Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



"Jason has received them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus." Verse ConceptsdefianceKingship, DivineTreasonFalse Accusations, Examples OfWelcoming BelieversDifferent Personacting

"Men of Israel, help! This is the man who goes everywhere preaching to everybody against the people, and the Law, and this place. And he has actually brought Gentiles even into the temple, and has desecrated the holy place." Verse ConceptsHoliness,  Worldly SeparationHoliness, As Set Apart For GodShoutingFalse Accusations, Examples OfMisteachingForeigners In The Holy PlacesGroups HelpingIsrael HardenedPolluting Holy Places

"For we have found this fellow a pest, an inciter of insurrection among all the Jews of the empire, and a ringleader in the heresy of the Nazarenes. "He even tried to profane the Temple, but we arrested him.

"Nor can they prove the charges which they are now bringing against me. Verse ConceptsProofsPeople Accusing Peopleaccusations

The high priest and the Jewish leaders laid charges against Paul before him. Verse ConceptsChief priestsFalse Accusations, Examples OfPeople Accusing People

When he came in, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him and brought a number of serious charges against him, which they could not prove. Verse ConceptsCrimesProofsPeople Accusing People

And why not say (as I myself am slanderously reported to say), "Let us do evil that good may come out of it"? Such arguments are rightly condemned. Verse ConceptsAbuse, Of Spiritual ThingsClaimsLiesFalse Accusations, Examples OfContinuing In SinGood Activity

Five days later, Ananias the high priest came down to Caesarea with some of the elders, and with an orator, named Tertullus. They laid information before the governor against Paul. So Paul was sent for, and then Tertullus began to accuse him, saying. "As it is owing to your excellency that we enjoy profound peace, and that the state of this nation, "owing to your wise care, has been improved in every respect and in every place, we accept it with profound thankfulness. read more.
"But not to weary you too much, I beg of your Excellency to listen to a few words from us. "For we have found this fellow a pest, an inciter of insurrection among all the Jews of the empire, and a ringleader in the heresy of the Nazarenes. "He even tried to profane the Temple, but we arrested him. "Then the chief captain, Lysias came and violently took him from us. From him you will be able, by examining Paul yourself, to learn the truth of all these charges we are bringing against him." The Jews also joined in the charge, maintaining that these were the facts.

"You whited sepulcher," exclaimed Paul, "God will strike you! You are sitting there to judge me according to the law, are you? And do you command me to be struck, contrary to the Law?" Verse ConceptsHigh Priest, In NtInjustice, Nature And Source OfJudgment SeatSittingWallsWhiteDenunciationsFigurative WallsGod Beating PeopleWhitewashingBreaking God's Law


"He even tried to profane the Temple, but we arrested him. Verse ConceptsTaking The Law To HeartLack Of Holiness