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[3] To them he presented himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days, and speaking of the kingdom of God.
[3] To them he presented himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days, and speaking of the kingdom of God.
[4] And while staying with them he charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, "you heard from me,
[4] And while staying with them he charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, "you heard from me,
[5] for John baptized with water, but before many days you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit."
[5] <u>for John baptized with water, but before many days you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit."</u>
[6] So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?"
[6] <u>So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" </u>
[7] He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has fixed by his own authority.
[7] He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has fixed by his own authority.
[8] But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Sama'ria and to the end of the earth."
[8] <u>But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Sama'ria and to the end of the earth." </u>
[9] And when he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.
[9] And when he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.
[10] And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes,
[10] And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes,
[14] All these with one accord devoted themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
[14] All these with one accord devoted themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
[15] In those days Peter stood up among the brethren (the company of persons was in all about a hundred and twenty), and said,
[15] In those days Peter stood up among the brethren (the company of persons was in all about a hundred and twenty), and said,
[16] "Brethren, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David, concerning Judas who was guide to those who arrested Jesus.
[16] <u>"Brethren, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David, concerning Judas who was guide to those who arrested Jesus.
[17] For he was numbered among us, and was allotted his share in this ministry.
[17] For he was numbered among us, and was allotted his share in this ministry.
[18] (Now this man bought a field with the reward of his wickedness; and falling headlong he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out.
[18] (Now this man bought a field with the reward of his wickedness; and falling headlong he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out.
[19] And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the field was called in their language Akel'dama, that is, Field of Blood.)
[19] And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the field was called in their language Akel'dama, that is, Field of Blood.) </u>
[20] For it is written in the book of Psalms, `Let his habitation become desolate,
[20] For it is written in the book of Psalms, `Let his habitation become desolate,
and let there be no one to live in it';
and let there be no one to live in it';
[22] beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us -- one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection."
[22] beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us -- one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection."
[23] And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsab'bas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthi'as.
[23] And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsab'bas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthi'as.
[24] And they prayed and said, "Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which one of these two thou hast chosen
[24] <u>And they prayed and said, "Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which one of these two thou hast chosen
[25] to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside, to go to his own place."
[25] to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside, to go to his own place."
[26] And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthi'as; and he was enrolled with the eleven apostles.
[26] And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthi'as; and he was enrolled with the eleven apostles.</u>
==Acts.2==
==Acts.2==
[14] But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words.
[14] But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words.
[15] For these men are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day;
[15] For these men are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day;
[16] but this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
[16] <u>but this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
[17] `And in the last days it shall be, God declares,
[17] `And in the last days it shall be, God declares,
that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,
that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,
and your old men shall dream dreams;
and your old men shall dream dreams;
[18] yea, and on my menservants and my maidservants in those days
[18] yea, and on my menservants and my maidservants in those days
I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.
I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.</u>
[19] And I will show wonders in the heaven above
[19] And I will show wonders in the heaven above
and signs on the earth beneath,
and signs on the earth beneath,
[31] he foresaw and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.
[31] he foresaw and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.
[32] This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses.
[32] This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses.
[33] Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this which you see and hear.
[33] <u>Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this which you see and hear.</u>
[34] For David did not ascend into the heavens; but he himself says, `The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand,
[34] For David did not ascend into the heavens; but he himself says, `The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand,
[35] till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet.'
[35] till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet.'
[39] For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him."
[39] For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him."
[40] And he testified with many other words and exhorted them, saying, "Save yourselves from this crooked generation."
[40] And he testified with many other words and exhorted them, saying, "Save yourselves from this crooked generation."
[41] So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
[41] <u>So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
[42] And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
[42] And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.</u>
[43] And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
[43] And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
[44] And all who believed were together and had all things in common;
[44] <u>And all who believed were together and had all things in common;
[45] and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need.
[45] and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need.</u>
[46] And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they partook of food with glad and generous hearts,
[46] And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they partook of food with glad and generous hearts,
[47] praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
[47] praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
==Acts.3==
==Acts.3==
[1] Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.
[1] Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.
[8] Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders,
[8] Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders,
[9] if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a cripple, by what means this man has been healed,
[9] if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a cripple, by what means this man has been healed,
[10] be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by him this man is standing before you well.
[10] <u>be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by him this man is standing before you well.
[11] This is the stone which was rejected by you builders, but which has become the head of the corner.
[11] This is the stone which was rejected by you builders, but which has become the head of the corner.</u>
[12] And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
[12] And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." </u>
[13] Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they wondered; and they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
[13] Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they wondered; and they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
[14] But seeing the man that had been healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition.
[14] But seeing the man that had been healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition.
[35] and laid it at the apostles' feet; and distribution was made to each as any had need.
[35] and laid it at the apostles' feet; and distribution was made to each as any had need.
[36] Thus Joseph who was surnamed by the apostles Barnabas (which means, Son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus,
[36] Thus Joseph who was surnamed by the apostles Barnabas (which means, Son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus,
[37] sold a field which belonged to him, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
[37] sold a field which belonged to him, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
==Acts.5==
==Acts.5==
[1] But a man named Anani'as with his wife Sapphi'ra sold a piece of property,
[1] But a man named Anani'as with his wife Sapphi'ra sold a piece of property,
[17] But the high priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the party of the Sad'ducees, and filled with jealousy
[17] But the high priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the party of the Sad'ducees, and filled with jealousy
[18] they arrested the apostles and put them in the common prison.
[18] they arrested the apostles and put them in the common prison.
[19] But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out and said,
[19] <u>But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out and said,</u>
[20] "Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life."
[20] "Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life."
[21] And when they heard this, they entered the temple at daybreak and taught. Now the high priest came and those who were with him and called together the council and all the senate of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
[21] And when they heard this, they entered the temple at daybreak and taught. Now the high priest came and those who were with him and called together the council and all the senate of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
[32] And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."
[32] And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."
[33] When they heard this they were enraged and wanted to kill them.
[33] When they heard this they were enraged and wanted to kill them.
[34] But a Pharisee in the council named Gama'li-el, a teacher of the law, held in honor by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a while.
[34] <u>But a Pharisee in the council named Gama'li-el, a teacher of the law, held in honor by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a while.
[35] And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you do with these men.
[35] And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you do with these men.
[36] For before these days Theu'das arose, giving himself out to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him; but he was slain and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing.
[36] For before these days Theu'das arose, giving himself out to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him; but he was slain and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing.
[37] After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him; he also perished, and all who followed him were scattered.
[37] After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him; he also perished, and all who followed him were scattered.
[38] So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this undertaking is of men, it will fail;
[38] So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this undertaking is of men, it will fail;
[39] but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!"
[39] but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!" </u>
[40] So they took his advice, and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
[40] So they took his advice, and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
[41] Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.
[41] Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.
[42] And every day in the temple and at home they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.
[42] And every day in the temple and at home they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.
==Acts.6==
==Acts.6==
[1] Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
[1] Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
[51] "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you.
[51] "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you.
[52] Which of the prophets did not your fathers persecute? And they killed those who announced beforehand the coming of the Righteous One, whom you have now betrayed and murdered,
[52] Which of the prophets did not your fathers persecute? And they killed those who announced beforehand the coming of the Righteous One, whom you have now betrayed and murdered,
[53] you who received the law as delivered by angels and did not keep it."
[53] <u>you who received the law as delivered by angels and did not keep it."</u>
[54] Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth against him.
[54] Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth against him.
[55] <u>But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God;
[55] <u>But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God;
[56] and he said, "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God."</u>
[56] and he said, "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God."
[57] But they cried out with a loud voice and stopped their ears and rushed together upon him.
[57] But they cried out with a loud voice and stopped their ears and rushed together upon him.
[58] Then they cast him out of the city and stoned him; and the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.
[58] Then they cast him out of the city and stoned him; and the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.
[59] And as they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
[59] And as they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
[60] And he knelt down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
[60] And he knelt down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.</u>
==Acts.8==
==Acts.8==
[7] When the angel who spoke to him had departed, he called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among those that waited on him,
[7] When the angel who spoke to him had departed, he called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among those that waited on him,
[8] and having related everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.
[8] and having related everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.
[9] The next day, as they were on their journey and coming near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour.
[9] <u>The next day, as they were on their journey and coming near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour.
[10] And he became hungry and desired something to eat; but while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance
[10] And he became hungry and desired something to eat; but while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance
[11] and saw the heaven opened, and something descending, like a great sheet, let down by four corners upon the earth.
[11] and saw the heaven opened, and something descending, like a great sheet, let down by four corners upon the earth.
[14] But Peter said, "No, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean."
[14] But Peter said, "No, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean."
[15] And the voice came to him again a second time, "What God has cleansed, you must not call common."
[15] And the voice came to him again a second time, "What God has cleansed, you must not call common."
[16] This happened three times, and the thing was taken up at once to heaven.
[16] This happened three times, and the thing was taken up at once to heaven.</u>
[17] Now while Peter was inwardly perplexed as to what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate
[17] Now while Peter was inwardly perplexed as to what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate
[18] and called out to ask whether Simon who was called Peter was lodging there.
[18] and called out to ask whether Simon who was called Peter was lodging there.
[36] You know the word which he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),
[36] You know the word which he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),
[37] the word which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:
[37] the word which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:
[38] how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
[38] <u>how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.</u>
[39] And we are witnesses to all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree;
[39] And we are witnesses to all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree;
[40] but God raised him on the third day and made him manifest;
[40] but God raised him on the third day and made him manifest;
[41] not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
[41] <u>not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. </u>
[42] And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that he is the one ordained by God to be judge of the living and the dead.
[42] And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that he is the one ordained by God to be judge of the living and the dead.
[43] To him all the prophets bear witness that every one who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."
[43] To him all the prophets bear witness that every one who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."
[46] For they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared,
[46] For they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared,
[47] "Can any one forbid water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
[47] "Can any one forbid water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
[48] And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.
[48] And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.
==Acts.11==
==Acts.11==
[1] Now the apostles and the brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
[1] Now the apostles and the brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
[5] So Peter was kept in prison; but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
[5] So Peter was kept in prison; but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
[6] The very night when Herod was about to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison;
[6] The very night when Herod was about to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison;
[7] and behold, an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell; and he struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, "Get up quickly." And the chains fell off his hands.
[7] <u>and behold, an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell; and he struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, "Get up quickly." And the chains fell off his hands.
[8] And the angel said to him, "Dress yourself and put on your sandals." And he did so. And he said to him, "Wrap your mantle around you and follow me."
[8] And the angel said to him, "Dress yourself and put on your sandals." And he did so. And he said to him, "Wrap your mantle around you and follow me."
[9] And he went out and followed him; he did not know that what was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.
[9] And he went out and followed him; he did not know that what was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.
[10] When they had passed the first and the second guard, they came to the iron gate leading into the city. It opened to them of its own accord, and they went out and passed on through one street; and immediately the angel left him.
[10] When they had passed the first and the second guard, they came to the iron gate leading into the city. It opened to them of its own accord, and they went out and passed on through one street; and immediately the angel left him.</u>
[11] And Peter came to himself, and said, "Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting."
[11] And Peter came to himself, and said, "Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting."
[12] When he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose other name was Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.
[12] When he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose other name was Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.
[23] Immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not give God the glory; and he was eaten by worms and died.
[23] Immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not give God the glory; and he was eaten by worms and died.
[24] But the word of God grew and multiplied.
[24] But the word of God grew and multiplied.
[25] And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their mission, bringing with them John whose other name was Mark.
[25] And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their mission, bringing with them John whose other name was Mark.
==Acts.13==
==Acts.13==
[1] Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyre'ne, Man'a-en a member of the court of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
[1] Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyre'ne, Man'a-en a member of the court of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
[20] But when the disciples gathered about him, he rose up and entered the city; and on the next day he went on with Barnabas to Derbe.
[20] But when the disciples gathered about him, he rose up and entered the city; and on the next day he went on with Barnabas to Derbe.
[21] When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Ico'nium and to Antioch,
[21] When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Ico'nium and to Antioch,
[22] strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
[22] <u>strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.</u>
[23] And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they believed.
[23] And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they believed.
[24] Then they passed through Pisid'ia, and came to Pamphyl'ia.
[24] Then they passed through Pisid'ia, and came to Pamphyl'ia.
[26] and from there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.
[26] and from there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.
[27] And when they arrived, they gathered the church together and declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
[27] And when they arrived, they gathered the church together and declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
[28] And they remained no little time with the disciples.
[28] And they remained no little time with the disciples.
==Acts.15==
==Acts.15==
[1] But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brethren, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."
[1] But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brethren, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."
[20] For you bring some strange things to our ears; we wish to know therefore what these things mean."
[20] For you bring some strange things to our ears; we wish to know therefore what these things mean."
[21] Now all the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time in nothing except telling or hearing something new.
[21] Now all the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time in nothing except telling or hearing something new.
[22] So Paul, standing in the middle of the Are-op'agus, said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious.
[22] <u>So Paul, standing in the middle of the Are-op'agus, said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious.
[23] For as I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, `To an unknown god.' What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.
[23] For as I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, `To an unknown god.' What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.</u>
[24] The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by man,
[24] The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by man,
[25] nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since <u>he himself gives to all men life and breath and everything.</u>
[25] nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since <u>he himself gives to all men life and breath and everything.</u>
[26] And he made from one every nation of men to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their habitation,
[26] <u>And he made from one every nation of men to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their habitation,</u>
[27] that they should seek God, in the hope that they might feel after him and find him. Yet he is not far from each one of us,
[27] that they should seek God, in the hope that they might feel after him and find him. Yet he is not far from each one of us,
[28] <u>for `In him we live and move and have our being';
[28] <u>for `In him we live and move and have our being';
[33] I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel.
[33] I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel.
[34] You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.
[34] You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.
[35] In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, `It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
[35] In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, <u>"It is more blessed to give than to receive."</u>
[36] And when he had spoken thus, he knelt down and prayed with them all.
[36] And when he had spoken thus, he knelt down and prayed with them all.
[37] And they all wept and embraced Paul and kissed him,
[37] And they all wept and embraced Paul and kissed him,
[38] sorrowing most of all because of the word he had spoken, that they should see his face no more. And they brought him to the ship.
[38] sorrowing most of all because of the word he had spoken, that they should see his face no more. And they brought him to the ship.
==Acts.21==
==Acts.21==
[1] And when we had parted from them and set sail, we came by a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Pat'ara.
[1] And when we had parted from them and set sail, we came by a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Pat'ara.
[1] "Brethren and fathers, hear the defense which I now make before you."
[1] "Brethren and fathers, hear the defense which I now make before you."
[2] And when they heard that he addressed them in the Hebrew language, they were the more quiet. And he said:
[2] And when they heard that he addressed them in the Hebrew language, they were the more quiet. And he said:
[3] "I am a Jew, born at Tarsus in Cili'cia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gama'li-el, educated according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God as you all are this day.
[3] "I am a Jew, born at Tarsus in Cili'cia, but brought up in this city <u>at the feet of Gama'li-el, educated according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God as you all are this day.</u>
[4] I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering to prison both men and women,
[4] I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering to prison both men and women,
[5] as the high priest and the whole council of elders bear me witness. From them I received letters to the brethren, and I journeyed to Damascus to take those also who were there and bring them in bonds to Jerusalem to be punished.
[5] as the high priest and the whole council of elders bear me witness. From them I received letters to the brethren, and I journeyed to Damascus to take those also who were there and bring them in bonds to Jerusalem to be punished.
[28] The tribune answered, "I bought this citizenship for a large sum." Paul said, "But I was born a citizen."
[28] The tribune answered, "I bought this citizenship for a large sum." Paul said, "But I was born a citizen."
[29] So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him instantly; and the tribune also was afraid, for he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.
[29] So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him instantly; and the tribune also was afraid, for he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.
[30] But on the morrow, desiring to know the real reason why the Jews accused him, he unbound him, and commanded the chief priests and all the council to meet, and he brought Paul down and set him before them.
[30] But on the morrow, desiring to know the real reason why the Jews accused him, he unbound him, and commanded the chief priests and all the council to meet, and he brought Paul down and set him before them.
==Acts.23==
==Acts.23==
[13] Neither can they prove to you what they now bring up against me.
[13] Neither can they prove to you what they now bring up against me.
[14] But this I admit to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of our fathers, believing everything laid down by the law or written in the prophets,
[14] But this I admit to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of our fathers, believing everything laid down by the law or written in the prophets,
[15] having a hope in God which these themselves accept, that there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.
[15] <u>having a hope in God which these themselves accept, that there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.</u>
[16] So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men.
[16] So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men.
[17] Now after some years I came to bring to my nation alms and offerings.
[17] Now after some years I came to bring to my nation alms and offerings.
[24] After some days Felix came with his wife Drusil'la, who was a Jewess; and he sent for Paul and heard him speak upon faith in Christ Jesus. [25] And as he argued about justice and self-control and future judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, "Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity I will summon you."
[24] After some days Felix came with his wife Drusil'la, who was a Jewess; and he sent for Paul and heard him speak upon faith in Christ Jesus. [25] And as he argued about justice and self-control and future judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, "Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity I will summon you."
[26] At the same time he hoped that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him.
[26] At the same time he hoped that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him.
[27] But when two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
[27] But when two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
==Acts.25==
==Acts.25==
[31] preaching the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ quite openly and unhindered.
[31] preaching the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ quite openly and unhindered.
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