Acts 18:9The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, "Don't be afraid, but speak and don't be silent;
The setting
Corinth, Greece, ~51 AD. Night vision in a rented room. Paul had just been rejected by the synagogue and was considering leaving this notoriously immoral city.
The emotion here: exhausted and considering retreat after repeated persecution
The original word
phobou (φοβοῦ) — paralyzing fear that stops action, not just worry
Why it matters
Corinth was Rome's most sexually immoral city, with 1,000 temple prostitutes serving Aphrodite
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What most readers miss in Acts 18:9
Paul had ALREADY been beaten and imprisoned in Philippi just months before this vision
Common misconceptionPeople think this was Paul's first fear. Actually, he'd been fearless through beatings and stonings. This shows even the strongest believers sometimes need God's reassurance.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 18:9
Bible Genome reading
Acts 18:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 18:9 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the vision genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine encouragement, fearlessness. Notable phrases: Don't be afraid, but speak. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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