Bible Quote by Daniel Partner
““Paul Works like a Farmer When Silas and Timothy arrived in Corinth, Paul was very busy. He was always talking about the Scriptures with the Jews. He assured them that Jesus was the Christ. They argued and snubbed him. Paul shook the dust out of his cloak into their faces. “This means I’m through with you. You must answer to God for refusing the truth. I’m not to blame. Now I’m going to pay attention to the Gentiles.” One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Speak and don’t be silent. I’m with you and no one will harm you. Many people in Corinth belong to me.” Paul worked like a farmer among the people of Corinth. He planted the seeds of God’s gospel for eighteen months. During that time, Paul wrote two letters to the believers in Thessalonica. He wanted them to live a holy, hard-working life. “Look forward to the day Jesus comes again,” he wrote.””
About This Quote
Source Biblical Narrative: Acts of the Apostles, New Testament, 1st century CE
Paul persistently spreads his message despite rejection, using symbolic actions to assert authority and later receives divine encouragement to continue.
In simple terms: Paul faces rejection, uses symbolic gestures, and receives divine support to keep preaching.
Key Takeaway
Persist despite opposition; trust guidance.
Themes
faith
perseverance
mission
symbolic action
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- preaching
- teaching
- community building
- personal resilience
Key Concepts
apostolic ministry
public speaking
cultural resistance
spiritual vision
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay motivated when faced with hostility?
- What symbolic actions can reinforce your message?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on divine vision may not translate to practical strategies for all contexts.
![“We [me and my wife] went back to St. Paul, worked for a year - again, I guess I would have to admit now, doing a rather shaky job of teaching people - but at the end of that year we returned to England and worked in the [Bernard] Leach Pottery for two and a half years.” quote by Warren MacKenzie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/50b/warren-mackenzie-4654_ends_we-me-and-my-wife-went-back-to-st-paul-w_1318886.jpg)
