Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » Of ministers and prophets
especially because of the extraordinary revelations. Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to torment me so I would not exalt myself.
I spoke to the people in the morning, and my wife died in the evening. The next morning I did just as I was commanded.
Up to the present hour we are both hungry and thirsty; we are poorly clothed, roughly treated, homeless;
by riots, by labors,
by sleepless nights, by times of hunger,
I’m talking like a madman—I’m a better one:
with far more labors,
many more imprisonments,
far worse beatings, near death
so that no one will be shaken by these persecutions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
especially because of the extraordinary revelations. Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to torment me so I would not exalt myself.
I spoke to the people in the morning, and my wife died in the evening. The next morning I did just as I was commanded.
Up to the present hour we are both hungry and thirsty; we are poorly clothed, roughly treated, homeless;
by riots, by labors,
by sleepless nights, by times of hunger,
I’m talking like a madman—I’m a better one:
with far more labors,
many more imprisonments,
far worse beatings, near death
so that no one will be shaken by these persecutions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.
Fasting » Habitual » By paul
by riots, by labors,
by sleepless nights, by times of hunger,
many sleepless nights, hunger and thirst,
often without food, cold, and lacking clothing.
Ministers » Support of » Afflictions of
especially because of the extraordinary revelations. Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to torment me so I would not exalt myself.
I spoke to the people in the morning, and my wife died in the evening. The next morning I did just as I was commanded.
Up to the present hour we are both hungry and thirsty; we are poorly clothed, roughly treated, homeless;
by riots, by labors,
by sleepless nights, by times of hunger,
I’m talking like a madman—I’m a better one:
with far more labors,
many more imprisonments,
far worse beatings, near death
so that no one will be shaken by these persecutions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.
Paul » Is released by the civil authorities on the grounds of his being a roman citizen
by riots, by labors,
by sleepless nights, by times of hunger,
On the contrary, after we had previously suffered, and we were treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, we were emboldened by our God to speak the gospel of God to you in spite of great opposition.
When daylight came, the chief magistrates sent the police to say, "Release those men!" The jailer reported these words to Paul: "The magistrates have sent orders for you to be released. So come out now and go in peace." But Paul said to them, "They beat us in public without a trial, although we are Roman citizens, and threw us in jail. And now are they going to smuggle us out secretly? Certainly not! On the contrary, let them come themselves and escort us out!" read more.
Then the police reported these words to the magistrates. And they were afraid when they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens. So they came and apologized to them, and escorting them out, they urged them to leave town.
Then the police reported these words to the magistrates. And they were afraid when they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens. So they came and apologized to them, and escorting them out, they urged them to leave town.
Once I was stoned by my enemies.
Three times I was shipwrecked.
I have spent a night and a day
in the open sea.
Prisoners » Scourged
by riots, by labors,
by sleepless nights, by times of hunger,
After they had inflicted many blows on them, they threw them in jail, ordering the jailer to keep them securely guarded.
He took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds. Right away he and all his family were baptized.
Then, willing to gratify the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. And after having Jesus flogged, he handed Him over to be crucified.
Then he released Barabbas to them. But after having Jesus flogged, he handed Him over to be crucified.
Are they servants of Christ? I'm talking like a madman-I'm a better one: with far more labors, many more imprisonments, far worse beatings, near death many times. Five times I received from the Jews 40 lashes minus one.
Punishments » Stripes » Examples of stripes endured for righteousness sake
by riots, by labors,
by sleepless nights, by times of hunger,
After they had inflicted many blows on them, they threw them in jail, ordering the jailer to keep them securely guarded.
crushed because of our iniquities;
punishment
and we are healed by His wounds.
in His body
so that, having died to sins,
we might live for righteousness;
you have been healed by His wounds.
Self-denial » Ministers especially called to exercise
But in everything, as God's ministers, we commend ourselves: by great endurance, by afflictions, by hardship, by pressures, by beatings, by imprisonments, by riots, by labors, by sleepless nights, by times of hunger,
Stripes » Examples of stripes endured for righteousness sake
by riots, by labors,
by sleepless nights, by times of hunger,
After they had inflicted many blows on them, they threw them in jail, ordering the jailer to keep them securely guarded.
crushed because of our iniquities;
punishment
and we are healed by His wounds.
in His body
so that, having died to sins,
we might live for righteousness;
you have been healed by His wounds.
Stripes » Inflicted on paul
by riots, by labors,
by sleepless nights, by times of hunger,
I’m talking like a madman—I’m a better one:
with far more labors,
many more imprisonments,
far worse beatings, near death
The Nation » Stripes » Examples of stripes endured for righteousness sake
by riots, by labors,
by sleepless nights, by times of hunger,
After they had inflicted many blows on them, they threw them in jail, ordering the jailer to keep them securely guarded.
crushed because of our iniquities;
punishment
and we are healed by His wounds.
in His body
so that, having died to sins,
we might live for righteousness;
you have been healed by His wounds.
Trials » Of ministers and prophets
especially because of the extraordinary revelations. Therefore, so that I would not exalt myself, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to torment me so I would not exalt myself.
I spoke to the people in the morning, and my wife died in the evening. The next morning I did just as I was commanded.
Up to the present hour we are both hungry and thirsty; we are poorly clothed, roughly treated, homeless;
by riots, by labors,
by sleepless nights, by times of hunger,
I’m talking like a madman—I’m a better one:
with far more labors,
many more imprisonments,
far worse beatings, near death
so that no one will be shaken by these persecutions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.