Here is a list of 15 times recorded in the Bible that Apostle Paul suffered greatly for the sake of the kingdom of God.
#1. Jews determined to kill Paul right after his conversion. Acts 9:23
#2. He was hindered in joining the Christians. Acts 9:26-29
#3. He was opposed by Satan. Acts 13:6-12
#4. He was opposed by Jews in a mob. Acts 13:44-49
#5. He was expelled out of Antioch in Pisidia. Act 13:50
#6. He was mobbed and expelled from Iconium. Acts 14:1-15
#7. He fled to Lystra and Derbe where he was stoned and left for dead. Acts 14:6-19
#8. He was disputing continually with false brethren. Acts 19:8
#9. He was beaten and jailed in Philippi. Acts 16:12-40
#10. He was mobbed and expelled from Thessalonica. Acts 17:10-14
#11. He was mobbed and expelled from Berea. Acts 17:10-14
#12. He was mobbed at Corinth. Acts 18:1-23
#13. He was mobbed at Ephesus Acts 19:23-31
#14. There was a plot against his life by the Jews. Acts 20:3
#15. He was seized by the Jews mob, tried in court 5 times and suffered other hardship.
So, if you find yourself in a situation that is not most convenient for the sake of the God, be encouraged for our God see and understands the situations better than you do. He sure will send you help and deliver you.
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