So having threatened them further, they released them, finding no way of punishing them, on account of the people, because they all were glorifying God over that which had occurred.

But none of the rest dared join them, but the people were magnifying them.

And they were persuaded by him, and when they called the apostles and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.

Then they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing because they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of the name of Jesus.

And the crowds, seeing what Paul did, raised their voice, saying in the Lycaonian language, "The gods have been made like men and have come down to us!"

And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was before their city, bearing bulls and garlands to the gates, together with the crowds, was desiring to sacrifice [to them].

and saying, "Men! Why are you doing these things? We men are of the same nature as you, preaching the gospel to you, that you must turn from these useless things to turn to the living God, who made the heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and all the things in them,

And yet He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, giving to you rains from heaven and fruitbearing seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness."

But there arrived from Antioch and Iconium Jews, and having persuaded the crowds and having stoned Paul, they dragged [him] outside the city, supposing him to have died.

And bringing them to the magistrates they said, "These men, being Jews, are agitating our city;

And the crowd rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore their clothes and ordered [men] to beat [them] with rods.

And when the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, "Certainly this man is a murderer, whom though he was rescued from the sea, justice does not permit to continue living."

And they were expecting him to be about to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But after they had waited for a long time and observed nothing unusual happening to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god.

And it came to pass that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and dysentery, to whom Paul came in and prayed, and laying his hands on him, healed him.

who also honored us with many honors, and when we put to sea, they gave us the things that we needed.

We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are despised!

And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;

"Blessed are you whenever they revile you, and they persecute you, and they say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.

Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

It is enough for a disciple that he become like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more will they call his household members!

Therefore, brothers, select seven men from among you, of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint for this need.

And they said, "Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and fearing God, having a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was given a revelation by a holy angel to send for you to his house, and to hear words from you."

And Ananias, a certain devout man according to the law, being testified of by all the Jews dwelling in Damascus,

For [we] have found this man [to] be a plague, and [one] causing discord among all the Jews throughout the world, and a leader of the Nazarenes sect,

But we request to hear from you the things which you think; for concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against."

And why not say, "Let us do evil so that good may come"?--just as we are slandered, and just as some affirm that we say. [The] judgment of whom is just.

Moreover he must have a good testimony among those outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.

Therefore let us go out to Him, outside the camp, bearing His reproach.

If you are reviled in the name of Christ, blessed are you, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On the one hand He is blasphemed, but on the other He is glorified.

Demetrius has a good testimony with everyone, and of the truth itself. And we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

Behold, I will give those of the synagogue of Satan, those who say they are Jews and are not, but they are lying-behold, I will compel them to come and bow down at your feet, and they shall know that I have loved you.

saying, "Sir, we remember that that deceiver said while He was still alive, 'After three days I will rise.'

And there was much murmuring among the crowds concerning Him. Some on the one hand were saying, "He is a good [Man]"; [while] others were saying, "No, on the contrary, He deceives the people."

If anyone desires to do His will, he will know about the doctrine, whether it is from God, or whether I am speaking on My own authority.

And they sent their disciples to Him with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that You are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor do You show favoritism to anyone.

And they came and said to Him, "Teacher, we know that You are true, and it does not make a difference to you about anyone; for You do not look on the face of men, but you teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?

He who speaks from himself is seeking his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.