So he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the market place every day with those who happened to be present.

They came to Ephesus, and he left them there. Now he himself entered the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.

And he entered the synagogue and continued speaking out boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God.

Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints.

Grecians

Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the

Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food.

But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who came to Antioch and began speaking to the

Greeks also,

preaching the Lord Jesus.

But

When many days had elapsed, the Jews plotted together to do away with him,

I have been on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers on the sea, dangers among false brethren;

General references

If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food,