Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
But Saul made havoc of the congregation, entering into every house: and drew out both man and woman, and thrust them into prison.
They which were scattered abroad through the affliction that arose about Stephen, walked throughout till they came unto Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no man, but unto the Jews only. Some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which when they were come into Antioch, spake unto the Greeks, and preached the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned unto the Lord.
I would ye understood, brethren, that my business is happened unto the greater furthering of the gospel.
wherein I suffer trouble as an evil doer, even unto bonds. But the word of God was not bound.
At my first answering for myself, no man assisted me, but all forsook me. I pray God, that it may not be laid to their charges: notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
They which were scattered abroad through the affliction that arose about Stephen, walked throughout till they came unto Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no man, but unto the Jews only. Some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which when they were come into Antioch, spake unto the Greeks, and preached the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned unto the Lord.
Saul had pleasure in his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the congregation which was at Jerusalem, and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Jewry and Samaria, except the apostles.
Howbeit, they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word.
I would ye understood, brethren, that my business is happened unto the greater furthering of the gospel. So that my bonds in Christ are manifest throughout all the judgment hall: and in all other places; Insomuch that many of the brethren in the Lord are boldened through my bonds, and dare more largely speak the word without fear.
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Overruling wicked designs for good
Ye thought evil unto me: but God turned it unto good to bring to pass, as it is this day, even to save much people alive.
I would ye understood, brethren, that my business is happened unto the greater furthering of the gospel.
And now be not grieved therewith, neither let it seem a cruel thing in your eyes, that ye sold me hither. For God did send me before you to save life. For this is the second year of dearth in the land, and five more are behind in which there shall neither be earing nor harvest. Wherefore God sent me before you to make provision, that ye might continue in the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
Rome » Christians in
Make speed to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
Likewise, greet all the congregation that is in their house. Salute my well beloved Epaenetes, which is the firstfruit among them of Achaia. Greet Mary, which bestowed much labour on us. Salute Andronicus, and Junia, my cousins, which were prisoners with me also, which are well taken among the apostles, and were in Christ before me. read more.
Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord. Salute Urbane our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. Salute Apellas approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobolus' household. Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them of the household of Narcissus which are in the Lord. Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, which women did labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord. Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Mercurius, and the brethren which are with them. Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them. Salute one another among yourselves with a holy kiss. The congregations of Christ salute you. I beseech you, brethren: mark them which cause division, and give occasions of evil contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord. Salute Urbane our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. Salute Apellas approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobolus' household. Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them of the household of Narcissus which are in the Lord. Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, which women did labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord. Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Mercurius, and the brethren which are with them. Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them. Salute one another among yourselves with a holy kiss. The congregations of Christ salute you. I beseech you, brethren: mark them which cause division, and give occasions of evil contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
I would ye understood, brethren, that my business is happened unto the greater furthering of the gospel. So that my bonds in Christ are manifest throughout all the judgment hall: and in all other places; Insomuch that many of the brethren in the Lord are boldened through my bonds, and dare more largely speak the word without fear. read more.
Some there are which preach Christ of envy and strife, and some of goodwill. The one part preacheth Christ of strife, and not purely, supposing to add more adversity to my bonds. The other part of love, because they see that I am set to defend the gospel. What then? So that Christ be preached all manner ways, whether it be by occasion, or of true meaning, I therein joy: Yea and will joy.
Some there are which preach Christ of envy and strife, and some of goodwill. The one part preacheth Christ of strife, and not purely, supposing to add more adversity to my bonds. The other part of love, because they see that I am set to defend the gospel. What then? So that Christ be preached all manner ways, whether it be by occasion, or of true meaning, I therein joy: Yea and will joy.
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
that ye might accept things most excellent, that ye might be pure and such as should hurt no man's conscience, until the day of Christ; filled with the fruits of righteousness, which fruits come by Jesus Christ unto the glory and laud of God. I would ye understood, brethren, that my business is happened unto the greater furthering of the gospel. read more.
So that my bonds in Christ are manifest throughout all the judgment hall: and in all other places; Insomuch that many of the brethren in the Lord are boldened through my bonds, and dare more largely speak the word without fear. Some there are which preach Christ of envy and strife, and some of goodwill. The one part preacheth Christ of strife, and not purely, supposing to add more adversity to my bonds. The other part of love, because they see that I am set to defend the gospel. What then? So that Christ be preached all manner ways, whether it be by occasion, or of true meaning, I therein joy: Yea and will joy. For I know that this shall chance to my salvation, through your prayer, and ministering of the spirit of Jesus Christ, as I heartily look for and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed: but that with all confidence, as always in times past, even so now Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be through life, or else death. For Christ is to me life, and death is to me advantage. If it chance me to live in the flesh, that is to me fruitful for to work, and what to choose I know not.
So that my bonds in Christ are manifest throughout all the judgment hall: and in all other places; Insomuch that many of the brethren in the Lord are boldened through my bonds, and dare more largely speak the word without fear. Some there are which preach Christ of envy and strife, and some of goodwill. The one part preacheth Christ of strife, and not purely, supposing to add more adversity to my bonds. The other part of love, because they see that I am set to defend the gospel. What then? So that Christ be preached all manner ways, whether it be by occasion, or of true meaning, I therein joy: Yea and will joy. For I know that this shall chance to my salvation, through your prayer, and ministering of the spirit of Jesus Christ, as I heartily look for and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed: but that with all confidence, as always in times past, even so now Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be through life, or else death. For Christ is to me life, and death is to me advantage. If it chance me to live in the flesh, that is to me fruitful for to work, and what to choose I know not.