Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
Saul, however, was ravaging the church. He would enter house after house, drag off men and women, and put them in prison.
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Those who had been scattered as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephen made their way as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message to no one except Jews. But there were some of them, Cypriot and Cyrenian men, who came to Antioch and began speaking to the Hellenists, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. The Lord's hand was with them, and a large number who believed turned to the Lord.
Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the advance of the gospel,
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I suffer for it to the point of being bound like a criminal, but God’s message is not bound.
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At my first defense, no one came to my assistance, but everyone deserted me. May it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me, and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth.