Acts 28 Cross References - Living_Oracles

¹ And being got safe to land, they then knew that the island was called Melita. ² And the barbarians treated us with uncommon humanity; for having kindled a fire, they brought us all to it, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. ³ Now, as Paul was gathering up a bundle of sticks, and laying them on the fire, a viper coming out of the heat, fastened upon his hand. ⁴ And as soon as the barbarians saw the fierce animal hanging on his hand, they said one to another, This man is certainly a murderer, whom justice has not permitted to live, though he be saved from the sea. ⁵ But he, shaking off the fierce animal into the fire, suffered no evil. ⁶ However, they expected that he should have swollen, or suddenly have fallen down dead: and having waited a considerable time, and seeing no mischief befall him, changing their minds, they said he was a god. ⁷ And in the neighborhood of that place, there was the estate of the chief of the island, whose name was Publius; who, having received us into his house, entertained us in a courteous manner for three days. ⁸ And so it was, that the father of Publius, being seized with a fever and bloody flux, was confined to his bed: to whom Paul going in, and having prayed, laid his hands on him, and healed him. ⁹ Now, therefore, when this miracle was wrought, the rest also, who had disorders, in the island, came, and were healed. ¹⁰ Who also honored us with great honors; and when we departed, put on board such things as were necessary. ¹¹ And after three months, we departed in a ship of Alexandria, that had wintered in the island, whose sign was Castor and Pollux. ¹² And being arrived at Syracuse, we continued there three days. ¹³ From thence we coasted round, and came over against Rhegium. And after one day the south wind arising, we came, in two days, to Puteoli: ¹⁴ where we found brethren, and were entreated to stay with them seven days: and so we went for Rome. ¹⁵ And from thence, the brethren, having heard of our affairs, came out to meet us, as far as Appii Forum, and the Three Taverns: whom, when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage. ¹⁶ And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the band: but Paul was permitted to dwell apart, in a house of his own, with a soldier that guarded him. ¹⁷ And it came to pass, that, after three days, Paul called together those that were the chief of the Jews. And when they were come together, he said to them, Brethren, though I have done nothing contrary to the people, nor to our paternal customs, yet I was delivered a prisoner, from Jerusalem, into the hands of the Romans; ¹⁸ who, having examined me, were willing to have set me at liberty, as there was no cause of death in me. ¹⁹ But when the Jews opposed, I was obliged to appeal to Cesar; not as having anything of which to accuse my own nation. ²⁰ For this reason, therefore, I entreated, that I might see and speak with you; for on account of the hope of Israel, I am bound with this chain. ²¹ And they said to him, We have neither received letters from Judea concerning you; nor have any of the brethren, that have come hither, related, or said, any evil concerning you. ²² But we desire to hear from you, what you think; for as concerning this sect, we know that it everywhere spoken against. ²³ And having appointed him a day, many came to him at his lodging; to whom he expounded, testifying the kingdom of God, and persuading them of the things that relate to Jesus; both from the law of Moses and the prophets, from morning till evening. ²⁴ And some were persuaded by the things which were spoken; and some believed not. ²⁵ And disagreeing with each other, they broke up the assembly: Paul saying this one word, Surely, well did the Holy Spirit speak, by Isaiah the prophet, to our fathers, ²⁶ when he said, "Go to this people and say, Hearing you will hear, and will not understand; and seeing you will see, and will not perceive: ²⁷ for the heart of this people is become gross, and with their ears they hear heavily; and they have drawn their eyes together, lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them." ²⁸ Therefore be it known to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it. ²⁹ And when he had said these things, the Jews departed, having great debates among themselves. ³⁰ But Paul continued two whole years in his own hired house, and received all who came to him; ³¹ announcing the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which relate to the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom of speech, and without any restraint.

⁷ But he seeing many Pharisees and Sadducees coming to him to receive immersion, said to them, Offspring of vipers, who has prompted you to flee from the impending vengeance?

²³ Then Jesus went over all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the glad tidings of the Reign, and curing every sort of disease and malady among the people. ²⁴ And his fame spread through all Syria, and they brought him all their sick, seized and tormented with various distempers, demoniacs, and lunatics, and paralytics, and he healed them.

³¹ Therefore say not anxiously, (as the heathens do,) What shall we eat; or what shall we drink; or with what shall we be clothed? ³² For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. ³³ But seek first the kingdom of God and the righteousness required by him; and all these things shall be superadded to you. ³⁴ Be not then anxious about the morrow: the morrow will be anxious about itself. Sufficient for every day is its own trouble.

¹⁸ While he was speaking, a ruler came, and prostrating himself, said, My daughter is by this time dead; but come, and lay your hand upon her, and she will revive.

¹ And having called to him his twelve disciples, he gave them power to expel unclean spirits, and to cure diseases and maladies of every kind.

⁸ Heal the sick, raise the dead; cleanse lepers, expel demons; freely they have received, freely give.

⁸ Heal the sick, raise the dead; cleanse lepers, expel demons; freely they have received, freely give. ⁹ Put not gold or silver, or brass in your girdles; ¹⁰ carry no traveling bag, no spare coat, shoes, or staff; for the workman is worthy of his maintenance. ¹¹ And whatever city or village you enter, inquire what person of worth dwells there; and abide with him until you leave the place.

³⁴ Think not that I am come to bring peace to the earth. I came not to bring peace, but a sword. ³⁵ For I am come to cause dissension between father and son, between mother and daughter, between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law; ³⁶ so that a man's enemies will be found in his own family.

⁴⁰ He that receives you, receives me; and he that receives me, receives him who sent me, receives him who sent me. ⁴¹ He that receives a prophet, because he is a prophet, shall obtain a prophet's reward; and he that receives a righteous man, because he is a righteous man, shall receive a righteous man's reward: ⁴² and whosoever shall give one of these little ones, because he is my disciple, a single cup of cold water to drink; indeed, I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.

³⁴ Offspring of vipers! how can you that are evil speak good things, since it is out of the fullness of the heart that the mouth speaks.

¹⁴ insomuch that this prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled in them, "You will indeed hear, but will not understand; you will look, but will not perceive. ¹⁵ For this people's understanding is stupefied, their ears are deafened, and their eyes they have closed; lest seeing with their eyes, hearing with their ears, and apprehending with their understanding, they should reform, and I should reclaim them."

⁵ But you affirm, If a man say to father or mother, I devote whatever of mine shall profit you, ⁶ he shall not afterward honor by his assistance, his father or his mother. Thus, by your tradition, you annul the commandment of God. ⁷ Hypocrites, well do you suit the character which Isaiah gave of you, saying,

⁹ while the crowd that went before and that followed, shouted, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed be he that comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!

⁴¹ They answered, He will put those wretched to a wretched death, and will let the vineyard to others, who will render him the fruits in the season. ⁴² Jesus replied, Did you never read in the scriptures, "A stone which the builders rejected, is made the head of the corner? This the Lord has effected, and we behold it with admiration." ⁴³ Know, therefore, that the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation who will produce the fruits of it.

³³ Ah! serpents, offspring of vipers! how can you escape the punishment of hell?

³⁵ so that all the innocent blood shed upon the earth shall be charged upon you, from the blood of righteous Abel, to the blood of Zachariah, son of Barachiah, whom you slew between the altar and the sanctuary.

²² Pilate replied, What then shall I do with Jesus, whom they call Messiah? They all answered, Let him be crucified.

²⁵ And all the people answering, said, His blood be upon us, and upon your children.

¹⁴ But after John's imprisonment, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the good tidings of the Reign of God.

³⁰ where Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, of which they immediately acquainted Jesus. ³¹ And he came, and taking her by the hand, raised her; instantly the fever left her, and she entertained them.

⁵¹ Do you imagine that I am come to give peace to the earth? I tell you, No; but division.

² Jesus answering, said to them, Do you think that these Galileans were the greatest sinners in all Galilee, because they suffered such usage?

⁴ or, those eighteen upon whom the tower of Siloam fell, and slew them; do you think that they were the greatest profligates in Jerusalem?

¹⁸ Now, the servants and the officers, stood near a fire, which they had made, because it was cold, and warmed themselves. And Peter was standing with them, and warming himself.

¹² Have your behavior comely, among the Gentiles, that, whereas, they speak against you, as evil doers, having beheld your good works, they may glorify God, in the day of visitation.

²² who did not sin, neither was guile found in his mouth; ²³ who, when he was reviled, did not revile in return; when he suffered he did not threaten, but committed his cause to him who judges righteously-

¹⁶ Hold fast a good conscience, that, whereas they speak against you as evil doers, they may be put to shame who arraign your good behavior in Christ.

¹⁴ If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you are happy; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. ¹⁵ By them, indeed, he is evil spoken of, but by you he is glorified. Wherefore, let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a malefactor, or as a meddling person. ¹⁶ However, if any one suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him even glorify God on that account.

¹² that they may not perceive what they look at, or understand what they hear; lest they should be reclaimed, and obtain the forgiveness of their sins.

²³ and entreated him earnestly, saying, My little daughter is in extreme danger; I pray you come and lay your hands upon her and to heal her, and she will be well.

⁵ And he could do no miracle there, excepting curing a few sick by laying his hands on them.

⁵⁴ And being come ashore, the people knew him, ⁵⁵ and ran through all that country, carrying the sick on couches, to every place where they heard he was. ⁵⁶ And whatever village, or city, or town he entered, they laid the diseased in the streets, and besought him, that they might touch, were it but a tuft of his mantle; and whosoever touched him, were healed.

⁶ He answering, said to them, O hypocrites! well do you suit the character, which Isaiah gave of you, when he said, This people honor me with their lips; but their heart is estranged from me.

³² And they brought to him a deaf man, who had also an impediment in his speech, and entreated him to lay his hand upon him.

¹⁷ Jesus remarking it, said to them, Why do you make this reflection, hat you have no bread? Are you yet so thoughtless, so inattentive? ¹⁸ Is your understanding still blinded? Have you no us of your eyes, or of your ears? or do you not remember

¹⁸ They shall handle serpents with safety. And if they drink poison, it shall not hurt them. They shall cure the sick by laying their hands upon them.

³⁰ for my eyes have seen the Saviour, ³¹ whom thou hast provided in the sight of all the world, ³² a luminary to enlighten the nations, and to be the glory of Israel thy people.

³⁴ And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, This child is destined for the fall and the rise of many in Israel, to serve as a mark for contradiction;

⁶ that all flesh may see the salvation of God."

⁴⁰ After sunset, all they who had any sick, of whatever kind of disease, brought them to him; and he, laying his hands on every one, cured them.

¹ Afterward he traveled through cities and villages, proclaiming the joyful tidings of the Reign of God, being attended by the twelve,

¹⁰ He answered, It is your privilege to know the secrets of the Reign of God, which, to others, are couched in parables; that, though they look, they may not perceive; that though they hear, they may not understand.

¹ Jesus, having convened the twelve, gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to cure diseases; ² and sent them to proclaim the Reign of God, and to heal the sick. ³ And he said to them, Provide nothing for your journey; nor staves, nor bag, nor bread, nor silver, nor two coats apiece;

⁸ And whatever city you enter, if they receive you, eat such things as are set before you; ⁹ cure the sick, and say to them, The Reign of God comes upon you.

¹⁹ Lo! I empowered you to turn on serpents, and scorpions, and all the might of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.

³⁰ Jesus said, in return, A man of Jerusalem, traveling to Jericho, fell among robbers; who, having stripped and wounded him, went away, leaving him half dead. ³¹ A priest, accidentally going that way, and seeing him, passed by on the father side. ³² Likewise a Levite, on the road, when he came near the place, and saw him, passed by on the farther side. ³³ But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion, ³⁴ and went up to him; and having poured wine and oil into his wounds, he bound them up. Then he set him on his own beast, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. ³⁵ On the morrow, when he was going away, he took out two denarii, and giving them to the host, said, Take care of this man, and whatever you spend more, when I return I will repay you. ³⁶ Now which of these three, do you think, was neighbor to him who fell among the robbers? ³⁷ The lawyer answered, He who took pity upon him. Then said Jesus, Go you and do in like manner.

¹³ Immediately she stood upright, and glorified God.

⁶ And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. ⁷ When the multitude perceived this, they said, murmuring, He is gone to be entertained by a sinner. ⁸ But Zaccheus, presenting himself before Jesus, said, Master, half of my goods I will give to the poor; and if in anything I have wronged any man, I will restore fourfold. ⁹ And Jesus said, concerning him, Today is salvation come to this house; inasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

²⁵ Then he said to them, O thoughtless men, and backward to believe things which have been all predicted by the prophets! ²⁶ Ought not the Messiah thus to suffer, and so to enter into his glory? ²⁷ Then beginning with Moses, and proceeding through all the prophets, he explained to them all the passages relating to himself.

⁴⁴ And he said to them, This is what I told you while I remained with you, that all the things which are written of me in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, must be accomplished. ⁴⁵ Then he opened their minds, that they might understand the scriptures;

¹⁴ As Moses placed on high the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be placed on high; ¹⁵ that whosoever believes on him may not perish, but obtain eternal life:

³⁴ Jesus answered, My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to finish his work.

²⁴ Judge not from personal regards, but judge according to justice.

⁴⁰ Many of the people having heard what was spoken, said, This is certainly the prophet. ⁴¹ Some said, This is the Messiah. Others, does the Messiah come from Galilee? ⁴² Does not the scripture say, that the Messiah will be of the posterity of David, and come from Bethlehem, the village whence David was? ⁴³ Thus the people were divided concerning him; ⁴⁴ and some of them would have seized him, but no person laid hands upon him. ⁴⁵ Then the officers returned to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, Wherefore have you not brought him? ⁴⁶ The officers answered, Never man spoke like this man. ⁴⁷ The Pharisees replied, Are you also seduced? ⁴⁸ Has any of the rulers, or of the Pharisees, believed on him? ⁴⁹ But this populace, which knows not the law, is accursed. ⁵⁰ Nicodemus, one of themselves, (he who came to Jesus by night,) ⁵¹ said to them, Does our law permit us to condemn a man, without hearing him, and knowing what he has done? ⁵² They answered him, Are you also a Galilean? Search, and you will find that prophets arise not out of Galilee. ⁵³ Then every man went to his own house;

¹ As Jesus passed along, he saw a man who had been born blind. ² And his disciples asked him, saying, Rabbi, who sinned: this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?

¹³ took branches of palm trees, and went out to meet him, crying, Hosanna! blessed be Israel's King, who comes in the name of the Lord.

³⁸ so that the word of the Prophet Isaiah was verified, "Lord, who has believed out report?" and, "To whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?" ³⁹ For this reason they could not believe; Isaiah having said, also, ⁴⁰ "He has blinded their eyes, and blunted their understanding, that they might not see with their eyes, comprehend with their understanding, and be converted, that I might heal them."

²³ Hence arose the rumor among the brethren, that that disciple should not die; nevertheless, Jesus said not, that he should not die; but, If I will, that he wait my return, what is that to you?

¹⁰ Phrygia, and Pamphilia, Egypt, and the parts of Africa which are about Cyrene: Roman strangers, also, both Jews and proselytes;

¹⁴ But, Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice, and said to them-Jews, and all you that sojourn in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and attend to my words;

¹⁰ be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that through the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God has raised from the dead: yes, by HIM this man stands before you hale.

²⁹ And now, O Lord, regard their threatenings; and give to thy servants to speak thy word with all freedom;

³¹ And while they were praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken: and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with freedom.

¹² And many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the Apostles, (and they were all unanimously in Solomon's portico;

¹⁵ insomuch that along the streets they brought out the sick, and laid them on beds, and couches, that even the shadow of Peter, coming by, might overshadow some of them.

¹⁷ But the high priest arising, and all they that were him, being the sect of the Sadducees, were filled with zeal,

⁴² And, daily, in the temple, and from house to house, they ceased not to teach and declare the good news, that Jesus is the Messiah.

⁹ Then there arose some of the synagogue, which is called that of the Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.

¹⁴ for we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change its customs, which Moses delivered to us.

¹² But when they gave credit to Philip, declaring the glad tidings concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ: they were immersed, both men and women.

³⁵ Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from the scripture, told him the glad tidings concerning Jesus.

¹⁷ Then Ananias went, and entered into the house; and laying his hands upon him, he said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared to you on the way, as you came, has sent me; that you might receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. ¹⁸ And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales; and he recovered his sight, and arose, and was immersed:

⁴⁰ And Peter putting them all out, kneeled down, and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise! And she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, sat up.

⁴² And this was known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. ⁴³ And he continued many days at Joppa, in the house of one Simon, a tanner.

²⁵ Now, as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and prostrating himself at his feet, made obeisance.

²⁹ Wherefore, when I was sent for, I came without debate: I ask, therefore, on what account you have sent for me?

³³ Immediately, therefore, I sent to you, and you have done well in coming. Now, therefore, we are all here present before God, to hear all things which God has given to you in charge.

¹⁸ And when they heard these things, they acquiesced, and glorified God; saying, God has, then, given to the Gentile also reformation to life.

²² And the people cried out, It is the voice of a God, and not of a man!

⁷ who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who calling for Barnabas and Saul desired to hear the word of God.

²⁶ Brethren, children of the family of Abraham, and those among you that fear God; to you is the word of this salvation sent:

³⁸ Be it known, therefore, to you, brethren, that by Him remission of sins is proclaimed to you:

⁴⁶ Then Paul and Barnabas, with great freedom of speech, said, It was necessary, that the word of God should first be spoken to you; but since you thrust it away from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life; behold, we turn to the Gentiles. ⁴⁷ For so the Lord has charged us, saying, "I have set you for a light of the Gentiles, that you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth." ⁴⁸ And the Gentiles hearing this, rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were disposed for eternal life, believed. ⁴⁹ And the word of the Lord was published throughout all that region. ⁵⁰ But the Jews stirred up some devout women of considerable rank, and the magistrates of the city; and raised a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of their territories.

⁴ So the multitude of the city was divided; and some were with the Jews, and others with the Apostles.

¹¹ And the multitude, seeing what Paul had done, lifted up their voices, saying, in the Lycaonian language, The gods are descended to us in the likeness of men. ¹² And Barnabas they called Jupiter, and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker. ¹³ And the priest of Jupiter, whose image was before the city, brought oxen, with garlands, to the gates; and would, with the multitude, have offered sacrifice to them.

²⁷ And when they were come thither, and had gathered the congregation together, they related what God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

⁵ But some of the sect of the Pharisees that believed, rose up and said, that it was necessary to circumcise them, and to charge them to keep the law of Moses.

¹⁴ Simeon has been relating how God first looked down on the Gentiles, to take from among them a people for his name.

¹⁷ that the remainder of men may seek the Lord, even all the heathen upon whom my name is called,

¹⁰ And as soon as he had seen this vision, we immediately endeavored to go to Macedonia; assuredly inferring, that the Lord had called us to declare the gospel to them.

²⁰ and having brought them to the generals of the army, they said, These men, who are Jews, mightily disturb our city; ²¹ and teach customs, which it is not lawful for us to receive and practice, being Romans.

² And according to Paul's custom, he entered in among them, and discoursed to them for three Sabbaths from the scriptures; ³ opening them, and evidently showing that the Messiah ought to suffer, and to rise from the dead; and that this is the Messiah, even Jesus, whom I declare to you. ⁴ And some of them believed, and adhered to Paul and Silas; besides, a considerable number of the devout Greeks, and not a few of the principal women. ⁵ But the unbelieving Jews, filled with zeal, gathered together some mean and profligate fellows, and making a mob, threw the city into a tumult; and assaulting the house of Jason, endeavored to bring them out to the people. ⁶ But not finding them, they dragged Jason, and some of the brethren to the magistrates of the city, crying out, These men, that have turned the world upside down, are come hither, also; ⁷ and Jason has privately received them. And all these men act contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.

² and finding a certain Jews, named Aquila, a native of Pontus, lately come from Italy, with Priscilla, his wife, (because Claudius Cesar had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome,) he went to them.

⁴ But he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath day, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

⁶ But when they set themselves in opposition, and reviled, he shook his garment, and said to them, Let your blood be upon your own head! I am pure. From henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.

⁶ But when they set themselves in opposition, and reviled, he shook his garment, and said to them, Let your blood be upon your own head! I am pure. From henceforth I will go to the Gentiles. ⁷ And going out thence, he went into the house of one called Justus, a worshiper of God, whose house was adjoining the synagogue. ⁸ Now, Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, with all his house; and many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed; and were immersed.

¹² But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made an assault upon Paul, with one consent, and brought him before the tribunal,

²⁸ For he strenuously debated with the Jews in public, showing by the scriptures, that Jesus is the Messiah.

¹ Now it came to pass, that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, having passed through the upper parts, came to Ephesus: and finding there some disciples,

⁸ And he went into the synagogue, and discoursed with boldness, disputing for the space of three months, and evincing the things which related to the kingdom of God.

⁸ And he went into the synagogue, and discoursed with boldness, disputing for the space of three months, and evincing the things which related to the kingdom of God. ⁹ But as some were hardened, and would not believe, speaking reproachfully of this way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.

¹¹ And God wrought extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul: ¹² so that handkerchiefs, or aprons, were carried from his body to those who were sick, and the diseases removed from them, and the evil spirits came out.

²¹ Now when these things were fulfilled, Paul proposed in spirit, that, passing through Macedonia and Achaia, he would go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, it is necessary for me also to see Rome.

⁶ And we set sail from Philippi, after the days of unleavened bread, and came to them at Troas in five days, where we continued seven days.

⁹ and a certain young man, whose name was Eutychus, sitting in a window, fell into a profound sleep: and as Paul continued his discourse a long time, he was so overpowered with sleep that he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead. ¹⁰ And Paul went down, and fell upon him, and taking him in his arms, said, Do not make any disturbance, for his life is in him. ¹¹ And going up again, and having broken bread, and eaten, he conversed a considerable time, even till break of day, and so departed.

²⁵ And now, behold, I know that you all, with whom I have conversed, proclaiming the kingdom of God, shall not see my face any more.

⁴ And we continued there several days, finding disciples, who told Paul, by the Spirit, not to go up to Jerusalem. ⁵ But when we had finished these seven days, we departed, and went our way, and they all attended us out of the city, with their wives and children; and, kneeling down on the seashore, we prayed.

⁷ And finishing our course, we came from Tyre to Ptolemais, and embracing the brethren, we continued with them one day. ⁸ And on the next day we departed, and came to Caesarea, and entering into the house of Philip, the evangelist, who was one of the seven, we lodged with him.

³³ Then the commander drew near, and took him; and ordered him to be bound with two chains, and inquired who he was, and what he had done.

³³ Then the commander drew near, and took him; and ordered him to be bound with two chains, and inquired who he was, and what he had done. ³⁴ And some among the multitude cried out one thing, and some another: and as he could not know the certainty, by reason of the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle. ³⁵ But when he was upon the stairs, it came to pass that he was borne by the soldiers, because of the violence of the crowd. ³⁶ For the multitude of the people followed, crying out, Away with him! ³⁷ But as Paul was going to be brought into the castle, he said to the commander, May I be allowed to speak to you? And he said, Can you speak Greek? ³⁸ Are you not that Egyptian, who did, before these days, stir up a sedition, and led out into the wilderness four thousand murderers? ³⁹ But Paul said, I am indeed a Jew, of Tarsus, in Cilicia, a citizen of no inconsiderable city; and I entreat you, permit me to speak to the people. ⁴⁰ And on his giving permission, Paul standing on the stairs, beckoned with his hand to the people; and when there was a great silence, he addressed them in the Hebrew dialect, saying:

⁵ as also the high priest is my witness, and all the national senate: from whom also having received letters to the brethren, I went to Damascus; to bring those that were there bound, to Jerusalem, that they might be punished.

²¹ And he said to me, Go your way, for I will send you afar off to the Gentiles-

²⁴ the commander ordered that he should be brought into the castle, saying, that he should be put to the question by scourging, that he might know for what cause, they raised such an outcry against him. ²⁵ And as they binding him with thongs, Paul said to the centurion, who stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man, who is Roman, and uncondemned.

³⁰ And on the next day, desiring to know certainly of what he was accused by the Jews, he loosed him; and commanded the chief priests, and all the Sanhedrim, to come together; and bringing Paul down, he set him before them.

¹ And Paul, looking attentively on the Sanhedrim, said, Brethren, I have, even to this day, lived in all good conscience toward God- ² And Ananias, the high priest, commanded those that stood by him, to strike him on the mouth. ³ Then Paul said to him, God is about to strike you, you whited wall! For do you sit to judge me according to the law, and yet, in violation of the law, command me to be struck? ⁴ But they, that stood by, said, Do you revile the high priest of God? ⁵ And Paul said, Brethren, I was not aware that it was the high priest; for it is written, "You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people." ⁶ Then Paul, perceiving that the one part was Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, cried out, in the Sanhedrim, Brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee; for the hope and resurrection of the dead, I am brought into judgment.

⁶ Then Paul, perceiving that the one part was Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, cried out, in the Sanhedrim, Brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee; for the hope and resurrection of the dead, I am brought into judgment. ⁷ And on speaking this, there was a contention between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; and the multitude was divided. ⁸ For the Sadducees say there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit; but the Pharisees confess both. ⁹ And there was a great clamor; and the scribes who were on the side of the Pharisees, arose and contended, saying, We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit, or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God. ¹⁰ And as a great disturbance arose, the commander, fearing lest Paul should be torn in pieces by them, ordered the soldiers to go down, and take him by force from the midst of them, and to bring him into the castle. ¹¹ And in the following night, the Lord, standing by him, said, Be of good courage, Paul; for as you have testified the things concerning me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear testimony in Rome.

¹¹ And in the following night, the Lord, standing by him, said, Be of good courage, Paul; for as you have testified the things concerning me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear testimony in Rome.

²⁴ and provide beasts to set Paul upon, and conduct him in safety to Felix, the governor.

²⁹ whom I found to be accused concerning questions of their law, but to have nothing charged upon him worthy of death, or of bonds.

³³ who, entering into Caesarea, and delivering the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him.

⁵ for we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world; and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: ⁶ who has attempted to profane the temple; and whom we apprehended, and would have judged according to our law;

¹⁰ Then Paul, after the governor had made a signal to him to speak, answered, Knowing that you, O Felix! have been for several years a judge to this nation, I answer for myself with the more cheerfulness;

¹⁰ Then Paul, after the governor had made a signal to him to speak, answered, Knowing that you, O Felix! have been for several years a judge to this nation, I answer for myself with the more cheerfulness; ¹¹ since you may know that it is no more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem; ¹² and they neither found me disputing with any man in the temple, nor making any insurrection among the people, either in the synagogues, or in the city: ¹³ nor can they produce any proof of the things concerning which they now accuse me. ¹⁴ But this I confess to you, that after the way which they call a sect, so worship I the God of our fathers; believing all things which are written in the law, and in the prophets;

¹⁴ But this I confess to you, that after the way which they call a sect, so worship I the God of our fathers; believing all things which are written in the law, and in the prophets; ¹⁵ having hope toward God, of that which they themselves also expect, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and of the unjust.

¹⁵ having hope toward God, of that which they themselves also expect, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and of the unjust. ¹⁶ And upon this account, I exercise myself to have always a conscience without offense toward God, and toward men.

²² And when Felix heard these things, he put them off, saying, After I have been more accurately informed concerning this way, when Lysias, the commander, comes down, I will take cognizance of the affair between you. ²³ And he commanded the centurion to keep Paul, and let him have liberty, and to hinder none of his friends from assisting him, or coming to him.

² and the high priest, and the chief among the Jews, appeared before him against Paul, and entreated him

⁷ And when he appeared, the Jews, who came down from Jerusalem, stood round about, bringing many heavy accusations against Paul, which they were not able to prove; ⁸ while he answered for himself-Neither against the laws of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Cesar, have I committed any offense at all.

⁸ while he answered for himself-Neither against the laws of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Cesar, have I committed any offense at all.

¹⁰ But Paul said, I am standing at Cesar's tribunal, where I ought to be judged. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you know perfectly well.

¹⁰ But Paul said, I am standing at Cesar's tribunal, where I ought to be judged. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you know perfectly well. ¹¹ For, if, indeed, I have done wrong, or have committed anything worthy of death, I refuse not to die; but if there is no fact of which they accuse me, no man can give me up to gratify them! I appeal to Cesar. ¹² Then Festus, having spoken with the council, answered, Have you appealed to Cesar? To Cesar you shall go.

²¹ But Paul, appealing to be kept to the hearing of his majesty, I commanded him to be kept till I could send him to Cesar.

²⁵ But I could not apprehend him to have done anything worthy of death; yet, as he himself has appealed to his majesty, I have determined to send him.

⁵ who knew me from the first, (if they would testify,) that, according to the strictest sect of our religion, I lived a Pharisee. ⁶ And now I stand in judgment for the hope of that promise, which was made by God to our fathers:

⁶ And now I stand in judgment for the hope of that promise, which was made by God to our fathers: ⁷ to which promise, our twelve tribes, worshiping continually, night and day, hope to attain: concerning which hope, King Agrippa, I am accused by the Jews.

¹⁷ delivering you from the people, and from the Gentiles; to whom I now send you- ¹⁸ to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light, and from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God; that they may receive forgiveness of sons, and an inheritance amongst the sanctified, through faith in me.

²² Having, therefore, obtained help from God, I continue, till this day, testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses have declared would be; ²³ that the Messiah would be a sufferer-would be first of a resurrection from the dead-would give light to the people, and to the Gentiles.

²⁹ And Paul said, I would to God that, not only you, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost and altogether such as I am, except these chains.

³¹ And when they had retired, they spoke one with another, saying, This man has done nothing worthy of death, or of bonds. ³² And Agrippa said to Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed to Cesar.

³² And Agrippa said to Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed to Cesar.

³ And the next day we reached Sidon: and Julius, treating Paul with great humanity, permitted him to go to his friends, and to enjoy the benefit of their care.

⁶ And there, the centurion, finding a ship of Alexandria, bound for Italy, put us on board of it.

¹³ which is a haven of Crete, looking to the southwest and northwest: and as the south win blew gently, supposing they were secure of their purpose, they weighed anchor, and sailed on close to Crete.

²⁶ But we must be cast upon a certain island.

³¹ Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, Unless these continue in the ship, you can not be saved.

³⁹ And when it was day, they did not know the land: but they perceived a certain creek, with a shore, into which they determined, if they were able, to force the ship.

⁴³ But the centurion, being desirous to save Paul, hindered them from their purpose, and commanded those that could swim, to throw themselves out first, into the sea, and get away to land: ⁴⁴ and the remainder, some upon planks, and others upon some of the things of the ship. And so it happened that they all got safe to land.

² And the barbarians treated us with uncommon humanity; for having kindled a fire, they brought us all to it, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

⁴ And as soon as the barbarians saw the fierce animal hanging on his hand, they said one to another, This man is certainly a murderer, whom justice has not permitted to live, though he be saved from the sea. ⁵ But he, shaking off the fierce animal into the fire, suffered no evil.

¹⁷ And it came to pass, that, after three days, Paul called together those that were the chief of the Jews. And when they were come together, he said to them, Brethren, though I have done nothing contrary to the people, nor to our paternal customs, yet I was delivered a prisoner, from Jerusalem, into the hands of the Romans;

²³ And having appointed him a day, many came to him at his lodging; to whom he expounded, testifying the kingdom of God, and persuading them of the things that relate to Jesus; both from the law of Moses and the prophets, from morning till evening.

²⁵ And disagreeing with each other, they broke up the assembly: Paul saying this one word, Surely, well did the Holy Spirit speak, by Isaiah the prophet, to our fathers,

³⁰ But Paul continued two whole years in his own hired house, and received all who came to him; ³¹ announcing the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which relate to the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom of speech, and without any restraint.

⁷ To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called saints; favor be to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. ⁸ First of all, I thank my God, through the Lord Jesus Christ, for you all, that your faith is published in all the world. ⁹ For God is my witness, whom I serve sincerely in the gospel of his Son, that continually I make mention of you; ¹⁰ always in my prayers, requesting that, by some means, now at length, I may have a prosperous journey, (God willing,) to come to you. ¹¹ For I greatly desire to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, that you may be established; ¹² and that I may be comforted, together with you, through the mutual faith both of you and me. ¹³ Now, brethren, I would not have you ignorant, that I often purposed to come to you, thought I have, as yet been hindered; that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among the other Gentiles. ¹⁴ I am a debtor, both to the Greeks and to the barbarians; both to the wise and to the unwise.

¹⁴ I am a debtor, both to the Greeks and to the barbarians; both to the wise and to the unwise. ¹⁵ Therefore, I am willing, according to my ability, to declare the glad tidings, even to you who are in Rome.

¹⁴ When, therefore, the Gentiles, who have not a law, do by nature the things of the law, are a law to themselves: ¹⁵ who show plainly the work of the law, written on their hearts; their conscience bearing witness, and also their reasonings between one another, when they accuse or excuse each other.

²⁷ And will not the uncircumcision which by nature fulfills the law, condemn you, a transgressor of law, though in possession of the scriptures and circumcision?

³ For, what if some did not believe-will not their unbelief destroy the faithfulness of God?

²⁹ Is he the God of the Jews only, and not of the Gentiles, also? Yes, of the Gentiles, also. ³⁰ Seeing there is one God, he will justify the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcision through the faith.

¹¹ And he received the mark of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness of the faith, which he had whilst uncircumcised; that he might be the father of all uncircumcised believers, that righteousness might be counted even to them.

⁴ But what says the answer to God to him? "I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to Baal." ⁵ So, then, even at this present time, there is a remnant according to an election by favor. ⁶ And if by favor, it is no more of works: otherwise favor is no more favor.

⁸ As it is written, "God has given them a spirit of deep sleep; eyes not seeing, and ears not hearing, until this present day." ⁹ And David says, "Let their table be for a snare, and a trap, and a stumbling block, and a recompense to them. ¹⁰ Let their eyes be darkened, so as not to see; and let them bow down their back continually. ¹¹ I ask, then, have they stumbled, that they may fall? By no means. But, through their fall, salvation is given to the Gentiles, to excite them to emulation.

¹⁹ Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but give place to the wrath of God; for it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord." ²⁰ Therefore, if your enemy hunger, give him food: if he thirst, give him drink: for by doing this, you will heap coals of fire on his head. ²¹ Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

⁸ Now, I affirm that Jesus Christ became a minister of the circumcision on account of the truth of God, in order to confirm the promises made to the fathers; ⁹ and that the Gentiles might praise God on account of mercy: as it is written, "For this cause I will glorify thee among the Gentiles, and sing to thy name." ¹⁰ And again he says, "Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people." ¹¹ And again, "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; and extol him, all you people." ¹² And again, Isaiah says, to be a leader of the Gentiles; upon him shall the Gentiles place their hope." ¹³ Now, may the God of hope fill you with all joy, and peace, in believing; in order that you may abound in that hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit. ¹⁴ However, my brethren, I myself am persuaded concerning you, that you also are full of goodness, being filled with all knowledge; able, also, to instruct one another. ¹⁵ But, I have written the more boldly to you, brethren; partly, as calling things to your remembrance through the favor which is given me of God. ¹⁶ In order to my being a minister of Jesus Christ, among the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that there might be an offering of the Gentiles most acceptable; being sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

²² For which reason, also, I have been greatly hindered from coming to you. ²³ But now, having no more place in these parts, and having for many years a strong desire to come to you, ²⁴ whensoever I go toward Spain, I hope, as I pass on, to see you, and to be brought on my way thither by you, when I shall first, in some measure, be satisfied with your company.

²⁴ whensoever I go toward Spain, I hope, as I pass on, to see you, and to be brought on my way thither by you, when I shall first, in some measure, be satisfied with your company. ²⁵ But now I go to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints; ²⁶ for Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem. ²⁷ They have been pleased, indeed; and their debtors they are: for if the Gentiles have partaken of their spiritual things, they ought certainly to minister to them in temporal things. ²⁸ Wherefore, having finished this affair, and having sealed to them this fruit, I will go from thence by you into Spain. ²⁹ And I know when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

²⁰ May the God of peace bruise Satan under your feet soon! The favor of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

⁴ Concerning, then, the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world; and that there is no other God but one.

¹⁹ For there must even be sects among you, that the approved among you may be made manifest.

⁹ And to another, faith, by the same Spirit: and to another, healing, by the same Spirit:

²¹ Therefore, the eye can not say to the hand, I have no need of you: nor, again, the head to the feet, I have no need of you. ²² Nay, those members of the body which seem to be more feeble, are necessary.

²⁸ And these, indeed, God has placed in the congregation: first, Apostles; secondly, prophets; thirdly, teachers; next, powers; then, gifts of healing; helpers, directors, kinds of foreign languages.

¹¹ Yet, if I do not know the meaning of the language, I shall be to him who speaks, a foreigner; and he who speaks, will be a foreigner to me.

¹⁴ Now, thanks be to God, who at all times causes us to triumph in Christ; and who, by us, diffuses the odor of the knowledge of him in every place:

⁴ among whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, might shine into them. ⁵ Now, we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants, for Jesus' sake. ⁶ For God, who commanded light to shine out of darkness, has shined into our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

⁹ as unknown, yet well known; as dying, yet, behold, we live; as chastened, yet not killed;

⁵ For when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh has no rest, but we were distressed on every side; without were fightings- within were fears. ⁶ Nevertheless, God, who comforts them who are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus- ⁷ (not, indeed, by his coming only; but more especially by the consolation with which he was comforted by you) -when he told us your earnest desire, your lamentation, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced the more.

² that in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their joy, and their extreme poverty, superabounded to the riches of their liberality: ³ that to their power, (I bear witness,) yes, beyond their power, they were willing of themselves; with much entreaty ⁴ requesting us to accept the charity and the participation of the service, which is for the saints. ⁵ Yes, beyond our expectations; for they first gave themselves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God. ⁶ This moved us to entreat Titus, that as he had formerly begun, so he would also finish the same charity among you likewise.

⁵ Therefore, I thought it necessary to entreat the brethren, that they would go before you, and complete beforehand your formerly announced bounty; that the same might be thus ready as a gift, and not as a thing extorted. ⁶ Now this I say, he who sows sparingly, shall reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully, shall reap bountifully. ⁷ Every one according as he has purposed in his heart, ought to give; not with regret, nor by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver. ⁸ And God is able to make every blessing abound to you; that in everything, always having all sufficiency, you may abound in every good work. ⁹ As it is written, "He has dispersed, he has given to the poor: his righteousness remains forever." ¹⁰ Now, may he who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed sown, and increase the products of your righteousness. ¹¹ That you may be enriched in everything, for all liberality, which produces, through us, thanksgiving to God.

²³ Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool,) I am above them: in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often;

²⁷ In labor and toil; in watching often; in hunger and thirst; in fastings often; in cold and nakedness.

¹⁴ Yet that trial of mine, which was in my flesh, you did not despise; neither did you reject me, but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.

¹ For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

¹ I, then, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling, by which you are called,

¹⁹ especially for me, that eloquence may be given me in opening my mouth with boldness, to make known the secret of the gospel; ²⁰ for which I execute the office of an ambassador in a chain; that I may speak boldly concerning it, as it becomes me to speak.

²⁰ for which I execute the office of an ambassador in a chain; that I may speak boldly concerning it, as it becomes me to speak.

¹³ So that my bonds are manifested to be on account of Christ, through the whole palace, and in all the other places. ¹⁴ And the greater number of the brethren in the Lord, made confident by my bonds, have become much more bold to speak the word without fear.

¹¹ Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content. ¹² I know what it is to be straitened; I know what it is to abound. Everywhere, and by all means, I am silently taught what it is to be full, and to be hungry; to abound, and to suffer want.

¹⁹ But my God will fully supply all your wants, according to his riches in glory, through Christ Jesus.

¹¹ where there is neither Greek nor Jew; circumcision nor uncircumcision; barbarian, Scythian; bond nor free; but Christ is all, and in all.

³ at the same time, also, praying for us, that God would open to us a door of utterance, to speak the secret of Christ, for which, indeed, I am in bonds; ⁴ that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

¹⁸ The salutation of Paul, with my own hand. Remember my bonds. Favor be with you.

⁶ Neither sought we honor from men; neither from you, nor from others. We might have acted with authority, as Apostles of Christ;

⁷ by this, brethren, we were comforted concerning you in all our affliction and necessity, even by your faith.

³ Honor widows; who are really widows: ⁴ but if any widow have children, or grandchildren, let these learn first piously to take care of their own family, and then to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

¹⁷ Let the seniors who preside well, be counted worthy of double honor; especially those who labor in word and teaching. ¹⁸ For the scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox treading out corn"; and, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."

¹⁰ and is now manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ; who has, indeed, vanquished death, and brought life and incorruptibility to light by the gospel:

⁹ for which I suffer evil as a malefactor, even to bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

¹⁷ However, the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me, the proclamation might be fully declared, and all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

² and to Apphia, the beloved; and to Archippus, our fellow-soldier, and to the congregation in your house:

¹⁰ I beseech you for my son, whom I have begot, in my bonds, even Onesimus;

¹³ whom I was desirous to have detained with myself, that, in your stead, he might have ministered to me, in these bonds, for the gospel:

² Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for, by so doing, some have entertained angels, without knowing them. ³ Remember them who are in bonds, as fellow-prisoners; and them who suffer evil, as being yourselves also in the body.

¹⁴ Is any one sick, among you? let him send for the seniors of the congregation, and let them pray over him, having anointed him with oil, in the name of the Lord. ¹⁵ And the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and so the Lord will raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. ¹⁶ Confess your faults, one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The inwrought prayer of the righteous man avails much.

²¹ but the holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

⁶ These have borne testimony to your love, in the presence of the congregation; whom, if you help forward on their journey, in a manner worthy of God, you will do well. ⁷ Because for his name's sake, they went forth, receiving nothing from the Gentiles. ⁸ We, therefore, ought to entertain such, that we may be joint laborers in the truth.

³ And out of the smoke there came locusts upon the earth; and power was given to them, as scorpions of the earth have power. ⁴ And it was said to them that they should not injure the grass of the earth, nor any green thing, nor any tree; but the men who had not the seal of God in their foreheads.

⁹ Here is the mind that has wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sits.

¹⁸ And the woman which you saw, is the great city, that rules over the kings of the earth.

⁸ But, as for the cowards, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and prostitutes, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars-their part shall be in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.