Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
But, Saul, went on to lay waste the assembly, along the houses, going in, and, dragging off both men and women, was
They, therefore, who had been scattered abroad by reason of the tribulation that took place on account of Stephen, passed through as far as Phoenice and Cyprus and Antioch, unto no one speaking the word, save alone unto Jews. And there were some from among them, Cyprians and Cyrenians, who, indeed, coming unto Antioch, began speaking, even unto the Grecian Jews, announcing the glad tidings as to the Lord Jesus; And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number - they who believed - turned unto the Lord.
Howbeit, I am minded, brethren, that ye should be, getting to know, that, the things which relate unto myself, rather, unto an advancement of the glad-message, have fallen out,
In which I am suffering hardship, even unto bonds, as an evil-doer; but, the word of God, is not bound.
In my first defence, no man, came in to help me, but, all, forsook me, - unto them, may it not be reckoned! - But, the Lord, stood by me, and empowered me, in order that, through me, the proclamation, might be fully made, and, all the nations, might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of a lion: -
Being Forsaken by friends » Instances of » Paul
In my first defence, no man, came in to help me, but, all, forsook me, - unto them, may it not be reckoned! -
Forgiveness of injuries » Paul
In my first defence, no man, came in to help me, but, all, forsook me, - unto them, may it not be reckoned! -
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
In my first defence, no man, came in to help me, but, all, forsook me, - unto them, may it not be reckoned! -
But we became gentle in your midst, - as though, a nursing mother, had been cherishing her own children:
And, they, having heard, began glorifying God; and they said to him - Thou observest, brother, how many myriads there are among the Jews who have believed, and, all, are zealous for the law. Now they have heard it rumoured concerning thee, that, an apostacy, art thou teaching, from Moses, unto all the Jews, who are among the nations, telling them not to be circumcising their children, nor, by the customs, to be walking. What, then, is it? at all events, they will hear that thou hast come. read more.
This, then, do, which unto thee, we say: - We have four men who have a vow upon themselves. Taking these unto thee, be purified with them, and spend something upon them, that they may shave their head; and all will get to know, that the things which they have heard rumoured concerning thee, are, nothing, - on the contrary, thou thyself, dost keep the ranks, guarding the law. But, concerning them of the nations who have believed, we ourselves, sent, deciding that they should be guarding themselves, both as to idol sacrifice, and blood, and what is strangled, and fornication. Then Paul, taking unto him the men, on the next day, with them, being purified, began entering into the temple to declare the filling up of the days of the purification - until, the offering, had been presented for each one of them.
This, then, do, which unto thee, we say: - We have four men who have a vow upon themselves. Taking these unto thee, be purified with them, and spend something upon them, that they may shave their head; and all will get to know, that the things which they have heard rumoured concerning thee, are, nothing, - on the contrary, thou thyself, dost keep the ranks, guarding the law. But, concerning them of the nations who have believed, we ourselves, sent, deciding that they should be guarding themselves, both as to idol sacrifice, and blood, and what is strangled, and fornication. Then Paul, taking unto him the men, on the next day, with them, being purified, began entering into the temple to declare the filling up of the days of the purification - until, the offering, had been presented for each one of them.
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
In my first defence, no man, came in to help me, but, all, forsook me, - unto them, may it not be reckoned! -
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Those who forsake us
In my first defence, no man, came in to help me, but, all, forsook me, - unto them, may it not be reckoned! -
Prisoners » Permitted to make defense
And, Agrippa, to Paul, said - It is permitted thee, on thine own behalf, to be speaking. Then Paul, stretching forth his hand, went on to make his defence.
In my first defence, no man, came in to help me, but, all, forsook me, - unto them, may it not be reckoned! -
unto whom made answer - That it is not a custom with Romans, to grant as a favour any man, before the accused, face to face, should have his accusers, and, opportunity of defence, should receive, concerning the charge.
And Paul answered, when the governor had motioned him to be speaking, - Well knowing thee to have been, for many years, judge unto his nation, cheerfully, as to the things concerning myself, do I make defence;
Paul saying in defence - Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar, have I in anything sinned.