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And he wishing to go into Achaia, the brothers sent him, and wrote to the disciples to receive him. And when he came he helped those much who had believed through the grace;

Verse ConceptsFaith, Origins OfCommendationGrace, And Christian LifeMissionaries, Support ForGrace, The Source OfApollosWelcoming BelieversEncouraging Faith In ChristThe Grace Of GodChristians Are Called Disciples

so that even facecloths or work aprons that had touched his skin were brought to the sick, and the diseases left them, and the evil spirits came out of them.

Verse ConceptsExorcismsPeople Casting Out DemonsMeans Of PurifyingHow Healing CameMan's Authority Over The DevilIllness

And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also, which dwelt at Ephesus, and fear came on them all. And they magnified the name of the Lord Jesus.

Verse ConceptsHonorMiracles, Responses ToFear, Of UnknownShowing Forth His PraiseThe Gospel To Jew And GentileThings Manifest

And a great number of those who were experts in strange arts took their books and put them on the fire in front of everyone: and when the books were valued they came to fifty thousand bits of silver.

Verse ConceptsMagical Arts, Practice OfCoinageSorcery And MagicOccultismSorceryWorthValuemagicwitchesartistsOccultism Being Forbidden

Now after these things were ended, Paul came to a decision that when he had gone through Macedonia and Achaia he would go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I have a desire to see Rome.

Verse ConceptsempiresNecessityRomeVisitingLed By The Spirit

And the town was full of noise and trouble, and they all came running into the theatre, having taken by force Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia who were journeying in company with Paul.

Verse ConceptsConfusion, Nature OfTumultDisorder Among People

and having known that he is a Jew, one voice came out of all, for about two hours, crying, 'Great is the Artemis of the Ephesians!'

Verse ConceptsHourRacial PrejudiceVoicesTwo Hours

When the town clerk had ceased the people he said, "Ye men of Ephesus: what man is it that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which came from heaven?

Verse ConceptsFalling From Heaven

For we are truly in danger of being accused of inciting a riot here today when there is [really] no reason for it to happen. Then concerning this problem, we will not be able to explain how it all came about."

Verse ConceptsTumultDisorder Among Peoplerisk

And after the uproar was ceased, Paul having called the disciples, and greeted, he came out to go into Macedonia.

Verse ConceptsExcitementSoundSilencegoodbyes

having made also three months' stay -- a counsel of the Jews having been against him -- being about to set forth to Syria, there came to him a resolution of returning through Macedonia.

Verse ConceptsConspiraciesSeafaringSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfTrapTwo To Four MonthsIsrael Hardened

And, these, came and were waiting for us at Troas.

Verse ConceptsPeople Going BeforePeople Waiting

And, we, sailed forth, after the days of unleavened bread, from Philippi, and came unto them in Troas in five days, where we tarried seven days.

Verse ConceptsPaul, Life OfWeeksFour Or Five DaysSeven DaysSea Travel

and as Paul continued his discourse a great while, a young man, named Eutychus, who was sitting in the window, was seiz'd with a deep sleep, which quite o'er-came him; so that he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead.

Verse ConceptsDeath, Means OfSleep, PhysicalPeople Falling From A HeightThree Parts Of ConstructionsBad LuckteenagerFalling Backwards

But Paul came down, and fell upon him, and taking him in his arms, said, Trouble not yourselves, for his life is yet in him.

Verse ConceptsEmbracingDo Not Be AnxiousLiving OnOvercoming Hard Times

and, from thence sailing away on the morrow, we came over against Chios, and, on the next day, we thrust aside into Samos, and, on the succeeding day, we came into Miletus.

Verse ConceptsIslandsThe Next DaySea Travelsailing

And, when they were come to him, he said unto them - Ye yourselves, well know, from the first day when I set foot in Asia, in what manner came to be with you all the time,

Verse ConceptsSelf ConfidenceMannersFirst Among The GentilesPeople With General Knowledge

And now, behold, I know that you all, among whom I came preaching the gospel of the kingdom, shall see my face no more.

Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Coming OfPreaching, Content OfPeople PartingNot Seeing PeopleResolving Conflict

and there came a great weeping to all, and having fallen upon the neck of Paul, they were kissing him,

Verse ConceptsPeople KissingArmsKissingLove, For One AnotherSorrowKissesgoodbyes

And it came to pass, when we set sail, having torn ourselves from them, running a straight course, we came unto Cos, and, on the next day, unto Rhodes, - and from thence unto Patara;

Verse ConceptsIslandsStraight Pathssailinggoodbyes

Then appeared unto us Cyprus, and we left it on the left hand, and sailed unto Syria, and came unto Tyre. For there the ship unladed her burden.

Verse ConceptsSouthGod Is ImmanentEmptyingLeft Hand Side

And, when it came to pass that we had completed the days, we went forth, and continued our journey, all of them accompanying us, with wives and children, as far as outside the city; and, kneeling down on the beach in prayer,

Verse ConceptsBeachesKneelingPrayer, As Asking GodPrayer, In The ChurchPrayer, Practicalities OfPrayer MeetingsSeashoresAll PeopleI Pray For Yougoodbyes

And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.

Verse ConceptsGreetingsOne DaySea Travel

He came to us, took Paul’s belt, tied his own feet and hands, and said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews in Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into Gentile hands.’”

Verse ConceptsBeltsWarning IndividualsSuffering From ForeignersSpeaking By The SpiritTying Up

Some of the disciples from Caesarea also came with us, taking us to Mnason of Cyprus, a disciple of long standing with whom we were to lodge.

Verse ConceptsHospitality, Examples OfIslandsflexibility

Now, when we came to Jerusalem, the brethren, gladly welcomed us.

Verse ConceptsWelcoming Believers

and on the morrow Paul was going in with us unto James, all the elders also came,

Verse Conceptselders, in the churchGoing To ChurchThe Elderlyelders

But when the seven days were near ended, the Jews that came from Asia seeing him in the temple, raised a tumult among the people, and laid hands on him, crying out, Men of Israel, help:

Verse ConceptsInciting To EvilSeven DaysDisciples In The TempleSeven Days For Legal Purposes

And the whole city was stirred up, and the people came running together, and they seized Paul [and] dragged him outside of the temple [courts], and immediately the doors were shut.

Verse ConceptsArrestingShutting GatesPulling People

He instantly sent for a few soldiers and their officers, and came down among the people with all speed. At the sight of the Tribune and the troops they ceased beating Paul.

Verse ConceptsOfficersSoldiersCessationStopping FightingGroups RunningBeating Believers

And other cried what other in the crowd: and not being able to know certainly for the uproar, he commanded him to be brought into the camp.

Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTCastlesExcitementSoundGroups Shouting

And, when he came unto the stairs, so it was that he was borne along by the soldiers, because of the force of the multitude;

Verse ConceptsDanger, PhysicalStairwaysStepsPeople Carrying Live People

For a great mass of people came after them, crying out, Away with him!

Verse ConceptsShoutingPersecution Of The Apostle PaulPeople Following People

And being about to be brought into the camp, Paul says to the captain of a thousand, Is it lawful for me to speak anything to thee? and he said, Hast thou knowledge in Greek?

Verse ConceptsLanguages Mentioned In Scripture

As he gave permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the people. A great hush came over them, and he addressed them as follows in Hebrew.

And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.

Verse ConceptsLight, NaturalNoonAurasLight In The Worlddamascus

And when I went down on the earth, a voice came to my ears saying to me, Saul, Saul, why are you attacking me so cruelly?

Verse ConceptsDuplicating WordsPeople Tumbling

And those who were with me saw the light, but the voice of him who was talking to me came not to their ears.

Verse ConceptsThe Light Of ChristNot Understanding Sayings

there one Ananias a religious observer of the law, who had the good word of all the Jews in that place, came to see me,

Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofDevout MenCharacter Of SaintsTaking The Law To Heartdamascuspiety

Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.

Verse ConceptsVisionHealing Through Disciples

And it came to pass, when had returned unto Jerusalem, and was praying in the temple, that I came to be in a trance,

Verse ConceptsDisciples In The TempleWhere To Pray

The captain of a thousand commanded him to be brought to the camp, having spoken to examine him by scourges; that he might know for what cause they exclaimed so against him.

Verse ConceptsScourgingInterrogatingChiliarchsWhy Do Others Do This?serenity

And when the centurion heard this, he came and told the military tribune, saying, Consider what you are going to do: for this man is a Roman citizen.

Verse ConceptsWhat Do You Do?Chiliarchs

And he having spoken this, there came a dissension of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees, and the crowd was divided,

Verse ConceptsAssemblyDivisions Of Opinionpharisees

And there came a great cry, and the scribes of the Pharisees' part having arisen, were striving, saying, 'No evil do we find in this man; and if a spirit spake to him, or a messenger, we may not fight against God;'

Verse ConceptsTeachers Of The LawSpirit BeingsSound

And there being much dissension, the captain of a thousand, having dreaded lest Paul be torn asunder by them, commanded the army, having gone down, to snatch him from the midst of them, and bring into the camp.

Verse ConceptsCommanderCommands, in NTCastlesSecurityFear, Of DeathPersecution Of The Apostle PaulPeople Torn To PiecesChiliarchs

And the night after, the Lord came to his side and said, Be of good heart, for as you have been witnessing for me in Jerusalem, so will you be my witness in Rome.

Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofempiresGuidance, Results OfMissionaries, Task OfNecessityNightRomeWitnesses, To Jesus ChristVisions At NightWitness To The GospelWitnessingtestimonyfollowing

And when it was day, the Jews came together and put themselves under an oath that they would take no food or drink till they had put Paul to death.

Verse ConceptsFasting, Nature OfMorningRevenge, Examples OfPlottingVindictivenessAttempting To Kill Specific PeopleVowing To FastPeople Bound By OathsConspiracySwearing

And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul.

Verse Conceptselders, as community leadersChief priestsTasteAttempting To Kill Specific PeopleVowing To FastPeople Bound By Oaths

Now therefore ye with the council signify to the tribune, that he bring him down to you to-morrow, as though ye would more accurately examine the things concerning him: and we, before he came near, are ready to kill him.

Verse ConceptsInvestigatingPreparing For ActionAttempting To Kill Specific People

But the son of Paul’s sister, hearing about their ambush, came and entered the barracks and reported it to Paul.

Verse ConceptsAmbushThings Revealed

This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman.

Verse ConceptsRoman CitizensRescueIndividuals Saving Others

So the armed men, as they were ordered, took Paul and came by night to Antipatris.

Verse ConceptsDuring One Night

And the morrow; having suffered the horsemen to go with him, they returned to the camp:

Verse ConceptsRiding HorsesGroups going home

Who, when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him.

As soon as Felix had read the letter, he enquired to what province Paul belonged, and, learning that he came from Cilicia, he said:

Verse ConceptsProvinces

And, after five days, came down the High-priest Ananias, with certain Elders and a certain orator Tertullus, and they informed the governor against Paul.

Verse ConceptsAttorneyGovernorsHigh Priest, In NtFour Or Five DaysPeople Accusing People

And, when the hearing came on, Tertullus began his speech for the prosecution.

Verse ConceptsThings ImprovedMen Of Peace

who also attempted to desecrate the temple; whom also we seized.??7 [But the chief captain Lysias came, and with great violence took him away out of our hands, commanding his accusers to come before you;]

Verse ConceptsTaking The Law To HeartLack Of Holiness

But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,

Verse ConceptsChiliarchs

Seeing that you are able to make certain of the fact that it is not more than twelve days from the time when I came up to Jerusalem for worship;

Verse ConceptsTen Or More Days

And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.

Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds of

But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

Verse ConceptsMen PleasersBad Decision Making ExamplesPopularityPleasing MenPopularity Sought

Three days after Festus came to the province he went from Caesarea up to Jerusalem.

And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.

Verse ConceptsCrimesProofsPeople Accusing People

about whom when I came to Jerusalem the high priests, and elders of the Jews informed me, and desired to have judgment against him.

Verse Conceptselders, as community leadersPeople Accusing People

So they came back here with me, and I made no delay to take my seat on the judge's bench, and ordered the man to be brought in.

Verse ConceptsJudgement Seat

But, when his accusers came forward, they brought no charge of wrong-doing such as I had expected;

Verse ConceptsPeople Accusing People

"I should like to hear the man myself," said Agrippa. "to-morrow," replied Festus, "you shall." Accordingly, the next day, Agrippa and Bernice came in state

Verse ConceptsMan's Action Tomorrow

So the next day, Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium with the commanders and prominent men of the city. When Festus gave the command, Paul was brought in.

Verse ConceptsJudgment SeatOfficersRankDisplayingHalls

Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all you gentlemen present with us, you see this man [Paul] about whom all the Jewish people appealed to me, both at Jerusalem and here, loudly insisting that he ought not to live any longer.

Verse ConceptsDeath As PunishmentIsrael Hardened

And when we had all gone down on the earth, a voice came to me, saying in the Hebrew language, Saul, Saul, why are you attacking me so cruelly? It is hard for you to go against the impulse which is driving you.

Verse ConceptsGoadsLanguagesPainStriving With GodUnion With Christ, Significance OfLanguages Mentioned In ScriptureDuplicating WordsSharp ToolsKickingPeople Tumbling

And the next day came we to Sidon, and Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends, and to refresh himself.

Verse ConceptsKindnessCourtesyShipsThe Next DayChristians Are Called Friends

And there the captain came across a ship of Alexandria, sailing for Italy, and put us in it.

Verse ConceptsAlexandria The CityShipsSea Travel

Sailing slowly for many days, we came with difficulty as far as Cnidus. Since the wind did not allow us to approach it, we sailed along the south side of Crete off Salmone.

Verse ConceptsSlownessHard Tasks

and, with difficulty coasting it, we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near to which was the city of Lasea.

Verse ConceptsHarborssailinghugs

And when the south wind came softly, being of the opinion that their purpose might be effected, they let the ship go and went sailing down the side of Crete, very near to the land.

Verse ConceptsFacing South

But not long after there came down it a hurricane called Euroclydon.

Verse ConceptsStormsHurricanesWeather In The Last Days

And we came unto an isle named Cauda; And had much work to come by a boat,

Verse ConceptsSmallnessBoats

It was then, when they had gone a long time without food, that Paul came forward, and said: "My friends, you should have listened to me, and not have sailed from Crete and so incurred this injury and damage.

Verse ConceptsFatigueadvisersFasting, Examples OfPay Attention To People!Natural DisastersAbstinencesailing

When the fourteenth night came, we were drifting in the Adriatic Sea, and in the middle of the night the sailors thought they were approaching land.

Verse ConceptsMonotonySeaMidnightTen Or More Dayssailing