Thematic Bible
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Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
Now those who had been dispersed by the persecution that arose after the death of Stephen, traveled as far as Phenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none but Jews. But some of them were men of Cyprus and Gyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord.
And at that time there was a great persecution against the church that was in Jerusalem; and they were all dispersed throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
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Then they that were dispersed went everywhere preaching the word.
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But I wish you to know, brethren, that the things which have befallen me have turned out rather to the advancement of the gospel; so that my bonds which are for Christ have become known to be such in all the palace, and in all other places; and most of the brethren in the Lord, having confidence in my bonds, are more bold to speak the word without fear.
Pretorium » Also called praetorium, common hall, judgment hall, and palace
Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the governor's pal ace. It was the morning hour. And, in order that they might not be denied, but that they might eat the passover, they did not go into the governor's palace.
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Then Pilate again entered the governor's palace, and called Jesus, and said to him: Are you the king of the Jews?
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and he went into the governor's palace again, and said to Jesus: Whence are you? But Jesus gave him no answer.
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Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the palace, and brought together to him the whole band.
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And the soldiers led him away within the court, which is the governor's house, and called together the whole band.
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so that my bonds which are for Christ have become known to be such in all the palace, and in all other places;
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Rome » Christians in
All the saints salute you, especially those who are of Caesar's household.
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Endeavor to come to me before winter. Eubulus and Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren salute you.
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and salute the church that is in their house. Salute Epenetus my beloved, who is the first fruits of Asia to Christ. Salute Mary, who bestowed much labor on us. Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are noted among the apostles, who, also, were in Christ before me. read more.
Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord. Salute Urbanus, our fellow-workman in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. Salute Appelles, approved in Christ. Salute those who are of the household of Aristobulus. Salute Herodion, my kinsman. Salute those of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord. Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labored in the Lord. Salute Persis the beloved, who labored much in the Lord. Salute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hernias, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren with them. Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints that are with them. Salute one another with a holy kiss. The churches of the Christ salute you. Now I beseech you, brethren, to mark those who make divisions and cause offenses in opposition to the teaching which you have learned, and avoid them.
Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord. Salute Urbanus, our fellow-workman in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. Salute Appelles, approved in Christ. Salute those who are of the household of Aristobulus. Salute Herodion, my kinsman. Salute those of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord. Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labored in the Lord. Salute Persis the beloved, who labored much in the Lord. Salute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hernias, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren with them. Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints that are with them. Salute one another with a holy kiss. The churches of the Christ salute you. Now I beseech you, brethren, to mark those who make divisions and cause offenses in opposition to the teaching which you have learned, and avoid them.
But I wish you to know, brethren, that the things which have befallen me have turned out rather to the advancement of the gospel; so that my bonds which are for Christ have become known to be such in all the palace, and in all other places; and most of the brethren in the Lord, having confidence in my bonds, are more bold to speak the word without fear. read more.
Some, indeed, preach the Christ, because of envy and a contentious disposition, and some because of good-will. These do it from love, because they know that I am set for the defense of the gospel; those preach Christ from a contentious disposition, not sincerely, thinking that they will add affliction to my bonds. What difference does this make? Christ is, nevertheless, preached in every way, whether in pretense or in truth; and in this I rejoice, yes, and I will rejoice:
Some, indeed, preach the Christ, because of envy and a contentious disposition, and some because of good-will. These do it from love, because they know that I am set for the defense of the gospel; those preach Christ from a contentious disposition, not sincerely, thinking that they will add affliction to my bonds. What difference does this make? Christ is, nevertheless, preached in every way, whether in pretense or in truth; and in this I rejoice, yes, and I will rejoice:
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
in order that you may distinguish things that differ, to the end that you may be pure and blameless till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruit of righteousness, which fruit is by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. But I wish you to know, brethren, that the things which have befallen me have turned out rather to the advancement of the gospel; read more.
so that my bonds which are for Christ have become known to be such in all the palace, and in all other places; and most of the brethren in the Lord, having confidence in my bonds, are more bold to speak the word without fear. Some, indeed, preach the Christ, because of envy and a contentious disposition, and some because of good-will. These do it from love, because they know that I am set for the defense of the gospel; those preach Christ from a contentious disposition, not sincerely, thinking that they will add affliction to my bonds. What difference does this make? Christ is, nevertheless, preached in every way, whether in pretense or in truth; and in this I rejoice, yes, and I will rejoice: for I know that this will result in my benefit through your supplication, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be ashamed, but with all boldness, as at all times, so even now, Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if this, my life in the flesh, would be profitable for my work in the ministry, verily, what I should choose I know not.
so that my bonds which are for Christ have become known to be such in all the palace, and in all other places; and most of the brethren in the Lord, having confidence in my bonds, are more bold to speak the word without fear. Some, indeed, preach the Christ, because of envy and a contentious disposition, and some because of good-will. These do it from love, because they know that I am set for the defense of the gospel; those preach Christ from a contentious disposition, not sincerely, thinking that they will add affliction to my bonds. What difference does this make? Christ is, nevertheless, preached in every way, whether in pretense or in truth; and in this I rejoice, yes, and I will rejoice: for I know that this will result in my benefit through your supplication, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be ashamed, but with all boldness, as at all times, so even now, Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if this, my life in the flesh, would be profitable for my work in the ministry, verily, what I should choose I know not.