Quotes About Mission

Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also.

On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.

For the One who was at work in Peterís apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in my apostleship to the Gentiles.

And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...

Surely you have heard about the stewardship of Godís grace that was given to me for you,

I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of Godís grace, given me through the working of His power.

Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.

Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,

for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,

Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.

So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.

And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.

because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.