Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
And Saul abused the church, going into houses, and drawing out men and women, delivered to prison.
Therefore truly those dispersed by the pressure having been on account of Stephen, passed through even to Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to none except the Jews only. And certain of them were Cyprian and Cyrenian men, who having come to Antioch, spake to the Greeks announcing good news, the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them; and a great number having believed, turned to the Lord.
And I wish you to know, brethren, that the things. concerning me have rather gone to the advancement of the good news;
In which I suffer ill treatment, to bonds, as an evil doer; but the word of God has not been bound.
In my first defence none was present with me, but all forsook me; (may it not be reckoned to them.) But the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the promulgation might be rendered perfectly certain, and all the nations might hear: and I was delivered out of the lion's mouth.
Being Forsaken by friends » Instances of » Paul
In my first defence none was present with me, but all forsook me; (may it not be reckoned to them.)
Forgiveness of injuries » Paul
In my first defence none was present with me, but all forsook me; (may it not be reckoned to them.)
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
In my first defence none was present with me, but all forsook me; (may it not be reckoned to them.)
But we were gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse should cherish her children:
And they having heard, honoured the Lord, and said to him, Thou seest, brother, how many ten thousands of Jews there are having believed: and all are zealous of the law: And they were taught about thee, that thou teachest apostasy from Moses, all the Jews among the nations, saying, they are not to circumcise children, nor walk in the customs. What is it therefore? the multitude must all come together: for they will hear that thou hast come. read more.
Therefore do this which we say to thee: Four men are to us having a vow upon them; Having taken these, be purified with them, and expend upon them, that they might shave the head: and all might know that what they are taught about thee is nothing; but thou proceedest in regular order, also thyself watching the law. And of the nations having believed, we have written having judged them to keep nothing such, except to watch themselves from that sacrificed to idols, and blood, and strangulation, and harlotry. Then Paul having taken the men, in the following day having been purified with them, went into the temple, announcing the completion of the days of purification, till an offering be brought for each one of them.
Therefore do this which we say to thee: Four men are to us having a vow upon them; Having taken these, be purified with them, and expend upon them, that they might shave the head: and all might know that what they are taught about thee is nothing; but thou proceedest in regular order, also thyself watching the law. And of the nations having believed, we have written having judged them to keep nothing such, except to watch themselves from that sacrificed to idols, and blood, and strangulation, and harlotry. Then Paul having taken the men, in the following day having been purified with them, went into the temple, announcing the completion of the days of purification, till an offering be brought for each one of them.
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
In my first defence none was present with me, but all forsook me; (may it not be reckoned to them.)
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Those who forsake us
In my first defence none was present with me, but all forsook me; (may it not be reckoned to them.)
Prisoners » Permitted to make defense
And Agrippa said to Paul, It is permitted thee to speak for thyself. Then Paul defended himself, having stretched out the hand:
In my first defence none was present with me, but all forsook me; (may it not be reckoned to them.)
To whom I answered, That it is not the custom to Romans to yield up any man to destruction, before that the accused may have the accusers before the face, and take place for defence for the accusation.
And Paul answered, the leader having nodded to him to speak, Knowing from many years thee being judge to this nation, more cheerfully do I justify things concerning myself:
He justifying himself, That neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I sinned any thing.