Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
But Saul made havock of the church, entring into every house, and haling men and women, committed them to prison.
Now they who had been scattered abroad by the distress which arose about Stephen, travelled as far as Phenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching to none but Jews only. And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who coming into Antioch, spake to the Greeks, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them; and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
Now I would have you know, brethren, that the things concerning me have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the gospel:
as an evil-doer, but the word of God is not bound.
At my first defence no man was with me, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge? But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the preaching might be fully known, even that all nations might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Being Forsaken by friends » Instances of » Paul
At my first defence no man was with me, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge?
Forgiveness of injuries » Paul
At my first defence no man was with me, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge?
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
At my first defence no man was with me, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge?
But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children.
And having heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said to him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of believing Jews there are, and they are all zealous for the law. But they have been informed concerning thee, that thou teachest the Jews who are among the Gentiles, to apostatize from Moses, telling them, not to circumcise their children, nor to walk after the customs. What is it therefore? The multitude must needs come together; for they will hear that thou art come. read more.
Therefore do this that we say to thee: there are with us four men, who have a vow on them: Take them and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all will know, that there is nothing of those things which they have heard of thee; but that thou thyself walkest orderly, keeping the law. As touching the Gentiles that believe, we have written and determined, that they should observe no such thing; save only that they keep themselves from what is offered to idols, and from blood, and from what is strangled, and from fornication. Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them, entered into the temple, declaring the accomplishment of the days of purification, till the offering should be offered for every one of them.
Therefore do this that we say to thee: there are with us four men, who have a vow on them: Take them and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all will know, that there is nothing of those things which they have heard of thee; but that thou thyself walkest orderly, keeping the law. As touching the Gentiles that believe, we have written and determined, that they should observe no such thing; save only that they keep themselves from what is offered to idols, and from blood, and from what is strangled, and from fornication. Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them, entered into the temple, declaring the accomplishment of the days of purification, till the offering should be offered for every one of them.
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
At my first defence no man was with me, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge?
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Those who forsake us
At my first defence no man was with me, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge?
Prisoners » Permitted to make defense
At my first defence no man was with me, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge?
To whom I answered, It is not the custom of the Romans, to give up any man, till he that is accused have the accusers face to face, and have liberty to make his defence, touching the crime laid to his charge.
Then Paul, after the governor had made a sign to him to speak, answered, Knowing thou hast been for several years a judge to this nation, I the more chearfully answer for myself:
While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Cesar have I offended at all.