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They required Jason and the rest to find substantial bail, and after that they let them go.

Verse ConceptsArrestingPeople Set Free By People

But when the Jews from Thessalonica found out that the message of God had been proclaimed by Paul in Berea also, they came there too, inciting and stirring up the crowds.

Verse ConceptsGospel, Responses ToPreaching, Effects OfInciting To EvilSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfUnbelief, As Response To GodIsrael Hardened

He had discussions at the synagogue with the Jews and those who worshiped with them, and every day in the public square with any whom he happened to find.

Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofDevout MenReasonWitnessing, Approaches ToDisputesMarketplacesProselytesDiscussionsmarketing

(All Athenians and the foreigners staying in the city found no time for anything else but telling, or listening to, the last new thing.)

Verse ConceptsForeignersAmusementsIntelligenceLeisure, And PastimesPride, Examples OfSloth Examples OfCuriosity

And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.

Verse Conceptsevangelism, motivation forempiresCaesarCommands, in NTPunishment, Legal Aspects OfRefugeesGood Wives ExamplesAquilaRoman EmperorsGroups Sent Away

And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper country came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples:

Verse ConceptsFindingRoadsflexibility

But when they found out that he was a Jew, they all started to shout in unison for about two hours, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"

Verse ConceptsHourRacial PrejudiceVoicesTwo Hours

And having found the disciples, we tarried there seven days: and these said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not set foot in Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsWeeksSeven DaysWarning IndividualsSpeaking By The Spirit

But some in the crowd were shouting one thing [and] others [another], and [because] he was not able to find out the truth on account of the commotion, he gave orders to bring him into the barracks.

Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTCastlesExcitementSoundGroups Shouting

And to that the High Priest himself and all the Council can testify. For I had letters of introduction from them to our fellow Jews at Damascus, and I was on my way to that place, to bring those whom I might find there prisoners to Jerusalem for punishment.

Verse ConceptsLettersSanhedrin

the military tribune ordered him to be brought into the barracks, saying he was to be examined with a lash so that he could find out for what reason they were crying out against him in this way.

Verse ConceptsScourgingInterrogatingChiliarchsWhy Do Others Do This?serenity

When they had tied him up with thongs, Paul asked the centurion who stood by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and not found guilty?"

Verse ConceptsempiresRevenge, And RetaliationRoman CitizensScourgingBreaking Man's LawNo CondemnationTying UpCitizens

Straightway, therefore, they who were about to put him to the test, withdrew from him; and, even the captain, was struck with fear, when he found out he was, a Roman, and because, him, he had bound.

Verse ConceptsChainsTying UpCitizens

The next day, since he wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews, he released him and instructed the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin to convene. Then he brought Paul down and placed him before them.

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Verse ConceptsChief priestsAccusations, Against Early Christians

And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.

Verse ConceptsTeachers Of The LawSpirit BeingsSound

And, being minded to find out the cause for which they were accusing him, I took him down into their High-council,

And the governor having read it, and having questioned from what province he was, and having found out that he was from Cilicia,

Verse ConceptsProvinces

[When] you yourself examine [him] you will be able to find out from {him} about all these [things] of which we are accusing him."

Verse ConceptsInvestigating

When the governor nodded for him to speak, Paul answered,

“Knowing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I make my defense cheerfully and with good courage.

Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofJudgesSelf DefenceCheerfulnessMan Defending

Now, after many years, intending to do, alms, unto my nation, I arrived, - also to present offerings; among which they found me, purified in the temple, not with a multitude, nor with tumult;

Verse ConceptsGiftsPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPoverty, Remedies ForAlmsgivingAltruismCharityGiving To The Poor

So, he said, "Let your leaders go down with me and if there is anything [found] wrong with the man, let them bring their charges against him [at that time]."

Verse ConceptsPeople Accusing PeopleWhat Sin?

But I found that there were certain questions in dispute between them about their own religion, and about some dead man called Jesus, whom Paul declared to be alive.

Verse ConceptsChrist's LifeThe Fact Of Christ's Deathconnection

But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.

Verse ConceptsempiresDeserving Death

I have nothing very definite, however, to tell our Sovereign about him. So I have brought the man before you all--and especially before you, King Agrippa--that after he has been examined I may find something which I can put into writing.

Verse ConceptsInvestigatingNot Writing

So, when a light wind sprang up from the south, thinking that they had found their opportunity, they weighed anchor and kept along the coast of Crete, close in shore.

Verse ConceptsFacing South

And [after we] were brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta.

They, after they had sharply questioned me, were willing to set me at liberty, because they found no offence in me for which I deserve to die.

Verse ConceptsPeople Involved In JudgementPeople Releasing Others

I want you to know, Brothers, that I have many times intended coming to see you-but until now I have been prevented-that I might find among you some fruit of my labors, as I have already among the other nations.

Verse ConceptsHarvestPlansSowing And ReapingFruitful LabourHindering God's Work

And since you claim the name of Jew, and find rest and satisfaction in the Law, and make your boast in God,

Verse ConceptsTrust, Lack OfBoasting In GodUnder The LawTrust In RelationshipsBoasting

God forbid: yea, let God be found true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy words, And mightest prevail when thou comest into judgment.

Verse ConceptsHonestyReliabilityFar Be It!God SuingThose Who Are LiarsMan's Relation To GodOvercomingTelling The Truth

Now we know that whatsoever the law saith, it saith to them that are under the law; that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world be found guilty before God.

Verse ConceptsLast JudgmentMutenessSilenceUnder The LawAccountabilityGuilt

whereas he that trusts in God to be made righteous, tho' he has not done such actions, shall find his faith accounted as righteousness.

Verse ConceptsGuilt, Removal OfSin, Deliverance From GodImputed RighteousnessJustification By FaithReckoningRighteous By FaithWorks Of The LawRighteousness imputedGrace Verse Law

But God's free gift immeasurably outweighs the transgression. For if through the transgression of the one individual the mass of mankind have died, infinitely greater is the generosity with which God's grace, and the gift given in His grace which found expression in the one man Jesus Christ, have been bestowed on the mass of mankind.

Verse ConceptsAdam and Jesus ChristGod's attitude towards peopleParticipation, In ChristAbounding, Good ThingsGrace, Description OfSalvation, As A GiftSaving GraceGrowth In GraceMany Seeking SalvationSin Producing DeathNot Like ThingsOnly One PersonSin Produces DeathThe Grace Of ChristThe Grace Of GodGod's Grace

So, through that commandment, sin found an opportunity to produce in my heart all kinds of improper desires for what belonged to others. For until there was the law, sin was dead [i.e., it did not stimulate excitement and activity as much].

Verse ConceptsLicentiousnessdesiresGreed, Condemnation OfSelf IndulgenceSpiritually DeadRight Time For The DevilEffect Of The LawCovetousnessOpportunity

For by means of God's commandment [against sinning], sin found an opportunity to deceive me and [even] kill me [spiritually].

Verse ConceptsSin Producing DeathDeceiving OneselfRight Time For The DevilEffect Of The LawSin Produces DeathDeception

I do not understand my own actions. For I am so far from habitually doing what I want to do, that I find myself doing the very thing that I hate.

Verse ConceptsThe Sin NatureTemptation, Universality OfHating EvilNot Understanding Other ThingsstruggleHateLife StrugglesDoing The Right ThingStrugglespracticemyself

No, indeed; the solution is found in His words to Moses, "Wherever I show mercy it shall be nothing but mercy, and wherever I show compassion it shall be simply compassion."

Verse ConceptsCompassionAccepting ChristHeart, DivineGod's MercyGod Will Show MercyGod Works His WillMercypitygraciousness

For Moses writes about the righteousness that comes from the Law as follows: "The person who obeys these things will find life by them."

Verse ConceptsEffect Of The LawLife Through Keeping The LawWorks Of The Law

What then? Israel did not find what it was looking for, but the elect did find it. The rest were hardened,

Verse ConceptsChristiansReprobatesSeeking For Abstract ThingsNot FindingGod Hardening PeopleIsrael Hardened

for as ye also once did not believe in God, and now did find kindness by the unbelief of these:

Verse ConceptsReceiving God's Mercydisobedience

so also these now did not believe, that in your kindness they also may find kindness;

Verse ConceptsReceiving God's Mercydisobedience

Who are you that you should find fault with the servant of another? Whether he stands or falls is a matter which concerns his own master. But stand he will; for the Master can give him power to stand.

Verse ConceptsStandingEnabling GracePersonal ResponsibilityAble To StandNot JudgingServants Of PeopleGod Establishes UsQuestioning GodJudging Others Actionsservanthoodcriticism

But you, why do you find fault with your brother? Or you, why do you look down upon your brother? We shall all stand before God to be judged;

Verse ConceptsJudgment SeatStandingJesus Christ, JudgeNot JudgingDo Not DespiseJudgement SeatBelittlingJudging Others Actionscriticism

For your part, you must keep the faith you have to yourself, as between God and you. He is a happy man who has no fault to find with himself in following the course that he approves,

Verse ConceptsConsciences, In Decision MakingParticipation, In SinChristian LibertyConvictionLoving YourselfKeeping FaithBelieving In YourselfJudgementJudging Others Actionscondemnationconsciencebelief

Wherefore also I have found many things to hinder me from coming to you;

Verse ConceptsHindering God's Work

And as for myself, brethren, I found it impossible to speak to you as spiritual men. It had to be as to worldlings--mere babes in Christ.

Verse ConceptsBabies, Figurative UseCounselingSpiritual ImmaturityLiving For The MaterialLike ChildrenSpiritualchristianityactingchristChristians Being Called Brothers

we are made fools for our attachment to Christ, while you, who are christians too, still pass for the wise: we are in poverty, but you are in power: you meet with esteem, but we find contempt.

Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Examples OfWeakness, SpiritualWisdom, Human NatureWisdom, Source Of HumanSuffering For Christ's SakeStrong PeopleCounted As FoolsGod Bestowing GloryWise Men In The ChurchFoolsWeaknesschristianity

But I will come to you soon, if the Lord is willing, and I will find out not only the talk of these arrogant people, but also their power.

Verse ConceptsBeing Found OutDrawbacks To Man's PowerMere TalkGod's Will Be Done

I say this to move you to shame. What, cannot there be found among you one wise man who shall be able to decide between his brethren,

Verse ConceptsBelieversShameWisdom, Human ImportanceBelievers JudgingWise Men In The Church

You were a slave when you were called? Never mind. Of course, if you do find it possible to get free, you had better avail yourself of the opportunity.

Verse ConceptsCivil LibertySlavesConsider Your Call To SalvationPeople Freeing SlavesOpportunityReligious FreedomslaveryFreedomPositive ThinkingBeing ContentMoralityfree

Thus both are right alike in marrying and in refraining from marriage, but he who does not marry will be found to have done better.

Verse ConceptsGood ActivityNot MarryingMarriage Kjvmatrimonyvirginity

But it is not in all of you that such knowledge is found. Some, because of their past habits with idols, even down to the present moment, still eat such food as was really sacrificed to an idol, and so their consciences, because they are overscrupulous, are contaminated.

Verse ConceptsConsciences, Description OfDefilement, Objects OfFood For Other godsNature Of Idolatryconscience

If, so far as I am concerned, I partake with a grateful heart, why am I to be found fault with in regard to a thing for which I give thanks?"

Verse ConceptsThanksgivingThanking God For FoodThank YouThankfulness To OthersBeing GratefulGrateful HeartThanksgiving And GratitudeGiving Thanks

But every woman who prays or prophesies [in the public assembly] with her [physical] head uncovered [i.e., with hair or a shawl] shows disrespect for her head [i.e., for her husband. See verse 3]. Such appearance is the same as if her [physical] head were shaved. [Note: Various sources point out that a shaved or closely cropped head was an emblem of a prostitute or a woman found guilty of sexual unfaithfulness to her husband. See Num. 5:11-18].

Verse ConceptsWomenCovering HeadsBare HeadsWoman's PlaceWomen's Roles

As inanimate things which give a found, whether pipe or harp, unless they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall what is piped or harped be understood?

Verse ConceptsFlutesHarpsIgnorant Of FactsBeing Differentinstruments

What! did God's Message to the world originate with you? or did it find its way to none but you?

Verse ConceptsBeginning Of Salvation