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Acts 19:17 “This became known to everyone who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. Then fear fell on all of them, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high esteem.”

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vv. 1-7: Paul baptizes John’s disciples in Ephesus, who receive the Holy Spirit.

vv. 8-10: Paul teaches in the synagogue and a lecture hall for two years; the word spreads.

vv. 11-12: God works miracles through Paul, healing via his handkerchiefs.

vv. 13-17: Jewish exorcists fail; Jesus’ name is magnified as fear and faith grow.

vv. 18-20: Converts burn sorcery books; the gospel prevails mightily.

vv. 21-41: A riot erupts over Artemis worship; officials calm it, affirming Paul’s impact.

Acts 19 depicts the gospel’s powerful advance in Ephesus, overcoming magic and idolatry through miracles and repentance.

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Acts 18:9-10 “The Lord said to Paul in a night vision, ‘Don’t be afraid, but keep on speaking and don’t be silent. For I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to hurt you, because I have many people in this city.'”

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vv. 1-4: Paul arrives in Corinth, works with Aquila and Priscilla, and preaches in the synagogue.

vv. 5-8: With Silas and Timothy, Paul focuses on Gentiles after Jewish rejection; many believe.

vv. 9-11: God encourages Paul in a vision; he stays in Corinth for 18 months.

vv. 12-17: Jews accuse Paul before Gallio, who dismisses it; Sosthenes is beaten.

vv. 18-23: Paul sails to Ephesus, leaves Aquila and Priscilla, and strengthens churches in Galatia.

vv. 24-28: Apollos preaches powerfully in Ephesus, refined by Aquila and Priscilla.

Acts 18 shows Paul’s fruitful ministry in Corinth and beyond, supported by God’s presence and new partners like Apollos.

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2Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.”

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vv. 1-2: Paul requests prayer for the gospel’s spread and protection from evil people.

vv. 3-5: God’s faithfulness will protect and guide them; prayer for endurance.

vv. 6-9: Command to avoid idleness; Paul’s example of working for his needs.

vv. 10-12: Rule: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat”; call to work quietly.

vv. 13-15: Encourage perseverance in good; discipline the disobedient as brothers.

vv. 16-18: Prayer for peace, a personal note from Paul, and a grace blessing.

2 Thessalonians 3 highlights God’s faithfulness and the need for diligence, addressing idleness with practical discipline.

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