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Christian ministers » Preach without authority
After that, fourteen years later, I, again, went up unto Jerusalem, with Barnabas, taking with me Titus also; And I went up by revelation, and laid before them the glad-message which I proclaim among the nations; privately, however, to them of repute, - lest, by any means, in vain, I should be running, or had run. But, not even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised; - read more.
But, this was because of the false brethren secretly introduced, - who, indeed, came in secretly to spy out our freedom, which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: - Unto whom, not even for an hour, gave we place by the required submission, - in order that, the truth of the glad-message, might still abide with you. Moreover, from them who were reputed to be something, - whatsoever at one time, they were, maketh no difference to me, God accepteth not a man's person, - unto me, in fact, they who were of repute added nothing further; But, on the contrary, - when they saw that I had been entrusted with the glad-message to the uncircumcision, even as, Peter, with that to the circumcision, For, he that energised in Peter, into an apostleship to the circumcision, energised also in me, for the nations, - And when they perceived the favour which had been given unto me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave, the right hand of fellowship, unto me and Barnabas, in order that, we, should go unto the nations, and, they, unto the circumcision: -
But, this was because of the false brethren secretly introduced, - who, indeed, came in secretly to spy out our freedom, which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: - Unto whom, not even for an hour, gave we place by the required submission, - in order that, the truth of the glad-message, might still abide with you. Moreover, from them who were reputed to be something, - whatsoever at one time, they were, maketh no difference to me, God accepteth not a man's person, - unto me, in fact, they who were of repute added nothing further; But, on the contrary, - when they saw that I had been entrusted with the glad-message to the uncircumcision, even as, Peter, with that to the circumcision, For, he that energised in Peter, into an apostleship to the circumcision, energised also in me, for the nations, - And when they perceived the favour which had been given unto me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave, the right hand of fellowship, unto me and Barnabas, in order that, we, should go unto the nations, and, they, unto the circumcision: -
But, when God, who set me apart from my mother's womb and called me through his favour, was well-pleased to reveal his Son in me, that I might announce the glad-message regarding him among the nations, straightway, I conferred not with flesh and blood, Neither went I up unto Jerusalem unto them who, before me, were apostles, - but I went away into Arabia, and again returned unto Damascus. read more.
Then, after three years, went I up unto Jerusalem, to become acquainted with Cephas, and tarried with him fifteen days; But, other of the apostles, saw I none, save James the brother of the Lord: - Now, as touching the things which I am writing to you, lo! before God, I am not guilty of falsehood: - After that, I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia, And was still unknown, by face, unto the assemblies of Judaea which were in Christ, - Only they were hearing - He that was persecuting us formerly, now, is announcing the glad-message of the faith which he formerly laid waste; And they were glorifying, God, in me.
Then, after three years, went I up unto Jerusalem, to become acquainted with Cephas, and tarried with him fifteen days; But, other of the apostles, saw I none, save James the brother of the Lord: - Now, as touching the things which I am writing to you, lo! before God, I am not guilty of falsehood: - After that, I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia, And was still unknown, by face, unto the assemblies of Judaea which were in Christ, - Only they were hearing - He that was persecuting us formerly, now, is announcing the glad-message of the faith which he formerly laid waste; And they were glorifying, God, in me.
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
And, as they were publicly ministering unto the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said - Separate forthwith unto me, Barnabas and Saul, unto the work whereunto I have called them. Then, fasting and praying, and laying their hands upon them, they sent them away.
That I should be a public minister of Christ Jesus unto the nations, doing priestly service with the glad-message of God, in order that the offering up of the nations might prove to be acceptable, being hallowed in Holy Spirit:
But, when God, who set me apart from my mother's womb and called me through his favour, was well-pleased to reveal his Son in me, that I might announce the glad-message regarding him among the nations, straightway, I conferred not with flesh and blood, Neither went I up unto Jerusalem unto them who, before me, were apostles, - but I went away into Arabia, and again returned unto Damascus. read more.
Then, after three years, went I up unto Jerusalem, to become acquainted with Cephas, and tarried with him fifteen days; But, other of the apostles, saw I none, save James the brother of the Lord: - Now, as touching the things which I am writing to you, lo! before God, I am not guilty of falsehood: - After that, I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia, And was still unknown, by face, unto the assemblies of Judaea which were in Christ, - Only they were hearing - He that was persecuting us formerly, now, is announcing the glad-message of the faith which he formerly laid waste; And they were glorifying, God, in me.
Then, after three years, went I up unto Jerusalem, to become acquainted with Cephas, and tarried with him fifteen days; But, other of the apostles, saw I none, save James the brother of the Lord: - Now, as touching the things which I am writing to you, lo! before God, I am not guilty of falsehood: - After that, I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia, And was still unknown, by face, unto the assemblies of Judaea which were in Christ, - Only they were hearing - He that was persecuting us formerly, now, is announcing the glad-message of the faith which he formerly laid waste; And they were glorifying, God, in me.
Unto you, however, am I speaking, - you of the nations; inasmuch, indeed, then, as, I, am an apostle to the nations, my ministry, I glorify,
For so hath the Lord commanded us - I have set thee for a light of nations, that thou mayest be for salvation unto the end of the earth. And they of the nations, hearing this , began to rejoice, and to be glorifying God, and they believed - as many as had become disposed for life age-abiding.
And it came to pass, when had returned unto Jerusalem, and was praying in the temple, that I came to be in a trance, and saw him, saying unto me - Haste thee, and go forth speedily out of Jerusalem, inasmuch as they will not accept thy witness concerning me. And, I, said - Lord! they themselves, well know that I was imprisoning and beating in every synagogue them who were believing on thee. read more.
And, when the blood of Stephen thy witness was being shed, even I myself, was standing by, and approving, and guarding the mantles of them who were slaying him. And he said unto me - -Be taking thy journey; because, I, unto nations afar off, will send thee.
And, when the blood of Stephen thy witness was being shed, even I myself, was standing by, and approving, and guarding the mantles of them who were slaying him. And he said unto me - -Be taking thy journey; because, I, unto nations afar off, will send thee.
Paul » Escapes by being let down from the wall in a basket; goes to jerusalem
But the disciples, taking him by night, through the wall, let him down, lowering him in a basket. And, when he had arrived in Jerusalem, he made attempts to join himself unto the disciples; and all were afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
Then, after three years, went I up unto Jerusalem, to become acquainted with Cephas, and tarried with him fifteen days; But, other of the apostles, saw I none, save James the brother of the Lord: -
Peter » Receives paul
And when they perceived the favour which had been given unto me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave, the right hand of fellowship, unto me and Barnabas, in order that, we, should go unto the nations, and, they, unto the circumcision: -
Then, after three years, went I up unto Jerusalem, to become acquainted with Cephas, and tarried with him fifteen days;