2 Corinthians 11:26
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26 on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, (A)danger from my own people, (B)danger from Gentiles, (C)danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brothers;
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Acts 14:5
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5 When an attempt was made by both Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, (A)to mistreat them and (B)to stone them,
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Acts 25:3
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3 asking as a favor against Paul[a] that he summon him to Jerusalem—because (A)they were planning an ambush to kill him on the way.
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- Acts 25:3 Greek him
Acts 20:19
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19 (A)serving the Lord (B)with all humility and with (C)tears and with trials that happened to me through (D)the plots of the Jews;
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Acts 17:5
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5 (A)But the Jews[a] (B)were jealous, and taking (C)some wicked men of the rabble, they formed a mob, set the city in an uproar, and attacked the house of Jason, seeking to bring them out to the crowd.
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Acts 13:50
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50 (A)But the Jews incited the devout (B)women of high standing and the leading men of the city, (C)stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and (D)drove them out of their district.
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2 Corinthians 1:8-10
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8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers,[a] of (A)the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us (B)rely not on ourselves (C)but on God (D)who raises the dead. 10 (E)He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. (F)On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again.
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- 2 Corinthians 1:8 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters
1 Thessalonians 2:15-16
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15 (A)who killed both the Lord Jesus and (B)the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and (C)oppose all mankind 16 (D)by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always (E)to fill up the measure of their sins. But (F)wrath has come upon them at last![a]
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:16 Or completely, or forever
Galatians 2:4
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4 (A)Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who (B)slipped in to spy out (C)our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, (D)so that they might bring us into slavery—
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Galatians 1:17-21
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17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.
18 Then (A)after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas and remained with him fifteen days. 19 But I saw none of the other apostles except James (B)the Lord's brother. 20 (In what I am writing to you, (C)before God, I do not lie!) 21 (D)Then I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia.
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2 Corinthians 11:32
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32 At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas (A)was guarding the city of Damascus in order to seize me,
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1 Corinthians 15:32
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32 What do I gain if, humanly speaking, (A)I fought with beasts at Ephesus? If the dead are not raised, (B)“Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”
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Romans 15:24-28
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24 I hope to see you in passing as I go (A)to Spain, and (B)to be helped on my journey there by you, once I have enjoyed your company for a while. 25 At present, however, (C)I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. 26 For (D)Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. 27 For they were pleased to do it, and indeed (E)they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings. 28 When therefore I have completed this and have delivered to them what has been collected,[a] I will leave (F)for Spain by way of you.
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- Romans 15:28 Greek sealed to them this fruit
Romans 15:19
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19 (A)by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God—so that (B)from Jerusalem and all the way around (C)to Illyricum I have fulfilled the ministry of the gospel of Christ;
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Acts 28:10-11
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10 They also honored us greatly,[a] and when we were about to sail, they put on board whatever we needed.
Paul Arrives at Rome
11 After three months we set sail in (A)a ship that had wintered in the island, a ship of Alexandria, with the twin gods[b] as a figurehead.
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- Acts 28:10 Greek honored us with many honors
- Acts 28:11 That is, the Greek gods Castor and Pollux
Acts 23:12-22
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A Plot to Kill Paul
12 When it was day, (A)the Jews made a plot and (B)bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. 13 There were more than forty who made this conspiracy. 14 They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have strictly bound ourselves by an oath to taste no food till we have killed Paul. 15 Now therefore you, along with the council, give notice to the tribune to bring him down to you, as though you were going to determine his case more exactly. And we are ready to kill him before he comes near.”
16 Now the son of Paul's sister heard of their ambush, so he went and entered (C)the barracks and told Paul. 17 Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the tribune, for he has something to tell him.” 18 So he took him and brought him to the tribune and said, “Paul (D)the prisoner called me and asked me to bring this young man to you, as he has something to say to you.” 19 The tribune took him by the hand, and going aside asked him privately, “What is it that you have to tell me?” 20 And he said, (E)“The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as though they were going to inquire somewhat more closely about him. 21 But do not be persuaded by them, for more than forty of their men are lying in ambush for him, who (F)have bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink till they have killed him. And now they are ready, waiting for your consent.” 22 So the tribune dismissed the young man, charging him, “Tell no one that you have informed me of these things.”
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Acts 23:10
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10 And when the dissension became violent, the tribune, afraid that Paul would be torn to pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him away from among them by force and bring him into (A)the barracks.
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Acts 21:27-31
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Paul Arrested in the Temple
27 When (A)the seven days were almost completed, (B)the Jews from Asia, (C)seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him, 28 crying out, “Men of Israel, help! This is the man who (D)is teaching everyone everywhere against the people and (E)the law and (F)this place. Moreover, he even brought Greeks into the temple and (G)has defiled (H)this holy place.” 29 For they had previously seen (I)Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple. 30 Then all the city was stirred up, and the people ran together. They seized Paul and (J)dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut. 31 (K)And as they were seeking to kill him, word came to the tribune of (L)the cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.
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Acts 19:23-20:6
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23 About that time (A)there arose no little disturbance concerning (B)the Way. 24 For a man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Artemis, (C)brought no little business to the craftsmen. 25 (D)These he gathered together, with the workmen in similar trades, and said, “Men, you know that from this business we have our wealth. 26 And you see and hear that not only in Ephesus but in almost all of Asia this Paul has persuaded and turned away a great many people, (E)saying that (F)gods made with hands are not gods. 27 And there is danger not only that this trade of ours may come into disrepute but also that the temple of the (G)great goddess Artemis may be counted as nothing, and that she may even be deposed from her magnificence, she whom all Asia and the world worship.”
28 When they heard this they were enraged and were crying out, (H)“Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” 29 So the city was filled with the confusion, and they rushed together into the theater, dragging with them Gaius and (I)Aristarchus, Macedonians who were Paul's (J)companions in travel. 30 But when Paul wished to go in among the crowd, the disciples would not let him. 31 And even some of the Asiarchs,[a] who were friends of his, sent to him and were urging him not to venture into the theater. 32 (K)Now some cried out one thing, some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together. 33 Some of the crowd prompted Alexander, whom the Jews had put forward. And Alexander, (L)motioning with his hand, wanted to make a defense to the crowd. 34 But when they recognized that he was a Jew, for about two hours they all cried out with one voice, (M)“Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”
35 And when the town clerk had quieted the crowd, he said, “Men of Ephesus, who is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is temple keeper of the great Artemis, and of the sacred stone that fell from (N)the sky?[b] 36 Seeing then that these things cannot be denied, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rash. 37 For you have brought (O)these men here who are neither (P)sacrilegious nor blasphemers of our goddess. 38 If therefore Demetrius and the craftsmen with him have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open, and there are (Q)proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another. 39 But if you seek anything further,[c] it shall be settled in the regular assembly. 40 For we really are in danger of being charged with rioting today, since there is no cause that we can give to justify this commotion.” 41 And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.
Paul in Macedonia and Greece
20 After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them, he said farewell and (R)departed for Macedonia. 2 When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece. 3 There he spent three months, and when (S)a plot was made against him by the Jews[d] as he was about to set sail for Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia. 4 Sopater the Berean, son of Pyrrhus, accompanied him; and of the Thessalonians, (T)Aristarchus and Secundus; and (U)Gaius of Derbe, and (V)Timothy; and the Asians, (W)Tychicus and (X)Trophimus. 5 These went on ahead and were waiting for (Y)us at (Z)Troas, 6 but we sailed away from Philippi after (AA)the days of Unleavened Bread, and in five days we came to them at Troas, where we stayed for seven days.
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- Acts 19:31 That is, high-ranking officers of the province of Asia
- Acts 19:35 The meaning of the Greek is uncertain
- Acts 19:39 Some manuscripts seek about other matters
- Acts 20:3 Greek Ioudaioi probably refers here to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, in that time; also verse 19
Acts 19:1
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Paul in Ephesus
19 And it happened that while (A)Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed (B)through the inland[a] country and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples.
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- Acts 19:1 Greek upper (that is, highland)
Acts 18:18-23
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Paul Returns to Antioch
18 After this, Paul stayed many days longer and then took leave of (A)the brothers[a] and set sail for Syria, and with him (B)Priscilla and Aquila. At (C)Cenchreae (D)he had cut his hair, for he was under a vow. 19 And they came to (E)Ephesus, and he left them there, but (F)he himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. 20 When they asked him to stay for a longer period, he declined. 21 But on taking leave of them he said, “I will return to you (G)if God wills,” and he set sail from Ephesus.
22 When he had landed at Caesarea, he (H)went up and greeted the church, and then went down to Antioch. 23 After spending some time there, he departed and (I)went from one place to the next through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, (J)strengthening all the disciples.
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- Acts 18:18 Or brothers and sisters; also verse 27
Acts 18:12
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12 But when Gallio was (A)proconsul of Achaia, (B)the Jews[a] made a united attack on Paul and (C)brought him before the tribunal,
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- Acts 18:12 Greek Ioudaioi probably refers here to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, in that time; also verses 14 (twice), 28
Acts 15:40-16:24
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40 but Paul chose Silas and departed, (A)having been commended by (B)the brothers to (C)the grace of the Lord. 41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, (D)strengthening the churches.
Timothy Joins Paul and Silas
16 Paul[a] came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, named (E)Timothy, (F)the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. 2 He was well spoken of by (G)the brothers[b] at Lystra and Iconium. 3 Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, and he (H)took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. 4 As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered to them for observance (I)the decisions (J)that had been reached by (K)the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem. 5 (L)So the churches were strengthened in (M)the faith, and they increased in numbers (N)daily.
The Macedonian Call
6 And (O)they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. 7 And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but (P)the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. 8 So, passing by Mysia, they went down (Q)to Troas. 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 And when Paul[c] had seen the vision, immediately (R)we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
The Conversion of Lydia
11 So, setting sail from Troas, we (S)made a direct voyage to Samothrace, and the following day to Neapolis, 12 and from there to (T)Philippi, which is a leading city of the[d] district of Macedonia and (U)a Roman colony. We remained in this city some days. 13 And (V)on the Sabbath day we went outside the gate (W)to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we (X)sat down and spoke to the women who had come together. 14 One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, (Y)who was a worshiper of God. The Lord (Z)opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. 15 And after she was baptized, (AA)and her household as well, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” And she (AB)prevailed upon us.
Paul and Silas in Prison
16 As we were going to (AC)the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had (AD)a spirit of (AE)divination and (AF)brought her owners much gain by fortune-telling. 17 She followed Paul and us, (AG)crying out, “These men are (AH)servants of (AI)the Most High God, who proclaim to you (AJ)the way of salvation.” 18 And this she kept doing for many days. Paul, having become greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, (AK)“I command you (AL)in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And (AM)it came out that very hour.
19 But (AN)when her owners saw that their hope of gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and (AO)dragged them into the marketplace before the rulers. 20 And when they had brought them to the magistrates, they said, “These men are Jews, and they are disturbing our city. 21 They (AP)advocate customs that are not lawful for us (AQ)as Romans to accept or practice.” 22 The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders (AR)to beat them with rods. 23 And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them safely. 24 Having received this order, he put them into the inner (AS)prison and fastened their feet in (AT)the stocks.
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- Acts 16:1 Greek He
- Acts 16:2 Or brothers and sisters; also verse 40
- Acts 16:10 Greek he
- Acts 16:12 Or that
Acts 15:2-4
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2 And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and (A)debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and (B)some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to (C)the apostles and the elders about this question. 3 So, (D)being sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, (E)describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and (F)brought great joy to all (G)the brothers.[a] 4 (H)When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and (I)the apostles and the elders, and (J)they declared all that God had done with them.
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Acts 14:19
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Paul Stoned at Lystra
19 (A)But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds, (B)they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.
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