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Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
But Saul was laying waste the assembly, entering house after house; and, dragging men and women, was committing them to prison.
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Those, therefore, who were dispersed by reason of the tribulation that arose about Stephen, traveled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to none but Jews only. And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene; who, indeed, having come to Antioch, were speaking to the Greeks also, publishing the glad tidings of the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them; and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.
Now I wish you to know, brethren, that the things relating to me have resulted rather in the furtherance of the Gospel;
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wherein I am suffering hardship, even to bonds, as a malefactor; but the Word of God has not become bound.
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In my first defense, no one stood by me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their account! The Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the proclamation might be fully announced, and that all the gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of a lion.
Being Forsaken by friends » Instances of » Paul
In my first defense, no one stood by me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their account!
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Forgiveness of injuries » Paul
In my first defense, no one stood by me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their account!
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Meekness » Instances of » Paul
In my first defense, no one stood by me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their account!
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But we became gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherishes her own children:
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And they, hearing it, were glorifying God, and said to him, "You observe, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews, of those who have believed; and they are all zealous for the law. And they were informed by report concerning you, that you teach all the Jews who are among the gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children, nor to walk after the customs. What is it, therefore? They will certainly hear that you have come. read more.
Do this, therefore, which we say to you: we have four men who have a vow on them; taking these to yourself, be purified with them, and incur expense for them, that they may shave their heads; and all will know that there is nothing in those things of which they have been instructed concerning you; but that you yourself also are walking orderly, keeping the law. But concerning the gentiles who have believed, we sent to them, having given judgment, that they should keep themselves from idol-sacrifices, and from blood, and from anything strangled, and from fornication." Then Paul, taking the men, on the next day, having been purified with them, was entering into the temple, announcing the fulfillment of the days of purification, until the offering should be offered for each one of them.
Do this, therefore, which we say to you: we have four men who have a vow on them; taking these to yourself, be purified with them, and incur expense for them, that they may shave their heads; and all will know that there is nothing in those things of which they have been instructed concerning you; but that you yourself also are walking orderly, keeping the law. But concerning the gentiles who have believed, we sent to them, having given judgment, that they should keep themselves from idol-sacrifices, and from blood, and from anything strangled, and from fornication." Then Paul, taking the men, on the next day, having been purified with them, was entering into the temple, announcing the fulfillment of the days of purification, until the offering should be offered for each one of them.
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
In my first defense, no one stood by me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their account!
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Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Those who forsake us
In my first defense, no one stood by me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their account!
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Prisoners » Permitted to make defense
And Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak in your own behalf." Then Paul, stretching forth his hand, was making his defense:
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In my first defense, no one stood by me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their account!
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to whom I made answer, It is not a custom with Romans to grant as a favor any man, before the accused has the accuser face to face, and has opportunity to answer for himself concerning the charge laid against him.
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And Paul answered, the governor having beckoned to him to speak: "Knowing that you, for many years, have been a judge to this nation, cheerfully do I make defense as to the things concerning myself;
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Paul saying in his defense, "Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar, did I commit any sin."
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