Acts 23:11-35 And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as you have testified of me in Jerusalem… 1. God strengthens His servants internally by the promise of His grace (ver. 14). 2. He reveals the designs of their enemies (ver. 16). 3. He stirs up for them active friends (Paul's nephew) and powerful protectors (Lysias). 4. He brings them uninjured through the midst of their enemies (ver. 23). 5. He gives them an honourable testimony on the way (ver. 25, etc.). (K. Gerok.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. |
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