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Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
But Saul made havock of the church, entring into the houses, and dragging out men and women, committed them to prison.
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Now they that were dispersed by the trouble, which arose about Stephen, travelled as far as Phenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but the Jews only. But some of them were Cyprians, and Cyrenians, who when they came to Antioch, discoursed with the Grecians also, 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 would have you know, my brethren, that the things, which have befallen me, have proved rather to the advancement of the gospel:
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for whose sake I suffer trouble even unto bonds, as if I were a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.
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In my first defence no one stood by me, but all men forsook me: God grant it may not be laid to their charge! But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that by me the gospel might be fully spread, and that all the nations might hear: and so I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Being Forsaken by friends » Instances of » Paul
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all men forsook me: God grant it may not be laid to their charge!
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Forgiveness of injuries » Paul
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all men forsook me: God grant it may not be laid to their charge!
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Meekness » Instances of » Paul
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all men forsook me: God grant it may not be laid to their charge!
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But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
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And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said to him, Thou seest, brother, how many myriads there are of the believing Jews, and they are all zealous for the law. And they have heard of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews, who are among the Gentiles, to forsake the law of Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children, nor to walk after our customs. What then is to be done? The people must necessarily meet together; for they will hear that thou art come. read more.
Do this therefore, which we advise thee. Here are four men with us, that have a vow upon them: take these and be purified with them, and join in their expences, that they may shave their head: and that all may know, that there is nothing in what they have heard of thee; but thou thyself walkest according to the law. But as to the believing Gentiles, we have written and determined, that they need observe no such thing; only to keep themselves from what is offered to idols, and from blood, and from any thing strangled, and from fornication. Then Paul took the men, and the next day being purified with them entered into the temple to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification till an offering should be offered for every one of them.
Do this therefore, which we advise thee. Here are four men with us, that have a vow upon them: take these and be purified with them, and join in their expences, that they may shave their head: and that all may know, that there is nothing in what they have heard of thee; but thou thyself walkest according to the law. But as to the believing Gentiles, we have written and determined, that they need observe no such thing; only to keep themselves from what is offered to idols, and from blood, and from any thing strangled, and from fornication. Then Paul took the men, and the next day being purified with them entered into the temple to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification till an offering should be offered for every one of them.
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all men forsook me: God grant it may not be laid to their charge!
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Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Those who forsake us
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all men forsook me: God grant it may not be laid to their charge!
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Prisoners » Permitted to make defense
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretching forth his hand, thus made his defence,
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In my first defence no one stood by me, but all men forsook me: God grant it may not be laid to their charge!
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To whom I answered, it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction, till he that is accused have the accusers face to face, and have an opportunity of making his defence concerning the accusation.
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Then Paul, when the governor permitted him to speak, answered in this manner, "As I know that thou hast been many years a judge to this nation, I do the more chearfully answer for myself:
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he answering in his own defence, Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Cesar have I committed any offence.
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