Now as the Jews were going out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be spoken to them the next Sabbath.

Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added.

And there was great joy in that city.

And when they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement.

Then the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.

and that the Gentiles might glorify God on behalf of His mercy, as it is written: "For this reason I will confess to You among the Gentiles, and I will sing praise to Your name."

And again: "Praise the LORD, all you Gentiles! Praise Him, all you peoples!"

I will worship toward Your holy temple, and give thanks to Your name, on account of Your mercy and Your truth; for You have magnified Your holy name above all things.

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, just as [it is] with you,

praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to the church daily those who were being saved.

And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; those also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.

But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, just as I said to you.

My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.

and not for that nation only, but also that He would gather together in one the children of God who were scattered abroad.

Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; and whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.

What then? Israel has not obtained what it seeks; but the elect have obtained [it], and the rest were blinded.

and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power

even when we were dead in transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),

that in the coming ages He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

not of works, lest anyone should boast.

But we are obligated to give thanks to God always for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth,

to which He called you through our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore when there arose a serious dissension and debate with Paul and Barnabus, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and some others of them should go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem concerning this issue.

Now we, having gone ahead on the ship, put to sea for Assos, from there intending to take Paul on board; for thus it had been arranged, since he intended to go on foot.

So I said, 'What shall I do, Lord?' And the Lord said to me, 'Arise and go into Damascus, and it will be told to you about all the things which it has been appointed for you to do.'

And having appointed for him a day, many came to him at his house, to whom he was explaining and solemnly testifying to the kingdom of God, and persuading them of the things concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning till evening.

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them.

For I also am a man appointed under authority, having soldiers under myself. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does [it]."

Let every soul submit to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God, and the authorities that exist are instituted by God.

I urge you, brothers (you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints)