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Therefore don`t yield to them, for more than forty men lie in wait for him, who have bound themselves under a curse neither to eat nor to drink until they have killed him. Now they are ready, looking for the promise from you."
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Faith Acts Wisely
Commentator Matthew Henry notes that God's providence often works through our prudent actions. Paul didn't just passively wait for a miracle; he actively used the means available—his nephew—to seek help. This teaches that trusting God for protection involves acting wisely and responsibly, not neglecting the means He provides.
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