Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, a
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teac
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Ju
But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him.
And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when
The rest seized his servants, mistreated them, and killed them.
and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars.
Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high prie
And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of
Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others
Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one.
Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice?
About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church.
You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you will be put to death.
They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a
I persecuted this Way even to the death, detaining both men and women and throwing them into prison,