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Acts 23:12 Β· KJV

"And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul."

King James Version

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Passage Context

10And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.
11And 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.
12And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.
13And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy.
14And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to hostility or opposition in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to stand firm in your beliefs despite threats?

3

When have you felt like you were under attack for your faith?

Life Application

perseverance

Stay committed to your beliefs, even when faced with adversity.

community

Surround yourself with supportive friends who encourage you in your faith journey.

People in This Verse

Paul the ApostleNT

A key figure in early Christianity, Paul spread the Gospel throughout the Roman Empire. He was formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of Christians before his dramatic conversion.

First appearance: Acts 7:58

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

A significant city for both Judaism and Christianity, it was the site of early church conflicts and events.

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