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And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded both Jews and Greeks.
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When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.
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But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook his garments and said to them, "Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
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And he departed from there and entered the house of a certain man named Justus, one who worshiped God, whose house was next door to the synagogue.
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Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized.
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Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, "Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent;
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for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city."
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And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
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When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,
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saying, "This fellow persuades men to worship God contrary to the law."
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And when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, "If it were a matter of wrongdoing or wicked crimes, O Jews, there would be reason why I should bear with you.