Paul was Nero's prisoner, but Nero was much more God's.
Few are made better by prosperity, whom afflictions make worse.
It is one thing to know a truth, and another thing to know it by unction.
The mightier any is in the word, the more mighty he will be in prayer.
It is the saint's duty, and should be their care, not only to believe that God is Almighty, but also to strongly believe that His almighty power is engaged for our defense and help in all of our straits and temptations.
He that is impatient, and cannot wait on God for a mercy, will not easily submit to Him in a denial.