Thematic Bible: Of a successful ministry

[It was] in response to [a divine] revelation that I went [there] and explained to them [I. e., the apostles and elders] the Gospel [message] that I had been preaching among the Gentiles. Then [later on I presented it] privately before those who were highly regarded [i.e., the three apostles, verse 9] so [they would have verification that] my running [i.e., ministry] had not been, nor was now, in vain.

Verse Concepts

Gentiles, In NtAthleticsThe Christian RaceHeraldPrivacyPrizes

ResponseRunningInformation In SecretUseless LabourRaceFutile Faith

as you hold out [i.e., offer to people] the message of [never ending] life. Then I will have something to boast about on the day of Christ's [return, See 1:6], that I had not run the race for nothing nor had worked for nothing.

Verse Concepts

AthleticsThe Benefits Of LaborThe Christian RacePrizesSelf ConfidenceGames, SpiritualVictoryThe Soul Winners JoyLife By God's WordReceiving God's WordUseless LabourThe Fact Of That DayGraspingPaul's Boastingnatural Lifefaith in hard times

Life StrugglesKeeping FaithThe Word Of GodStaying Strong And Not Giving UpStaying PositiveStaying Strong During Hard TimesDoing Your BestLife PurposeBoastingGuidance And StrengthRaceChanging YourselfHard Work And PerseveranceFinishing Strongeffort