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“ For it is written, 'You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'"{Exodus 22:28} 023:006 But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, "Men and brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. Concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!" 023:007 When he had said this, an argument arose between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. 023:008 For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit ”

“ A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles. 008:002 Devout men buried Stephen, and lamented greatly over him. 008:003 But Saul ravaged the assembly, entering into every house, and dragged both men and women off to prison. 008:004 Therefore those who were scattered abroad went around preaching the word. 008:005 Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and proclaimed to them the Christ. ”

“ He said, "Do you know Greek? 021:038 Aren't you then the Egyptian, who before these days stirred up to sedition and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the Assassins?" 021:039 But Paul said, "I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city. I beg you, allow me to speak to the people." 021:040 When he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the stairs, beckoned with his hand to the people. When there was a great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, saying, 022:001 "Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense which I now make to you." ”

“ Why do you fasten your eyes on us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made him walk? 003:013 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up, and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he had determined to release him. 003:014 But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, 003:015 and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, to which we are witnesses. ”

“ He came to them, 018:003 and because he practiced the same trade, he lived with them and worked, for by trade they were tent makers. 018:004 He reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks. 018:005 But when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ. 018:006 When they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook out his clothing and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am clean. From now on, I will go to the Gentiles!" ”

“ They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; 006:006 whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. 006:007 The word of God increased and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. 006:008 Stephen, full of faith and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. ”

“ We also are men of like passions with you, and bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to the living God, who made the sky and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them; 014:016 who in the generations gone by allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways. ”

“ He promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when he still had no child. 007:006 God spoke in this way: that his seed would live as aliens in a strange land, and that they would be enslaved and mistreated for four hundred years. 007:007 'I will judge the nation to which they will be in bondage,' said God, 'and after that will they come out, and serve me in this place.'{Genesis 15:13-14} 007:008 He gave him the covenant of circumcision. ”

“ I am not he. But behold, one comes after me the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.' 013:026 Brothers, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, the word of this salvation is sent out to you. 013:027 For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they didn't know him, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him. ”

“ So Abraham became the father of Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day. Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob became the father of the twelve patriarchs. 007:009 "The patriarchs, moved with jealousy against Joseph, sold him into Egypt. God was with him, 007:010 and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt. He made him governor over Egypt and all his house. 007:011 Now a famine came over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction. ”

“ Then all will know that there is no truth in the things that they have been informed about you, but that you yourself also walk keeping the law. 021:025 But concerning the Gentiles who believe, we have written our decision that they should observe no such thing, except that they should keep themselves from food offered to idols, from blood, from strangled things, and from sexual immorality. ”

“ Your great learning is driving you insane!" 026:025 But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness. 026:026 For the king knows of these things, to whom also I speak freely. For I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him, for this has not been done in a corner. 026:027 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe." 026:028 Agrippa said to Paul, "With a little persuasion are you trying to make me a Christian?" ”

“ He spoke and disputed against the Hellenists,{The Hellenists were Hebrews who used Greek language and culture.} but they were seeking to kill him. 009:030 When the brothers{The word for "brothers" here and where the context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} knew it, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus. 009:031 So the assemblies throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit. ”

“ Lest they should see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their heart, and would turn again, and I would heal them.'{Isaiah 6:9-10} 028:028 "Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the nations. They will also listen." 028:029 When he had said these words, the Jews departed, having a great dispute among themselves. 028:030 Paul stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who were coming to him, 028:031 preaching the Kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance. ”

“ Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God to hear all things that have been commanded you by God." 010:034 Peter opened his mouth and said, "Truly I perceive that God doesn't show favoritism; 010:035 but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him. 010:036 The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all— 010:037 that spoken word you yourselves know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached ”

“ The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. 011:027 Now in these days, prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 011:028 One of them named Agabus stood up, and indicated by the Spirit that there should be a great famine all over the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius. 011:029 As any of the disciples had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea; 011:030 which they also did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. 012:001 Now about that time, Herod the king stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly. ”

“ I will carry you away{Amos 5:25-27} beyond Babylon.' 007:044 "Our fathers had the tent of the testimony in the wilderness, even as he who spoke to Moses commanded him to make it according to the pattern that he had seen; 007:045 which also our fathers, in their turn, brought in with Joshua when they entered into the possession of the nations, whom God drove out before the face of our fathers, to the days of David, 007:046 who found favor in the sight of God, and asked to find a habitation for the God of Jacob. ”

“ When he understood that he was from Cilicia, he said, 023:035 "I will hear you fully when your accusers also arrive." He commanded that he be kept in Herod's palace. 024:001 After five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with certain elders and an orator, one Tertullus. They informed the governor against Paul. 024:002 When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, "Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that excellent measures are coming to this nation, 024:003 we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. ”

“ This Jesus, who was received up from you into the sky will come back in the same way as you saw him going into the sky." 001:012 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away. 001:013 When they had come in, they went up into the upper room, where they were staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. ”

“ He leaped up and walked. 014:011 When the multitude saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice, saying in the language of Lycaonia, "The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!" 014:012 They called Barnabas "Jupiter," and Paul "Mercury," because he was the chief speaker. 014:013 The priest of Jupiter, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and would have made a sacrifice along with the multitudes. ”

“ Alexander beckoned with his hand, and would have made a defense to the people. 019:034 But when they perceived that he was a Jew, all with one voice for a time of about two hours cried out, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" 019:035 When the town clerk had quieted the multitude, he said, "You men of Ephesus, what man is there who doesn't know that the city of the Ephesians is temple keeper of the great goddess Artemis, and of the image which fell down from Zeus? ”

“ This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place. Moreover, he also brought Greeks into the temple, and has defiled this holy place!" 021:029 For they had seen Trophimus, the Ephesian, with him in the city, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple. 021:030 All the city was moved, and the people ran together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple. Immediately the doors were shut. 021:031 As they were trying to kill him, news came up to the commanding officer of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. ”

“ He explained to them, testifying about the Kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning until evening. 028:024 Some believed the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved. 028:025 When they didn't agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had spoken one word, "The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah, the prophet, to our fathers, 028:026 saying, 'Go to this people, and say, in hearing, you will hear, but will in no way understand. In seeing, you will see, but will in no way perceive. ”

“ On the next day Peter arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. 010:024 On the next day they entered into Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his relatives and his near friends. 010:025 When it happened that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him. 010:026 But Peter raised him up, saying, "Stand up! I myself am also a man." ”

“ Julius treated Paul kindly, and gave him permission to go to his friends and refresh himself. 027:004 Putting to sea from there, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. 027:005 When we had sailed across the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. 027:006 There the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy, and he put us on board. 027:007 When we had sailed slowly many days, and had come with difficulty opposite Cnidus, the wind not allowing us further, we sailed under the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone. ”

“ As many as were appointed to eternal life believed. 013:049 The Lord's word was spread abroad throughout all the region. 013:050 But the Jews stirred up the devout and prominent women and the chief men of the city, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and threw them out of their borders. 013:051 But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came to Iconium. 013:052 The disciples were filled with joy with the Holy Spirit. ”

“ Therefore also he sent for him more often, and talked with him. 024:027 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds. 025:001 Festus therefore, having come into the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. 025:002 Then the high priest and the principal men of the Jews informed him against Paul, and they begged him, 025:003 asking a favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem; plotting to kill him on the way. ”