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The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, "Don`t be afraid, but speak and don`t be silent;
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Even the Apostle Paul Felt Fear
Commentators emphasize that Paul's fear was real and understandable. He faced intimidation from a sophisticated culture, isolation, and the threat of violent opposition. This vision shows that feeling afraid isn't a sign of weak faith, but a human experience that even great apostles had. God met Paul in his weakness to provide specific encouragement.
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Acts
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18th Century
Presbyterian
By a vision. See Barnes on Acts 9:10 and Acts 16:9.
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19th Century
Anglican
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16th Century
Protestant
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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