Acts 23:11-35 And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as you have testified of me in Jerusalem… I. REQUIRED against the crafty designs of enemies who — 1. Unite against the righteous (vers. 12, 13). 2. Disguise themselves under a pious appearance (vers. 14, 15). II. EXPERIENCED. God — 1. Brings the wickedness to light (ver. 16). 2. Directs the hearts of men for the good of the righteous (vers. 17-22). (Lisco.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |