14 Bible Verses about Importunity, Towards People
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But they urgently insisted, demanding with frantic outcries that He should be crucified; and their clamour prevailed.
Meanwhile Peter went on knocking, until at last they opened the door and saw that it was really he, and were filled with amazement.
asking it as a favour, to Paul's prejudice--to have him brought to Jerusalem. They were planning an ambush to kill him on the way.
With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people.
On Christ's behalf therefore we come as ambassadors, God, as it were, making entreaty through our lips: we, on Christ's behalf, beseech men to be reconciled to God.
But they did not desist from teaching every day, in the Temple or in private houses, and telling the Good News about Jesus, the Christ.
And with many more appeals he solemnly warned and entreated them, saying, "Escape from this crooked generation."
Afterwards he went into the synagogue. There for three months he continued to preach fearlessly, explaining in words which carried conviction the truths which concern the Kingdom of God.
And now, Lord, listen to their threats, and enable Thy servants to proclaim Thy Message with fearless courage,
Barnabas, however, came to his assistance. He brought Saul to the Apostles, and related to them how, on his journey, he had seen the Lord, and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had fearlessly taught in the name of Jesus.
Yet Paul and Barnabas remained there for a considerable time, speaking freely and relying on the Lord, while He bore witness to the Message of His grace by permitting signs and marvels to be done by them.
He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, and Priscilla and Aquila, after hearing him, took him home and explained God's way to him more accurately.
He announced the coming of the Kingdom of God, and taught concerning the Lord Jesus Christ without let or hindrance.
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