Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
Indeed therefore those who were scattered abroad from the persecution that occurred against Stephen passed through as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none except Jews only. And some of them were men, Cyprians and Cyrenians, who, having come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching good-news, the Lord Jesus. And the hand of Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.
And Saul was approving the killing of him. And on that day there developed a great persecution against the church at Jerusalem. And they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
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Indeed therefore those who were scattered abroad passed through proclaiming the good-news, the word.
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But I want you to know, brothers, that the things in respect to me have come more for the advancement of the good-news, in order for my bonds in Christ to became apparent in the whole Praetorium, and in all the others. And more of the brothers in Lord have been convinced by my bonds to be much more bold to speak the word fearlessly.
Pretorium » Also called praetorium, common hall, judgment hall, and palace
They lead Jesus therefore from Caiaphas to the Praetorium. And it was early, and they did not enter into the Praetorium, so that they would not be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover.
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Pilate therefore again entered into the Praetorium, and called Jesus, and said to him, Are thou the king of the Jews?
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And he went into the Praetorium again, and says to Jesus, Where are thou from? But Jesus gave him no answer.
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he said, I will hear thee when thine accusers also will arrive. And he commanded him to be kept in the Praetorium of Herod.
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Then the soldiers of the governor, having taken Jesus into the Praetorium, gathered the whole band to him.
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And the soldiers led him away inside the courtyard, which is the Praetorium, and they call together the whole band.
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in order for my bonds in Christ to became apparent in the whole Praetorium, and in all the others.
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Rome » Christians in
All the sanctified salute you, and especially those of the house of Caesar.
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Hurry to come before winter. Eubulus salutes thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brothers.
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Salute Epaenetus my beloved who is the first fruit of Achaia for Christ. Salute Mary who labored many things for us. Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners who are notable men among the apostles, who also became in Christ before me. read more.
Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord. Salute Urbanus our co-workman in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. Salute Apelles, a man reliable in Christ. Salute the men from those of Aristobulus. Salute Herodion my kinsman. Salute the men from those of Narcissus who are in Lord. Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, the women who labor in Lord. Salute the beloved Persis who labored many things in Lord. Salute Rufus the chosen in Lord, and his mother and mine. Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them. Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the sanctified with them. Salute each other by a holy kiss. The congregations of Christ salute you. Now I beseech you, brothers, watch out for those who make the divisions and the stumbling blocks, contrary to the doctrine that ye learned, and turn away from them.
Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord. Salute Urbanus our co-workman in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. Salute Apelles, a man reliable in Christ. Salute the men from those of Aristobulus. Salute Herodion my kinsman. Salute the men from those of Narcissus who are in Lord. Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, the women who labor in Lord. Salute the beloved Persis who labored many things in Lord. Salute Rufus the chosen in Lord, and his mother and mine. Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them. Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the sanctified with them. Salute each other by a holy kiss. The congregations of Christ salute you. Now I beseech you, brothers, watch out for those who make the divisions and the stumbling blocks, contrary to the doctrine that ye learned, and turn away from them.
But I want you to know, brothers, that the things in respect to me have come more for the advancement of the good-news, in order for my bonds in Christ to became apparent in the whole Praetorium, and in all the others. And more of the brothers in Lord have been convinced by my bonds to be much more bold to speak the word fearlessly. read more.
Actually some also preach the Christ because of envy and strife, and some also because of good-will. Some indeed proclaim the Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to bring affliction to my bonds. But some from love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the good-news. What then? Except in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice, but also I will rejoice.
Actually some also preach the Christ because of envy and strife, and some also because of good-will. Some indeed proclaim the Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to bring affliction to my bonds. But some from love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the good-news. What then? Except in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice, but also I will rejoice.
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
for you to examine the things that are significant. So that ye may be tested by sunlight and not stumbling toward the day of Christ, having been filled with fruits of righteousness, through Jesus Christ, for glory and praise of God. But I want you to know, brothers, that the things in respect to me have come more for the advancement of the good-news, read more.
in order for my bonds in Christ to became apparent in the whole Praetorium, and in all the others. And more of the brothers in Lord have been convinced by my bonds to be much more bold to speak the word fearlessly. Actually some also preach the Christ because of envy and strife, and some also because of good-will. Some indeed proclaim the Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to bring affliction to my bonds. But some from love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the good-news. What then? Except in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice, but also I will rejoice. For I know that this will turn out to me for salvation (through your entreaty, and the support of the Spirit of Jesus Christ) according to my eager expectation and hope that I will be shamed in nothing. But with all boldness, now as always, Christ will also be magnified in my body, whether through life or through death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if to live in flesh, this is fruit of labor to me, then what I will choose I know not.
in order for my bonds in Christ to became apparent in the whole Praetorium, and in all the others. And more of the brothers in Lord have been convinced by my bonds to be much more bold to speak the word fearlessly. Actually some also preach the Christ because of envy and strife, and some also because of good-will. Some indeed proclaim the Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to bring affliction to my bonds. But some from love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the good-news. What then? Except in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice, but also I will rejoice. For I know that this will turn out to me for salvation (through your entreaty, and the support of the Spirit of Jesus Christ) according to my eager expectation and hope that I will be shamed in nothing. But with all boldness, now as always, Christ will also be magnified in my body, whether through life or through death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if to live in flesh, this is fruit of labor to me, then what I will choose I know not.