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Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
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The congregation in Antioch was blessed with a number of prophet-preachers and teachers: Barnabas, Simon, nicknamed Niger, Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen, an advisor to the ruler Herod, Saul.
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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.
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Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
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Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called "the black man" ), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas ), and Saul.
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As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
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One day as they were worshiping God--they were also fasting as they waited for guidance--the Holy Spirit spoke: "Take Barnabas and Saul and commission them for the work I have called them to do."
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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."
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As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, "Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
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One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Dedicate Barnabas and Saul for the special work I have for them."
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And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
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So they commissioned them. In that circle of intensity and obedience, of fasting and praying, they laid hands on their heads and sent them off.
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So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
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Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.
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So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.
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So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
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Sent off on their new assignment by the Holy Spirit, Barnabas and Saul went down to Seleucia and caught a ship for Cyprus.
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The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.
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So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
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Sent out by the Holy Spirit, Saul and Barnabas went down to the seaport of Seleucia and then sailed for the island of Cyprus.
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And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.
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The first thing they did when they put in at Salamis was preach God's Word in the Jewish meeting places. They had John along to help out as needed.
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When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. John was with them as their helper.
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And when they arrived in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. They also had John as their assistant.
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There, in the town of Salamis, they went to the Jewish synagogues and preached the word of God. (John Mark went with them as their assistant.)
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And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus:
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They traveled the length of the island, and at Paphos came upon a Jewish wizard
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They traveled through the whole island until they came to Paphos. There they met a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,
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Now when they had gone through the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew whose name was Bar-Jesus,
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Afterward they preached from town to town across the entire island until finally they reached Paphos, where they met a Jewish sorcerer, a false prophet named Bar-Jesus.
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Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
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who had worked himself into the confidence of the governor, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man not easily taken in by charlatans. The wizard's name was Bar-Jesus. He was as crooked as a corkscrew. The governor invited Barnabas and Saul in, wanting to hear God's Word firsthand from them.
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who was an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God.
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who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God.
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He had attached himself to the governor, Sergius Paulus, a man of considerable insight and understanding. The governor invited Barnabas and Saul to visit him, for he wanted to hear the word of God.
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But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
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But Dr. Know-It-All (that's the wizard's name in plain English) stirred up a ruckus, trying to divert the governor from becoming a believer.
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But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.
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But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
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But Elymas, the sorcerer (as his name means in Greek), interfered and urged the governor to pay no attention to what Saul and Barnabas said. He was trying to turn the governor away from the Christian faith.
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Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,
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But Saul (or Paul), full of the Holy Spirit and looking him straight in the eye, said,
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Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said,
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Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him
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Then Saul, also known as Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked the sorcerer in the eye and said,
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And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
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"You bag of wind, you parody of a devil--why, you stay up nights inventing schemes to cheat people out of God.
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"You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right! You are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery. Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord?
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and said, "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord?
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"You son of the Devil, full of every sort of trickery and villainy, enemy of all that is good, will you never stop perverting the true ways of the Lord?
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And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.
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But now you've come up against God himself, and your game is up. You're about to go blind--no sunlight for you for a good long stretch." He was plunged immediately into a shadowy mist and stumbled around, begging people to take his hand and show him the way.
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Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind, and for a time you will be unable to see the light of the sun."
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And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time." And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand.
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And now the Lord has laid his hand of punishment upon you, and you will be stricken awhile with blindness." Instantly mist and darkness fell upon him, and he began wandering around begging for someone to take his hand and lead him.
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Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
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When the governor saw what happened, he became a believer, full of enthusiasm over what they were saying about the Master.
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Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand. When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord.
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Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
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When the governor saw what had happened, he believed and was astonished at what he learned about the Lord.
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Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
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From Paphos, Paul and company put out to sea, sailing on to Perga in Pamphylia. That's where John called it quits and went back to Jerusalem.
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From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.
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Now when Paul and his party set sail from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia; and John, departing from them, returned to Jerusalem.
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Now Paul and those with him left Paphos by ship for Pamphylia, landing at the port town of Perga. There John Mark left them and returned to Jerusalem.
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But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.
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From Perga the rest of them traveled on to Antioch in Pisidia. On the Sabbath they went to the meeting place and took their places.
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From Perga they went on to Pisidian Antioch. On the Sabbath they entered the synagogue and sat down.
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But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down.
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But Barnabas and Paul traveled inland to Antioch of Pisidia. On the Sabbath they went to the synagogue for the services.
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And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
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After the reading of the Scriptures--God's Law and the Prophets--the president of the meeting asked them, "Friends, do you have anything you want to say? A word of encouragement, perhaps?"
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After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue rulers sent word to them, saying, "Brothers, if you have a message of encouragement for the people, please speak."
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And after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, "Men and brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say on."
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After the usual readings from the books of Moses and from the Prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: "Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for us, come and give it!"
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Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.
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Paul stood up, paused and took a deep breath, then said, "Fellow Israelites and friends of God, listen.
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Standing up, Paul motioned with his hand and said: "Men of Israel and you Gentiles who worship God, listen to me!
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Then Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said, "Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen:
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So Paul stood, lifted his hand to quiet them, and started speaking. "People of Israel," he said, "and you devout Gentiles who fear the God of Israel, listen to me.
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The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.
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God took a special interest in our ancestors, pulled our people who were beaten down in Egyptian exile to their feet, and led them out of there in grand style.
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The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers; he made the people prosper during their stay in Egypt, with mighty power he led them out of that country,
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The God of this people Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He brought them out of it.
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"The God of this nation of Israel chose our ancestors and made them prosper in Egypt. Then he powerfully led them out of their slavery.
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And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness.
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He took good care of them for nearly forty years in that godforsaken wilderness
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he endured their conduct for about forty years in the desert,
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Now for a time of about forty years He put up with their ways in the wilderness.
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He put up with them through forty years of wandering around in the wilderness.
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And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot.
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and then, having wiped out seven enemies who stood in the way, gave them the land of Canaan for their very own--
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he overthrew seven nations in Canaan and gave their land to his people as their inheritance.
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And when He had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, He distributed their land to them by allotment.
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Then he destroyed seven nations in Canaan and gave their land to Israel as an inheritance.
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And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.
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a span in all of about four hundred fifty years. "Up to the time of Samuel the prophet, God provided judges to lead them.
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All this took about 450 years.
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"After that He gave them judges for about four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.
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All this took about 450 years. After that, judges ruled until the time of Samuel the prophet.
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And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.
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But then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul, son of Kish, out of the tribe of Benjamin. After Saul had ruled forty years,
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"After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet. Then the people asked for a king, and he gave them Saul son of Kish, of the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.
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And afterward they asked for a king; so God gave them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years.
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Then the people begged for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, who reigned for forty years.
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And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
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God removed him from office and put King David in his place, with this commendation: "I've searched the land and found this David, son of Jesse. He's a man whose heart beats to my heart, a man who will do what I tell him.'
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After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: 'I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.'
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And when He had removed him, He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, "I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.'
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But God removed him from the kingship and replaced him with David, a man about whom God said, 'David son of Jesse is a man after my own heart, for he will do everything I want him to.'
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Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:
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"From out of David's descendants God produced a Savior for Israel, Jesus, exactly as he promised--
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"From this man's descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised.
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From this man's seed, according to the promise, God raised up for Israel a Savior--Jesus--
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"And it is one of King David's descendants, Jesus, who is God's promised Savior of Israel!
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When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
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but only after John had thoroughly alerted the people to his arrival by preparing them for a total life-change.
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Before the coming of Jesus, John preached repentance and baptism to all the people of Israel.
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after John had first preached, before His coming, the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
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But before he came, John the Baptist preached the need for everyone in Israel to turn from sin and turn to God and be baptized.
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And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.
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As John was finishing up his work, he said, "Did you think I was the One? No, I'm not the One. But the One you've been waiting for all these years is just around the corner, about to appear. And I'm about to disappear.'
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As John was completing his work, he said: 'Who do you think I am? I am not that one. No, but he is coming after me, whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.'
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And as John was finishing his course, he said, "Who do you think I am? I am not He. But behold, there comes One after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to loose.'
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As John was finishing his ministry he asked, 'Do you think I am the Messiah? No! But he is coming soon--and I am not even worthy to be his slave. '
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Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
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"Dear brothers and sisters, children of Abraham, and friends of God, this message of salvation has been precisely targeted to you.
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"Brothers, children of Abraham, and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
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"Men and brethren, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you the word of this salvation has been sent.
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"Brothers--you sons of Abraham, and also all of you devout Gentiles who fear the God of Israel--this salvation is for us!
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For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.
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The citizens and rulers in Jerusalem didn't recognize who he was and condemned him to death.
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The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath.
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For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they did not know Him, nor even the voices of the Prophets which are read every Sabbath, have fulfilled them in condemning Him.
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The people in Jerusalem and their leaders fulfilled prophecy by condemning Jesus to death. They didn't recognize him or realize that he is the one the prophets had written about, though they hear the prophets' words read every Sabbath.
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And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.
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They couldn't find a good reason, but demanded that Pilate execute him anyway.
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Though they found no proper ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have him executed.
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And though they found no cause for death in Him, they asked Pilate that He should be put to death.
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They found no just cause to execute him, but they asked Pilate to have him killed anyway.
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And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.
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They did just what the prophets said they would do, but had no idea they were following to the letter the script of the prophets, even though those same prophets are read every Sabbath in their meeting places. "After they had done everything the prophets said they would do, they took him down from the cross and buried him.
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When they had carried out all that was written about him, they took him down from the tree and laid him in a tomb.
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Now when they had fulfilled all that was written concerning Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb.
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"When they had fulfilled all the prophecies concerning his death, they took him down from the cross and placed him in a tomb.
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But God raised him from the dead:
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And then God raised him from death.
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But God raised him from the dead,
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But God raised Him from the dead.
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But God raised him from the dead!
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And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.
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There is no disputing that--he appeared over and over again many times and places to those who had known him well in the Galilean years, and these same people continue to give witness that he is alive.
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and for many days he was seen by those who had traveled with him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now his witnesses to our people.
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He was seen for many days by those who came up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are His witnesses to the people.
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And he appeared over a period of many days to those who had gone with him from Galilee to Jerusalem--these are his witnesses to the people of Israel.
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And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,
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"And we're here today bringing you good news: the Message that what God promised the fathers
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"We tell you the good news: What God promised our fathers
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And we declare to you glad tidings--that promise which was made to the fathers.
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"And now Barnabas and I are here to bring you this Good News. God's promise to our ancestors has come true in our own time,
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God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
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has come true for the children--for us! He raised Jesus, exactly as described in the second Psalm: My Son! My very own Son! Today I celebrate you!
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he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: "'You are my Son; today I have become your Father. '
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God has fulfilled this for us their children, in that He has raised up Jesus. As it is also written in the second Psalm: "You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.'
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in that God raised Jesus. This is what the second psalm is talking about when it says concerning Jesus, 'You are my Son. Today I have become your Father. '
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And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
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"When he raised him from the dead, he did it for good--no going back to that rot and decay for him. That's why Isaiah said, "I'll give to all of you David's guaranteed blessings.'
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The fact that God raised him from the dead, never to decay, is stated in these words: "'I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.'
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And that He raised Him from the dead, no more to return to corruption, He has spoken thus: "I will give you the sure mercies of David.'
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For God had promised to raise him from the dead, never again to die. This is stated in the Scripture that says, 'I will give you the sacred blessings I promised to David.'
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Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
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So also the psalmist's prayer: "You'll never let your Holy One see death's rot and decay.'
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So it is stated elsewhere: "'You will not let your Holy One see decay.'
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Therefore He also says in another Psalm: "You will not allow Your Holy One to see corruption.'
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Another psalm explains more fully, saying, 'You will not allow your Holy One to rot in the grave.'
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For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:
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"David, of course, having completed the work God set out for him, has been in the grave, dust and ashes, a long time now.
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"For when David had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his fathers and his body decayed.
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"For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and saw corruption;
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Now this is not a reference to David, for after David had served his generation according to the will of God, he died and was buried, and his body decayed.
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But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.
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But the One God raised up--no dust and ashes for him!
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But the one whom God raised from the dead did not see decay.
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but He whom God raised up saw no corruption.
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No, it was a reference to someone else--someone whom God raised and whose body did not decay.
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Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
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I want you to know, my very dear friends, that it is on account of this resurrected Jesus that the forgiveness of your sins can be promised.
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"Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
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Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins;
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"Brothers, listen! In this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins.
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And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
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He accomplishes, in those who believe, everything that the Law of Moses could never make good on. But everyone who believes in this raised-up Jesus is declared good and right and whole before God.
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Through him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.
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and by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.
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Everyone who believes in him is freed from all guilt and declared right with God--something the Jewish law could never do.
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Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;
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"Don't take this lightly. You don't want the prophet's sermon to describe you:
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Take care that what the prophets have said does not happen to you:
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Beware therefore, lest what has been spoken in the prophets come upon you:
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Be careful! Don't let the prophets' words apply to you. For they said,
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Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
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Watch out, cynics; Look hard--watch your world fall to pieces. I'm doing something right before your eyes That you won't believe, though it's staring you in the face."
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"'Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish, for I am going to do something in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.'"
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"Behold, you despisers, Marvel and perish! For I work a work in your days, A work which you will by no means believe, Though one were to declare it to you."'
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'Look, you mockers, be amazed and die! For I am doing something in your own day, something you wouldn't believe even if someone told you about it.'"
Acts.13.42
And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.
Acts.13.42
When the service was over, Paul and Barnabas were invited back to preach again the next Sabbath.
Acts.13.42
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people invited them to speak further about these things on the next Sabbath.
Acts.13.42
So when the Jews went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.
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As Paul and Barnabas left the synagogue that day, the people asked them to return again and speak about these things the next week.
Acts.13.43
Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts.13.43
As the meeting broke up, a good many Jews and converts to Judaism went along with Paul and Barnabas, who urged them in long conversations to stick with what they'd started, this living in and by God's grace.
Acts.13.43
When the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts.13.43
Now when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
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Many Jews and godly converts to Judaism who worshiped at the synagogue followed Paul and Barnabas, and the two men urged them, "By God's grace, remain faithful."
Acts.13.44
And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.
Acts.13.44
When the next Sabbath came around, practically the whole city showed up to hear the Word of God.
Acts.13.44
On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.
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On the next Sabbath almost the whole city came together to hear the word of God.
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The following week almost the entire city turned out to hear them preach the word of the Lord.
Acts.13.45
But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
Acts.13.45
Some of the Jews, seeing the crowds, went wild with jealousy and tore into Paul, contradicting everything he was saying, making an ugly scene.
Acts.13.45
When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and talked abusively against what Paul was saying.
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But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy; and contradicting and blaspheming, they opposed the things spoken by Paul.
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But when the Jewish leaders saw the crowds, they were jealous; so they slandered Paul and argued against whatever he said.
Acts.13.46
Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
Acts.13.46
But Paul and Barnabas didn't back down. Standing their ground they said, "It was required that God's Word be spoken first of all to you, the Jews. But seeing that you want no part of it--you've made it quite clear that you have no taste or inclination for eternal life--the door is open to all the outsiders. And we're on our way through it,
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Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: "We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.
Acts.13.46
Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, "It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.
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Then Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and declared, "It was necessary that this Good News from God be given first to you Jews. But since you have rejected it and judged yourselves unworthy of eternal life--well, we will offer it to Gentiles.
Acts.13.47
For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
Acts.13.47
following orders, doing what God commanded when he said, I've set you up as light to all nations. You'll proclaim salvation to the four winds and seven seas!"
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For this is what the Lord has commanded us: "'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'"
Acts.13.47
For so the Lord has commanded us: "I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth."'
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For this is as the Lord commanded us when he said, 'I have made you a light to the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth.'"
Acts.13.48
And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
Acts.13.48
When the non-Jewish outsiders heard this, they could hardly believe their good fortune. All who were marked out for real life put their trust in God--they honored God's Word by receiving that life.
Acts.13.48
When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
Acts.13.48
Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.
Acts.13.48
When the Gentiles heard this, they were very glad and thanked the Lord for his message; and all who were appointed to eternal life became believers.
Acts.13.49
And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.
Acts.13.49
And this Message of salvation spread like wildfire all through the region.
Acts.13.49
The word of the Lord spread through the whole region.
Acts.13.49
And the word of the Lord was being spread throughout all the region.
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So the Lord's message spread throughout that region.
Acts.13.50
But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.
Acts.13.50
Some of the Jews convinced the most respected women and leading men of the town that their precious way of life was about to be destroyed. Alarmed, they turned on Paul and Barnabas and forced them to leave.
Acts.13.50
But the Jews incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region.
Acts.13.50
But the Jews stirred up the devout and prominent women and the chief men of the city, raised up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region.
Acts.13.50
Then the Jewish leaders stirred up both the influential religious women and the leaders of the city, and they incited a mob against Paul and Barnabas and ran them out of town.
Acts.13.51
But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.
Acts.13.51
Paul and Barnabas shrugged their shoulders and went on to the next town, Iconium,
Acts.13.51
So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.
Acts.13.51
But they shook off the dust from their feet against them, and came to Iconium.
Acts.13.51
But they shook off the dust of their feet against them and went to the city of Iconium.
Acts.13.52
And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.
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brimming with joy and the Holy Spirit, two happy disciples. [JC]
Acts.13.52
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
Acts.13.52
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
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And the believers were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
