Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible But on the night immediately following, the Lord stood at his side and said, "Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed to My cause at Jerusalem, so you must witness at Rome also." King James Bible And 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. Darby Bible Translation But the following night the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good courage; for as thou hast testified the things concerning me at Jerusalem, so thou must bear witness at Rome also. World English Bible The following night, the Lord stood by him, and said, "Cheer up, Paul, for as you have testified about me at Jerusalem, so you must testify also at Rome." Young's Literal Translation And on the following night, the Lord having stood by him, said, 'Take courage, Paul, for as thou didst fully testify the things concerning me at Jerusalem, so it behoveth thee also at Rome to testify.' Acts 23:11 Parallel Commentary Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe Lord stood by him - Evidently the Lord Jesus. See the notes on Acts 1:24. Compare Acts 22:18. The appearance of the Lord in this case was a proof that he approved the course which Paul had taken before the Sanhedrin. Be of good cheer - It would not be remarkable if Paul, by these constant persecutions, should be dejected in mind. The issue of the whole matter was as yet doubtful. In these circumstances, it must have been especially consoling to him to hear these words of encouragement from the Lord Jesus, and this assurance that the object of his desires would be granted, and that he would be permitted to bear the same witness of him in Rome. Nothing else can comfort and sustain the soul in trials and persecutions but evidence of the approbation of God, and the promises of his gracious aid. Bear witness also at Rome - This had been the object of his earnest wish Romans 1:10; Romans 15:23-24, and this promise of the Lord Jesus was fulfilled, Acts 28:30-31. The promise which was here made to Paul was not directly one of deliverance from the present persecution, but it implied that, and made it certain. Acts 23:11 Parallel Commentaries Library The Witness of Our Own Spirit"This is our rejoicing, the testimony of out conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world." 2 Cor. 1:12 1. Such is the voice of every true believer in Christ, so long as he abides in faith and love. "He that followeth me," saith our Lord, "walketh not in darkness:" And while he hath the light, he rejoiceth therein. As he hath "received the Lord Jesus Christ," so he walketh in him; and while he walketh … John Wesley—Sermons on Several Occasions Whether Discord is a Sin? The Life and Death of Mr. Badman, How Sowers of Strifes and Peacemakers are to be Admonished. Cross References Matthew 9:2 And they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, "Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven." Luke 16:28 for I have five brothers-- in order that he may warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.' Acts 18:9 And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, "Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; Acts 19:21 Now after these things were finished, Paul purposed in the spirit to go to Jerusalem after he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome." Acts 22:15 'For you will be a witness for Him to all men of what you have seen and heard. Acts 27:23 "For this very night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood before me, Acts 27:24 saying, 'Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted you all those who are sailing with you.' Jump to Previous Bear Behoveth Borne Cause Cheer Courage Faithful Following Fully Good Heart Immediately Jerusalem Night Paul Paul's Rome Rome Side Solemnly Stood Testified Testify Testimony Witness Witnessed WitnessingJump to Next Bear Behoveth Borne Cause Cheer Courage Faithful Following Fully Good Heart Immediately Jerusalem Night Paul Paul's Rome Rome Side Solemnly Stood Testified Testify Testimony Witness Witnessed WitnessingLinks Acts 23:11 NIVActs 23:11 NLT Acts 23:11 ESV Acts 23:11 NASB Acts 23:11 KJV Acts 23:11 Bible Apps Acts 23:11 Biblia Paralela Acts 23:11 Chinese Bible Acts 23:11 French Bible Acts 23:11 German Bible Acts 23:11 Commentaries Bible Hub |