When it was day, the Jews made a plot and bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. There were more than forty who made this conspiracy. They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have strictly bound ourselves by an oath to taste noContinue reading “Acts 23: 12-22….Ambush and murder discovered.”
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Acts 21: 8-16…To Jerusalem.
On the next day we departed and came to Caesarea, and we entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him. He had four unmarried daughters, who prophesied. While we were staying for many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. And coming to us,Continue reading “Acts 21: 8-16…To Jerusalem.”
Acts 21: 1-8a) Written up by those present.
And when we had parted from them and set sail, we came by a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. And having found a ship crossing to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. When we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on theContinue reading “Acts 21: 1-8a) Written up by those present.”
Acts 20: 26-38….A different future lies ahead.
Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all, for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church ofContinue reading “Acts 20: 26-38….A different future lies ahead.”
Acts 20: 7-16…..A long talk!
On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight. There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered. And a young man named Eutychus, sitting at the window,Continue reading “Acts 20: 7-16…..A long talk!”
Acts 20: 1-6….An encouragement program.
After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them, he said farewell and departed for Macedonia. When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece. There he spent three months, and when a plot was made against him by the Jews as heContinue reading “Acts 20: 1-6….An encouragement program.”
Acts 16: 16-19….Troublesome girl!
As we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners much gain by fortune-telling. She followed Paul and us, crying out, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to you the way of salvation.” AndContinue reading “Acts 16: 16-19….Troublesome girl!”
Acts 16: 11-15… A base in Macedonia.
So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage to Samothrace, and the following day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city some days. And on the Sabbath day we went outside the gate toContinue reading “Acts 16: 11-15… A base in Macedonia.”
Acts 16: 6-10…..God’s leading.
And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. So, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas.Continue reading “Acts 16: 6-10…..God’s leading.”
Acts 14: 1-7….Having fled they stayed for a while.
Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who boreContinue reading “Acts 14: 1-7….Having fled they stayed for a while.”
As I read it! 