17 Bible Verses about Provinces
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being thus appointed missionarys by the holy spirit, they went to Seleucia, where they embark'd for Cyprus.
The governour having read the letter, ask'd Paul of what province he was, and being inform'd he was of Cilicia, you shall be heard,
When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a general insurrection against Paul, and carry'd him to his tribunal.
this he continued for two years; so that the Jews and proselytes of that part of Asia heard the doctrine of the Lord Jesus.
being therefore arrived in Mysia, they essayed to go into Bithynia, but the spirit of Jesus would not allow it: so they pass'd by Mysia,
When they were gone, an angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, take the infant and his mother, flee into Egypt, and don't stir thence till I order you, for Herod will endeavour to have the child destroy'd. Joseph therefore arose,
but after they had travers'd Phrygia and Galatia, they were order'd by the holy spirit not to preach the gospel in Asia:
from thence we marched to Philippi, the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony. having stopp'd there some days,
after which Paul and his company set out from Paphos to Perga in Pamphilia, where John quitted them in order to return to Jerusalem.
after having travers'd the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we arriv'd at Myra, a city of Lycia.
so that his fame was spread over all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were afflicted with any diseases or pains, demoniacs, lunatics, and paralytics; and he healed them.
JOHN to the seven churches which are in Asia: favour and peace be with you from him WHO IS, WHO WAS, WHO WILL BE; and from the seven spirits who are before his throne;
You know that I have been abandon'd by all the Asiatics, by Phygellus and Hermogenes among the rest.
For I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of that insupportable weight of affliction that over-whelm'd me so in Asia that I despaired even of life:
for when I came to Macedonia, I had no respit from the trouble that beset me on every side: oppositions from without, and apprehensions within. nevertheless, God who comforteth those that are cast down, gave me comfort by the arrival of Titus: not barely by his presence, but by the consolation I received from you by him, when he acquainted me with your earnest desire to see me, with your concern, and your zeal for me; which greatly increas'd my joy.read more.
For tho' I was sorry my letter gave you some uneasiness, I do not repent of it, perceiving, that the uneasiness you had from that letter, did not dwell upon your minds. now I rejoice, not at your uneasiness, but at your repentance which succeeded: for your sorrow was a religious sorrow, such as convinc'd you I had done you no wrong. for religious sorrow produces that salutary repentance, which we never regret: but worldly sorrow preys upon life. 'tis observable, even this religious sorrow which you had, what solicitude has it not wrought in you, what apologies, what indignation, what fear, what desire, what zeal, yea, what revenge! so that by your whole conduct, ye have shown your selves to be clear from guilt in this matter. wherefore, my writing to you so severely did not proceed from any prejudice to him, that had done the wrong, or from favour to him that suffered wrong, but to show my conscientious regard to your welfare. so that your comfort was no small satisfaction to me: yea, and I was the more exceedingly pleased for that cheerful tranquillity of mind which Titus received from the behaviour of you all. so that I am not ashamed of the commendations I have formerly given you to him; but as I have always preached the truth to you, so in my commendation to Titus, I have said nothing but truth of you. and his affection to you is abundantly increased, whilst he remembers your obedience, and that fear and reverence with which you all received him. my having therefore such an entire confidence in you, does agreeably affect me.
The churches of Asia, salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you with much christian affection, and so do the church that is in their house. all the brethren salute you. salute one another with an holy kiss. I Paul salute you, and with my own handwriting.read more.
If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accurst. the favour of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. present my love to every christian among you. amen.
