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1 " but whoever heeds reproof acquires understanding. "
― Angela Elwell Hunt , Paul, Apostle of Christ: The Novelization of the Major Motion Picture
2 " We cannot repay evil for evil. Evil can only be overcome with good. "
3 " We took the words of God’s guidance in the Torah and fashioned them into cages in which we felt secure. For "
4 " He leaned against the wall and folded his hands, quietly rejoicing in unexpected blessings—the company of a friend, a new purpose, pure water. Even knowing the date of his death was a blessing, for it would bring an end to his pain. To everything, there was a season . . . "
5 " But he could not let his flesh win, because as Paul often said, they were slaves to Christ. And a slave does not question his master; he obeys. And what did Christ ask of him? Here, as always, to love. "
6 " We were all bought with a price, so we are all slaves to Yeshua. Each one should remain in whatever situation he was called, unless the Lord provides a legitimate escape. "
7 " Did Christ not die for the entire world?” Paul asked. “For the cruel master as well as for the innocent child? "
8 " We cannot know what others will do, but we must be willing to lay down our lives for Christ just as He laid down His life for us. "
9 " He never made a statement unless he was certain of its truth, "
10 " Because love suffers long. Love is kind. Love does not envy. Love does not dishonor. Love does not seek its own way. Love is not easily angered. Love does not delight in evil. Love rejoices in truth. Love protects, trusts, hopes, and endures all things. "
11 " Priscilla rested her head on his shoulder. “My heart breaks for Rome and its people. We’ve loved this city for so long.” Aquila cleared his throat again. “Yet . . . yet lately I cannot think of it as anything other than what it has become. A reflection of Nero’s madness.” “This time will pass. He cannot be emperor forever.” “But how many more will die before he does?” Priscilla bit her lip but did not respond. “This place,” Aquila continued, “this decision weighs heavily on me. I have prayed, yet the Lord tells me nothing.” “He will give you an answer. "