Thematic Bible: Instance of


Thematic Bible






So Paul was sent for, and Tertullus began to impeach him as follows: "Indebted as we are," he said, "to you, most noble Felix, for the perfect peace which we enjoy, and for reforms which your wisdom has introduced to this nation, in every instance and in every place we accept them with profound gratitude. But--not to detain you too long--I beg you in your forbearance to listen to a brief statement from us.

"As regards all the accusations brought against me by the Jews," he said, "I think myself fortunate, King Agrippa, in being about to defend myself to-day before you, who are so familiar with all the customs and speculations that prevail among the Jews; and for this reason, I pray you, give me a patient hearing.


Then, at a sign from the Governor, Paul answered, "Knowing, Sir, that for many years you have administered justice to this nation, I cheerfully make my defence. Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofJudgesSelf DefenceCheerfulnessMan Defending

So they put a question to Him. "Rabbi," they said, "we know that you say and teach what is right and that you make no distinctions between one man and another, but teach God's way truly. Verse ConceptsFlatteryKnowing God's WaysPharisees, Attitudes To Jesus ChristWay, TheMinisters, Way They Should TeachKnowingChrist TeachingTeaching The Way Of GodGod's Word Is True

and the assembled people kept shouting, "It is the voice of a god, and not of a man!" Verse ConceptsFlatteryVoicesMen As Godsworms