Atos 18:9

9 E de noite disse o Senhor em visão a Paulo: Não temas, mas fala e não te cales;

Atos 18:9 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 18:9

Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision
On a certain night as he was asleep, the Lord Jesus Christ appeared to him in a dream, and spake after this manner to him:

be not afraid;
it is very likely that after the baptism of Crispus and his family, and of many of the Corinthians, that both the Jews and the Gentiles were exasperated against the apostle; and his life might seem to be in danger, and he might be thinking of removing from hence for his preservation and safety; and might be advised to it by his friends, or at least that he should be incognito, and not be seen publicly: wherefore the Lord appears to him, and bids him not indulge any fears, or conceal himself and be silent,

but speak, and hold not thy peace;
preach freely and boldly the Gospel without fear of men; the fear of men should not stop the mouths of Christ's ministers.

Atos 18:9 In-Context

7 E saindo dali, entrou em casa de um homem temente a Deus, chamado Tito Justo, cuja casa ficava junto da sinagoga.

8 Crispo, chefe da sinagoga, creu no Senhor com toda a sua casa; e muitos dos coríntios, ouvindo, criam e eram batizados.

9 E de noite disse o Senhor em visão a Paulo: Não temas, mas fala e não te cales;

10 porque eu estou contigo e ninguém te acometerá para te fazer mal, pois tenho muito povo nesta cidade.

11 E ficou ali um ano e seis meses, ensinando entre eles a palavra de Deus.