After all, you think you are so wise, but you enjoy putting up with fools! 20You put up with it when someone enslaves you, takes everything you have, takes advantage of you, takes control of everything, and slaps you in the face.

I declare today that I have been faithful. If anyone suffers eternal death, it’s not my fault,20:26 Greek I am innocent of the blood of all.

And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

As Paul reached the stairs, the mob grew so violent the soldiers had to lift him to their shoulders to protect him. 36And the crowd followed behind, shouting, “Kill him, kill him!”

Lord God my Father,

Keep my heart close and reveal to me when I take my focus off of you, keep me in your Truth. I only want to represent you well and bring your message to the lost even if it creates hardship to me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen