Observations on the conversion and apostleship of st. Paul, a letter [by G. Lyttelton.]. |
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... thefe caufes the Jews caught me in the temple , and went about to kill me . Having therefore obtained help of God , I < continue unto this day witneffing both to fmall and great , faying none other things than those which Mofes and the ...
... thefe caufes the Jews caught me in the temple , and went about to kill me . Having therefore obtained help of God , I < continue unto this day witneffing both to fmall and great , faying none other things than those which Mofes and the ...
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... thefe bonds * . " In another chapter of the fame book he gives in fub- ftance the fame account to the Jews , adding these further particulars : < < · < · - And I faid , And the Lord What fhall I do , Lord ? faid unto me , Arife , and go ...
... thefe bonds * . " In another chapter of the fame book he gives in fub- ftance the fame account to the Jews , adding these further particulars : < < · < · - And I faid , And the Lord What fhall I do , Lord ? faid unto me , Arife , and go ...
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... thefe things of himself , and of whom they are related in fo authentick at manner , either was an impoftor , who faid what he knew to be falfe with an intent to : deceive ; or he was an enthusiast , who by the force of an over - heated ...
... thefe things of himself , and of whom they are related in fo authentick at manner , either was an impoftor , who faid what he knew to be falfe with an intent to : deceive ; or he was an enthusiast , who by the force of an over - heated ...
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... thefe fe- verities St. Paul concurred , being himself a pharifee , bred up at the feet of Gamaliel * , one of the chief of that fect ; nor was he content in the heat of his zeal with perfecuting the Christians who were at Jerufalem ...
... thefe fe- verities St. Paul concurred , being himself a pharifee , bred up at the feet of Gamaliel * , one of the chief of that fect ; nor was he content in the heat of his zeal with perfecuting the Christians who were at Jerufalem ...
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... thefe circumftances , did he become a Difci- ple of Chrift . What could be his motives to take fuch a part ? Was it the hope of increaf- ing his wealth ? The certain confequence , of his taking that part was not only the lofs of all ...
... thefe circumftances , did he become a Difci- ple of Chrift . What could be his motives to take fuch a part ? Was it the hope of increaf- ing his wealth ? The certain confequence , of his taking that part was not only the lofs of all ...
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Page 69 - Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors : but when we had opened, we found no man within.
Page 74 - So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth ; but God that giveth the increase.
Page 74 - But by the grace of God I am what I am; and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
Page 6 - For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us; for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you, neither did we eat any man's bread for nought, but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you ; not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
Page 75 - THOUGH I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have no charity, I am nothing.
Page 25 - God, for which ye also suffer: seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; and to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels...