17 Bible Verses about Provinces
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So they, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
After reading the letter, he asked to what province he belonged, and when he understood that he was of Cilicia, he said,
But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose against Paul, and brought him before the tribunal.
This went on for two years, so that all the inhabitants of Asia heard the Lord's message, Jews as well as Greeks.
When they got as far as Mysia, they attempted to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit it;
Parthians, Medes, Elamites, dwellers in Mesopotamia, in Judea, in Cappadocia, in Pontus and Asia,
When they were gone an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying; "Rise! Take the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt, and there remain until I bring you word; for Herod intends to make a search for the child, in order to put him to death."
Then they went through Phrygia and Galatia, the Holy Spirit having forbidden them to proclaim the message in Asia.
and thence came to Philippi, a city of Macedonia, the fore most in its district, a Roman colony. There we stayed for some time.
From Paphos Paul and his party set sail for Perga in Pamphylia; but John Mark left them and went back to Jerusalem.
And his fame spread throughout all Syria. They brought all the sick to him, those who were suffering from various diseases and troubles??emoniacs, epileptics, paralytics??nd he healed them.
From John to the seven churches that are in Asia the Roman Province. Grace to you, and peace from Him that is and was and is to be, and from the Seven Spirits that are before his throne,
You already know that all the Christians in Roman Asia forsook me, among them Phygellus and Hermogenes.
Now, brothers, I want you to know about the troubles which befell me in Asia; how I was burdened altogether beyond my strength, so that I renounced all hope even of life itself.
For even after I reached Macedonia, my flesh had no rest, but I was troubled on every hand. Without were fights; within were, fears. But the God who comforts the down-hearted comforted me by the coming of Titus, and not alone by his coming, but also by the comfort you had been to him. For he told me of your eager longing, of your penitence, and of your zeal on my behalf, so that I was happier still.read more.
Even if I caused you pain by my letter, I do not regret; though I did regret it when I saw that my letter had caused you pain, even for a time. But now I am glad; not because you were pained; but because your pain led you to repentance. For your pain came from God, and so you took no harm from me. For the pain which is from God works repentance leading to salvation, a repentance never to be regretted. But the world's pain works death. Note the results of this pain which God permitted; what earnestness it has called forth in you, what explanations, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what fervor, what punishment of wrong. In every way you have proved yourselves innocent in the matter. So then, even if I did write to you, it was not for the sake of the wrong-doer, or of him who had been wronged, but to make clear to yourselves in the sight of God your earnest care for me. This is what comforts me. In addition to this comfort of mine, I have been made still happier by the happiness of Titus; because his spirit was refreshed by you all. Although I have been boasting a little to him about you, I have not been put to shame. But as in every matter I have spoken the truth to you, so also my boast to Titus has been proved to be the truth. And his tender affection is all the greater toward you, when he calls to mind the obedience of you all, and the fear and trembling with which you received him. I rejoice that I have complete confidence in you.
The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla (Prisca), with the church that meets in their house, greet you heartily in the Lord. All the brothers send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. The greeting of me, Paul, with my own hand.read more.
If any one does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord is coming. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.
