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fruit of the Spirit » Joy
and you imitated us, and were imitators of the Lord, having receiv'd the word, notwithstanding all your afflictions, with that alacrity, which the holy spirit inspires.
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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,
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
they court your affection, but not in a fair way; for they design to exclude me, that you might have the greater esteem for them.
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you have heard of my former behaviour, whilst I was of the Jewish religion, with what excessive violence I persecuted the church of God, and laid it waste: and that I made a greater proficiency in Judaism than many my contemporaries of my own nation, being an extraordinary zealot for the traditions of my forefathers.
for I bear them witness, that they have a zeal for God, but not guided by true knowledge. because being ignorant of the justice which is of God, and going about to establish a justification of their own, they have not submitted themselves to that which is of God.
they shall expel you out of the synagogues: yea, the time is coming, when it will be thought an agreeable sacrifice to God for any one to take away your lives.
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upon hearing this, they gave glory to God: and thus address'd Paul, you see, brother, how many thousand believing Jews there are, all however zealous for the law.
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when a certain scribe came to him, and said, Master, I will follow you where-ever you go. Jesus replyed, the foxes have kennels, and the birds of the air have nests; but the son of man hath not where to lay his head.
At another time, as they were walking in the road, a man said to him, I will be your follower, wherever you go. Jesus answered him, foxes have their kennels, and birds of the air their nests, but the son of man hath not where to lay his head.
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. read more.
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.
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.
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.
Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul
thus I endeavour to be acceptable to all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of others, so as they may be saved.
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not that I desire a present; but what I desire is, that the fruits of your liberality may greatly redound to your own account.
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that we did not eat any man's bread for nothing: but with toil and fatigue work'd night and day to avoid being chargeable to any of you:
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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.
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