Philippians 1:17
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17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
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Philippians 1:17
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17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition,(A) not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.(B)
2 Timothy 1:11-12
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11 (A)to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher [a]of the Gentiles. 12 For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, (B)for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.
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- 2 Timothy 1:11 NU omits of the Gentiles
2 Timothy 1:11-12
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11 And of this gospel(A) I was appointed(B) a herald and an apostle and a teacher.(C) 12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame,(D) because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard(E) what I have entrusted to him until that day.(F)
Philippians 2:3
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3 (A)Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but (B)in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
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Philippians 2:3
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3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.(A) Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,(B)
Philippians 1:7
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7 just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.
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Philippians 1:7
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7 It is right(A) for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart(B) and, whether I am in chains(C) or defending(D) and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.
1 Corinthians 9:16-17
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16 For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for (A)necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 For if I do this willingly, (B)I have a reward; but if against my will, (C)I have been entrusted with a stewardship.
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1 Corinthians 9:16-17
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16 For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach.(A) Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward;(B) if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me.(C)
2 Timothy 4:16
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16 At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. (A)May it not be charged against them.
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2 Timothy 4:16
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16 At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.(A)
2 Timothy 4:6-7
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Paul’s Valedictory
6 For (A)I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of (B)my departure is at hand. 7 (C)I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
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2 Timothy 4:6-7
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6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering,(A) and the time for my departure is near.(B) 7 I have fought the good fight,(C) I have finished the race,(D) I have kept the faith.
1 Timothy 2:7
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7 (A)for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am speaking the truth [a]in Christ and not lying—(B)a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
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- 1 Timothy 2:7 NU omits in Christ
1 Timothy 2:7
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7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying(A)—and a true and faithful teacher(B) of the Gentiles.(C)
Galatians 2:7-8
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7 But on the contrary, (A)when they saw that the gospel for the uncircumcised (B)had been committed to me, as the gospel for the circumcised was to Peter 8 (for He who worked effectively in Peter for the apostleship to the (C)circumcised (D)also (E)worked effectively in me toward the Gentiles),
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Galatians 2:7-8
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7 On the contrary, they recognized that I had been entrusted with the task(A) of preaching the gospel to the uncircumcised,[a](B) just as Peter(C) had been to the circumcised.[b] 8 For God, who was at work in Peter as an apostle(D) to the circumcised, was also at work in me as an apostle(E) to the Gentiles.
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- Galatians 2:7 That is, Gentiles
- Galatians 2:7 That is, Jews; also in verses 8 and 9
Romans 1:13-17
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13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but (A)was hindered until now), that I might have some (B)fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. 14 I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. 15 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.
The Just Live by Faith
16 For (C)I am not ashamed of the gospel [a]of Christ, for (D)it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, (E)for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For (F)in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, (G)“The just shall live by faith.”
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- Romans 1:16 NU omits of Christ
Romans 1:13-17
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13 I do not want you to be unaware,(A) brothers and sisters,[a](B) that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now)(C) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles.
14 I am obligated(D) both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. 15 That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.(E)
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel,(F) because it is the power of God(G) that brings salvation to everyone who believes:(H) first to the Jew,(I) then to the Gentile.(J) 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed(K)—a righteousness that is by faith(L) from first to last,[b] just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”[c](M)
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- Romans 1:13 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 7:1, 4; 8:12, 29; 10:1; 11:25; 12:1; 15:14, 30; 16:14, 17.
- Romans 1:17 Or is from faith to faith
- Romans 1:17 Hab. 2:4
Acts 26:24
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Agrippa Parries Paul’s Challenge
24 Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, (A)you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!”
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Acts 26:24
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24 At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind,(A) Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning(B) is driving you insane.”
Acts 26:1
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Paul’s Early Life
26 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.”
So Paul stretched out his hand and answered for himself:
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Acts 26:1
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26 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.”(A)
So Paul motioned with his hand(B) and began his defense:
Acts 22:1
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Paul’s Defense at Jerusalem
22 “Brethren(A) and fathers, hear my defense before you now.”
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Acts 22:1
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22 1 “Brothers and fathers,(A) listen now to my defense.”
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