Thematic Bible
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Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering into every house, and dragging off men and women committed them to prison.
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Now they who were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they were come to Antioch, spoke unto the Greeks, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.
But I wish you to understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have served rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;
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In which I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
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At my first defense no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. However the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Being Forsaken by friends » Instances of » Paul
At my first defense no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.
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Forgiveness of injuries » Paul
At my first defense no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.
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Meekness » Instances of » Paul
At my first defense no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.
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But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherishes her children:
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And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are who believe; and they are all zealous of the law: And they are informed of you, that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs. What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that you are come. read more.
Do therefore this that we say to you: We have four men who have a vow on themselves; Them take, and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, of which they were informed concerning you, are nothing; but that you yourself also walk orderly, and keep the law. And concerning the Gentiles who believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, except only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication. Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to announce the accomplishment of the days of purification, until an offering should be offered for every one of them.
Do therefore this that we say to you: We have four men who have a vow on themselves; Them take, and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, of which they were informed concerning you, are nothing; but that you yourself also walk orderly, and keep the law. And concerning the Gentiles who believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, except only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication. Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to announce the accomplishment of the days of purification, until an offering should be offered for every one of them.
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
At my first defense no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.
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Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Those who forsake us
At my first defense no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.
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Prisoners » Permitted to make defense
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, You are permitted to speak for yourself. Then Paul stretched forth his hand, and answered for himself:
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At my first defense no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.
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To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before he that is accused have the accusers face to face, and have opportunity to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
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Then Paul, after the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Since I know that you have been for many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:
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While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended anything at all.
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