Saul gained more and more influence, and kept putting the Jews who lived in Damascus to confusion by his proof that Jesus was the Christ.

Stoning » Instances of stoning » Paul

Acts 14:19

And now a party of Jews came down form Antioch and Iconium, and after persuading the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.

2 Corinthians 11:25

Three times I have been scourged by the Romans; once I have been stoned; three times have I been shipwrecked; a night and a day have I been adrift in the open sea.

Tact » Paul » In stimulating benevolent giving

2 Corinthians 8:1-8

Now, brothers, I wish to tell you about the grace of God which has been manifest in the churches of Macedonia. For although in heavy trial of affliction, their overbrimming happiness, even in spite of their deep poverty, abounded to the opulence of their unselfishness. For I can testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, of their own free will, too, they have given help. read more.

2 Corinthians 9:1-5

It is indeed unnecessary for me to write you in regard to the ministration to the saints at Jerusalem, for I know how ready you are, and am always boasting about you to the Macedonians, telling them that Greece has been ready for a year past; and your zeal has been a spur to the majority of them. Nevertheless I am sending the brothers in order that my boast about you may not prove vain in this instance; so that, as I kept saying, you may be prepared. read more.

Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage

Philippians 1:10-22

for testing things that differ, so that you may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, being filled with the fruit of righteousness through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God. I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has turned out rather to help than to the hindrance of the gospel. read more.

Tact » Paul » In putting the two religious factions of the jews against each other when he was in trouble

Acts 23:6-10

Then perceiving that half the Sanhedrin were Sadducees and the other half Pharisee, he cried out in the Sanhedrin. "Brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of Pharisees! It is for the hope of the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial!" When he said this, there arose a quarrel between the Pharisees and Sadducees; the meeting was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel nor spirit; the Pharisees affirm them all. read more.

Tact » Paul » In circumcising timothy

Acts 16:3

Now Paul, wishing that this man should accompany him on his journey, took him and circumcised him because of the local Jews, who all knew that his father was a Greek.

Thankfulness » Of man to man » Paul » To onesiphorus

2 Timothy 1:16-18

The Lord show mercy to the house hold of Onesiphorus; for many a time he refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain. But when he came to Rome he sought for me until he found me. The Lord grant him to find mercy form the Lord in that Day! And you know better than I how many services he rendered in Ephesus.

Thankfulness » Of man to man » Paul » To phoebe

Romans 16:1-4

I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a minister of the church at Cenchrae. I beg you to give her a Christian welcome, as the saints should; and to assist her in any matter in which she may have need of you. For she herself has been made an overseer to many people, including myself. Salute Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow laborers in the cause of Jesus Christ, read more.

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Paul

Acts 27:35

When he had so said and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God before them all, and broke it and began to eat.

Thankfulness » Of man to man » Paul

Acts 27:35

When he had so said and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God before them all, and broke it and began to eat.

Thankfulness » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 28:15

From there the brothers, when they heard about us, came out to meet us as far as the Appian Forum and the Three Taverns. When Paul saw them he thanked God and took courage.

Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 28:15

From there the brothers, when they heard about us, came out to meet us as far as the Appian Forum and the Three Taverns. When Paul saw them he thanked God and took courage.

The Surrendered life » Unquestioning service » Paul

Acts 9:6

"I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," he said: "Stand up and go into the city, and there you shall be told what you must do."

Trust » Of saints--exemplified » Paul

2 Timothy 1:12

But I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have fully believed, and I am thoroughly persuaded that he is able to keep what I have given him until the Day.

Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul

1 Corinthians 10:33

For so I also try to please all men in every way, not by seeking my own good, but the good of the many, that they may be saved.

Philippians 4:17

It is not your gifts I am eager for, but I am eager for the abundant profit that accrues to your divine account.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

I did not eat my food as a gift from any man, but in toil and travail, night and day, I worked, so that I might not be a burden to any of you.

Philippians 1:18

What of it? In any case, whether in pretence or in honest truth, Christ is still preached, and in that I am rejoicing, yes, and will rejoice.

Unselfishness » Paul

1 Corinthians 10:33

For so I also try to please all men in every way, not by seeking my own good, but the good of the many, that they may be saved.

Watchfulness » Exemplified » Paul

2 Corinthians 11:27

in toil and weariness, often in sleepless watching, in hunger and thirst, often without anything to eat; in cold and in nakedness.

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