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This concept is significant in understanding the nature of faith and the process by which individuals come to a deeper understanding and commitment to God's truth.<br><br><b>Biblical Usage and Context</b><br><br>1. <b>Faith and Assurance</b>: The Apostle Paul frequently uses the term "persuaded" to describe his confidence in God's promises and the truth of the Gospel. In <a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Romans 8:38-39</a> , Paul declares, "For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Here, "persuaded" conveys a deep, unwavering conviction in the security of God's love.<br><br>2. <b>The Role of the Holy Spirit</b>: Persuasion in the biblical sense often involves the work of the Holy Spirit, who convicts and convinces individuals of the truth. In <a href="/john/16-8.htm">John 16:8</a> , Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit's role: "And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment." This divine persuasion leads to repentance and faith.<br><br>3. <b>Human Agency and Divine Influence</b>: While persuasion involves divine influence, it also requires a response from the individual. <a href="/acts/28-24.htm">Acts 28:24</a> illustrates this dual aspect: "Some were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe." The passage highlights that while the message of the Gospel is persuasive, acceptance depends on the openness of the hearer's heart.<br><br>4. <b>Examples of Persuasion in Scripture</b>: Throughout the Bible, there are numerous examples of individuals who were persuaded by God's message. In <a href="/acts/26-28.htm">Acts 26:28</a> , King Agrippa responds to Paul's testimony, saying, "In such a short time, would you persuade me to become a Christian?" This interaction underscores the power of personal testimony and the persuasive nature of the Gospel.<br><br>5. <b>The Certainty of God's Promises</b>: <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13</a> speaks of the patriarchs who were "persuaded of the promises" and embraced them, even though they did not receive them in their lifetime. This persuasion is rooted in faith, trusting in God's faithfulness and the certainty of His promises.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>The concept of being persuaded is central to understanding the nature of faith as both a gift from God and a personal commitment. It involves a transformation of the heart and mind, leading to a life aligned with God's will. The assurance that comes from being persuaded by God's truth provides believers with confidence and hope, enabling them to endure trials and remain steadfast in their faith.<br><br>In summary, "persuaded" in the biblical sense is more than mere intellectual agreement; it is a profound conviction that shapes one's entire life, rooted in the assurance of God's unchanging truth and love.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>imp. & p. p.</I>) of Persuade.<p>2. (<I>p. p. & a.</I>) Prevailed upon; influenced by argument or entreaty; convinced.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4102.htm"><span class="l">4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 4102 (from 3982, ", be <b>persuaded</b>") – properly, (be , come to trust); . Faith (4102)<br> is always a , and something that can be produced by people. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4102.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 18k</font><p><a href="/greek/4100.htm"><span class="l">4100. pisteuo -- to believe, entrust</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 4100 (from 4102 , "faith," derived from 3982 , "persuade, be <b>persuaded</b>") -- (affirm,<br> have confidence); used of persuading oneself (= human believing) and with <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4100.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 12k</font><p><a href="/greek/569.htm"><span class="l">569. apisteo -- to disbelieve, be faithless</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 569 ("not willing to be <b>persuaded</b>") means more than "disbelieve" ("not believing")<br> because it indicates "refusing to be faithful" (honor a trust or revelation <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/569.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/2138.htm"><span class="l">2138. eupeithes -- constantly attendant</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 2138 (from 2095 , "well" and 3982 , "persuade") -- properly, "well-<b>persuaded</b>," ,<br> ie willing (pre-disposed, favorable to); easy to come to terms with . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2138.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/543.htm"><span class="l">543. apeitheia -- disobedience</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 543 (from 1 "not" and 3982 , "<b>persuaded</b>") -- properly, someone , referring<br> to their , ie the to be convinced by God's voice. This <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/543.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2431.htm"><span class="l">2431. hilaros -- cheerful</span></a> <br><b>...</b> joyous, cheerful, not grudging. 2431 -- properly, ; because -- describing someone<br> who is because ("already <b>persuaded</b>"). 2431 ("won over <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2431.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3980.htm"><span class="l">3980. peitharcheo -- to obey authority</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From a compound of peitho and archo; to be <b>persuaded</b> by a ruler, ie (genitive case)<br> to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice -- hearken, obey <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3980.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/545.htm"><span class="l">545. apeithes -- disobedient</span></a> <br><b>...</b> apeithes Phonetic Spelling: (ap-i-thace') Short Definition: unbelieving, disobedient<br> Definition: unbelieving, disobedient, who will not be <b>persuaded</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/545.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4103.htm"><span class="l">4103. pistos -- faithful, reliable</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Cognate: 4103 (an adjective, derived from 3982 , "<b>persuaded</b>") -- properly, faithful<br> (loyalty to faith; literally, fullness of faith); typically, of believing <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4103.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/3982.htm"><span class="l">3982. peitho -- to persuade, to have confidence</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 3), convinced (7), followed (2), have confidence (2), having confidence (2), listen<br> (1), obey (3), obeying (1), persuade (4), <b>persuaded</b> (8), persuading (1), put <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3982.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 10k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2388.htm"><span class="l">2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen</span></a><br><b>...</b> harder (1), made repairs (12), made stronger (1), maintain (1), make (1), make an<br> effort (1), making himself strong (1), overcome (1), <b>persuaded</b> (1), post a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2388.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8156.htm"><span class="l">8156. shasa -- to divide, cleave</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to divide, cleave NASB Word Usage has the split (1), make a split<br> (1), making a split (1), making split (1), <b>persuaded</b> (1), tear (1), tore him <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8156.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5496.htm"><span class="l">5496. suth -- to incite, allure, instigate</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), entice (2), enticed (1), incited (3), inciting (1), induced (1), mislead (2),<br> misleading (1), misleads (1), misled (1), moved (1), <b>persuaded</b> (2), stirred (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5496.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6601b.htm"><span class="l">6601b. pathah -- to be simple</span></a><br><b>...</b> to be simple NASB Word Usage allure (1), became...enticed (1), deceive (2), deceived<br> (5), entice (9), enticed (1), entices (1), <b>persuaded</b> (1), prevailed (2 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6601b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/lorenz/the_otterbein_hymnal/221_almost_persuaded_p_m.htm"><span class="l">Almost <b>Persuaded</b>. PM</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 221 Almost <b>Persuaded</b>. PM. "Almost," but Lost. (475) "Almost <b>persuaded</b>" now<br> to believe; "Almost <b>persuaded</b>" Christ to receive; Seems <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/221 almost persuaded p m.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_9_how_jadon_the.htm"><span class="l">How Jadon the Prophet was <b>Persuaded</b> by Another Lying Prophet and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER 9. How Jadon The Prophet Was <b>Persuaded</b> By Another Lying Prophet And<br> Returned [To Bethel,] And Was Afterwards Slain By A Lion. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 9 how jadon the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_lii_for_we_who.htm"><span class="l">For we who have Been <b>Persuaded</b> by Many, Yea by Innumerable...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter LII. For we who have been <b>persuaded</b> by many, yea by innumerable?<br> For we who have been <b>persuaded</b> by many, yea by innumerable <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/origen/origen against celsus/chapter lii for we who.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_of_saint_augustine/chapter_viii_thou_didst_deal.htm"><span class="l">Thou Didst Deal with Me, that I Should be <b>Persuaded</b> to Go to Rome. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book V Chapter VIII Thou didst deal with me, that I should be <b>persuaded</b><br> to go to Rome? Thou didst deal with me, that I should <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter viii thou didst deal.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/discourse_to_the_greeks_concerning_hades/section_7_and_now_if.htm"><span class="l">And Now, if You Gentiles Will be <b>Persuaded</b> by These Motives...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Section 7. And now, if you Gentiles will be <b>persuaded</b> by these motives?<br> 7. And now, if you Gentiles will be <b>persuaded</b> by these <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/discourse to the greeks concerning hades/section 7 and now if.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bede/bedes_ecclesiastical_history_of_england/chap_xv_edwin_was_so.htm"><span class="l">Edwin was So Zealous for the True Worship, that He Likewise <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> BOOK II CHAP. XV. EDWIN was so zealous for the TRUE worship, that he likewise<br> <b>persuaded</b> Earpwald? EDWIN was so zealous for the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xv edwin was so.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_of_saint_augustine/chapter_iii_but_i_also.htm"><span class="l">But I Also as Yet, Although I Held and was Firmly <b>Persuaded</b> that <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book VII Chapter III But I also as yet, although I held and was firmly<br> <b>persuaded</b> that Thou our? But I also as yet, although I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter iii but i also.htm</font><p><a href="/library/doddridge/the_rise_and_progress_of_religion_in_the_soul/chapter_xi_a_solemn_address.htm"><span class="l">A Solemn Address to those who Will not be <b>Persuaded</b> to Fall in <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF RELIGION IN THE SOUL. CHAPTER XI. A SOLEMN ADDRESS TO THOSE<br> WHO WILL NOT BE <b>PERSUADED</b> TO FALL IN WITH THE DESIGN OF THE GOSPEL. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the rise and progress of religion in the soul/chapter xi a solemn address.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_wars_of_the_jews_or_history_of_the_destruction_of_jerusalem/chapter_2_how_titus_gave.htm"><span class="l">How Titus Gave Orders to Demolish the Tower of Antonia and Then <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER 2. How Titus Gave Orders To Demolish The Tower Of Antonia And Then<br> <b>Persuaded</b> Josephus To Exhort The Jews Again [To A Surrender]. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 2 how titus gave.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sozomen/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_sozomenus/chapter_xxiv_concerning_st_ambrose_and.htm"><span class="l">Concerning St. Ambrose and his Elevation to the High Priesthood <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book VI. Chapter XXIV."Concerning St. Ambrose and his Elevation to the High<br> Priesthood; how he <b>persuaded</b> the People to practice Piety. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xxiv concerning st ambrose and.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/persuaded.htm"><span class="l"><b>Persuaded</b> (40 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Persuaded</b> (40 Occurrences). Matthew 27:20 Now the chief priests and the elders<br><b>persuaded</b> the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/persuaded.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/convinced.htm"><span class="l">Convinced (26 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Luke 16:31 "He said to him,'If they don't listen to Moses and the prophets, neither<br> will they be <b>persuaded</b> if one rises from the dead.'" (See RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/convinced.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/persuade.htm"><span class="l">Persuade (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Persuade (20 Occurrences). Matthew 27:20 Now the chief priests and the elders<br><b>persuaded</b> the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/persuade.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/prevailed.htm"><span class="l">Prevailed (46 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, "If you have judged me to<br> be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and stay." So she <b>persuaded</b> us. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/prevailed.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/laughing-stock.htm"><span class="l">Laughing-stock (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jeremiah 20:7 Yahweh, you have <b>persuaded</b> me, and I was <b>persuaded</b>; you are stronger<br> than I, and have prevailed: I am become a laughing-stock all the day, every <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/laughing-stock.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/laughingstock.htm"><span class="l">Laughingstock (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jeremiah 20:7 Thou hast <b>persuaded</b> me, O Jehovah, and I am <b>persuaded</b>; Thou hast hardened<br> me, and dost prevail, I have been for a laughter all the day, Every one <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/laughingstock.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/ridiculed.htm"><span class="l">Ridiculed (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jeremiah 20:7 Yahweh, you have <b>persuaded</b> me, and I was <b>persuaded</b>; you are stronger<br> than I, and have prevailed: I am become a laughing-stock all the day, every <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/ridiculed.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/esteemeth.htm"><span class="l">Esteemeth (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Romans 14:5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day<br> alike. Let every man be fully <b>persuaded</b> in his own mind. (KJV ASV WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/esteemeth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deceivableness.htm"><span class="l">Deceivableness (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> de-sev' (nasha', "to lead astray"): "The pride of thy heart hath deceived thee"<br> (Jeremiah 49:16), ie "Thy stern mountain fastnesses have <b>persuaded</b> thee that <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deceivableness.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deceive.htm"><span class="l">Deceive (48 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> de-sev' (nasha', "to lead astray"): "The pride of thy heart hath deceived thee"<br> (Jeremiah 49:16), ie "Thy stern mountain fastnesses have <b>persuaded</b> thee that <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deceive.htm - 22k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Herod-Agrippa-II.html">Who was Herod Agrippa II? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/faith-reason.html">How should a Christian view the relationship of faith and reason? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/door-to-door-evangelism.html">Is door-to-door evangelism an effective method? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/persuaded.htm">Persuaded: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Persuaded (40 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Matthew 27:20</a></span><br />Now the chief priests and the elders <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/16-31.htm">Luke 16:31</a></span><br />"He said to him,'If they don't listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> if one rises from the dead.'"<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/20-6.htm">Luke 20:6</a></span><br />But if we say,'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> that John was a prophet."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Acts 5:40</a></span><br />They agreed with him. Summoning the apostles, they beat them and commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/6-11.htm">Acts 6:11</a></span><br />Then they secretly induced men to say, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Acts 12:20</a></span><br />Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus, the king's personal aide, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43</a></span><br />Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> them to continue in the grace of God.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Acts 14:19</a></span><br />But some Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there, and having <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> the multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a></span><br />When she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and stay." So she <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> us.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Acts 17:4</a></span><br />Some of them were <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span>, and joined Paul and Silas, of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and not a few of the chief women.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Acts 18:4</a></span><br />He reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> Jews and Greeks.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/19-26.htm">Acts 19:26</a></span><br />You see and hear, that not at Ephesus alone, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul has <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> and turned away many people, saying that they are no gods, that are made with hands.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/21-14.htm">Acts 21:14</a></span><br />When he would not be <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span>, we ceased, saying, "The Lord's will be done."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/23-21.htm">Acts 23:21</a></span><br />Do not thou then be <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> by them, for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, who have put themselves under a curse neither to eat nor drink till they kill him; and now they are ready waiting the promise from thee.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Acts 26:26</a></span><br />For the king knows of these things, to whom also I speak freely. For I am <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> that none of these things is hidden from him, for this has not been done in a corner.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/27-11.htm">Acts 27:11</a></span><br />But Julius let himself be <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> by the pilot and by the owner rather than by Paul's arguments; <br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/28-24.htm">Acts 28:24</a></span><br />And some were <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> of the things which were said, but some disbelieved.<br /><span class="source">(DBY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/2-19.htm">Romans 2:19</a></span><br />and have <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> yourself that, as for you, you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness,<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21</a></span><br />And being fully <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Romans 8:38</a></span><br />For I am <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span>, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Romans 14:5</a></span><br />One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> in his own mind. <br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14</a></span><br />I know, and am <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself; except that to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/15-14.htm">Romans 15:14</a></span><br />I myself am also <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish others.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Philippians 1:25</a></span><br />and of this being <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span>, I have known that I shall remain and continue with you all, to your advancement and joy of the faith,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a></span><br />having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in you; which lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span>, in you also.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a></span><br />For this cause I also suffer these things. Yet I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> that he is able to guard that which I have committed to him against that day. The Letter to the Hebrews<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14</a></span><br />But thou, abide in those things which thou hast learned, and of which thou hast been fully <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span>, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/6-9.htm">Hebrews 6:9</a></span><br />But, beloved, we are <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> of better things for you, and things that accompany salvation, even though we speak like this.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13</a></span><br />These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">Hebrews 13:18</a></span><br />Pray for us, for we are <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/15-18.htm">Joshua 15:18</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when she came unto him , that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she alighted from off her ass; and Caleb said, What wouldest thou? <br /><span class="source">(See JPS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/1-14.htm">Judges 1:14</a></span><br />And it cometh to pass in her coming in, that she persuadeth him to ask from her father the field, and she lighteth from off the ass, and Caleb saith to her, 'What -- to thee?'<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/19-7.htm">Judges 19:7</a></span><br />The man rose up to depart; but his father-in-law urged him, and he lodged there again.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/24-7.htm">1 Samuel 24:7</a></span><br />And David subdueth his men by words, and hath not permitted them to rise against Saul; and Saul hath risen from the cave, and goeth on the way;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8</a></span><br />It fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where there was a prominent woman; and she <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> him to eat bread. So it was, that as often as he passed by, he turned in there to eat bread.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-2.htm">2 Chronicles 18:2</a></span><br />And after certain years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that he had with him, and <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> him to go up with him to Ramothgilead.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/25-15.htm">Proverbs 25:15</a></span><br />By patience a ruler is <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span>. A soft tongue breaks the bone. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/20-7.htm">Jeremiah 20:7</a></span><br />Yahweh, you have <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span> me, and I was persuaded; you are stronger than I, and have prevailed: I am become a laughing-stock all the day, every one mocks me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/20-10.htm">Jeremiah 20:10</a></span><br />For I have heard the defaming of many, terror on every side. Denounce, and we will denounce him, say all my familiar friends, those who watch for my fall; perhaps he will be <span class="boldtext">persuaded</span>, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/28-15.htm">Jeremiah 28:15</a></span><br />Then said the prophet Jeremiah to Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah: Yahweh has not sent you; but you make this people to trust in a lie.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/persuaded.htm">Persuaded</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/persuaded.htm">Persuaded (40 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/misleading.htm">Misleading (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/misleads.htm">Misleads (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/persuade.htm">Persuade (20 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/persuasive.htm">Persuasive (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/persuadest.htm">Persuadest (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/persuasion.htm">Persuasion (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/contrary.htm">Contrary (77 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/vineyards.htm">Vineyards (55 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/truth.htm">Truth (380 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tobit.htm">Tobit</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/anaharath.htm">Anaharath (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/honey.htm">Honey (62 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/olive.htm">Olive (61 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/trees.htm">Trees (179 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/atonement.htm">Atonement (112 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah (124 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/choose.htm">Choose (116 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/worship.htm">Worship (332 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/p/persuade.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Persuade"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Persuade" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/p/persuades.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Persuades"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Persuades" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>