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AgabusProphet who warned Paul that he would be put in chains in Jerusalem | |
AgapeGreek word meaning "love" | |
AsceticismThe improper avoidance of physical pleasure | |
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Caesarea MaritimaCity in Samaria where Paul was imprisoned after his trial in Jerusalem | |
CanonicalWord used to describe writings that were accepted as inspired and therefore belonging to the Bible | |
ClementEarly church father (c. 150 - c. 215) from Alexandria. Indicates in his writings that Paul sent his letter to the Ephesians. | |
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EpaphrasFounder of the church in Colosse | |
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FelixRoman governor who tried Paul in Caesarea Maritima. Waited two years expecting Paul to bribe him. | |
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GentileNon Jewish person | |
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LycusName of valley where Colosse, Laodicea, and Hierapolis were located | |