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Acts · read by George Verwer
166 verses, in order. Only the verses George read aloud are shown.
Acts 1
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After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.Read from KJV · (Om Orientation) New Testament Strategy - Part 1
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But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."Read from KJV · How Blind Is the Church
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After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight.Read from KJV · Cd Gv286 a Breath From the Book of Acts
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They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.Read from NKJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 04
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"Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven."Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 04
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With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.Read from KJV · Our Weapons - Prayer Orientation 2
Acts 2
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When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 04
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Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 04
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They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 04
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And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.Read from NKJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 04
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Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.Read from KJV · Cd Gv266 Spiritual Leadership
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And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 04
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Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 04
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And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 04
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Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.Read from KJV · Prayer Night Leadership Conf 2.9.1981
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They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.Read from KJV · Our Weapons - Prayer Orientation 2
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A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.Read from KJV · Motive Love - Orientation 5
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All the believers were together and had everything in common.Read from KJV · (Om Orientation) Our Weapons Prayer - Part 2
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Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.Read from KJV · Our Weapons - Prayer Orientation 2
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With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,Read from KJV · Motive Love - Orientation 5
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praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.Read from KJV · Motive Love - Orientation 5
Acts 3
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But Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"Read from KJV · Cd Gv286 a Breath From the Book of Acts
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they recognized him as the man who used to sit begging at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 05
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While the man clung to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and ran to them in the walkway called Solomon's Colonnade.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 05
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Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,Read from KJV · Leadership in Acts 31.8.83
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that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus, the Christ, who has been appointed for you.Read from KJV · Leadership in Acts 31.8.83
Acts 4
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While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them,Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 05
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greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 05
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They had Peter and John brought in and began to question them: "By what power or what name did you do this?"Read from NKJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 05
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Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers and elders of the people!Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 05
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If we are being examined today about a kind service to a man who was lame, to determine how he was healed,Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 05
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then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 05
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This Jesus is 'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.'Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 05
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Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."Read from KJV · Spiritual Leadership in the Book of Acts
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For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard."Read from NKJV · Leadership in Acts 31.8.83
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After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.Read from KJV · Spiritual Leadership in the Book of Acts
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The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.Read from KJV · I Believe in Jesus
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With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.Read from KJV · I Believe in Jesus
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There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,Read from KJV · Prayer Night Leadership Conf 2.9.1981
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and lay them at the apostles' feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.Read from KJV · Prayer Night Leadership Conf 2.9.1981
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Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 06
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sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.Read from NKJV · Prayer Night Leadership Conf 2.9.1981
Acts 5
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Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property.Read from NKJV · Pseudo - Discipleship
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With his wife's full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles' feet.Read from KJV · Pseudo - Discipleship
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Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land?Read from KJV · Pseudo - Discipleship
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Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!"Read from KJV · Pseudo - Discipleship
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On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.Read from KJV · Pseudo - Discipleship
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Then the young men stepped forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him.Read from KJV · Pseudo - Discipleship
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About three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had happened.Read from KJV · Pseudo - Discipleship
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"Tell me," said Peter, "is this the price you and your husband got for the land?" "Yes," she answered, "that is the price."Read from KJV · Pseudo - Discipleship
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"How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?" Peter replied. "Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also."Read from KJV · Pseudo - Discipleship
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At that instant she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband.Read from KJV · Pseudo - Discipleship
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And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.Read from KJV · Pseudo - Discipleship
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"Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life."Read from KJV · Leadership in Acts
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But Peter and the other apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than men.Read from KJV · Leadership in Acts
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God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 07
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We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him."Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 07
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At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.Read from KJV · (Om Orientation) New Testament Strategy - Part 1
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The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.Read from KJV · Spiritual Leadership in the Book of Acts
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Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 07
Acts 6
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In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.Read from KJV · The Leader as Administrator and Organizer
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So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, "It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.Read from KJV · The Leader as Administrator and Organizer
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and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."Read from NKJV · The Leader as Administrator and Organizer
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This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.Read from KJV · The Leader as Administrator and Organizer
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They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.Read from KJV · The Leader as Administrator and Organizer
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So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.Read from KJV · The Leader as Administrator and Organizer
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Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.Read from KJV · The Leader as Administrator and Organizer
Acts 8
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But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.Read from KJV · Cd Gv266 Spiritual Leadership
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and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet.Read from NKJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 08
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The Spirit said to Philip, "Go over to that chariot and stay by it."Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 08
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When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but went on his way rejoicing.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 08
Acts 9
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Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priestRead from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 08
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As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 08
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He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?"Read from NASB1995 · Acts Highlights - Part 4
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"Who are You, Lord?" Saul asked. "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," He replied.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 08
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"Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do."Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 08
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And now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name."Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 08
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I will show him how much he must suffer for My name."Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 08
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Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, "He is the Son of God."Read from KJV · (Om Orientation) New Testament Strategy - Part 1
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But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.Read from KJV · (Om Orientation) New Testament Strategy - Part 1
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One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 08
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So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 08
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He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 08
Acts 10
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Then a voice said to him: "Get up, Peter, kill and eat!"Read from NASB1995 · Acts Highlights - Part 4
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All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name."Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 08
Acts 11
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Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.Read from KJV · The Local Church Worldwide
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But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.Read from KJV · The Local Church Worldwide
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The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.Read from KJV · The Local Church Worldwide
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When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.Read from KJV · The Local Church Worldwide
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When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.Read from KJV · The Local Church Worldwide
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and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.Read from KJV · (Om Orientation) New Testament Strategy - Part 1
Acts 12
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He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover.Read from KJV · Standing in the Gap Sp Harvest 1988
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So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.Read from KJV · Does Prayer Really Matter
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And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.Read from KJV · Standing in the Gap Sp Harvest 1988
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He knocked at the outer gate, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer it.Read from KJV · Standing in the Gap Sp Harvest 1988
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When she recognized Peter's voice, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, but ran inside and announced, "Peter is standing at the gate!"Read from KJV · Standing in the Gap Sp Harvest 1988
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"You are out of your mind," they told her. But when she kept insisting it was so, they said, "It must be his angel."Read from KJV · Standing in the Gap Sp Harvest 1988
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When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 09
Acts 13
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Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.Read from NASB1995 · A New Vision
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While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."Read from NASB1995 · A New Vision
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And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.Read from KJV · Spiritual Survival in the 80s No 5
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So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.Read from ESV · A New Vision
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When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.Read from KJV · Going Somewhere
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They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,Read from KJV · Partnership With the Church
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And from Perga, they traveled inland to Pisidian Antioch, where they entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and sat down.Read from NKJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 10
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After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: "Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak."Read from NKJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 10
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And the word of the Lord spread throughout that region.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 10
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And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.Read from ESV · (The Book of Acts) Session 10
Acts 14
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strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God," they said.Read from KJV · Reality & Paul 3
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Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.Read from KJV · Does Prayer Really Matter
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After passing through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.Read from NKJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 10
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And when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia.Read from NKJV · Celebreation & Ministry 24.1.94
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From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.Read from NKJV · Celebreation & Ministry 24.1.94
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And they spent a long time there with the disciples.Read from KJV · Celebreation & Ministry 24.1.94
Acts 15
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So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter.Read from NKJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 10
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Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing."Read from KJV · Good Communications
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But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work.Read from KJV · Good Communications
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but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.Read from KJV · Good Communications
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And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 10
Acts 16
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After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia.Read from NKJV · Lukewarm No More - Part 8
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During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us."Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 10
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As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.Read from KJV · Lukewarm No More - Part 8
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And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.Read from KJV · Reality & Paul 3
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About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.Read from KJV · The Doctrine of Praise
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They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household."Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 10
Acts 17
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The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason's house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people.Read from KJV · Does Christ Want Fanatics
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But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, "These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here,Read from KJV · A Revolution in Discipleship
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and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar's decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!"Read from KJV · Heartbeat of a Christian Work
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On hearing this, the crowd and city officials were greatly disturbed.Read from KJV · Heartbeat of a Christian Work
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As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue.Read from KJV · Heartbeat of a Christian Work
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So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day.Read from KJV · (Om Orientation) New Testament Strategy - Part 2
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For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead."Read from KJV · Misconceptions About Missions
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When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, "We want to hear you again on this topic."Read from KJV · Misconceptions About Missions
Acts 20
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From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.Read from KJV · Power for the Christian Life
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When they came to him, he said, "You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.Read from KJV · Power for the Christian Life
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I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews.Read from NKJV · Challenge of Mission England
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I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house,Read from NKJV · Challenge of Mission England
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testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.Read from KJV · Reality & Vision 19.6.86 Stapleford Convention
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And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.Read from NKJV · Challenge of Mission England
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I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.Read from NKJV · Challenge of Mission England
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But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God's grace.Read from KJV · Power for the Christian Life
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Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 11
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Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men.Read from ESV · Challenge of Mission England
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For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.Read from KJV · Evangelistic Conference 1978
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Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.Read from KJV · Power for the Christian Life
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I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.Read from NASB1995 · No 5 Spiritual Balance Eng to Germann
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Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.Read from KJV · Power for the Christian Life
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Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.Read from NASB1995 · No 5 Spiritual Balance Eng to Germann
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And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.Read from ESV · How to Avoid Spiritual Burnout
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I have not coveted anyone's silver or gold or clothing.Read from NASB1995 · How to Avoid Spiritual Burnout
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You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.Read from KJV · Plea for Reality in 1977
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In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"Read from NASB1995 · How to Avoid Spiritual Burnout
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When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.Read from NASB1995 · How to Avoid Spiritual Burnout
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They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.Read from KJV · Power for the Christian Life
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They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.Read from KJV · Plea for Reality in 1977
Acts 23
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When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.Read from KJV · (The Book of Acts) Session 11
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But when the son of Paul's sister heard about the plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul.Read from KJV · Reality of Spiritual Warfare
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Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him."Read from KJV · Reality of Spiritual Warfare
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So the centurion took him to the commander and said, "Paul the prisoner sent and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to tell you."Read from KJV · Reality of Spiritual Warfare
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The commander took the young man by the hand, drew him aside, and asked, "What do you need to tell me?"Read from KJV · The Reality of Spiritual Warfare
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He answered, "The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul to the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of acquiring more information about him.Read from KJV · The Reality of Spiritual Warfare
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Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent."Read from KJV · Cd Gv505 Missions Moody Bible Institute
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So the commander dismissed the young man and instructed him, "Do not tell anyone that you have reported this to me."Read from KJV · The Reality of Spiritual Warfare