And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.
Paul came to Rome as a prisoner in chains, after landing at Puteoli where the Christians entreated him to remain seven days. The Christians at Rome, who had received his epistle and had eagerly looked for his visit, learned of his approach and started out to meet and welcome him. His sufferings endeared him to them the more. In Rome he was held in imprisonment under threat of a criminal's death.
His testimony set forth Jesus as the hope of Israel, and it convinced honest seekers, leaving a lasting impression on some who believed. Others refused to accept the plain testimony of Scripture, and though they could not refute his arguments they rejected his conclusions. They did this despite his special illumination by the Holy Spirit. In his chains he stands as an example of trusting God's word and standing firm against a ruler's power.
Paul came to Rome as a prisoner in chains, after landing at Puteoli where the Christians entreated him to remain seven days. The Christians at Rome, who had received his epistle and had eagerly looked for his visit, learned of his approach and started out to meet and welcome him. His sufferings endeared him to them the more. In Rome he was held in imprisonment under threat of a criminal's death.
His testimony set forth Jesus as the hope of Israel, and it convinced honest seekers, leaving a lasting impression on some who believed. Others refused to accept the plain testimony of Scripture, and though they could not refute his arguments they rejected his conclusions. They did this despite his special illumination by the Holy Spirit. In his chains he stands as an example of trusting God's word and standing firm against a ruler's power.