So when the Jews went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.

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

And there was great joy in that city.

When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement.

And the angel said to them, Do not fear, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.

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

And again: Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles. Praise Him, all you peoples.

I will bow down toward Your holy temple, and give thanks unto Your name for Your lovingkindness and Your truth; for You have magnified Your Word above all Your name.

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may run freely and be glorified, just as it is with you,

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

And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must lead, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one Shepherd.

But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, 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 into one the children of God who had been scattered abroad.

Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; 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 hardened.

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 trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you are saved),

that in the ages to come He might display the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

not of works, that no one should boast.

But we owe thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you 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 Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them to go up to Jerusalem, to the apostles and elders, concerning this question.

Then we went ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, there intending to take Paul on board; for so it was arranged, intending himself to go on foot.

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

So when they had appointed him a day, many came to him at his lodging, to whom he explained and testified of the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets, from morning till evening.

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. 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 be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are ordained by God.

I encourage you, brethren; you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have appointed themselves to the ministry of the saints;