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Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In opposing the preaching of the gospel to the gentiles
And the faithful ones who were of the circumcision, so many as came along with Peter, were astonished, because the gift of the Holy Ghost was poured out on the Gentiles also;
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And when Peter went tip to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision interviewed him, say that, You went in unto men having uncircumcision, and ate with them.
Diplomacy » Instances of » Paul, in performing certain temple services to placate jewish believers
So many as wish to make a fair show in the flesh, these compel you to be circumcised; only that they do not suffer persecution on account of the cross of Christ.
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Israel » Captivity of » Many accept jesus as the Christ
And when He was in Jerusalem at the feast, during the passover, many believed on His name, seeing His miracles which He was doing;
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Then many of the Jews, having come to Mary and seeing the things which He did, believed on Him:
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because through him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
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And many believed on Him there.
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Jews, the » Many of, believed the gospel
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
And certain ones having come down from Judea were teaching the brethren that, Unless you may be circumcised, according to the custom of Moses, you are not able to be saved.
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Meekness » Instances of » Paul
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged against them:
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but we were gentle in the midst of you, as if a nurse may cherish her children;
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Missionary-work by ministers » Success of » A cause of praise
And hearing these things, they acquiesced, and glorified God, saying, Then God has also given unto the Gentiles repentance unto life.
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public Opinion » Concessions to » James and the Christian elders, who required paul to observe certain rites
Paul » Testimoney » Gentiles
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » In performing temple rites
Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
And he says, I am Jewish man, having been born in Tarsus of Cilicia, having been brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the accuracy of patristic law, being a zealot of God, as you all are this day;
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Paul wished him to go out with him; and having taken him circumcised him on account of the Jews who were in those places: for they all knew his father that he was a Greek.
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And certain ones of the Pharisees said to them, Why are you doing that which is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?
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and I was prominent in Judaism above many comrades in my race, being exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
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And certain one of those from the sect of the Pharisees having believed arose up, saying that, It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.
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And the Pharisees continued to say to Him, Behold what they are doing on the Sabbath, which is not lawful.
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And the chief ruler of the synagogue, responding, being grieved because Jesus healed on the Sabbath, said to the multitude, There are six days in which it behooveth us to work: therefore during these, coming, be healed, and not on the Sabbath-day.
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Then the Jews were saying to the healed man, It is the Sabbath, and it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.
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For I testify to them, that they have a zeal of God, but not according to perfect knowledge;
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Religious zeal » Without knowledge
For you have heard of my life formerly in Judaism, that I was persecuting the church of God exceedingly, and destroying it: and I was prominent in Judaism above many comrades in my race, being exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
For I testify to them, that they have a zeal of God, but not according to perfect knowledge; for being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they have not submitted to the righteousness of God.
They will put you out of the synagogues: but the hour is coming, that every one killing you may think he is offering service to God.
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And one scribe having come, said to Him, Teacher, I will follow thee whithersoever thou mayest go. And Jesus says to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven nests; but the Son of man has not where He may recline His head.
And they going on the way, a certain one said to Him, Lord, I will follow thee wheresoever thou mayest go. And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven nests; but the Son of man has not a place where He may recline His head.
Some indeed through envy and strife, and some through good will, are preaching Christ: the latter from divine love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel: the former from self-seeking are proclaiming Christ insincerely, thinking that they will add affliction to my bonds. read more.
For what is it? moreover that in every place, whether in pretext or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and I rejoice in this, yes, and I will rejoice.
For what is it? moreover that in every place, whether in pretext or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and I rejoice in this, yes, and I will rejoice.
Tact » The group decision at jerusalem
Zeal » Sometimes not according to knowledge
and I was prominent in Judaism above many comrades in my race, being exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
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For I testify to them, that they have a zeal of God, but not according to perfect knowledge;
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FALSE » Religion characteristics of » Legalism
And he says, I am Jewish man, having been born in Tarsus of Cilicia, having been brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the accuracy of patristic law, being a zealot of God, as you all are this day;
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Paul wished him to go out with him; and having taken him circumcised him on account of the Jews who were in those places: for they all knew his father that he was a Greek.
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And certain ones of the Pharisees said to them, Why are you doing that which is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?
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and I was prominent in Judaism above many comrades in my race, being exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
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And certain one of those from the sect of the Pharisees having believed arose up, saying that, It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.
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And the Pharisees continued to say to Him, Behold what they are doing on the Sabbath, which is not lawful.
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And the chief ruler of the synagogue, responding, being grieved because Jesus healed on the Sabbath, said to the multitude, There are six days in which it behooveth us to work: therefore during these, coming, be healed, and not on the Sabbath-day.
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Then the Jews were saying to the healed man, It is the Sabbath, and it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.
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For I testify to them, that they have a zeal of God, but not according to perfect knowledge;
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