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Why did Paul provoke a conflict between the Sadducees and the Pharisees during his trial?
Paul provoked the conflict by emphasizing his belief in the resurrection of the dead, a topic that divided the Sadducees and the Pharisees, with the former denying it and the latter affirming it.
What role did Paul's nephew play in the events of Acts 23?
Paul's nephew discovered and thwarted a plot by more than forty Jews to kill Paul, saving his life by informing the Roman tribune of the ambush.
What is the 'thorn in the flesh' that Paul mentions in 2 Corinthians 12?
Paul refers to a personal weakness or affliction that he repeatedly begged God to remove, which could be a physical ailment, a mental struggle, a sin, or a spiritual wound.
How did God respond to Paul's pleas to remove the 'thorn in the flesh'?
God responded to Paul by saying, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'
What does Paul mean when he says, 'when I am weak, then I am strong'?
Paul means that his true strength comes from Christ when he acknowledges his own weaknesses, allowing the power of Christ to rest upon him.
Why does Paul emphasize that he does not want material possessions from the Corinthians in 2 Corinthians 12?
Paul emphasizes that he desires the Corinthians themselves, not their possessions, to demonstrate his genuine care for their spiritual well-being and to refute accusations of self-interest.
- Paul's trial before the council
- Conflict between Sadducees and Pharisees
- Plot to kill Paul
- Nephew's intervention
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