Quotes About Wisdom

Since these things are undeniable, you ought to be calm and not do anything rash.

I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house,

Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men.

“Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: ëDo not speak evil about the ruler of your people.í”

The commander took the young man by the hand, drew him aside, and asked, “What do you need to tell me?”

and since I wanted to understand their charges against him, I brought him down to their Sanhedrin.

I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment.

he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herodís Praetorium.

In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.

By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”

When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.

So if this man has done anything wrong, let some of your leaders come down with me and accuse him there.”

At this stage of Paulís defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”

But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”

By now much time had passed, and the voyage had already become dangerous because it was after the Fast. So Paul advised them,

But contrary to Paulís advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship.

They took soundings and found that the water was twenty fathoms deep. Going a little farther, they took another set of soundings that read fifteen fathoms.

ëGo to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.”

I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.

For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts.

Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,

Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.

And we know that Godís judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.