Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2:15. Among Paul’s assistants at Rome were many of his former
This Dropout Made Good
Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for I find him a useful assistant. 2 Timothy 4:11, N.E.B. Mark’s mother was a convert to the Christian religion, and her home at Jerusalem was an asylum for the disciples…. Mark
All That a Son Could Be
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15, R.S.V. Paul loved Timothy, his “own son in the faith” (1
Gospel Tentmaker
In all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself. 2 Corinthians 11:9. Paul was a tentmaker, and he supported himself by working at his trade. While working thus, he spoke of
Arabian Interlude
Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. Galatians 1:17. Paul’s life was in peril, and he received a commission from God to leave Damascus
Saul to Paul
And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. Acts 9:6. In the
Historical Persons Present at the Judgment
I have sworn by myself, … That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed