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I. THE RESULT of a firm confidence in the Lord.

II. INCREASES upon the approach of persecution.

III. NECESSARY to true witness bearing.

(G. G. Ballard.)

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KJV: But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

WEB: Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News;