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holy Boldness » Ministers should exhibit, in » Preaching
When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled, trembled; they were all filled with the holy spirit, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
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even many of our brethren, encourag'd by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity.
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Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
In the mean time they who were dispers'd upon the persecution that arose after Stephen's time, had travell'd as far as Phenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, without preaching the gospel to any, but Jews only. some of them were of Cyprus and Cyrene, and upon their arrival at Antioch they address'd themselves to the Greeks, and preach'd to them the Lord Jesus. and as the divine assistance accompany'd them, a great number of persons believed and became converts.
and Saul was accessory to his death. At that time the persecution was so violent against the church at Jerusalem, they were all dispers'd through the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles,
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but they that were dispers'd, preach'd the gospel wherever they went.
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Now I would have you know, my brethren, that what has happen'd to me, has only conduc'd to the progress of the gospel; so that the whole court and publick are well appriz'd that I am a prisoner upon the account of Jesus Christ. even many of our brethren, encourag'd by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity.
Rome » Christians in
all the converts here salute you, particularly those of Cesar's houshold.
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endeavour to come before winter. Eubulus, Prudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brethren salute you.
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salute the church that is in their house. salute my dear Epenetus, who is the first christian convert of Asia. salute Mary, who spared no trouble upon our account. salute Andronicus and Junias my relations, and fellow-prisoners, who are distinguish'd among the apostles, read more.
and were christians before me. salute Amplias, whom I value as a good christian. salute Urbane my assistant in the cause of Christ, and my dear Stachys. salute Apelles, an approved christian. salute the family of Aristobulus. salute Herodion my kinsman. salute the family of Narcissus, who have embraced the gospel. salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour for the Lord. salute my dear Persis, who laboured much in the gospel. salute Rufus chosen by the Lord, and his mother and mine. salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are with them. salute Philologus, Julia, Nereas, his sister, Olympas, and all the converts who are with them. salute one anther with an holy kiss. all the churches of Christ here, salute you. Now I beseech you, brethren, mark those who cause divisions and revolts against the doctrine which you have learned; and avoid them.
and were christians before me. salute Amplias, whom I value as a good christian. salute Urbane my assistant in the cause of Christ, and my dear Stachys. salute Apelles, an approved christian. salute the family of Aristobulus. salute Herodion my kinsman. salute the family of Narcissus, who have embraced the gospel. salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour for the Lord. salute my dear Persis, who laboured much in the gospel. salute Rufus chosen by the Lord, and his mother and mine. salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are with them. salute Philologus, Julia, Nereas, his sister, Olympas, and all the converts who are with them. salute one anther with an holy kiss. all the churches of Christ here, salute you. Now I beseech you, brethren, mark those who cause divisions and revolts against the doctrine which you have learned; and avoid them.
Now I would have you know, my brethren, that what has happen'd to me, has only conduc'd to the progress of the gospel; so that the whole court and publick are well appriz'd that I am a prisoner upon the account of Jesus Christ. even many of our brethren, encourag'd by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity. read more.
it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection. those preach the gospel of Christ, not in sincerity, but from a principle of contention, with a view to inflame the persecution against me: the others act from affection, as knowing that I suffer for having defended the gospel. is it not however some advantage? since in either way, whether it be occasionally, or professedly, Christ is preach'd; which is now, and always will be matter of joy to me.
it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection. those preach the gospel of Christ, not in sincerity, but from a principle of contention, with a view to inflame the persecution against me: the others act from affection, as knowing that I suffer for having defended the gospel. is it not however some advantage? since in either way, whether it be occasionally, or professedly, Christ is preach'd; which is now, and always will be matter of joy to me.
Tact » Paul » In turning the preaching of his adversaries to advantage
that being capable to distinguish what is best, you may remain stedfastly sincere until the day of Christ, abounding in good works by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Now I would have you know, my brethren, that what has happen'd to me, has only conduc'd to the progress of the gospel; read more.
so that the whole court and publick are well appriz'd that I am a prisoner upon the account of Jesus Christ. even many of our brethren, encourag'd by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity. it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection. those preach the gospel of Christ, not in sincerity, but from a principle of contention, with a view to inflame the persecution against me: the others act from affection, as knowing that I suffer for having defended the gospel. is it not however some advantage? since in either way, whether it be occasionally, or professedly, Christ is preach'd; which is now, and always will be matter of joy to me. for I know that this shall turn to my deliverance, thro' your prayers, by the spirit, which Jesus Christ will supply me with, agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ; and if I die, I gain. whether it be an advantage to me or not still to lead this mortal life, what to chuse I cannot tell.
so that the whole court and publick are well appriz'd that I am a prisoner upon the account of Jesus Christ. even many of our brethren, encourag'd by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity. it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection. those preach the gospel of Christ, not in sincerity, but from a principle of contention, with a view to inflame the persecution against me: the others act from affection, as knowing that I suffer for having defended the gospel. is it not however some advantage? since in either way, whether it be occasionally, or professedly, Christ is preach'd; which is now, and always will be matter of joy to me. for I know that this shall turn to my deliverance, thro' your prayers, by the spirit, which Jesus Christ will supply me with, agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ; and if I die, I gain. whether it be an advantage to me or not still to lead this mortal life, what to chuse I cannot tell.