Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
But Saul was laying waste the church, entering into the houses, and arresting men and women, he committed them to prison.
Then indeed those having been dispersed abroad on account of the persecution prevailing over Stephen came through even to Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews only. And of them there were certain Cyprian and Cyrenean men, who, having come into Antioch, were speaking to the Greeks also, preaching the gospel of the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number having believed, turned to the Lord.
But I wish you, brethren, to know that the affairs appertaining to me have turned out rather unto the promotion of the gospel.
in whom I suffer affliction as an evil-doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged against them: but the Lord stood by me, and impowered me; in order that the preaching through me might be fulfilled, and all the Gentiles hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Being Forsaken by friends » Instances of » Paul
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged against them:
Forgiveness of injuries » Paul
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged against them:
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged against them:
but we were gentle in the midst of you, as if a nurse may cherish her children;
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged against them:
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Those who forsake us
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged against them:
Prisoners » Permitted to make defense
And Agrippa said to Paul, It is permitted to thee to speak for thyself. Then Paul reaching forth his hand, proceeded with his defence:
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged against them:
to whom I responded, that it is not the customs to the Romans to slay any man gratuitously, before that the accused may have his accusers face to face, and receive a place of defence concerning the charge.
And Paul responded, the governor beckoning to him to speak; Knowing you to be a judge to this nation from many years, I cheerfully apologize as to the things concerning myself:
And Paul apologizing, that Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar, have I done anything wrong.