Acts 18:9 Cross References

Acts 18:9

9: One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, "Don't be afraid! Speak out! Don't be silent!

That night the Lord appeared to Paul and said, "Be encouraged, Paul. Just as you have told the people about me here in Jerusalem, you must preach the Good News in Rome."

For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me,
and he said, 'Don't be afraid, Paul, for you will surely stand trial before Caesar! What's more, God in his goodness has granted safety to everyone sailing with you.'
So take courage! For I believe God. It will be just as he said.

"Son of man, do not fear them. Don't be afraid even though their threats are sharp as thorns and barbed like briers, and they sting like scorpions. Do not be dismayed by their dark scowls. For remember, they are rebels!
You must give them my messages whether they listen or not. But they won't listen, for they are completely rebellious!
Son of man, listen to what I say to you. Do not join them in being a rebel. Open your mouth, and eat what I give you."

This boasting is all so foolish, but let me go on. Let me tell about the visions and revelations I received from the Lord.
I was caught up into the third heaven fourteen years ago.
Whether my body was there or just my spirit, I don't know; only God knows.

And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words as I boldly explain God's secret plan that the Good News is for the Gentiles, too.
I am in chains now for preaching this message as God's ambassador. But pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.

That night Paul had a vision. He saw a man from Macedonia in northern Greece, pleading with him, "Come over here and help us."

But as for me, I am filled with power and the Spirit of the LORD. I am filled with justice and might, fearlessly pointing out Israel's sin and rebellion.

You know how badly we had been treated at Philippi just before we came to you and how much we suffered there. Yet our God gave us the courage to declare his Good News to you boldly, even though we were surrounded by many who opposed us.

"Get up and get dressed. Go out, and tell them whatever I tell you to say. Do not be afraid of them, or I will make you look foolish in front of them.

I have made you as hard as rock! So don't be afraid of them or fear their angry looks, even though they are such rebels."
Then he added, "Son of man, let all my words sink deep into your own heart first. Listen to them carefully for yourself.
Then go to your people in exile and say to them, `This is what the Sovereign LORD says!' Do this whether they listen to you or not."

"Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh, and deliver the message of judgment I have given you."

I saw a vision of Jesus saying to me, 'Hurry! Leave Jerusalem, for the people here won't believe you when you give them your testimony about me.'

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