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Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
But Saul ravaged the church, entering into every house. And dragging men and women, he delivered them up to prison.
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Then, indeed, they who were scattered abroad by the persecution that rose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, preaching the Word to no one except the Jews. And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene; who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the gospel of the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
But I desire that you should understand, brothers, that the things which happened to me have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the gospel;
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in which I suffer ill as an evildoer, even to bonds. But the Word of God is not chained.
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At my first answer no one was beside me, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, that through me the preaching might be fulfilled, and that all the nations might hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Being Forsaken by friends » Instances of » Paul
At my first answer no one was beside me, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge.
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Forgiveness of injuries » Paul
At my first answer no one was beside me, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge.
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Meekness » Instances of » Paul
At my first answer no one was beside me, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge.
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But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse warmly cherishes her children.
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And hearing, they glorified the Lord, and said to 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 concerning you, that you teach all the Jews who are among the nations to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, nor to walk after the customs. What is it therefore? At all events a multitude will come together, for they will hear that you have come. read more.
Therefore do this, what we say to you: We have four men who have a vow on themselves; taking them, be purified with them, and be at expense for them, so that they may shave their heads. And all may know that what they have been told about you is nothing, but you yourself also walk orderly and keep the Law. And as to the nations who believe, we joined in writing, judging them to observe no such things, except only that they keep themselves from both idol sacrifice, and blood, and a thing strangled, and from fornication. Then taking the men on the next day, being purified with them, Paul went into the temple, declaring the fulfillment of the days of the purification, until an offering should be offered for each of them.
Therefore do this, what we say to you: We have four men who have a vow on themselves; taking them, be purified with them, and be at expense for them, so that they may shave their heads. And all may know that what they have been told about you is nothing, but you yourself also walk orderly and keep the Law. And as to the nations who believe, we joined in writing, judging them to observe no such things, except only that they keep themselves from both idol sacrifice, and blood, and a thing strangled, and from fornication. Then taking the men on the next day, being purified with them, Paul went into the temple, declaring the fulfillment of the days of the purification, until an offering should be offered for each of them.
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
At my first answer no one was beside me, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge.
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Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Those who forsake us
At my first answer no one was beside me, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge.
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Prisoners » Permitted to make defense
And Agrippa said to Paul, You are permitted to speak for yourself. Then stretching out his hand, Paul made a defense:
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At my first answer no one was beside me, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge.
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To them I answered, It is not the custom of the Romans to deliver any man to destruction before he being accused may have the accusers face to face, and have had freedom to answer for himself concerning the accusation.
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But the governor motioning to him to speak, Paul answered; Understanding you as being a judge of this nation many years, I cheerfully defend myself as to the things concerning myself.
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Defending himself, Paul said, Neither against the Law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I offended in anything.
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