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Numbers 21.1: 21When the Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev, heard that Israel was coming along the road to Atharim, he attacked Israel and captured some prisoners.

Numbers 21.2: 2 So Israel made a vow to the LORD: “If You will deliver this people into our hands, we will devote their cities to destruction.1”

Numbers 21.3: 3 And the LORD heard Israel’s plea and delivered up the Canaanites. Israel devoted them and their cities to destruction; so they named the place Hormah.2

Numbers 21.4: 4 Then they set out from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea,3 in order to bypass the land of Edom. But the people grew impatient on the journey

Numbers 21.5: 5 and spoke against God and against Moses: “Why have you led us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no bread or water, and we detest this wretched food!”

Numbers 21.6: 6 So the LORD sent venomous snakes among the people, and many of the Israelites were bitten and died.

Numbers 21.7: 7 Then the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the LORD and against you. Intercede with the LORD so He will take the snakes away from us.” So Moses interceded for the people.

Numbers 21.8: 8 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will live.”

Numbers 21.9: 9 So Moses made a bronze snake and mounted it on a pole. If anyone who was bitten looked at the bronze snake, he would live.

Numbers 21.11: 11 They journeyed from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim in the wilderness opposite Moab to the east.

Numbers 21.13: 13 From there they moved on and camped on the other side of the Arnon, in the wilderness that extends into the Amorite territory.

Numbers 21.16: 16 From there they went on to Beer,4 the well where the LORD said to Moses, “Gather the people so that I may give them water.”

Numbers 21.20: 20 and from Bamoth to the valley in Moab where the top of Pisgah overlooks the wasteland.5

Numbers 21.21: 21 Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,

Numbers 21.22: 22 “Let us pass through your land. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.”

Numbers 21.23: 23 But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz,6 he fought against Israel.

Numbers 21.24: 24 And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified.7

Numbers 21.25: 25 Israel captured all the cities of the Amorites and occupied them, including Heshbon and all its villages.

Numbers 21.26: 26 Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and taken all his land as far as the Arnon.

Numbers 21.32: 32 After Moses had sent spies to Jazer, Israel captured its villages and drove out the Amorites who were there.

Numbers 21.33: 33 Then they turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet them in battle at Edrei.

Numbers 21.34: 34 But the LORD said to Moses, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.”

Numbers 21.35: 35 So they struck down Og, along with his sons and his whole army, until no remnant was left. And they took possession of his land.

Numbers 23.1: 23Then Balaam said to Balak, “Build for me seven altars here, and prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams.”

Numbers 23.2: 2 So Balak did as Balaam had instructed, and Balak and Balaam offered a bull and a ram on each altar.

Numbers 23.3: 3 “Stay here by your burnt offering while I am gone,” Balaam said to Balak. “Perhaps the LORD will meet with me. And whatever He reveals to me, I will tell you.”

Numbers 23.4: 4 and God met with him. “I have set up seven altars,” Balaam said, “and on each altar I have offered a bull and a ram.”

Numbers 23.5: 5 Then the LORD put a message in Balaam’s mouth, saying, “Return to Balak and give him this message.”

Numbers 23.6: 6 So he returned to Balak, who was standing there beside his burnt offering, with all the princes of Moab.

Numbers 23.11: 11 Then Balak said to Balaam, “What have you done to me? I brought you here to curse my enemies, and behold, you have only blessed them!”

Numbers 23.12: 12 But Balaam replied, “Should I not speak exactly what the LORD puts in my mouth?”

Numbers 23.13: 13 Then Balak said to him, “Please come with me to another place where you can see them. You will only see the outskirts of their camp—not all of them. And from there, curse them for me.”

Numbers 23.14: 14 So Balak took him to the field of Zophim, to the top of Pisgah, where he built seven altars and offered a bull and a ram on each altar.

Numbers 23.15: 15 Balaam said to Balak, “Stay here beside your burnt offering while I meet the LORD over there.”

Numbers 23.16: 16 And the LORD met with Balaam and put a message in his mouth, saying, “Return to Balak and speak what I tell you.”

Numbers 23.17: 17 So he returned to Balak, who was standing there by his burnt offering with the princes of Moab.

Numbers 23.25: 25 Now Balak said to Balaam, “Then neither curse them at all nor bless them at all!”

Numbers 23.26: 26 But Balaam replied, “Did I not tell you that whatever the LORD says, I must do?”

Numbers 23.27: 27 “Please come,” said Balak, “I will take you to another place. Perhaps it will please God that you curse them for me from there.”

Numbers 23.28: 28 And Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the wasteland.1

Numbers 23.29: 29 Then Balaam said, “Build for me seven altars here, and prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams.”

Numbers 23.30: 30 So Balak did as Balaam had instructed, and he offered a bull and a ram on each altar.

Matthew 7.2: 2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Matthew 7.3: 3 Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?

Matthew 7.4: 4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ while there is still a beam in your own eye?

Matthew 7.5: 5 You hypocrite! First take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

Matthew 7.6: 6 Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

Matthew 7.7: 7 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.

Matthew 7.8: 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 7.11: 11 So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!

Matthew 7.12: 12 In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

Matthew 7.13: 13 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

Matthew 7.14: 14 But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Matthew 7.15: 15 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

Matthew 7.16: 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?

Matthew 7.17: 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.

Matthew 7.18: 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.

Matthew 7.19: 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

Matthew 7.21: 21 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

Matthew 7.22: 22 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’

Matthew 7.23: 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’

Matthew 7.24: 24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

Matthew 7.25: 25 The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.

Matthew 7.26: 26 But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.

Matthew 7.27: 27 The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”

Matthew 7.28: 28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,

Matthew 7.29: 29 because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

Matthew 9.2: 2 Just then some men brought 1 to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”

Matthew 9.3: 3 On seeing this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!”

Matthew 9.4: 4 But Jesus knew 2 what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?

Matthew 9.5: 5 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

Matthew 9.6: 6 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”

Matthew 9.8: 8 When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Matthew 9.9: 9 As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him.

Matthew 9.10: 10 Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples.

Matthew 9.11: 11 When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

Matthew 9.12: 12 On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.

Matthew 9.13: 13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’3 For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.4”

Matthew 9.14: 14 Then John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast so often,5 but Your disciples do not fast?”

Matthew 9.15: 15 Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.

Matthew 9.16: 16 No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. For the patch will pull away from the garment, and a worse tear will result.

Matthew 9.17: 17 Neither do men pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst, the wine will spill, and the wineskins will be ruined. Instead, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.”

Matthew 9.18: 18 While Jesus was saying these things, a synagogue leader came and knelt before Him. “My daughter has just died,” he said. “But come and place Your hand on her, and she will live.”

Matthew 9.20: 20 Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak.

Matthew 9.21: 21 She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.”

Matthew 9.22: 22 Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.

Matthew 9.23: 23 When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd.

Matthew 9.24: 24 “Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him.

Matthew 9.25: 25 After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up.

Matthew 9.27: 27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”

Matthew 9.28: 28 After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked.

Matthew 9.29: 29 Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.”

Matthew 9.30: 30 And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!”

Matthew 9.31: 31 But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout the land.

Matthew 9.32: 32 As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus.

Matthew 9.33: 33 And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”

Matthew 9.34: 34 But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that He drives out demons.”

Matthew 9.35: 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.

Matthew 9.36: 36 When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Matthew 9.37: 37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.

Matthew 9.38: 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”

Matthew 11.1: 11After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.1

Matthew 11.2: 2 Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples 2

Matthew 11.3: 3 to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”

Matthew 11.4: 4 Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see:

Matthew 11.5: 5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers 3 are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Matthew 11.7: 7 As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?

Matthew 11.8: 8 Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces.

Matthew 11.9: 9 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Matthew 11.11: 11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 11.12: 12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence,6 and the violent lay claim to it.

Matthew 11.14: 14 And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.7

Matthew 11.16: 16 To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others:

Matthew 11.18: 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’

Matthew 11.19: 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”

Matthew 11.20: 20 Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent.

Matthew 11.21: 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

Matthew 11.22: 22 But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.

Matthew 11.23: 23 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day.

Matthew 11.24: 24 But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”

Matthew 11.25: 25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

Matthew 11.27: 27 All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.

Matthew 11.28: 28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11.29: 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 14.2: 2 and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

Matthew 14.3: 3 Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,

Matthew 14.4: 4 because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”

Matthew 14.5: 5 Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

Matthew 14.6: 6 On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod

Matthew 14.7: 7 so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.

Matthew 14.8: 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

Matthew 14.9: 9 The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted

Matthew 14.11: 11 John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

Matthew 14.12: 12 Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.

Matthew 14.13: 13 When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.

Matthew 14.14: 14 When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.

Matthew 14.15: 15 When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”

Matthew 14.16: 16 “They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”

Matthew 14.17: 17 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.

Matthew 14.19: 19 And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.

Matthew 14.20: 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Matthew 14.22: 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.

Matthew 14.23: 23 After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,

Matthew 14.24: 24 but the boat was already far 1 from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

Matthew 14.25: 25 During the fourth watch of the night,2 Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.

Matthew 14.26: 26 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.

Matthew 14.27: 27 But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Matthew 14.28: 28 “Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.

Matthew 14.30: 30 But when he saw the strength of the wind,3 he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

Matthew 14.31: 31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”

Matthew 14.32: 32 And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down.

Matthew 14.33: 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

Matthew 14.35: 35 And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him

Matthew 14.36: 36 and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.

Mark 8.1: 8In those days the crowd once again became very large, and they had nothing to eat. Jesus called the disciples to Him and said,

Mark 8.2: 2 “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat.

Mark 8.3: 3 If I send them home hungry, they will faint along the way. For some of them have come a great distance.”

Mark 8.4: 4 His disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could anyone find enough bread to feed all these people?”

Mark 8.6: 6 And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then He took the seven loaves, gave thanks and broke them, and gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And they distributed them to the crowd.

Mark 8.7: 7 They also had a few small fish, and Jesus blessed them and ordered that these be set before them as well.

Mark 8.8: 8 The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Mark 8.10: 10 He immediately got into the boat with His disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.

Mark 8.11: 11 Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven.

Mark 8.12: 12 Jesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”

Mark 8.13: 13 And He left them, got back into the boat, and crossed to the other side.

Mark 8.14: 14 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat.

Mark 8.15: 15 “Watch out!” He cautioned them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod.”

Mark 8.16: 16 So they began to discuss with one another the fact that they had no bread.

Mark 8.17: 17 Aware of their conversation, Jesus asked them, “Why are you debating about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts?

Mark 8.18: 18 ‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’2 And do you not remember?

Mark 8.19: 19 When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?”

Mark 8.20: 20 “And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?”

Mark 8.22: 22 When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him.

Mark 8.23: 23 So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then He spit on the man’s eyes and placed His hands on him. “Can you see anything?” He asked.

Mark 8.24: 24 The man looked up and said, “I can see the people, but they look like trees walking around.”

Mark 8.25: 25 Once again Jesus placed His hands on the man’s eyes, and when he opened them his sight was restored, and he could see everything clearly.

Mark 8.26: 26 Jesus sent him home and said, “Do not go back into the village.”3

Mark 8.27: 27 Then Jesus and His disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way, He questioned His disciples: “Who do people say I am?”

Mark 8.28: 28 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.”

Mark 8.31: 31 Then He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and after three days rise again.

Mark 8.32: 32 He spoke this message quite frankly, and Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him.

Mark 8.33: 33 But Jesus, turning and looking at His disciples, rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind Me, Satan! For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”

Mark 8.34: 34 Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples, and He told them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.

Mark 8.35: 35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it.

Mark 8.36: 36 What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?

Mark 8.38: 38 If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.”

Mark 9.1: 9Then Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God arrive with power.”

Mark 9.2: 2 After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.

Mark 9.3: 3 His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them.

Mark 9.5: 5 Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters 1—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

Mark 9.6: 6 For they were all so terrified that Peter did not know what else to say.

Mark 9.7: 7 Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!”

Mark 9.8: 8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they saw no one with them except Jesus.

Mark 9.9: 9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus admonished them not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

Mark 9.10: 10 So they kept this matter to themselves, discussing what it meant to rise from the dead.

Mark 9.11: 11 And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

Mark 9.12: 12 He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected?

Mark 9.13: 13 But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.”

Mark 9.14: 14 When they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them.

Mark 9.15: 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with awe and ran to greet Him.

Mark 9.17: 17 Someone in the crowd replied, “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a spirit that makes him mute.

Mark 9.18: 18 Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid.2 I asked Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.”

Mark 9.19: 19 “O unbelieving generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to Me.”

Mark 9.20: 20 So they brought him, and seeing Jesus, the spirit immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth.

Mark 9.21: 21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has this been with him?”

Mark 9.22: 22 “It often throws him into the fire or into the water, trying to kill him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”

Mark 9.23: 23 “If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!”

Mark 9.24: 24 Immediately the boy’s father cried out,3 “I do believe; help my unbelief!”

Mark 9.25: 25 When Jesus saw that a crowd had come running, He rebuked the unclean spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” He said, “I command you to come out and never enter him again.”

Mark 9.26: 26 After shrieking and convulsing him violently, the spirit came out. The boy became like a corpse, so that many said, “He is dead.”

Mark 9.27: 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and helped him to his feet, and he stood up.

Mark 9.28: 28 After Jesus had gone into the house, His disciples asked Him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?”

Mark 9.29: 29 Jesus answered, “This kind cannot come out, except by prayer.”4

Mark 9.30: 30 Going on from there, they passed through Galilee. But Jesus did not want anyone to know,

Mark 9.31: 31 because He was teaching His disciples. He told them, “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after three days He will rise.”

Mark 9.32: 32 But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

Mark 9.33: 33 Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?”

Mark 9.34: 34 But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.

Mark 9.35: 35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the last of all and the servant of all.”

Mark 9.36: 36 Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He said to them,

Mark 9.37: 37 “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes not only Me, but the One who sent Me.”

Mark 9.38: 38 John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone else driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.”

Mark 9.39: 39 “Do not stop him,” Jesus replied. “For no one who performs a miracle in My name can turn around and speak evil of Me.

Mark 9.41: 41 Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.

Mark 9.42: 42 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea.

Mark 9.43: 43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell,5 into the unquenchable fire.6

Mark 9.45: 45 If your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and be thrown into hell.7

Mark 9.47: 47 And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,

Mark 9.48: 48 where ‘their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.’8

Mark 9.50: 50 Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

Luke 2.1: 2Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire.1

Luke 2.2: 2 This was the first census to take place while 2 Quirinius was governor of Syria.

Luke 2.4: 4 So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

Luke 2.5: 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.

Luke 2.7: 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Luke 2.8: 8 And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.

Luke 2.9: 9 Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

Luke 2.10: 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

Luke 2.11: 11 Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!

Luke 2.12: 12 And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

Luke 2.13: 13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:

Luke 2.15: 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”

Luke 2.16: 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger.

Luke 2.17: 17 After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.

Luke 2.18: 18 And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

Luke 2.19: 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

Luke 2.20: 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, which was just as the angel had told them.

Luke 2.21: 21 When the eight days before His circumcision had passed, He was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him before He was conceived.

Luke 2.22: 22 And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord

Luke 2.23: 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”3),

Luke 2.24: 24 and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”4

Luke 2.25: 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Luke 2.26: 26 The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

Luke 2.27: 27 Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts.5 And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,

Luke 2.33: 33 The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.

Luke 2.36: 36 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

Luke 2.37: 37 and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four.6 She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.

Luke 2.38: 38 Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Luke 2.39: 39 When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.

Luke 2.40: 40 And the Child grew and became strong.7 He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.

Luke 2.41: 41 Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.

Luke 2.42: 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.

Luke 2.43: 43 When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed.

Luke 2.44: 44 Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends.

Luke 2.45: 45 When they could not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for Him.

Luke 2.46: 46 Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

Luke 2.47: 47 And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.

Luke 2.48: 48 When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”

Luke 2.49: 49 “Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house 8?”

Luke 2.51: 51 Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

Luke 2.52: 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

Luke 3.1: 3In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,

Luke 3.2: 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.

Luke 3.3: 3 He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,

Luke 3.7: 7 Then John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?

Luke 3.8: 8 Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.

Luke 3.9: 9 The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

Luke 3.11: 11 John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”

Luke 3.12: 12 Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?”

“Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”

Luke 3.15: 15 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ.

Luke 3.16: 16 John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water,2 but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.3 He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.4

Luke 3.17: 17 His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather the wheat into His barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”

Luke 3.18: 18 With these and many other exhortations, John proclaimed the good news to the people.

Luke 3.19: 19 But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done,

Luke 3.21: 21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened,

Luke 3.22: 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”

Luke 3.23: 23 Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry.

Luke 4.1: 4Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,1

Luke 4.2: 2 where for forty days He was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He was hungry.

Luke 4.3: 3 The devil said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.”

Luke 4.4: 4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’2”

Luke 4.5: 5 Then the devil led Him up to a high place and showed Him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world.

Luke 4.6: 6 “I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” he said. “For it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish.

Luke 4.8: 8 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’3”

Luke 4.9: 9 Then the devil led Him to Jerusalem and set Him on the pinnacle of the temple. “If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down from here.

Luke 4.12: 12 But Jesus answered, “It also says, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’5”

Luke 4.13: 13 When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.

Luke 4.14: 14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region.

Luke 4.16: 16 Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read,

Luke 4.17: 17 the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written:

Luke 4.20: 20 Then He rolled up the scroll, returned it to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fixed on Him,

Luke 4.21: 21 and He began by saying, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”

Luke 4.22: 22 All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.

Luke 4.23: 23 Jesus said to them, “Surely you will quote this proverb to Me: ‘Physician, heal yourself! Do here in Your hometown what we have heard that You did in Capernaum.’”

Luke 4.24: 24 Then He added, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown.

Luke 4.25: 25 But I tell you truthfully that there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and great famine swept over all the land.

Luke 4.26: 26 Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to the widow of Zarephath in Sidon.

Luke 4.27: 27 And there were many lepers 8 in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet. Yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.”

Luke 4.29: 29 They got up, drove Him out of the town, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw Him over the cliff.

Luke 4.31: 31 Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people.

Luke 4.32: 32 They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.

Luke 4.33: 33 In the synagogue there was a man possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon. He cried out in a loud voice,

Luke 4.34: 34 “Ha! What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”

Luke 4.35: 35 But Jesus rebuked the demon. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” At this, the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without harming him.

Luke 4.36: 36 All the people were overcome with amazement and asked one another, “What is this message? With authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”

Luke 4.37: 37 And the news about Jesus spread throughout the surrounding region.

Luke 4.38: 38 After Jesus had left the synagogue, He went to the home of Simon, whose mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever. So they appealed to Jesus on her behalf,

Luke 4.39: 39 and He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And she got up at once and began to serve them.

Luke 4.40: 40 At sunset, all who were ill with various diseases were brought to Jesus, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them.

Luke 4.41: 41 Demons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ.

Luke 4.42: 42 At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place, and the crowds were looking for Him. They came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving.

Luke 4.43: 43 But Jesus told them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well, because that is why I was sent.”

Luke 5.1: 5On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret 1 with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God,

Luke 5.2: 2 He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets.

Luke 5.3: 3 Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat.

Luke 5.4: 4 When Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.”

Luke 5.5: 5 “Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night without catching anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.”

Luke 5.6: 6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear.

Luke 5.7: 7 So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.

Luke 5.8: 8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.”

Luke 5.9: 9 For he and his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken,

“Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”

Luke 5.11: 11 And when they had brought their boats ashore, they left everything and followed Him.

Luke 5.12: 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.2 When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”

Luke 5.13: 13 Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him.

Luke 5.14: 14 “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”3

Luke 5.15: 15 But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.

Luke 5.17: 17 One day Jesus was teaching, and the Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. People had come from Jerusalem and from every village of Galilee and Judea, and the power of the Lord was present for Him to heal the sick.

Luke 5.18: 18 Just then some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They tried to bring him inside to set him before Jesus,

Luke 5.19: 19 but they could not find a way through the crowd. So they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus.

Luke 5.20: 20 When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 5.21: 21 But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

Luke 5.22: 22 Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?

Luke 5.23: 23 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

Luke 5.24: 24 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins...” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”

Luke 5.25: 25 And immediately the man stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God.

Luke 5.26: 26 Everyone was taken with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”

Luke 5.27: 27 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him,

Luke 5.29: 29 Then Levi hosted a great banquet for Jesus at his house. A large crowd of tax collectors was there, along with others who were eating with them.

Luke 5.30: 30 But the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus’ disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”

Luke 5.31: 31 Jesus answered, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.

Luke 5.32: 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”

Luke 5.33: 33 Then they said to Him, “John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees frequently fast and pray, but Yours keep on eating and drinking.”

Luke 5.34: 34 Jesus replied, “Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them?

Luke 5.35: 35 But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.”

Luke 5.36: 36 He also told them a parable: “No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will tear the new garment as well, and the patch from the new will not match the old.

Luke 5.37: 37 And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the new wine will burst the skins, the wine will spill, and the wineskins will be ruined.

Luke 5.39: 39 And no one after drinking old wine wants new, for he says, ‘The old is better.’”

Luke 6.1: 6One Sabbath 1 Jesus was passing through the grainfields, and His disciples began to pick the heads of grain, rub them in their hands, and eat them.

Luke 6.2: 2 But some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”

Luke 6.3: 3 Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?

Luke 6.4: 4 He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread 2 and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”

Luke 6.6: 6 On another Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered.

Luke 6.7: 7 Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath.

Luke 6.8: 8 But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there.

Luke 6.9: 9 Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?”

Luke 6.10: 10 And after looking around at all of them, He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He did so, and it was restored.

Luke 6.11: 11 But the scribes and Pharisees were filled with rage and began to discuss with one another what they might do to Jesus.

Luke 6.12: 12 In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God.

Luke 6.13: 13 When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:

Luke 6.14: 14 Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;

Luke 6.15: 15 Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot;

Luke 6.17: 17 Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon.

Luke 6.18: 18 They had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases, and those troubled by unclean spirits were healed.

Luke 6.19: 19 The entire crowd was trying to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all.

Luke 6.22: 22 Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.

Luke 6.23: 23 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.

Luke 6.27: 27 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Luke 6.29: 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well.

Luke 6.30: 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back.

Luke 6.32: 32 If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.

Luke 6.33: 33 If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.

Luke 6.34: 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full.

Luke 6.35: 35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

Luke 6.37: 37 Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

Luke 6.38: 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Luke 6.39: 39 Jesus also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?

Luke 6.40: 40 A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.

Luke 6.41: 41 Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?

Luke 6.42: 42 How can you say, ‘Brother,3 let me take the speck out of your eye,’ while you yourself fail to see the beam in your own eye? You hypocrite! First take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

Luke 6.43: 43 No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.

Luke 6.44: 44 For each tree is known by its own fruit. Indeed, figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor grapes from brambles.

Luke 6.45: 45 The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

Luke 6.47: 47 I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them:

Luke 6.48: 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.4

Luke 6.49: 49 But the one who hears My words and does not act on them is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation. The torrent crashed against that house, and immediately it fell—and great was its destruction!”

Luke 7.1: 7When Jesus had concluded His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum.

Luke 7.2: 2 There a highly valued servant of a centurion was sick and about to die.

Luke 7.3: 3 When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to ask Him to come and heal his servant.

Luke 7.4: 4 They came to Jesus and pleaded with Him earnestly, “This man is worthy to have You grant this,

Luke 7.6: 6 So Jesus went with them. But when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends with the message: “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy to have You come under my roof.

Luke 7.7: 7 That is why I did not consider myself worthy to come to You. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.

Luke 7.8: 8 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”

Luke 7.9: 9 When Jesus heard this, He marveled at the centurion. Turning to the crowd following Him, He said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.”

Luke 7.10: 10 And when the messengers returned to the house, they found the servant in good health.

Luke 7.11: 11 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples went with Him, accompanied by a large crowd.

Luke 7.12: 12 As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.

Luke 7.13: 13 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.”

Luke 7.14: 14 Then He went up and touched the coffin,1 and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!”

Luke 7.15: 15 And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.

Luke 7.16: 16 A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!”

Luke 7.17: 17 And the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding region.

Luke 7.19: 19 So John called two of his disciples and sent them to ask the Lord, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”

Luke 7.20: 20 When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to ask, ‘Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?’”

Luke 7.21: 21 At that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind.

Luke 7.22: 22 So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers 2 are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Luke 7.24: 24 After John’s messengers had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?

Luke 7.25: 25 Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear elegant clothing and live in luxury are found in palaces.

Luke 7.26: 26 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Luke 7.28: 28 I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John, yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”

Luke 7.29: 29 All the people who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice. For they had received the baptism of John.

Luke 7.30: 30 But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.

Luke 7.31: 31 “To what, then, can I compare the men of this generation? What are they like?

Luke 7.32: 32 They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling out to one another:

Luke 7.33: 33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’

Luke 7.34: 34 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’

Luke 7.36: 36 Then one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to eat with him, and He entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table.

Luke 7.37: 37 When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume.

Luke 7.38: 38 As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume.

Luke 7.39: 39 When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!”

Luke 7.40: 40 But Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.”

Luke 7.41: 41 “Two men were debtors to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii,5 and the other fifty.

Luke 7.42: 42 When they were unable to repay him, he forgave both of them. Which one, then, will love him more?”

Luke 7.44: 44 And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.

Luke 7.45: 45 You did not greet Me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived.

Luke 7.46: 46 You did not anoint My head with oil, but she has anointed My feet with perfume.

Luke 7.47: 47 Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

Luke 7.49: 49 But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”

Luke 7.50: 50 And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

Luke 8.1: 8Soon afterward, Jesus traveled from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with Him,

Luke 8.2: 2 as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

Luke 8.3: 3 Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them 1 out of their own means.

Luke 8.4: 4 While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, He told them this parable:

Luke 8.5: 5 “A farmer went out to sow his seed. And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, where it was trampled, and the birds of the air devoured it.

Luke 8.6: 6 Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the seedlings withered because they had no moisture.

Luke 8.7: 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the seedlings.

Luke 8.8: 8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.”

Luke 8.10: 10 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that,

Luke 8.11: 11 Now this is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God.

Luke 8.12: 12 The seeds 3 along the path are those who hear, but the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.

Luke 8.13: 13 The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.

Luke 8.14: 14 The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.

Luke 8.15: 15 But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.

Luke 8.16: 16 No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.

Luke 8.17: 17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light.

Luke 8.18: 18 Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”

Luke 8.19: 19 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd.

Luke 8.20: 20 He was told, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see You.”

Luke 8.21: 21 But He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out.”

Luke 8.22: 22 One day Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side of the lake.” So He got into a boat with them and set out.

Luke 8.23: 23 As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.

Luke 8.24: 24 The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!”

Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm.

Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”

Luke 8.26: 26 Then they sailed to the region of the Gerasenes,4 across the lake from Galilee.

Luke 8.27: 27 When Jesus stepped ashore, He was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothing or lived in a house, but he stayed in the tombs.

Luke 8.28: 28 When the man saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before Him, shouting in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You not to torture me!”

Luke 8.29: 29 For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.

Luke 8.31: 31 And the demons kept begging Jesus not to order them to go into the Abyss.

Luke 8.32: 32 There on the hillside a large herd of pigs was feeding. So the demons begged Jesus to let them enter the pigs, and He gave them permission.

Luke 8.33: 33 Then the demons came out of the man and went into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.

Luke 8.34: 34 When those tending the pigs saw what had happened, they ran off and reported this in the town and countryside.

Luke 8.35: 35 So the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.

Luke 8.36: 36 Meanwhile, those who had seen it reported how the demon-possessed man had been healed.

Luke 8.37: 37 Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to depart from them, because great fear had taken hold of them. So He got into the boat and started back.

Luke 8.38: 38 The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But He sent him away, saying,

Luke 8.39: 39 “Return home and describe how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and proclaimed all over the town how much Jesus had done for him.

Luke 8.40: 40 When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him.

Luke 8.41: 41 Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He begged Him to come to his house,

Luke 8.43: 43 including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians,5 but no one was able to heal her.

Luke 8.44: 44 She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.

But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter,6 “the people are crowding and pressing against You.”

Luke 8.46: 46 But Jesus declared, “Someone touched Me, for I know that power has gone out from Me.”

Luke 8.47: 47 Then the woman, seeing that she could not escape notice, came trembling and fell down before Him. In the presence of all the people, she explained why she had touched Him and how she had immediately been healed.

Luke 8.48: 48 “Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”

Luke 8.49: 49 While He was still speaking, someone arrived from the house of the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” he told Jairus. “Do not bother the Teacher anymore.”

Luke 8.50: 50 But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”

Luke 8.51: 51 When He entered the house, He did not allow anyone to go in with Him except Peter, John, James, and the child’s father and mother.

Luke 8.52: 52 Meanwhile, everyone was weeping and mourning for her. But Jesus said, “Stop weeping; she is not dead but asleep.”

Luke 8.54: 54 But Jesus took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!”

Luke 8.55: 55 Her spirit returned, and at once she got up. And He directed that she be given something to eat.

Luke 8.56: 56 Her parents were astounded, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.

Luke 9.1: 9Then Jesus called the Twelve 1 together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.

Luke 9.2: 2 And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Luke 9.3: 3 “Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money,2 no second tunic.

Luke 9.5: 5 If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”

Luke 9.6: 6 So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere.

Luke 9.7: 7 When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead,

Luke 9.8: 8 others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.

Luke 9.9: 9 “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.

Luke 9.10: 10 Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida.

Luke 9.11: 11 But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.

Luke 9.12: 12 As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”

“We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people.”

Luke 9.16: 16 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people.

Luke 9.17: 17 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Luke 9.18: 18 One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?”

Luke 9.19: 19 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.”

Luke 9.22: 22 “The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”

Luke 9.23: 23 Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.

Luke 9.24: 24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.

Luke 9.25: 25 What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self?

Luke 9.26: 26 If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.

Luke 9.27: 27 But I tell you truly, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.”

Luke 9.28: 28 About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.

Luke 9.29: 29 And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white.

Luke 9.31: 31 They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

Luke 9.32: 32 Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Him.

Luke 9.33: 33 As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters 3—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)

Luke 9.34: 34 While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

Luke 9.35: 35 And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen.4 Listen to Him!”

Luke 9.36: 36 After the voice had spoken, only Jesus was present with them. The disciples kept this to themselves, and in those days they did not tell anyone what they had seen.

Luke 9.37: 37 The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.

Luke 9.38: 38 Suddenly a man in the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only child.

Luke 9.39: 39 A spirit keeps seizing him, and he screams abruptly. It throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It keeps mauling him and rarely departs from him.

Luke 9.41: 41 “O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.”

Luke 9.42: 42 Even while the boy was approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,

Luke 9.44: 44 “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.”

Luke 9.45: 45 But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

Luke 9.46: 46 Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.

Luke 9.47: 47 But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.

Luke 9.48: 48 And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”

Luke 9.49: 49 “Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.”

Luke 9.50: 50 “Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you.”

Luke 9.51: 51 As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.

Luke 9.52: 52 He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him.

Luke 9.53: 53 But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.

Luke 9.54: 54 When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven 5 to consume them?”

Luke 9.57: 57 As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.”

Luke 9.58: 58 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”

Luke 9.60: 60 But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”

Luke 9.61: 61 Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.”

Luke 9.62: 62 Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”

Luke 10.1: 10After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two 1 others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit.

Luke 10.2: 2 And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.

Luke 10.4: 4 Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the road.

Luke 10.5: 5 Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’

Luke 10.6: 6 If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.

Luke 10.7: 7 Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages.2 Do not move around from house to house.

Luke 10.8: 8 If you enter a town and they welcome you, eat whatever is set before you.

Luke 10.9: 9 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’

Luke 10.10: 10 But if you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go into the streets and declare,

Luke 10.11: 11 ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a testimony against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’

Luke 10.12: 12 I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town.

Luke 10.13: 13 Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

Luke 10.14: 14 But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you.

Luke 10.15: 15 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades!

Luke 10.16: 16 Whoever listens to you listens to Me; whoever rejects you rejects Me; and whoever rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me.”

Luke 10.17: 17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”

Luke 10.19: 19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.

Luke 10.20: 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 10.21: 21 At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.

Luke 10.22: 22 All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.”

Luke 10.23: 23 Then Jesus turned to the disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.

Luke 10.24: 24 For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.”

Luke 10.25: 25 One day an expert in the law stood up to test Him. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 10.26: 26 “What is written in the Law?” Jesus replied. “How do you read it?”

Luke 10.27: 27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’3 and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’4”

Luke 10.28: 28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus said. “Do this and you will live.”

Luke 10.29: 29 But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

Luke 10.30: 30 Jesus took up this question and said, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead.

Luke 10.31: 31 Now by chance a priest was going down the same road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

Luke 10.32: 32 So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side.

Luke 10.33: 33 But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion.

Luke 10.34: 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

Luke 10.35: 35 The next day he took out two denarii 5 and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’

Luke 10.36: 36 Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

Luke 10.37: 37 “The one who showed him mercy,” replied the expert in the law.

Luke 10.38: 38 As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.

Luke 10.39: 39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.

Luke 10.40: 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”

Luke 10.41: 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.

Luke 10.42: 42 But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 11.1: 11One day in a place where Jesus had just finished praying, one of His disciples requested, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”

Luke 11.5: 5 Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose one of you goes to his friend at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread,

Luke 11.6: 6 because a friend of mine has come to me on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him.’

Luke 11.7: 7 And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Do not bother me. My door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up to give you anything.’

Luke 11.8: 8 I tell you, even though he will not get up to provide for him because of his friendship, yet because of the man’s persistence, he will get up and give him as much as he needs.

Luke 11.9: 9 So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.

Luke 11.10: 10 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Luke 11.11: 11 What father among you, if his son asks for a fish,4 will give him a snake instead?

Luke 11.13: 13 So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

Luke 11.14: 14 One day Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. And when the demon was gone, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowds were amazed,

Luke 11.15: 15 but some of them said, “It is by Beelzebul,5 the prince of the demons, that He drives out demons.”

Luke 11.17: 17 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and a house divided against a house will fall.

Luke 11.18: 18 If Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul.

Luke 11.19: 19 And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons drive them out? So then, they will be your judges.

Luke 11.20: 20 But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Luke 11.21: 21 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure.

Luke 11.22: 22 But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder.

Luke 11.23: 23 He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.

Luke 11.24: 24 When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’

Luke 11.26: 26 Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first.”

Luke 11.27: 27 As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and blessed are the breasts that nursed You!”

Luke 11.28: 28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

Luke 11.29: 29 As the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.

Luke 11.30: 30 For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation.

Luke 11.31: 31 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Luke 11.32: 32 The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here.

Luke 11.33: 33 No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.

Luke 11.34: 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good,6 your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad,7 your body is full of darkness.

Luke 11.36: 36 So if your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, you will be radiant, as though a lamp were shining on you.”

Luke 11.37: 37 As Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited Him to dine with him; so He went in and reclined at the table.

Luke 11.38: 38 But the Pharisee was surprised to see that Jesus did not first wash before the meal.

Luke 11.39: 39 Then the Lord said, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.

Luke 11.40: 40 You fools! Did not the One who made the outside make the inside as well?

Luke 11.41: 41 But give as alms the things that are within you, and behold, everything will be clean for you.

Luke 11.42: 42 Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.

Luke 11.43: 43 Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the chief seats in the synagogues and the greetings in the marketplaces.

Luke 11.44: 44 Woe to you! For you are like unmarked graves, which men walk over without even noticing.”

Luke 11.45: 45 One of the experts in the law told Him, “Teacher, when You say these things, You insult us as well.”

Luke 11.46: 46 “Woe to you as well, experts in the law!” He replied. “For you weigh men down with heavy burdens, but you yourselves will not lift a finger to lighten their load.

Luke 11.47: 47 Woe to you! For you build tombs for the prophets, but it was your fathers who killed them.

Luke 11.48: 48 So you are witnesses consenting to the deeds of your fathers: They killed the prophets, and you build their tombs.

Luke 11.49: 49 Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’

Luke 11.50: 50 As a result, this generation will be charged with the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the foundation of the world,

Luke 11.51: 51 from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary.8 Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation.

Luke 11.52: 52 Woe to you experts in the law! For you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering.”

Luke 11.53: 53 As Jesus went on from there, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things,

Luke 12.1: 12In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

Luke 12.2: 2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

Luke 12.3: 3 What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.

Luke 12.4: 4 I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.

Luke 12.5: 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell.1 Yes, I tell you, fear Him!

Luke 12.6: 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies?2 Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.

Luke 12.7: 7 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Luke 12.8: 8 I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God.

Luke 12.9: 9 But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.

Luke 12.10: 10 And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

Luke 12.11: 11 When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.

Luke 12.12: 12 For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”

Luke 12.13: 13 Someone in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”

Luke 12.14: 14 But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?”

Luke 12.15: 15 And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

Luke 12.16: 16 Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance.

Luke 12.17: 17 So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’

Luke 12.18: 18 Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and will build bigger ones, and there I will store up all my grain and my goods.

Luke 12.19: 19 Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’

Luke 12.20: 20 But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’

Luke 12.21: 21 This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”

Luke 12.22: 22 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.

Luke 12.24: 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!

Luke 12.26: 26 So if you cannot do such a small thing, why do you worry about the rest?

Luke 12.27: 27 Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin.4 Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

Luke 12.28: 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith!

Luke 12.29: 29 And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it.

Luke 12.30: 30 For the Gentiles of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

Luke 12.32: 32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

Luke 12.33: 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.

Luke 12.36: 36 Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.

Luke 12.37: 37 Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them.

Luke 12.38: 38 Even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night 6 and finds them alert, those servants will be blessed.

Luke 12.39: 39 But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming,7 he would not have let his house be broken into.

Luke 12.40: 40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”

Luke 12.41: 41 “Lord,” said Peter, “are You addressing this parable to us, or to everyone else as well?”

Luke 12.42: 42 And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?

Luke 12.43: 43 Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.

Luke 12.44: 44 Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.

Luke 12.45: 45 But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk.

Luke 12.46: 46 The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.

Luke 12.47: 47 That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.

Luke 12.48: 48 But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.

Luke 12.49: 49 I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!

Luke 12.50: 50 But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!

Luke 12.51: 51 Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.

Luke 12.52: 52 From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three.

Luke 12.53: 53 They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.8”

Luke 12.54: 54 Then Jesus said to the crowds, “As soon as you see a cloud rising in the west, you say, ‘A shower is coming,’ and that is what happens.

Luke 12.55: 55 And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It will be hot,’ and it is.

Luke 12.56: 56 You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time?

Luke 12.58: 58 Make every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison.

Luke 12.59: 59 I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the very last penny.9”

Luke 13.1: 13At that time some of those present told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.

Luke 13.2: 2 To this He replied, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered this way?

Luke 13.4: 4 Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam collapsed on them: Do you think that they were more sinful than all the others living in Jerusalem?

Luke 13.6: 6 Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it but did not find any.

Luke 13.7: 7 So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Therefore cut it down!1 Why should it use up the soil?’

Luke 13.8: 8 ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it.

Luke 13.9: 9 If it bears fruit next year, fine. But if not, you can cut it down.’”

Luke 13.11: 11 and a woman there had been disabled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was hunched over and could not stand up straight.

Luke 13.12: 12 When Jesus saw her, He called her over and said, “Woman, you are set free from your disability.”

Luke 13.13: 13 Then He placed His hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and began to glorify God.

Luke 13.14: 14 But the synagogue leader was indignant that Jesus had healed on the Sabbath. “There are six days for work,” he told the crowd. “So come and be healed on those days and not on the Sabbath.”

Luke 13.15: 15 “You hypocrites!” the Lord replied. “Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or donkey from the stall and lead it to water?

Luke 13.16: 16 Then should not this daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be released from her bondage on the Sabbath day?”

Luke 13.17: 17 When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.

Luke 13.18: 18 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it?

Luke 13.19: 19 It is like a mustard seed that a man tossed into his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.”

Luke 13.21: 21 It is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”

Luke 13.22: 22 Then Jesus traveled throughout the towns and villages, teaching as He made His way toward Jerusalem.

Luke 13.23: 23 “Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?”

Luke 13.24: 24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.

Luke 13.25: 25 After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’

Luke 13.26: 26 Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’

Luke 13.27: 27 And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’

Luke 13.28: 28 There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out.

Luke 13.29: 29 People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.

Luke 13.30: 30 And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.”

Luke 13.31: 31 At that very hour, some Pharisees came to Jesus and told Him, “Leave this place and get away, because Herod wants to kill You.”

Luke 13.32: 32 But Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look, I will keep driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach My goal.’

Luke 13.33: 33 Nevertheless, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day, for it is not admissible for a prophet to perish outside of Jerusalem.

Luke 13.34: 34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Luke 13.35: 35 Look, your house is left to you desolate. And I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’2”

Luke 14.1: 14One Sabbath, Jesus went to eat in the home of a leading Pharisee, and those in attendance were watching Him closely.

Luke 14.3: 3 So Jesus asked the experts in the law and the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?”

Luke 14.5: 5 And He asked them, “Which of you whose son 1 or ox falls into a pit on the Sabbath day will not immediately pull him out?”

Luke 14.7: 7 When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:

Luke 14.8: 8 “When you are invited to a wedding banquet, do not sit in the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited.

Luke 14.9: 9 Then the host who invited both of you will come and tell you, ‘Give this man your seat.’ And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place.

Luke 14.10: 10 But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’2 Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you.

Luke 14.11: 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 14.12: 12 Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid.

Luke 14.13: 13 But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind,

Luke 14.14: 14 and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

Luke 14.15: 15 When one of those reclining with Him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is everyone who will eat at the feast 3 in the kingdom of God.”

Luke 14.16: 16 But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests.

Luke 14.17: 17 When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’

Luke 14.18: 18 But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’

Luke 14.19: 19 Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’

Luke 14.20: 20 Still another said, ‘I have married a wife, so I cannot come.’

Luke 14.21: 21 The servant returned and reported all this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’

Luke 14.22: 22 ‘Sir,’ the servant replied, ‘what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.’

Luke 14.23: 23 So the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.

Luke 14.24: 24 For I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will taste my banquet.’”

Luke 14.25: 25 Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and He turned and said to them,

Luke 14.26: 26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be My disciple.

Luke 14.27: 27 And whoever does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple.

Luke 14.28: 28 Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it?

Luke 14.29: 29 Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him,

Luke 14.30: 30 saying, ‘This man could not finish what he started to build.’

Luke 14.31: 31 Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand?

Luke 14.32: 32 And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace.

Luke 14.33: 33 In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple.

Luke 14.34: 34 Salt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned?

Luke 14.35: 35 It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile, and it is thrown out.

Luke 15.1: 15Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.

Luke 15.2: 2 So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

Luke 15.4: 4 “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?

Luke 15.6: 6 comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’

Luke 15.7: 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.

Luke 15.8: 8 Or what woman who has ten silver coins 1 and loses one of them does not light a lamp, sweep her house, and search carefully until she finds it?

Luke 15.9: 9 And when she finds it, she calls together her friends and neighbors to say, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost coin.’

Luke 15.10: 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

Luke 15.12: 12 The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.

Luke 15.13: 13 After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living.

Luke 15.14: 14 After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.

Luke 15.15: 15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed the pigs.

Luke 15.16: 16 He longed to fill his belly with the pods the pigs were eating, but no one would give him a thing.

Luke 15.17: 17 Finally he came to his senses and said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have plenty of food, but here I am, starving to death!

Luke 15.18: 18 I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.

Luke 15.19: 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”’

Luke 15.20: 20 So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.

Luke 15.21: 21 The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.2’

Luke 15.22: 22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Luke 15.24: 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again! He was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.

Luke 15.25: 25 Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.

Luke 15.27: 27 ‘Your brother has returned,’ he said, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.’

Luke 15.28: 28 The older son became angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.

Luke 15.29: 29 But he answered his father, ‘Look, all these years I have served you and never disobeyed a commandment of yours. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends.

Luke 15.30: 30 But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’

Luke 15.31: 31 ‘Son, you are always with me,’ the father said, ‘and all that is mine is yours.

Luke 15.32: 32 But it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”

Luke 16.1: 16Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.

Luke 16.2: 2 So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’

Luke 16.3: 3 The manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, now that my master is taking away my position? I am too weak to dig and too ashamed to beg.

Luke 16.4: 4 I know what I will do so that after my removal from management, people will welcome me into their homes.’

Luke 16.5: 5 And he called in each one of his master’s debtors. ‘How much do you owe my master?’ he asked the first.

‘Take your bill,’ said the manager, ‘sit down quickly, and write fifty.’

Luke 16.8: 8 The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the sons of light.

Luke 16.9: 9 I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.

Luke 16.10: 10 Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.

Luke 16.11: 11 So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches?

Luke 16.12: 12 And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own?

Luke 16.13: 13 No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

Luke 16.14: 14 The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus.

Luke 16.15: 15 So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.

Luke 16.16: 16 The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the gospel of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.3

Luke 16.17: 17 But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.

Luke 16.18: 18 Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

Luke 16.19: 19 Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor.

Luke 16.21: 21 and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.

Luke 16.22: 22 One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side.4 And the rich man also died and was buried.

Luke 16.23: 23 In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side.

Luke 16.24: 24 So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’

Luke 16.25: 25 But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony.

Luke 16.26: 26 And besides all this, a great chasm has been fixed between us and you, so that even those who wish cannot cross from here to you, nor can anyone cross from there to us.’

Luke 16.27: 27 ‘Then I beg you, father,’ he said, ‘send Lazarus to my father’s house,

Luke 16.28: 28 for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also end up in this place of torment.’

Luke 16.29: 29 But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let your brothers listen to them.’

Luke 16.30: 30 ‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone is sent to them from the dead, they will repent.’

Luke 16.31: 31 Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”

Luke 17.1: 17Jesus said to His disciples, “It is inevitable that stumbling blocks will come, but woe to the one through whom they come!

Luke 17.2: 2 It would be better for him to have a millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea than to cause one of these little ones to stumble.

Luke 17.3: 3 Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.

Luke 17.4: 4 Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”

Luke 17.6: 6 And the Lord answered, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.

Luke 17.7: 7 Which of you whose servant comes in from plowing or shepherding in the field will say to him, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat’?

Luke 17.8: 8 Instead, won’t he tell him, ‘Prepare my meal and dress yourself to serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you may eat and drink’?

Luke 17.10: 10 So you also, when you have done everything commanded of you, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’”

Luke 17.11: 11 While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee.

Luke 17.12: 12 As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers.1 They stood at a distance

Luke 17.13: 13 and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

Luke 17.14: 14 When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.”2 And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.

Luke 17.15: 15 When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice.

Luke 17.16: 16 He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan.

Luke 17.17: 17 “Were not all ten cleansed?” Jesus asked. “Where then are the other nine?

Luke 17.18: 18 Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?”

Luke 17.19: 19 Then Jesus said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well!3”

Luke 17.20: 20 When asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The kingdom of God will not come with observable signs.

Luke 17.21: 21 Nor will people say, ‘Look, here it is,’ or ‘There it is.’ For you see, the kingdom of God is in your midst.4”

Luke 17.22: 22 Then He said to the disciples, “The time is coming when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it.

Luke 17.23: 23 People will tell you, ‘Look, there He is!’ or ‘Look, here He is!’ Do not go out or chase after them.

Luke 17.24: 24 For just as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so will be the Son of Man in His day.

Luke 17.25: 25 But first He must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.

Luke 17.26: 26 Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man:

Luke 17.27: 27 People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all.

Luke 17.28: 28 It was the same in the days of Lot: People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building.

Luke 17.29: 29 But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.

Luke 17.31: 31 On that day, let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve his possessions. Likewise, let no one in the field return for anything he has left behind.

Luke 17.33: 33 Whoever tries to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.

Luke 17.34: 34 I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed: one will be taken and the other left.

Luke 17.35: 35 Two women will be grinding grain together: one will be taken and the other left.”5

Jesus answered, “Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.”

Luke 18.1: 18Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:

Luke 18.2: 2 “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men.

Luke 18.3: 3 And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

Luke 18.4: 4 For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men,

Luke 18.5: 5 yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice. Otherwise, she will wear me out with her perpetual requests.’”

Luke 18.7: 7 Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them?

Luke 18.8: 8 I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”

Luke 18.9: 9 To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable:

Luke 18.10: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

Luke 18.11: 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed,1 ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.

Luke 18.13: 13 But the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’

Luke 18.14: 14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 18.15: 15 Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them.

Luke 18.16: 16 But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Luke 18.17: 17 Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

Luke 18.18: 18 Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 18.19: 19 “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.

Luke 18.20: 20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’2”

Luke 18.22: 22 On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

Luke 18.23: 23 But when the ruler heard this, he became very sad, because he was extremely wealthy.

Luke 18.24: 24 Seeing the man’s sadness,3 Jesus said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!

Luke 18.25: 25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

Luke 18.27: 27 But Jesus said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”

Luke 18.28: 28 “Look,” said Peter, “we have left all we had 4 to follow You.”

Luke 18.29: 29 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God

Luke 18.30: 30 will fail to receive many times more in this age—and in the age to come, eternal life.”

Luke 18.31: 31 Then Jesus took the Twelve aside and said to them, “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything the prophets have written about the Son of Man will be fulfilled.

Luke 18.32: 32 He will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon.

Luke 18.33: 33 They will flog Him and kill Him, and on the third day He will rise again.”

Luke 18.34: 34 But the disciples did not understand any of these things. The meaning was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what He was saying.

Luke 18.35: 35 As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging.

Luke 18.39: 39 Those who led the way admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Luke 18.40: 40 Jesus stopped and directed that the man be brought to Him. When he had come near, Jesus asked him,

Luke 18.42: 42 “Receive your sight!” Jesus replied. “Your faith has healed you.”

Luke 18.43: 43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

Luke 19.2: 2 And there was a man named Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, who was very wealthy.

Luke 19.3: 3 He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd because he was small in stature.

Luke 19.4: 4 So he ran on ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see Him, since Jesus was about to pass that way.

Luke 19.5: 5 When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.”

Luke 19.7: 7 And all who saw this began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinful man!”

Luke 19.8: 8 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”

Luke 19.9: 9 Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man too is a son of Abraham.

Luke 19.11: 11 While the people were listening to this, Jesus proceeded to tell them a parable, because He was near Jerusalem and they thought the kingdom of God would appear imminently.

Luke 19.12: 12 So He said, “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return.

Luke 19.13: 13 Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas.1 ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said.

Luke 19.14: 14 But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’

Luke 19.15: 15 When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned.

Luke 19.16: 16 The first servant came forward and said, ‘Master, your mina has produced ten more minas.’

Luke 19.17: 17 His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’

Luke 19.18: 18 The second servant came and said, ‘Master, your mina has made five minas.’

Luke 19.19: 19 And to this one he said, ‘You shall have authority over five cities.’

Luke 19.20: 20 Then another servant came and said, ‘Master, here is your mina, which I have laid away in a piece of cloth.2

Luke 19.21: 21 For I was afraid of you, because you are a harsh man. You withdraw what you did not deposit and reap what you did not sow.’

Luke 19.22: 22 His master replied, ‘You wicked servant, I will judge you by your own words. So you knew that I am a harsh man, withdrawing what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow?

Luke 19.23: 23 Why then did you not deposit my money in the bank, and upon my return I could have collected it with interest?’

Luke 19.24: 24 Then he told those standing by, ‘Take the mina from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.’

Luke 19.26: 26 He replied, ‘I tell you that everyone who has will be given more; but the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

Luke 19.27: 27 And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’”

Luke 19.28: 28 After Jesus had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

Luke 19.29: 29 As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples,

Luke 19.30: 30 saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here.

Luke 19.31: 31 If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’”

Luke 19.32: 32 So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them.

Luke 19.33: 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”

Luke 19.35: 35 Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it.

Luke 19.37: 37 And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:

Luke 19.39: 39 But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples!”

Luke 19.40: 40 “I tell you,” He answered, “if they remain silent, the very stones will cry out.”

Luke 19.42: 42 and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.

Luke 19.43: 43 For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side.

Luke 19.44: 44 They will level you to the ground—you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.5”

Luke 19.45: 45 Then Jesus entered the temple courts 6 and began to drive out those who were selling there.

Luke 19.46: 46 He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be a house of prayer.’7 But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’8”

Luke 19.47: 47 Jesus was teaching at the temple every day, but the chief priests, scribes, and leaders of the people were intent on killing Him.

Luke 19.48: 48 Yet they could not find a way to do so, because all the people hung on His words.

Luke 20.1: 20One day as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts 1 and proclaiming the gospel, the chief priests and scribes, together with the elders, came up to Him.

Luke 20.2: 2 “Tell us,” they said, “by what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?”

Luke 20.5: 5 They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why did you not believe him?’

Luke 20.6: 6 But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”

Luke 20.8: 8 And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

Luke 20.9: 9 Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time.

Luke 20.10: 10 At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat the servant and sent him away empty-handed.

Luke 20.11: 11 So he sent another servant, but they beat him and treated him shamefully, sending him away empty-handed.

Luke 20.13: 13 ‘What shall I do?’ asked the owner of the vineyard. ‘I will send my beloved son. Perhaps they will respect him.’

Luke 20.14: 14 But when the tenants saw the son, they discussed it among themselves and said, ‘This is the heir. Let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’

Luke 20.16: 16 He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others.”

Luke 20.17: 17 But Jesus looked directly at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written:

Luke 20.18: 18 Everyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.”

Luke 20.19: 19 When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.

Luke 20.20: 20 So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.

Luke 20.21: 21 “Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.

Luke 20.24: 24 “Show Me a denarius.3 Whose image and inscription are on it?”

Luke 20.25: 25 So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”

Luke 20.26: 26 And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people. And amazed at His answer, they fell silent.

Luke 20.27: 27 Then some of the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to question Him.

Luke 20.28: 28 “Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him.4

Luke 20.29: 29 Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife but died childless.

Luke 20.31: 31 and the third married the widow, and in the same way all seven died, leaving no children.

Luke 20.33: 33 So then, in the resurrection, whose wife will she be? For all seven were married to her.”

Luke 20.34: 34 Jesus answered, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage.

Luke 20.35: 35 But those who are considered worthy to share in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage.

Luke 20.36: 36 In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like the angels. And since they are sons of the resurrection, they are sons of God.

Luke 20.37: 37 Even Moses demonstrates that the dead are raised, in the passage about the burning bush. For he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’6

Luke 20.38: 38 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all are alive.”

Luke 20.39: 39 Some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, You have spoken well!”

Luke 20.41: 41 Then Jesus declared, “How can it be said that the Christ is the Son of David?

Luke 20.44: 44 Thus David calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?”

Luke 20.46: 46 “Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets.

Luke 20.47: 47 They defraud widows of their houses,8 and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”

Luke 21.1: 21Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,

Luke 21.3: 3 “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.

Luke 21.4: 4 For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”

Luke 21.5: 5 As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,

Luke 21.6: 6 “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Luke 21.7: 7 “Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

Luke 21.8: 8 Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.

Luke 21.9: 9 When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”

Luke 21.10: 10 Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

Luke 21.11: 11 There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

Luke 21.12: 12 But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors.

Luke 21.14: 14 So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.

Luke 21.15: 15 For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

Luke 21.16: 16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you will be put to death.

Luke 21.20: 20 But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.

Luke 21.21: 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city.

Luke 21.22: 22 For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.

Luke 21.23: 23 How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people.

Luke 21.24: 24 They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

Luke 21.25: 25 There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves.

Luke 21.26: 26 Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

Luke 21.27: 27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.2

Luke 21.28: 28 When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

Luke 21.29: 29 Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.

Luke 21.30: 30 When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.

Luke 21.31: 31 So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

Luke 21.32: 32 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.

Luke 21.33: 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

Luke 21.34: 34 But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

Luke 21.35: 35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth.

Luke 21.36: 36 So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Luke 21.37: 37 Every day Jesus taught at the temple, but every evening He went out to spend the night on the Mount of Olives.

Luke 21.38: 38 And early in the morning all the people would come to hear Him at the temple.

Luke 22.1: 22Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread,1 called the Passover, was approaching,

Luke 22.2: 2 and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.

Luke 22.4: 4 And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them.

Luke 22.6: 6 Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd.

Luke 22.7: 7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed.

Luke 22.8: 8 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.”

Luke 22.10: 10 He answered, “When you enter the city, a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him to the house he enters,

Luke 22.11: 11 and say to the owner of that house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’

Luke 22.12: 12 And he will show you a large upper room, already furnished. Make preparations there.”

Luke 22.13: 13 So they went and found it just as Jesus had told them. And they prepared the Passover.

Luke 22.14: 14 When the hour had come, Jesus reclined at the table with His apostles.

Luke 22.15: 15 And He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before My suffering.

Luke 22.16: 16 For I tell you that I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”

Luke 22.17: 17 After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves.

Luke 22.18: 18 For I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.”

Luke 22.19: 19 And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

Luke 22.20: 20 In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.2

Luke 22.22: 22 Indeed, the Son of Man will go as it has been determined, but woe to that man who betrays Him.”

Luke 22.23: 23 Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.

Luke 22.24: 24 A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest.

Luke 22.25: 25 So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.

Luke 22.26: 26 But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves.

Luke 22.27: 27 For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves.

Luke 22.29: 29 And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me,

Luke 22.30: 30 so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 22.32: 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

Luke 22.33: 33 “Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.”

Luke 22.34: 34 But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.”

Luke 22.35: 35 Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out without purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?”

Luke 22.36: 36 “Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one.

Luke 22.37: 37 For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’3 For what is written about Me is reaching its fulfillment.”

Luke 22.39: 39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.

Luke 22.40: 40 When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”

Luke 22.41: 41 And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed,

Luke 22.42: 42 “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”

Luke 22.44: 44 And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.4

Luke 22.45: 45 When Jesus rose from prayer and returned to the disciples, He found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow.

Luke 22.46: 46 “Why are you sleeping?” He asked. “Get up and pray so that you will not enter into temptation.”

Luke 22.47: 47 While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.

Luke 22.48: 48 But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Luke 22.49: 49 Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”

Luke 22.50: 50 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.

Luke 22.51: 51 But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.

Luke 22.52: 52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw?

Luke 22.53: 53 Every day I was with you in the temple courts,5 and you did not lay a hand on Me. But this hour belongs to you and to the power of darkness.”

Luke 22.54: 54 Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance.

Luke 22.55: 55 When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.

Luke 22.56: 56 A servant girl saw him seated in the firelight and looked intently at him. “This man also was with Him,” she said.

Luke 22.58: 58 A short time later, someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.”

Luke 22.59: 59 About an hour later, another man insisted, “Certainly this man was with Him, for he too is a Galilean.”

Luke 22.60: 60 “Man, I do not know what you are talking about,” Peter replied.

Then Peter remembered the word that the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.”

Luke 22.64: 64 They blindfolded Him 6 and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?”

Luke 22.66: 66 At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, met together. They led Jesus into their Sanhedrin 7 and said,

Luke 22.69: 69 But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”8

Luke 22.71: 71 “Why do we need any more testimony?” they declared. “We have heard it for ourselves from His own lips.”

Luke 23.2: 2 And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”

Luke 23.4: 4 Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”

Luke 23.5: 5 But they kept insisting, “He stirs up the people all over Judea with His teaching. He began in Galilee and has come all the way here.”

Luke 23.7: 7 And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time.

Luke 23.8: 8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.

Luke 23.10: 10 Meanwhile, the chief priests and scribes stood there, vehemently accusing Him.

Luke 23.11: 11 And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.

Luke 23.12: 12 That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies.

Luke 23.13: 13 Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,

Luke 23.14: 14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him.

Luke 23.15: 15 Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death.

Luke 23.18: 18 But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”

Luke 23.19: 19 (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)

Luke 23.22: 22 A third time he said to them, “What evil has this man done? I have found in Him no offense worthy of death. So after I punish Him, I will release Him.”

Luke 23.23: 23 But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices for Jesus to be crucified. And their clamor 2 prevailed.

Luke 23.25: 25 As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over to their will.

Luke 23.26: 26 As the soldiers led Him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene on his way in from the country, and they put the cross on him to carry behind Jesus.

Luke 23.27: 27 A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.

Luke 23.28: 28 But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.

Luke 23.29: 29 Look, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren women, the wombs that never bore, and breasts that never nursed!’

Luke 23.31: 31 For if men do these things while the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

Luke 23.32: 32 Two others, who were criminals, were also led away to be executed with Jesus.

Luke 23.33: 33 When they came to the place called The Skull,4 they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left.

Luke 23.34: 34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”5 And they divided up His garments by casting lots.6

Luke 23.35: 35 The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him,7 saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”

Luke 23.36: 36 The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.8

Luke 23.37: 37 “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”

Luke 23.39: 39 One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!”

Luke 23.40: 40 But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?

Luke 23.41: 41 We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”

Luke 23.42: 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me 1 when You come into Your kingdom!”

Luke 23.43: 43 And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

Luke 23.44: 44 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour.2

Luke 23.45: 45 The sun was darkened,3 and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.

Luke 23.46: 46 Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.”4 And when He had said this, He breathed His last.

Luke 23.47: 47 When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.5”

Luke 23.48: 48 And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts.

Luke 23.49: 49 But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.

Luke 23.50: 50 Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,

Luke 23.51: 51 who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea and was waiting for the kingdom of God.

Luke 23.53: 53 Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had yet been laid.

Luke 23.55: 55 The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how His body was placed.

Luke 23.56: 56 Then they returned to prepare spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath, according to the commandment.

Luke 24.1: 24On the first day of the week,1 very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.

Luke 24.3: 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

Luke 24.4: 4 While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them.

Luke 24.5: 5 As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?

Luke 24.6: 6 He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still in Galilee:

Luke 24.7: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.’”

Luke 24.9: 9 And when they returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.

Luke 24.10: 10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles.

Luke 24.11: 11 But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women.

Luke 24.12: 12 Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. And after bending down and seeing only the linen cloths, he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.

Luke 24.13: 13 That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles 2 from Jerusalem.

Luke 24.14: 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.

Luke 24.15: 15 And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them.

Luke 24.17: 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?”

Luke 24.18: 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?”

“The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people.

Luke 24.20: 20 Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him.

Luke 24.21: 21 But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place.

Luke 24.22: 22 Furthermore, some of our women astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning,

Luke 24.23: 23 but they did not find His body. They came and told us they had seen a vision of angels, who said that Jesus was alive.

Luke 24.24: 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had described. But Him they did not see.”

Luke 24.25: 25 Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!

Luke 24.26: 26 Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?”

Luke 24.27: 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.

Luke 24.28: 28 As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther.

Luke 24.29: 29 But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.”

Luke 24.30: 30 While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them.

Luke 24.31: 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight.

Luke 24.32: 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us as He spoke with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

Luke 24.34: 34 and saying, “The Lord has indeed risen and has appeared to Simon!”

Luke 24.35: 35 Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread.

Luke 24.36: 36 While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

Luke 24.37: 37 But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.

Luke 24.38: 38 “Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts?

Luke 24.39: 39 Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”

Luke 24.41: 41 While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”

Luke 24.44: 44 Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”

Luke 24.46: 46 And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,

Luke 24.47: 47 and in His name repentance and4 forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.

Luke 24.49: 49 And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

Luke 24.50: 50 When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.

Luke 24.51: 51 While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.

John 1.1: 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1.3: 3 Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

John 1.5: 5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome 1 it.

John 1.7: 7 He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.

John 1.8: 8 He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.

John 1.9: 9 The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

John 1.10: 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.

John 1.12: 12 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

John 1.13: 13 children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God.

John 1.14: 14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.2 We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son 3 from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1.15: 15 John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’”

John 1.17: 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

John 1.18: 18 No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and 4 is at the Father’s side,5 has made Him known.

John 1.19: 19 And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?”

John 1.20: 20 He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.”

John 1.22: 22 So they said to him, “Who are you? We need an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”

John 1.25: 25 asked him, “Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”

John 1.26: 26 “I baptize with 7 water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know.

John 1.27: 27 He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”

John 1.28: 28 All this happened at Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

John 1.29: 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

John 1.30: 30 This is He of whom I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’

John 1.31: 31 I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.”

John 1.32: 32 Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him.

John 1.33: 33 I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’

John 1.36: 36 When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”

John 1.37: 37 And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.

John 1.38: 38 Jesus turned and saw them following. “What do you want?” He asked.

They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?”

John 1.39: 39 “Come and see,” He replied. So they went and saw where He was staying, and spent that day with Him. It was about the tenth hour.9

John 1.40: 40 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus.

John 1.41: 41 He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ).

John 1.42: 42 Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).

John 1.43: 43 The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”

John 1.45: 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”

John 1.47: 47 When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”

John 1.49: 49 “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

John 1.50: 50 Jesus said to him, “Do you believe just because I told you I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.”

John 1.51: 51 Then He declared, “Truly, truly, I tell you, you will all see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”1

John 2.1: 2On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there,

John 2.3: 3 When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.”

John 2.4: 4 “Woman, what is that to you and to Me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”

John 2.6: 6 Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons.1

John 2.8: 8 “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.”

John 2.9: 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not know where it was from, but the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside

John 2.10: 10 and said, “Everyone serves the fine wine first, and then the cheap wine after the guests are drunk. But you have saved the fine wine until now!”

John 2.11: 11 Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.

John 2.12: 12 After this, He went down to Capernaum with His mother and brothers and His disciples, and they stayed there a few days.

John 2.14: 14 In the temple courts 2 He found men selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers seated at their tables.

John 2.15: 15 So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle. He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.

John 2.16: 16 To those selling doves He said, “Get these out of here! How dare you turn My Father’s house into a marketplace!”

John 2.17: 17 His disciples remembered that it is written: “Zeal for Your house will consume Me.”3

John 2.18: 18 On account of this, the Jews demanded, “What sign can You show us to prove Your authority to do these things?”

John 2.19: 19 Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.”

John 2.20: 20 “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?”

John 2.22: 22 After He was raised from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this. Then they believed the Scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.

John 2.23: 23 While He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the signs He was doing and believed in His name.

John 2.25: 25 He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.

John 3.1: 3Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews.

John 3.2: 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”

John 3.3: 3 Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.1”

John 3.4: 4 “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Can he enter his mother’s womb a second time to be born?”

John 3.5: 5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.

John 3.8: 8 The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

John 3.10: 10 “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and you do not understand these things?

John 3.11: 11 Truly, truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, and yet you people do not accept our testimony.

John 3.12: 12 If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things?

John 3.13: 13 No one has ascended into heaven except the One who descended from heaven—the Son of Man.3

John 3.14: 14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,

John 3.16: 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only 5 Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3.17: 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

John 3.18: 18 Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

John 3.19: 19 And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.

John 3.20: 20 Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.

John 3.21: 21 But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.”6

John 3.22: 22 After this, Jesus and His disciples went into the Judean countryside, where He spent some time with them and baptized.

John 3.23: 23 Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized.

John 3.25: 25 Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew 7 over the issue of ceremonial washing.

John 3.26: 26 So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”

John 3.27: 27 John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.

John 3.28: 28 You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’

John 3.29: 29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.

John 3.31: 31 The One who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks as one from the earth. The One who comes from heaven is above all.8

John 3.32: 32 He testifies to what He has seen and heard, yet no one accepts His testimony.

John 3.34: 34 For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.

John 3.36: 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”9

John 4.1: 4When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He 1 was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John

John 4.5: 5 So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

John 4.6: 6 Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour.2

John 4.7: 7 When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.”

John 4.9: 9 “You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)3

John 4.10: 10 Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”

John 4.11: 11 “Sir,” the woman replied, “You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where then will You get this living water?

John 4.12: 12 Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us this well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his livestock?”

John 4.13: 13 Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again.

John 4.14: 14 But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”

John 4.15: 15 The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water so that I will not get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.”

John 4.18: 18 In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.”

John 4.20: 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one must worship is in Jerusalem.”

John 4.21: 21 “Believe Me, woman,” Jesus replied, “a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.

John 4.22: 22 You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews.

John 4.23: 23 But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him.

John 4.24: 24 God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”

John 4.25: 25 The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When He comes, He will explain everything to us.”

John 4.27: 27 Just then His disciples returned and were surprised that He was speaking with a woman. But no one asked Him, “What do You want from her?” or “Why are You talking with her?”

John 4.28: 28 Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people,

John 4.29: 29 “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?”

John 4.32: 32 But He told them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.”

John 4.33: 33 So the disciples asked one another, “Could someone have brought Him food?”

John 4.34: 34 Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.

John 4.35: 35 Do you not say, ‘There are still four months until the harvest’? I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe 4 for harvest.

John 4.36: 36 Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together.

John 4.37: 37 For in this case the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true.

John 4.38: 38 I sent you to reap what you have not worked for; others have done the hard work, and now you have taken up their labor.”

John 4.39: 39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.”

John 4.40: 40 So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days.

John 4.42: 42 They said to the woman, “We now believe not only because of your words; we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man truly is the Savior of the world.”

John 4.44: 44 Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown.

John 4.45: 45 Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well.

John 4.46: 46 So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum.

John 4.47: 47 When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Him to come down and heal his son, who was about to die.

John 4.48: 48 Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.”

John 4.49: 49 “Sir,” the official said, “come down before my child dies.”

John 4.51: 51 And while he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was alive.

John 4.52: 52 So he inquired as to the hour when his son had recovered, and they told him, “The fever left him yesterday at the seventh hour.5”

John 4.53: 53 Then the father realized that this was the very hour in which Jesus had told him, “Your son will live.” And he and all his household believed.

John 4.54: 54 This was now the second sign that Jesus performed after coming from Judea into Galilee.

John 5.1: 5Some time later there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

John 5.2: 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool with five covered colonnades, which in Hebrew 1 is called Bethesda.2

John 5.3: 3 On these walkways 3 lay a great number of the sick, the blind, the lame, and the paralyzed.4

John 5.6: 6 When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?”

John 5.7: 7 “Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am on my way, someone else goes in before me.”

John 5.9: 9 Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk.

John 5.10: 10 so the Jews said to the man who had been healed, “This is the Sabbath! It is unlawful for you to carry your mat.”

John 5.11: 11 But he answered, “The man who made me well told me, ‘Pick up your mat and walk.’”

John 5.12: 12 “Who is this man who told you to pick it up and walk?” they asked.

John 5.13: 13 But the man who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away while the crowd was there.

John 5.14: 14 Afterward, Jesus found the man at the temple and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.”

John 5.15: 15 And the man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well.

John 5.16: 16 Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him.

John 5.17: 17 But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.”

John 5.18: 18 Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.

John 5.19: 19 So Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself, unless He sees the Father doing it. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does.

John 5.20: 20 The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does. And to your amazement, He will show Him even greater works than these.

John 5.21: 21 For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.

John 5.22: 22 Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son,

John 5.23: 23 so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.

John 5.24: 24 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

John 5.25: 25 Truly, truly, I tell you, the hour is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.

John 5.26: 26 For as the Father has life in Himself, so also He has granted the Son to have life in Himself.

John 5.27: 27 And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man.

John 5.28: 28 Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice

John 5.29: 29 and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.5

John 5.30: 30 I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.

John 5.32: 32 There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid.

John 5.34: 34 Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.

John 5.35: 35 John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.

John 5.36: 36 But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.

John 5.37: 37 And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form,

John 5.38: 38 nor does His word abide in you, because you do not believe the One He sent.

John 5.39: 39 You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,

John 5.43: 43 I have come in My Father’s name, and you have not received Me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will receive him.

John 5.44: 44 How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

John 5.45: 45 Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, in whom you have put your hope.

John 5.46: 46 If you had believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me.

John 5.47: 47 But since you do not believe what he wrote, how will you believe what I say?”

John 6.1: 6After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias).

John 6.2: 2 A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.

John 6.5: 5 When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?”

John 6.6: 6 But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do.

John 6.7: 7 Philip answered, “Two hundred denarii 1 would not buy enough bread for each of them to have a small piece.”

John 6.9: 9 “Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish. But what difference will these make among so many?”

John 6.10: 10 “Have the people sit down,” Jesus said. Now there was plenty of grass in that place, so the men sat down, about five thousand of them.

John 6.11: 11 Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.

John 6.12: 12 And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.”

John 6.13: 13 So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.

John 6.14: 14 When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed,2 they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”

John 6.15: 15 Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.

John 6.17: 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them.

John 6.19: 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles,3 they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.

John 6.21: 21 Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.

John 6.22: 22 The next day, the crowd that had remained on the other side of the sea realized that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus had not boarded it with His disciples, but they had gone away alone.

John 6.23: 23 However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

John 6.24: 24 So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him.

John 6.25: 25 When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”

John 6.26: 26 Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.

John 6.27: 27 Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

John 6.28: 28 Then they inquired, “What must we do to perform the works of God?”

John 6.29: 29 Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.”

John 6.30: 30 So they asked Him, “What sign then will You perform, so that we may see it and believe You? What will You do?

John 6.31: 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’4”

John 6.32: 32 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.

John 6.33: 33 For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”

John 6.35: 35 Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.

John 6.37: 37 Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away.

John 6.38: 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.

John 6.39: 39 And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I shall lose none of those He has given Me, but raise them up at the last day.

John 6.40: 40 For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”

John 6.41: 41 At this, the Jews began to grumble about Jesus because He had said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.”

John 6.42: 42 They were asking, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then can He say, ‘I have come down from heaven?’”

John 6.44: 44 “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 6.45: 45 It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’5 Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him comes to Me—

John 6.46: 46 not that anyone has seen the Father except the One who is from God; only He has seen the Father.

John 6.50: 50 This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die.

John 6.51: 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.”

John 6.52: 52 At this, the Jews began to argue among themselves, “How can this man give us His flesh to eat?”

John 6.53: 53 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you.

John 6.54: 54 Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 6.56: 56 Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him.

John 6.57: 57 Just as the living Father sent Me and I live because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on Me will live because of Me.

John 6.58: 58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your fathers, who ate the manna and died, the one who eats this bread will live forever.”

John 6.60: 60 On hearing it, many of His disciples said, “This is a difficult teaching. Who can accept it?”

John 6.61: 61 Aware that His disciples were grumbling about this teaching, Jesus asked them, “Does this offend you?

John 6.62: 62 Then what will happen if you see the Son of Man ascend to where He was before?

John 6.63: 63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.

John 6.64: 64 However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.)

John 6.65: 65 Then Jesus said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless the Father has granted it to him.”

John 6.66: 66 From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him.

John 6.68: 68 Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.

John 6.70: 70 Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!”

John 6.71: 71 He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

John 7.1: 7After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him.

John 7.3: 3 So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing.

John 7.4: 4 For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.”

John 7.6: 6 Therefore Jesus told them, “Although your time is always at hand, My time has not yet come.

John 7.7: 7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil.

John 7.8: 8 Go up to the feast on your own. I am not 2 going up to this feast, because My time has not yet come.”

John 7.10: 10 But after His brothers had gone up to the feast, He also went—not publicly, but in secret.

John 7.11: 11 So the Jews were looking for Him at the feast and asking, “Where is He?”

John 7.12: 12 Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.”

John 7.14: 14 About halfway through the feast, Jesus went up to the temple courts 3 and began to teach.

John 7.15: 15 The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?”

John 7.16: 16 “My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me.

John 7.17: 17 If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.

John 7.18: 18 He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.

John 7.19: 19 Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps it. Why are you trying to kill Me?”

John 7.20: 20 “You have a demon,” the crowd replied. “Who is trying to kill You?”

John 7.21: 21 Jesus answered them, “I did one miracle, and you are all amazed.

John 7.22: 22 But because Moses gave you circumcision, you circumcise a boy on the Sabbath (not that it is from Moses, but from the patriarchs.)

John 7.23: 23 If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath?

John 7.25: 25 Then some of the people of Jerusalem began to say, “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill?

John 7.26: 26 Yet here He is, speaking publicly, and they are not saying anything to Him. Have the rulers truly recognized that this is the Christ?

John 7.27: 27 But we know where this man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.”

John 7.28: 28 Then Jesus, still teaching in the temple courts, cried out, “You know Me, and you know where I am from. I have not come of My own accord, but He who sent Me is true. You do not know Him,

John 7.30: 30 So they tried to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come.

John 7.31: 31 Many in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?”

John 7.32: 32 When the Pharisees heard the crowd whispering these things about Jesus, they and the chief priests sent officers to arrest Him.

John 7.33: 33 So Jesus said, “I am with you only a little while longer, and then I am going to the One who sent Me.

John 7.34: 34 You will look for Me, but you will not find Me; and where I am, you cannot come.”

John 7.35: 35 At this, the Jews said to one another, “Where does He intend to go that we will not find Him? Will He go where the Jews are dispersed among the Greeks,4 and teach the Greeks?

John 7.36: 36 What does He mean by saying, ‘You will look for Me, but you will not find Me,’ and, ‘Where I am, you cannot come’?”

John 7.37: 37 On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.

John 7.38: 38 Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”

John 7.39: 39 He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given,5 because Jesus had not yet been glorified.

John 7.40: 40 On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.”

John 7.42: 42 Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?6”

John 7.45: 45 Then the officers returned to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why didn’t you bring Him in?”

John 7.46: 46 “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.

John 7.49: 49 But this crowd that does not know the law—they are under a curse.”

John 7.50: 50 Nicodemus, who had gone to Jesus earlier and who himself was one of them, asked,

John 7.51: 51 “Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”

John 7.52: 52 “Aren’t you also from Galilee?” they replied. “Look into it, and you will see that no prophet comes out of Galilee.”7

John 8.2: 2 Early in the morning He went back into the temple courts.1 All the people came to Him, and He sat down to teach them.

John 8.3: 3 The scribes and Pharisees, however, brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before them

John 8.5: 5 In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?”

John 8.6: 6 They said this to test Him, in order to have a basis for accusing Him. But Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with His finger.

John 8.7: 7 When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.”

John 8.9: 9 When they heard this,2 they began to go away one by one, beginning with the older ones, until only Jesus was left, with the woman standing there.

John 8.10: 10 Then Jesus straightened up 3 and asked her, “Woman, where are your accusers?4 Has no one condemned you?”

“Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.”

John 8.12: 12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

John 8.13: 13 So the Pharisees said to Him, “You are testifying about Yourself; Your testimony is not valid.”

John 8.14: 14 Jesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going.

John 8.16: 16 But even if I do judge, My judgment is true, because I am not alone; I am with the Father who sent Me.5

John 8.17: 17 Even in your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid.6

John 8.18: 18 I am One who testifies about Myself, and the Father, who sent Me, also testifies about Me.”

“You do not know Me or My Father,” Jesus answered. “If you knew Me, you would know My Father as well.”

John 8.20: 20 He spoke these words while teaching in the temple courts, near the treasury. Yet no one seized Him, because His hour had not yet come.

John 8.21: 21 Again He said to them, “I am going away, and you will look for Me, but you will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come.”

John 8.22: 22 So the Jews began to ask, “Will He kill Himself, since He says, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come’?”

John 8.23: 23 Then He told them, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.

John 8.24: 24 That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”

John 8.26: 26 “I have much to say about you and much to judge. But the One who sent Me is truthful, and what I have heard from Him, I tell the world.”

John 8.27: 27 They did not understand that He was telling them about the Father.

John 8.28: 28 So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing on My own, but speak exactly what the Father has taught Me.

John 8.29: 29 He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.”

John 8.31: 31 So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

John 8.33: 33 “We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered. “We have never been slaves to anyone. How can You say we will be set free?”

John 8.34: 34 Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.

John 8.35: 35 A slave does not remain in the house forever, but a son remains forever.

John 8.37: 37 I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you.

John 8.38: 38 I speak of what I have seen in the presence of the Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.”

“If you were children of Abraham,” said Jesus, “you would do the works of Abraham.

John 8.40: 40 But now you are trying to kill Me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham never did such a thing.

“We are not illegitimate children,” they declared. “Our only Father is God Himself.”

John 8.42: 42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on My own, but He sent Me.

John 8.43: 43 Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message.

John 8.44: 44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies.

John 8.46: 46 Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me?

John 8.47: 47 Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”

John 8.48: 48 The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?”

John 8.49: 49 “I do not have a demon,” Jesus replied, “but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.

John 8.50: 50 I do not seek My own glory. There is One who seeks it, and He is the Judge.

John 8.51: 51 Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”

John 8.52: 52 “Now we know that You have a demon!” declared the Jews. “Abraham died, and so did the prophets, yet You say that anyone who keeps Your word will never taste death.

John 8.53: 53 Are You greater than our father Abraham? He died, as did the prophets. Who do You claim to be?”

John 8.54: 54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say, ‘He is our 7 God.’

John 8.55: 55 You do not know Him, but I know Him. If I said I did not know Him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know Him, and I keep His word.

John 8.56: 56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”

John 8.57: 57 Then the Jews said to Him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and You have seen Abraham?”

John 8.58: 58 “Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!8”

John 8.59: 59 At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.9

John 9.2: 2 and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”

John 9.3: 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.

John 9.4: 4 While it is daytime, we must do 1 the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.

John 9.6: 6 When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes.

John 9.7: 7 Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.

John 9.8: 8 At this, his neighbors and those who had formerly seen him begging began to ask, “Isn’t this the man who used to sit and beg?”

John 9.9: 9 Some claimed that he was, but others said, “No, he just looks like him.”

John 9.11: 11 He answered, “The man they call Jesus made some mud and anointed my eyes, and He told me to go to Siloam and wash. So I went and washed and received my sight.”

John 9.14: 14 Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened his eyes was a Sabbath.

John 9.16: 16 Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.”

John 9.17: 17 So once again they asked the man who had been blind, “What do you say about Him, since it was your eyes He opened?”

John 9.18: 18 The Jews still did not believe that the man had been blind and had received his sight until they summoned his parents

John 9.19: 19 and asked, “Is this your son, the one you say was born blind? So how is it that he can now see?”

John 9.20: 20 His parents answered, “We know he is our son, and we know he was born blind.

John 9.21: 21 But how he can now see or who opened his eyes, we do not know. Ask him. He is old enough to speak for himself.”

John 9.22: 22 His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already determined that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.

John 9.24: 24 So a second time they called for the man who had been blind and said, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.”

John 9.25: 25 He answered, “Whether He is a sinner I do not know. There is one thing I do know: I was blind, but now I see!”

John 9.26: 26 “What did He do to you?” they asked. “How did He open your eyes?”

John 9.27: 27 He replied, “I already told you, and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become His disciples?”

John 9.28: 28 Then they heaped insults on him and said, “You are His disciple; we are disciples of Moses.

John 9.29: 29 We know that God spoke to Moses, but we do not know where this man is from.”

John 9.30: 30 “That is remarkable indeed!” the man said. “You do not know where He is from, and yet He opened my eyes.

John 9.31: 31 We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.

John 9.32: 32 Never before has anyone heard of opening the eyes of a man born blind.

John 9.34: 34 They replied, “You were born in utter sin, and you are instructing us?” And they threw him out.

John 9.35: 35 When Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, He found the man and said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man 2?”

John 9.36: 36 “Who is He, Sir?” he replied. “Tell me so that I may believe in Him.”

John 9.37: 37 “You have already seen Him,” Jesus answered. “He is the One speaking with you.”

John 9.39: 39 Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.”3

John 9.40: 40 Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and they asked Him, “Are we blind too?”

John 9.41: 41 “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.”

John 10.1: 10“Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever does not enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber.

John 10.3: 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen for his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.

John 10.4: 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.

John 10.5: 5 But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will flee from him because they do not recognize his voice.”

John 10.6: 6 Jesus spoke to them using this illustration, but they did not understand what He was telling them.

John 10.7: 7 So He said to them again, “Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.

John 10.8: 8 All who came before Me 1 were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them.

John 10.9: 9 I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.

John 10.10: 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.

John 10.11: 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

John 10.12: 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock.

John 10.13: 13 The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep.

John 10.15: 15 just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.

John 10.16: 16 I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.

John 10.17: 17 The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again.

John 10.18: 18 No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.”

John 10.19: 19 Again there was division among the Jews because of Jesus’ message.

John 10.20: 20 Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?”

John 10.21: 21 But others replied, “These are not the words of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

John 10.22: 22 At that time the Feast of Dedication 2 took place in Jerusalem. It was winter,

John 10.23: 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple courts 3 in Solomon’s Colonnade.

John 10.24: 24 So the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

John 10.25: 25 “I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf.

John 10.28: 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.

John 10.29: 29 My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

John 10.32: 32 But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”

John 10.33: 33 “We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, make Yourself out to be God.”

John 10.34: 34 Jesus replied, “Is it not written in your Law: ‘I have said you are gods’4?

John 10.35: 35 If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken—

John 10.36: 36 then what about the One whom the Father sanctified and sent into the world? How then can you accuse Me of blasphemy for stating that I am the Son of God?

John 10.37: 37 If I am not doing the works of My Father, then do not believe Me.

John 10.38: 38 But if I am doing them, even though you do not believe Me, believe the works themselves, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father.”

John 10.39: 39 At this, they tried again to seize Him, but He escaped their grasp.

John 10.40: 40 Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and He stayed there.

John 10.41: 41 Many came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.”

John 11.1: 11At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.

John 11.2: 2 (Mary, whose brother Lazarus was sick, was to anoint the Lord with perfume and wipe His feet 1 with her hair.)

John 11.3: 3 So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.”

John 11.4: 4 When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”

John 11.6: 6 So on hearing that Lazarus was sick, He stayed where He was for two days,

John 11.8: 8 “Rabbi,” they replied, “the Jews just tried to stone You, and You are going back there?”

John 11.9: 9 Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? If anyone walks in the daytime, he will not stumble, because he sees by the light of this world.

John 11.10: 10 But if anyone walks at night, he will stumble, because he has no light.”

John 11.11: 11 After He had said this, He told them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going there to wake him up.”

John 11.12: 12 His disciples replied, “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will get better.”

John 11.13: 13 They thought that Jesus was talking about actual sleep, but He was speaking about the death of Lazarus.

John 11.15: 15 and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”

John 11.16: 16 Then Thomas called Didymus 2 said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.”

John 11.17: 17 When Jesus arrived, He found that Lazarus had already spent four days in the tomb.

John 11.18: 18 Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, a little less than two miles 3 away,

John 11.19: 19 and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.

John 11.20: 20 So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet Him, but Mary stayed at home.

John 11.21: 21 Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.

John 11.22: 22 But even now I know that God will give You whatever You ask of Him.”

John 11.24: 24 Martha replied, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”

John 11.25: 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.

John 11.26: 26 And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”

John 11.27: 27 “Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”

John 11.28: 28 After Martha had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary aside to tell her, “The Teacher is here and is asking for you.”

John 11.30: 30 Now Jesus had not yet entered the village, but was still at the place where Martha had met Him.

John 11.31: 31 When the Jews who were in the house consoling Mary saw how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there.

John 11.32: 32 When Mary came to Jesus and saw Him, she fell at His feet and said, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.”

John 11.33: 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit 4 and troubled.

John 11.37: 37 But some of them asked, “Could not this man who opened the eyes of the blind also have kept Lazarus from dying?”

John 11.38: 38 Jesus, once again deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance.

“Lord, by now he stinks,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man. “It has already been four days.”

John 11.40: 40 Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”

John 11.41: 41 So they took away the stone. Then Jesus lifted His eyes upward and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

John 11.42: 42 I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.”

John 11.43: 43 After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”

John 11.44: 44 The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth.5

John 11.45: 45 Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him.

John 11.46: 46 But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.

John 11.47: 47 Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin 6 and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.

John 11.48: 48 If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.”

John 11.49: 49 But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all!

John 11.50: 50 You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.”

John 11.51: 51 Caiaphas did not say this on his own. Instead, as high priest that year, he was prophesying that Jesus would die for the nation,

John 11.52: 52 and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one.

John 11.54: 54 As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples.

John 11.55: 55 Now the Jewish Passover was near, and many people went up from the country to Jerusalem to purify themselves before the Passover.

John 11.56: 56 They kept looking for Jesus and asking one another as they stood in the temple courts,7 “What do you think? Will He come to the feast at all?”

John 11.57: 57 But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him.

John 12.1: 12Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.

John 12.2: 2 So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him.

John 12.3: 3 Then Mary took about a pint 1 of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

John 12.4: 4 But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,

John 12.5: 5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii 2 and the money given to the poor?”

John 12.6: 6 Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

John 12.7: 7 “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “She has kept this perfume in preparation for the day of My burial.

John 12.8: 8 The poor you will always have with you,3 but you will not always have Me.”

John 12.9: 9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.

John 12.11: 11 for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus.

John 12.12: 12 The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.

John 12.16: 16 At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him.

John 12.17: 17 Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify.

John 12.18: 18 That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign.

John 12.19: 19 Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!”

John 12.20: 20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast.

John 12.21: 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

John 12.22: 22 Philip relayed this appeal to Andrew, and both of them went and told Jesus.

John 12.23: 23 But Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.

John 12.24: 24 Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

John 12.25: 25 Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

John 12.26: 26 If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

John 12.27: 27 Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.

Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”

John 12.29: 29 The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him.

John 12.30: 30 In response, Jesus said, “This voice was not for My benefit, but yours.

John 12.31: 31 Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.

John 12.32: 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.”

John 12.34: 34 The crowd replied, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ will remain forever. So how can You say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?”

John 12.35: 35 Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

John 12.36: 36 While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.”

John 12.37: 37 Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.

John 12.39: 39 For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says:

John 12.41: 41 Isaiah said these things because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about Him.

John 12.42: 42 Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue.

John 12.44: 44 Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in Me does not believe in Me alone, but in the One who sent Me.

John 12.46: 46 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.

John 12.47: 47 As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.

John 12.48: 48 There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.

John 12.49: 49 I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it.

John 12.50: 50 And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.”

John 13.1: 13It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end.1

John 13.2: 2 The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.

John 13.3: 3 Jesus knew that the Father had delivered all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was returning to God.

John 13.4: 4 So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist.

John 13.5: 5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.

John 13.6: 6 He came to Simon Peter, who asked Him, “Lord, are You going to wash my feet?”

John 13.7: 7 Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”

John 13.9: 9 “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not only my feet, but my hands and my head as well!”

John 13.10: 10 Jesus told him, “Whoever has already bathed needs only to wash his feet, and he will be completely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you.”

John 13.11: 11 For He knew who would betray Him. That is why He said, “Not all of you are clean.”

John 13.12: 12 When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He reclined with them again and asked, “Do you know what I have done for you?

John 13.14: 14 So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.

John 13.15: 15 I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.

John 13.16: 16 Truly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master,2 nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.

John 13.18: 18 I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’3

John 13.19: 19 I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He.

John 13.20: 20 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.”

John 13.21: 21 After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”

John 13.22: 22 The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant.

John 13.23: 23 One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side.4

John 13.24: 24 So Simon Peter motioned to him to ask Jesus which one He was talking about.

John 13.26: 26 Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I give this morsel after I have dipped it.” Then He dipped the morsel and gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot.

John 13.29: 29 Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.

John 13.30: 30 As soon as he had received the morsel, Judas went out into the night.

John 13.31: 31 When Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him.

John 13.32: 32 If God is glorified in Him,5 God will also glorify the Son in Himself—and will glorify Him at once.

John 13.33: 33 Little children, I am with you only a little while longer. You will look for Me, and as I said to the Jews, so now I say to you: ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’

John 13.34: 34 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.

John 13.35: 35 By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”

Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow later.”

John 13.37: 37 “Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”

John 13.38: 38 “Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.

John 14.1: 14“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God;1 believe in Me as well.

John 14.2: 2 In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?2

John 14.3: 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.

John 14.5: 5 “Lord,” said Thomas, “we do not know where You are going, so how can we know the way?”

John 14.6: 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

John 14.7: 7 If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”

John 14.8: 8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”

John 14.9: 9 Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?

John 14.10: 10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works.

John 14.11: 11 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me—or at least believe on account of the works themselves.

John 14.12: 12 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

John 14.13: 13 And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

John 14.16: 16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate 6 to be with you forever—

John 14.17: 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.7

John 14.19: 19 In a little while the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live.

John 14.20: 20 On that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you are in Me, and I am in you.

John 14.21: 21 Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

John 14.22: 22 Judas (not Iscariot) asked Him, “Lord, why are You going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?”

John 14.23: 23 Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.

John 14.24: 24 Whoever does not love Me does not keep My words. The word that you hear is not My own, but it is from the Father who sent Me.

John 14.26: 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

John 14.27: 27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

John 14.28: 28 You heard Me say, ‘I am going away, and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved Me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I.

John 14.29: 29 And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe.

John 14.30: 30 I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming, and he has no claim on Me.

John 14.31: 31 But I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me, so that the world may know that I love the Father.

John 15.1: 15“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard.

John 15.2: 2 He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.

John 15.4: 4 Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.

John 15.5: 5 I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

John 15.6: 6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.

John 15.7: 7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

John 15.8: 8 This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.

John 15.9: 9 As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.

John 15.10: 10 If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.

John 15.11: 11 I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

John 15.12: 12 This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

John 15.13: 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

John 15.15: 15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.

John 15.16: 16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

John 15.19: 19 If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.

John 15.20: 20 Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’1 If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.

John 15.21: 21 But they will treat you like this because of My name, since they do not know the One who sent Me.

John 15.22: 22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.

John 15.24: 24 If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father.

John 15.25: 25 But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’2

John 15.26: 26 When the Advocate 3 comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.

John 15.27: 27 And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

John 16.2: 2 They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.

John 16.3: 3 They will do these things because they have not known the Father or Me.

John 16.4: 4 But I have told you these things so that when their hour comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.

John 16.5: 5 Now, however, I am going to Him who sent Me; yet none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’

John 16.6: 6 Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things.

John 16.7: 7 But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate 1 will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.

John 16.8: 8 And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:

John 16.10: 10 in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see Me;

John 16.11: 11 and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned.

John 16.12: 12 I still have much to tell you, but you cannot yet bear to hear it.

John 16.13: 13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

John 16.14: 14 He will glorify Me by taking from what is Mine and disclosing it to you.

John 16.15: 15 Everything that belongs to the Father is Mine. That is why I said that the Spirit will take from what is Mine and disclose it to you.

John 16.16: 16 In a little while you will see Me no more, and then after a little while you will see Me.2”

John 16.17: 17 Then some of His disciples asked one another, “Why is He telling us, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’ and ‘Because I am going to the Father’?”

John 16.18: 18 They kept asking, “Why is He saying, ‘a little while’? We do not understand what He is saying.”

John 16.19: 19 Aware that they wanted to question Him, Jesus said to them, “Are you asking one another why I said, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’?

John 16.20: 20 Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.

John 16.21: 21 A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world.

John 16.22: 22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

John 16.23: 23 In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

John 16.24: 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.

John 16.25: 25 I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father.

John 16.26: 26 In that day you will ask in My name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf.

John 16.27: 27 For the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came from God.3

John 16.28: 28 I came from the Father and entered the world. In turn, I will leave the world and go to the Father.”

John 16.29: 29 His disciples said, “See, now You are speaking plainly and without figures of speech.

John 16.30: 30 Now we understand that You know all things and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Because of this, we believe that You came from God.”

John 16.32: 32 “Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.

John 16.33: 33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

John 17.1: 17When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You.

John 17.2: 2 For You granted Him authority over all people,1 so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him.

John 17.3: 3 Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

John 17.4: 4 I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.

John 17.5: 5 And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed.

John 17.6: 6 I have revealed Your name to those You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word.

John 17.8: 8 For I have given them the words You gave Me, and they have received them. They knew with certainty that I came from You, and they believed that You sent Me.

John 17.9: 9 I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours.

John 17.10: 10 All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine; and in them I have been glorified.

John 17.11: 11 I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to You.

Holy Father, protect them by Your name, the name You gave Me,2 so that they may be one as We are one.

John 17.12: 12 While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.

John 17.13: 13 But now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so that they may have My joy fulfilled within them.

John 17.14: 14 I have given them Your word and the world has hated them. For they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

John 17.15: 15 I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.3

John 17.18: 18 As You sent Me into the world, I have also sent them into the world.

John 17.19: 19 For them I sanctify Myself, so that they too may be sanctified by the truth.

John 17.20: 20 I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message,

John 17.21: 21 that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.

John 17.22: 22 I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one—

John 17.23: 23 I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.

John 17.24: 24 Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.

John 17.25: 25 Righteous Father, although the world has not known You, I know You, and they know that You sent Me.

John 17.26: 26 And I have made Your name known to them and will continue to make it known, so that the love You have for Me may be in them, and I in them.”

John 18.1: 18After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden.

John 18.2: 2 Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.

John 18.3: 3 So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.

John 18.4: 4 Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?”

John 18.6: 6 When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.

John 18.8: 8 “I told you that I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.”

John 18.9: 9 This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.”1

John 18.10: 10 Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

John 18.11: 11 “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

John 18.12: 12 Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him.

John 18.13: 13 They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.

John 18.14: 14 Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people.

John 18.15: 15 Now Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he also went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest.

John 18.16: 16 But Peter stood outside at the door. Then the disciple who was known to the high priest went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter in.

John 18.17: 17 At this, the servant girl watching the door said to Peter, “Aren’t you also one of this man’s disciples?”

John 18.18: 18 Because it was cold, the servants and officers were standing around a charcoal fire they had made to keep warm. And Peter was also standing with them, warming himself.

John 18.19: 19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching.

John 18.20: 20 “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.

John 18.21: 21 Why are you asking Me? Ask those who heard My message. Surely they know what I said.”

John 18.22: 22 When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?”

John 18.23: 23 Jesus replied, “If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?”

John 18.25: 25 Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. So they asked him, “Aren’t you also one of His disciples?”

John 18.26: 26 One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you with Him in the garden?”

John 18.28: 28 Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover.

John 18.29: 29 So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?”

John 18.30: 30 “If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.”

John 18.31: 31 “You take Him and judge Him by your own law,” Pilate told them.

John 18.32: 32 This was to fulfill the word that Jesus had spoken to indicate the kind of death He was going to die.2

John 18.33: 33 Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”

John 18.34: 34 “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?”

John 18.35: 35 “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?”

John 18.36: 36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”

“You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.”

And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, “I find no basis for a charge against Him.

John 18.39: 39 But it is your custom that I release to you one prisoner at the Passover. So then, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”

John 18.40: 40 “Not this man,” they shouted, “but Barabbas!” (Now Barabbas was an insurrectionist.)

John 19.2: 2 The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe.

John 19.3: 3 And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.

John 19.4: 4 Once again Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against Him.”

John 19.5: 5 When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”

John 19.6: 6 As soon as the chief priests and officers saw Him, they shouted, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!”

“You take Him and crucify Him,” Pilate replied, “for I find no basis for a charge against Him.”

John 19.7: 7 “We have a law,” answered the Jews, “and according to that law He must die, because He declared Himself to be the Son of God.”

John 19.9: 9 and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked.

John 19.10: 10 So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?”

John 19.11: 11 Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”

John 19.12: 12 From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.”

John 19.13: 13 When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew 1 is Gabbatha.

John 19.14: 14 It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour.2 And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!”

John 19.15: 15 At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!”

John 19.16: 16 Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away.

John 19.17: 17 Carrying His own cross, He went out to The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha.

John 19.18: 18 There they crucified Him, and with Him two others, one on each side, with Jesus in the middle.

John 19.20: 20 Many of the Jews read this sign, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and it was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek.

John 19.21: 21 So the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but only that He said, ‘I am the King of the Jews.’”

John 19.23: 23 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom.

John 19.24: 24 So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture:

John 19.25: 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.

John 19.26: 26 When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.”

John 19.27: 27 Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.

John 19.28: 28 After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”4

John 19.29: 29 A jar of sour wine 5 was sitting there. So they soaked a sponge in the wine, put it on a stalk of hyssop, and lifted it to His mouth.6

John 19.30: 30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.

John 19.31: 31 It was the day of Preparation, and the next day was a High Sabbath. In order that the bodies would not remain on the cross during the Sabbath, the Jews asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies removed.

John 19.32: 32 So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man who had been crucified with Jesus, and those of the other.

John 19.33: 33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs.

John 19.34: 34 Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out.

John 19.35: 35 The one who saw it has testified to this, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.

John 19.36: 36 Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.”7

John 19.37: 37 And, as another Scripture says: “They will look on the One they have pierced.”8

John 19.38: 38 Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body.

John 19.39: 39 Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds.9

John 19.40: 40 So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom.

John 19.41: 41 Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid.

John 19.42: 42 And because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there.

John 20.1: 20Early on the first day of the week,1 while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.

John 20.2: 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!”

John 20.4: 4 The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.

John 20.5: 5 He bent down and looked in at the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in.

John 20.6: 6 Simon Peter arrived just after him. He entered the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there.

John 20.7: 7 The cloth 2 that had been around Jesus’ head was rolled up, lying separate from the linen cloths.

John 20.8: 8 Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in. And he saw and believed.

John 20.9: 9 For they still did not understand from the Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.

John 20.11: 11 But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb,

John 20.12: 12 and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet.

“Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.”

John 20.14: 14 When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not recognize that it was Jesus.

John 20.15: 15 “Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?”

Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.”

She turned and said to Him in Hebrew,3 “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).

John 20.17: 17 “Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’”

John 20.18: 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her.

John 20.19: 19 It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.

John 20.21: 21 Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”

John 20.22: 22 When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

John 20.23: 23 If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”

John 20.24: 24 Now Thomas called Didymus,4 one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.

But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.”

John 20.26: 26 Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

John 20.27: 27 Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.”

John 20.29: 29 Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

John 20.30: 30 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book.

John 20.31: 31 But these are written so that you may believe 5 that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.

John 21.1: 21Later, by the Sea of Tiberias,1 Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:

John 21.2: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus,2 Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together.

“We will go with you,” they said. So they went out and got into the boat, but caught nothing that night.

John 21.4: 4 Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus.

John 21.6: 6 He told them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it there, and they were unable to haul it in because of the great number of fish.

John 21.7: 7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and jumped into the sea.

John 21.8: 8 The other disciples came ashore in the boat. They dragged in the net full of fish, for they were not far from land, only about a hundred yards.3

John 21.9: 9 When they landed, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it, and some bread.

John 21.10: 10 Jesus told them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.”

John 21.11: 11 So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many, the net was not torn.

John 21.12: 12 “Come, have breakfast,” Jesus said to them. None of the disciples dared to ask Him, “Who are You?” They knew it was the Lord.

John 21.13: 13 Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and He did the same with the fish.

John 21.14: 14 This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after He was raised from the dead.

John 21.15: 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?”

John 21.16: 16 Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?”

John 21.17: 17 Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?”

Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?”

John 21.18: 18 Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else 4 will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”

John 21.19: 19 Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God.

John 21.20: 20 Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. He was the one who had leaned back against Jesus 5 at the supper to ask, “Lord, who is going to betray You?”

John 21.22: 22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow Me!”

John 21.23: 23 Because of this, the rumor spread among the brothers that this disciple would not die. However, Jesus did not say that he would not die, but only, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you?”

John 21.24: 24 This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who has written them down. And we know that his testimony is true.

John 21.25: 25 There are many more things that Jesus did. If all of them were written down, I suppose that not even the world itself would have space for the books that would be written.

Acts 1.1: 1In my first book, O Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach,

Acts 1.2: 2 until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen.

Acts 1.3: 3 After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

Acts 1.4: 4 And while they were gathered together,1 He commanded them: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss.

Acts 1.5: 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.2”

Acts 1.6: 6 So when they came together, they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”

Acts 1.7: 7 Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.

Acts 1.8: 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1.9: 9 After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight.

Acts 1.10: 10 They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.

Acts 1.11: 11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”

Acts 1.12: 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near the city, a Sabbath day’s journey away.3

Acts 1.13: 13 When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.

Acts 1.14: 14 With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

Acts 1.15: 15 In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said,

Acts 1.16: 16 “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.

Acts 1.18: 18 (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.

Acts 1.19: 19 This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

Acts 1.21: 21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

Acts 1.22: 22 beginning from John’s baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”

Acts 1.23: 23 So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

Acts 1.24: 24 And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen

Acts 1.25: 25 to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”

Acts 1.26: 26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.

Acts 2.1: 2When the day of Pentecost 1 came, they were all together in one place.

Acts 2.2: 2 Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

Acts 2.3: 3 They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.

Acts 2.4: 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Acts 2.5: 5 Now there were dwelling 2 in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.

Acts 2.6: 6 And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language.

Acts 2.7: 7 Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans?

Acts 2.8: 8 How is it then that each of us hears them in his own native language?

Acts 2.9: 9 Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,3

Acts 2.10: 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome,

Acts 2.11: 11 both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”

Acts 2.12: 12 Astounded and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?”

Acts 2.13: 13 But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”

Acts 2.14: 14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.

Acts 2.15: 15 These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It is only the third hour of the day!4

Acts 2.22: 22 Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.

Acts 2.23: 23 He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.

Acts 2.24: 24 But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.

Acts 2.29: 29 Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.

Acts 2.30: 30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.8

Acts 2.31: 31 Foreseeing this, David spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His body see decay.

Acts 2.33: 33 Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.

Acts 2.36: 36 Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”

Acts 2.37: 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

Acts 2.38: 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2.39: 39 This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”

Acts 2.40: 40 With many other words he testified, and he urged them, “Be saved from this corrupt generation.”

Acts 2.41: 41 Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.1

Acts 2.42: 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Acts 2.43: 43 A sense of awe 2 came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.

Acts 2.45: 45 Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.

Acts 2.46: 46 With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts 3 and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,

Acts 2.47: 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 4.1: 4While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them,

Acts 4.2: 2 greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.

Acts 4.3: 3 They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day.

Acts 4.4: 4 But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.

Acts 4.5: 5 The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,

Acts 4.6: 6 along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.

Acts 4.7: 7 They had Peter and John brought in and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?”

Acts 4.8: 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people!

Acts 4.9: 9 If we are being examined today about a kind service to a man who was lame, to determine how he was healed,

Acts 4.10: 10 then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.

Acts 4.12: 12 Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

Acts 4.13: 13 When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.

Acts 4.14: 14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response.

Acts 4.15: 15 So they ordered them to leave the Sanhedrin 2 and then conferred together.

Acts 4.16: 16 “What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it.

Acts 4.17: 17 But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.”

Acts 4.18: 18 Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

Acts 4.19: 19 But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.

Acts 4.21: 21 After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.

Acts 4.23: 23 On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

Acts 4.24: 24 When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them.

Acts 4.25: 25 You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant,3 our father David:

Acts 4.27: 27 In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.

Acts 4.28: 28 They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.

Acts 4.29: 29 And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

Acts 4.30: 30 as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”

Acts 4.31: 31 After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

Acts 4.32: 32 The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

Acts 4.33: 33 With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.

Acts 4.34: 34 There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,

Acts 4.35: 35 and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

Acts 4.36: 36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),

Acts 4.37: 37 sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

Acts 5.1: 5Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property.

Acts 5.2: 2 With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

Acts 5.3: 3 Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land?

Acts 5.4: 4 Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!”

Acts 5.5: 5 On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.

Acts 5.6: 6 Then the young men stepped forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him.

Acts 5.7: 7 About three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had happened.

Acts 5.8: 8 “Tell me,” said Peter, “is this the price you and your husband got for the land?”

Acts 5.9: 9 “How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?” Peter replied. “Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.”

Acts 5.10: 10 At that instant she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband.

Acts 5.11: 11 And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.

Acts 5.12: 12 The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade.

Acts 5.13: 13 Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them.

Acts 5.14: 14 Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women.

Acts 5.15: 15 As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.

Acts 5.16: 16 Crowds also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and all of them were healed.

Acts 5.17: 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out

Acts 5.19: 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying,

Acts 5.20: 20 “Go, stand in the temple courts 1 and tell the people the full message of this new life.”

Acts 5.21: 21 At daybreak the apostles entered the temple courts as they had been told and began to teach the people.

When the high priest and his associates arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin2—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles.

Acts 5.22: 22 But on arriving at the jail, the officers did not find them there. So they returned with the report:

Acts 5.23: 23 “We found the jail securely locked, with the guards posted at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside.”

Acts 5.24: 24 When the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this account, they were perplexed as to what was happening.3

Acts 5.25: 25 Then someone came in and announced, “Look, the men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people!”

Acts 5.26: 26 At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.

Acts 5.27: 27 They brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them.

Acts 5.28: 28 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.”

Acts 5.29: 29 But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.

Acts 5.30: 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging Him on a tree.

Acts 5.31: 31 God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.

Acts 5.32: 32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

Acts 5.33: 33 When the Council members heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved 4 to put the apostles to death.

Acts 5.34: 34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a short time.

Acts 5.35: 35 “Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men.

Acts 5.36: 36 Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing.

Acts 5.37: 37 After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.

Acts 5.38: 38 So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail.

Acts 5.39: 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”

Acts 5.40: 40 At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.

Acts 5.41: 41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.

Acts 5.42: 42 Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.

Acts 6.1: 6In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews 1 because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

Acts 6.2: 2 So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.

Acts 6.3: 3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

Acts 6.4: 4 and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

Acts 6.5: 5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.2

Acts 6.6: 6 They presented these seven to the apostles,3 who prayed and laid their hands on them.

Acts 6.7: 7 So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 6.8: 8 Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.

Acts 6.9: 9 But resistance arose from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and men from the provinces of Cilicia and Asia.4 They disputed with Stephen,

Acts 6.10: 10 but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.

Acts 6.11: 11 Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.”

Acts 6.12: 12 So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin,5

Acts 6.13: 13 where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.

Acts 6.14: 14 For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”

Acts 6.15: 15 All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel.

Acts 7.2: 2 And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,

Acts 7.3: 3 and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’1

Acts 7.4: 4 So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living.

Acts 7.5: 5 He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.

Acts 7.6: 6 God told him that his descendants would be foreigners in a strange land, and that they would be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.

Acts 7.7: 7 ‘But I will punish the nation that enslaves them,’ God said, ‘and afterward they will come forth and worship Me in this place.’2

Acts 7.8: 8 Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.

Acts 7.9: 9 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him

Acts 7.10: 10 and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.

Acts 7.11: 11 Then famine and great suffering swept across Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers could not find food.

Acts 7.12: 12 When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit.

Acts 7.13: 13 On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to 3 his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh.

Acts 7.14: 14 Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all.

Acts 7.16: 16 Their bones were carried back 4 to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver.

Acts 7.17: 17 As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number.

Acts 7.19: 19 He exploited our people and oppressed our fathers, forcing them to abandon their infants so they would die.

Acts 7.20: 20 At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful in the sight of God.5 For three months he was nurtured in his father’s house.

Acts 7.21: 21 When he was set outside, Pharaoh’s daughter took him and brought him up as her own son.

Acts 7.22: 22 So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.

Acts 7.23: 23 When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel.

Acts 7.24: 24 And when he saw one of them being mistreated, Moses went to his defense and avenged him by striking down the Egyptian who was oppressing him.

Acts 7.25: 25 He assumed his brothers would understand that God was using him to deliver them, but they did not.

Acts 7.26: 26 The next day he came upon two Israelites who were fighting, and he tried to reconcile them, saying, ‘Men, you are brothers. Why are you mistreating each other?’

Acts 7.27: 27 But the man who was abusing his neighbor pushed Moses aside and said, ‘Who made you ruler and judge over us?

Acts 7.29: 29 At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons.

Acts 7.30: 30 After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai.

Acts 7.31: 31 When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight. As he approached to look more closely, the voice of the Lord came to him:

Acts 7.32: 32 ‘I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’7 Moses trembled with fear and did not dare to look.

Acts 7.33: 33 Then the Lord said to him, ‘Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.

Acts 7.34: 34 I have indeed seen the oppression of My people in Egypt. I have heard their groaning and have come down to deliver them. Now come, I will send you back to Egypt.’8

Acts 7.35: 35 This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’9 is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel 1 who appeared to him in the bush.

Acts 7.36: 36 He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.

Acts 7.37: 37 This is the same Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’2

Acts 7.38: 38 He was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. And he received living words to pass on to us.3

Acts 7.39: 39 But our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.

Acts 7.40: 40 They said to Aaron, ‘Make us gods who will go before us! As for this Moses who led us out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him.’4

Acts 7.41: 41 At that time they made a calf and offered a sacrifice to the idol, rejoicing in the works of their hands.

Acts 7.42: 42 But God turned away from them and gave them over to the worship of the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets:

Acts 7.44: 44 Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen.

Acts 7.45: 45 And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,

Acts 7.46: 46 who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.6

Acts 7.48: 48 However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:

Acts 7.51: 51 You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.

Acts 7.52: 52 Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—

Acts 7.53: 53 you who received the law ordained by angels, yet have not kept it.”

Acts 7.54: 54 On hearing this, the members of the Sanhedrin were enraged,8 and they gnashed their teeth at him.

Acts 7.55: 55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.

Acts 7.56: 56 “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”

Acts 7.57: 57 At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him.

Acts 7.58: 58 They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.

Acts 7.59: 59 While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

Acts 7.60: 60 Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Acts 9.1: 9Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest

Acts 9.2: 2 and requested letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he could bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.

Acts 9.3: 3 As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

Acts 9.4: 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?”

Acts 9.6: 6 “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

Acts 9.7: 7 The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless. They heard the voice but did not see anyone.

Acts 9.8: 8 Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could not see a thing.2 So they led him by the hand into Damascus.

Acts 9.9: 9 For three days he was without sight, and he did not eat or drink anything.

Acts 9.10: 10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!”

Acts 9.11: 11 “Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying.

Acts 9.12: 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”

Acts 9.13: 13 But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem.

Acts 9.14: 14 And now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.”

Acts 9.15: 15 “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.

Acts 9.17: 17 So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 9.18: 18 At that instant, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and his sight was restored. He got up and was baptized,

Acts 9.19: 19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength. And he spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.

Acts 9.20: 20 Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”

Acts 9.21: 21 All who heard him were astounded and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?”

Acts 9.22: 22 But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.

Acts 9.24: 24 but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him.

Acts 9.25: 25 One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall.3

Acts 9.26: 26 When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

Acts 9.27: 27 Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.

Acts 9.28: 28 So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

Acts 9.29: 29 He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews,4 but they tried to kill him.

Acts 9.30: 30 When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.

Acts 9.31: 31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 9.32: 32 As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda.

Acts 9.33: 33 There he found a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years.

Acts 9.34: 34 “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up,

Acts 9.35: 35 and all who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

Acts 9.36: 36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas),5 who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

Acts 9.37: 37 At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room.

Acts 9.38: 38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.”

Acts 9.39: 39 So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

Acts 9.40: 40 Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.

Acts 9.41: 41 Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.

Acts 9.42: 42 This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.

Acts 9.43: 43 And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.

Acts 10.1: 10At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment.

Acts 10.2: 2 He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.

Acts 10.3: 3 One day at about the ninth hour,1 he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!”

The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.

Acts 10.5: 5 Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter.

Acts 10.6: 6 He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.2”

Acts 10.7: 7 When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.

Acts 10.9: 9 The next day at about the sixth hour,3 as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray.

Acts 10.10: 10 He became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance.

Acts 10.11: 11 He saw heaven open and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners.

Acts 10.12: 12 It contained all kinds of four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth, as well as birds of the air.

Acts 10.14: 14 “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure 4 or unclean.”

Acts 10.15: 15 The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”

Acts 10.16: 16 This happened three times, and all at once the sheet was taken back up into heaven.

Acts 10.17: 17 While Peter was puzzling over the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found Simon’s house and approached the gate.

Acts 10.19: 19 As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you.5

Acts 10.20: 20 So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.”

Acts 10.21: 21 So Peter went down to the men 6 and said, “Here am I, the one you are looking for. Why have you come?”

Acts 10.22: 22 “Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”

Acts 10.23: 23 So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.

Acts 10.24: 24 The following day he arrived in Caesarea, where Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.

Acts 10.25: 25 As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him.

Acts 10.26: 26 But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”

Acts 10.27: 27 As Peter talked with him, he went inside and found many people gathered together.

Acts 10.28: 28 He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.

Acts 10.29: 29 So when I was invited, I came without objection. I ask, then, why have you sent for me?”

Acts 10.30: 30 Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this, the ninth hour.7 Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me

Acts 10.31: 31 and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God.

Acts 10.32: 32 Therefore send to Joppa for Simon, who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, by the sea.’

Acts 10.33: 33 So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”

Acts 10.34: 34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,

Acts 10.35: 35 but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.

Acts 10.36: 36 He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

Acts 10.37: 37 You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed:

Acts 10.38: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

Acts 10.39: 39 We are witnesses of all that He did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. And although they put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree,

Acts 10.41: 41 not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead.

Acts 10.42: 42 And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.

Acts 10.43: 43 All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”

Acts 10.44: 44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.

Acts 10.45: 45 All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.

Acts 10.47: 47 “Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!”

Acts 10.48: 48 So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.

Acts 11.1: 11The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.

Acts 11.2: 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers 1 took issue with him

Acts 11.4: 4 But Peter began and explained to them the whole sequence of events:

Acts 11.5: 5 “I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision of something like a large sheet being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came right down to me.

Acts 11.6: 6 I looked at it closely and saw four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, reptiles, and birds of the air.

Acts 11.7: 7 Then I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter, kill and eat.’

Acts 11.8: 8 ‘No, Lord,’ I said, ‘for nothing impure 2 or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’

Acts 11.9: 9 But the voice spoke from heaven a second time, ‘Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.’

Acts 11.10: 10 This happened three times, and everything was drawn back up into heaven.

Acts 11.11: 11 Just then three men sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying.

Acts 11.12: 12 The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.

Acts 11.13: 13 He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter.

Acts 11.14: 14 He will convey to you a message by which you and all your household will be saved.’

Acts 11.15: 15 As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning.

Acts 11.16: 16 Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’3

Acts 11.17: 17 So if God gave them the same gift He gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to hinder the work of God?”

Acts 11.18: 18 When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”

Acts 11.19: 19 Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.

Acts 11.20: 20 But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks 4 as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.

Acts 11.21: 21 The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

Acts 11.22: 22 When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Acts 11.23: 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

Acts 11.24: 24 Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

Acts 11.26: 26 and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.

Acts 11.28: 28 One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world.5 (This happened under Claudius.)

Acts 11.29: 29 So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

Acts 11.30: 30 This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 12.1: 12About that time, King Herod 1 reached out to harm 2 some who belonged to the church.

Acts 12.3: 3 And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.3

Acts 12.4: 4 He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover.

Acts 12.5: 5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.

Acts 12.6: 6 On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison.

Acts 12.7: 7 Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists.

Acts 12.8: 8 “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.”

Acts 12.9: 9 So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision.

Acts 12.10: 10 They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city, which opened for them by itself. When they had gone outside and walked the length of one block, the angel suddenly left him.

Acts 12.11: 11 Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.”

Acts 12.12: 12 And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.

Acts 12.13: 13 He knocked at the outer gate, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer it.

Acts 12.14: 14 When she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, but ran inside and announced, “Peter is standing at the gate!”

Acts 12.15: 15 “You are out of your mind,” they told her. But when she kept insisting it was so, they said, “It must be his angel.”

Acts 12.16: 16 But Peter kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astounded.

Acts 12.17: 17 Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.

Acts 12.18: 18 At daybreak there was no small commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter.

Acts 12.19: 19 After Herod had searched for him unsuccessfully, he examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and spent some time there.

Acts 12.20: 20 Now Herod was in a furious dispute 4 with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food.

Acts 12.21: 21 On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.

Acts 12.22: 22 And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!”

Acts 12.23: 23 Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.

Acts 12.25: 25 When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned,5 bringing with them John, also called Mark.

Acts 13.1: 13Now 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.

Acts 13.2: 2 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.”

Acts 13.3: 3 And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Acts 13.4: 4 So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.

Acts 13.5: 5 When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.

Acts 13.6: 6 They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,

Acts 13.7: 7 an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God.

Acts 13.8: 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.

Acts 13.9: 9 Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas

Acts 13.10: 10 and said, “O child of the devil and enemy of all righteousness, you are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery! Will you never stop perverting the straight ways of the Lord?

Acts 13.11: 11 Now look, the hand of the Lord is against you, and for a time you will be blind and unable to see the light of the sun.” Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

Acts 13.12: 12 When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord.

Acts 13.13: 13 After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.

Acts 13.14: 14 And from Perga, they traveled inland to Pisidian Antioch, where they entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and sat down.

Acts 13.15: 15 After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”

Acts 13.16: 16 Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me!

Acts 13.17: 17 The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land.

Acts 13.18: 18 He endured their conduct for about forty years in the wilderness.

Acts 13.19: 19 And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Acts 13.21: 21 Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.

Acts 13.22: 22 After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’1

Acts 13.23: 23 From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.

Acts 13.24: 24 Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Acts 13.25: 25 As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’2

Acts 13.26: 26 Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.

Acts 13.27: 27 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.

Acts 13.28: 28 And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed.

Acts 13.29: 29 When they had carried out all that was written about Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb.

Acts 13.31: 31 and for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people.

Acts 13.32: 32 And now we proclaim to you the good news: What God promised our fathers

Acts 13.33: 33 He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm:

Acts 13.34: 34 In fact, God raised Him from the dead, never to see decay. As He has said:

Acts 13.36: 36 For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay.

Acts 13.38: 38 Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.

Acts 13.39: 39 Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.

Acts 13.40: 40 Watch out, then, that what was spoken by the prophets does not happen to you:

Acts 13.42: 42 As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people urged them to continue this message on the next Sabbath.

Acts 13.43: 43 After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.

Acts 13.44: 44 On the following Sabbath, nearly the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.

Acts 13.45: 45 But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying.

Acts 13.46: 46 Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.

Acts 13.48: 48 When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.

Acts 13.50: 50 The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district.

Acts 13.51: 51 So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.

Acts 14.1: 14At Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue, where they spoke so well that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed.

Acts 14.2: 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.

Acts 14.3: 3 So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.

Acts 14.4: 4 The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles.

Acts 14.5: 5 But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them,

Acts 14.6: 6 they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding region,

Acts 14.8: 8 In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked.

Acts 14.9: 9 This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed.

Acts 14.10: 10 In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk.

Acts 14.11: 11 When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices in the Lycaonian language: “The gods have come down to us in human form!”

Acts 14.12: 12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.

Acts 14.13: 13 The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought bulls and wreaths to the city gates, hoping to offer a sacrifice along with the crowds.

Acts 14.14: 14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul found out about this, they tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd, shouting,

Acts 14.15: 15 “Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them.

Acts 14.17: 17 Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”

Acts 14.18: 18 Even with these words, Paul and Barnabas could hardly stop the crowds from sacrificing to them.

Acts 14.19: 19 Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead.

Acts 14.20: 20 But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.

Acts 14.21: 21 They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,

Acts 14.22: 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

Acts 14.23: 23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.

Acts 14.25: 25 And when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia.

Acts 14.26: 26 From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.

Acts 14.27: 27 When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

Acts 15.1: 15Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”

Acts 15.2: 2 And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.

Acts 15.3: 3 Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

Acts 15.4: 4 On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.

Acts 15.5: 5 But some believers from the party of the Pharisees stood up and declared, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses.”

Acts 15.7: 7 After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.

Acts 15.8: 8 And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us.

Acts 15.9: 9 He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.

Acts 15.10: 10 Now then, why do you test God by placing on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear?

Acts 15.11: 11 On the contrary, we believe it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”

Acts 15.12: 12 The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.

Acts 15.13: 13 When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me!

Acts 15.14: 14 Simon 1 has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own.

Acts 15.19: 19 It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God.

Acts 15.20: 20 Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood.

Acts 15.21: 21 For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”

Acts 15.22: 22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,

Acts 15.24: 24 It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said.3

Acts 15.25: 25 So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

Acts 15.26: 26 men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 15.27: 27 Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.

Acts 15.28: 28 It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements:

Acts 15.29: 29 You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things.

Acts 15.30: 30 So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter.

Acts 15.31: 31 When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.

Acts 15.32: 32 Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

Acts 15.33: 33 After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them.4

Acts 15.35: 35 But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.

Acts 15.36: 36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.”

Acts 15.38: 38 But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work.

Acts 15.39: 39 Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,

Acts 15.40: 40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.

Acts 15.41: 41 And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

Acts 16.1: 16Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father.

Acts 16.3: 3 Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.

Acts 16.4: 4 As they went from town to town, they delivered the decisions handed down by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey.

Acts 16.5: 5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.

Acts 16.6: 6 After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia,1 they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia.

Acts 16.7: 7 And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.

Acts 16.9: 9 During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”

Acts 16.10: 10 As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Acts 16.11: 11 We sailed from Troas straight to Samothrace, and the following day on to Neapolis.

Acts 16.12: 12 From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia.2 And we stayed there several days.

Acts 16.13: 13 On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river, where it was customary to find a place of prayer. After sitting down, we spoke to the women who had gathered there.

Acts 16.14: 14 Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.

Acts 16.15: 15 And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.

Acts 16.16: 16 One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl with a spirit of divination,3 who earned a large income for her masters by fortune-telling.

Acts 16.17: 17 This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”

Acts 16.18: 18 She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment.

Acts 16.19: 19 When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace.

Acts 16.20: 20 They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil

Acts 16.21: 21 by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”

Acts 16.22: 22 The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods.

Acts 16.23: 23 And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.

Acts 16.24: 24 On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.

Acts 16.25: 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

Acts 16.26: 26 Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.

Acts 16.27: 27 When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped.

Acts 16.28: 28 But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!”

Acts 16.29: 29 Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.

Acts 16.30: 30 Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

Acts 16.31: 31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”

Acts 16.32: 32 Then Paul and Silas spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house.

Acts 16.33: 33 At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized.

Acts 16.34: 34 Then he brought them into his home and set a meal before them. So he and all his household rejoiced that they had come to believe in God.

Acts 16.35: 35 When daylight came, the magistrates sent their officers with the order: “Release those men.”

Acts 16.36: 36 The jailer informed Paul: “The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace.”

Acts 16.37: 37 But Paul said to the officers, “They beat us publicly without a trial and threw us into prison, even though we are Roman citizens. And now do they want to send us away secretly? Absolutely not! Let them come themselves and escort us out!”

Acts 16.38: 38 So the officers relayed this message to the magistrates, who were alarmed to hear that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens.

Acts 16.39: 39 They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city.

Acts 16.40: 40 After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.

Acts 17.1: 17When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.

Acts 17.2: 2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,

Acts 17.3: 3 explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared.

Acts 17.4: 4 Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few leading women.

Acts 17.5: 5 The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people.

Acts 17.6: 6 But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here,

Acts 17.7: 7 and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!”

Acts 17.8: 8 On hearing this, the crowd and city officials were greatly disturbed.

Acts 17.9: 9 And they collected bond from Jason and the others and then released them.

Acts 17.10: 10 As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue.

Acts 17.11: 11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.1

Acts 17.12: 12 As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men.

Acts 17.13: 13 But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that Paul was also proclaiming the word of God in Berea, they went there themselves to incite and agitate the crowds.

Acts 17.14: 14 The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.

Acts 17.15: 15 Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.

Acts 17.16: 16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.

Acts 17.17: 17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day.

Acts 17.18: 18 Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.

Acts 17.19: 19 So they took Paul and brought him to the Areopagus,2 where they asked him, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting?

Acts 17.20: 20 For you are bringing some strange notions to our ears, and we want to know what they mean.”

Acts 17.21: 21 Now all the Athenians and foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing more than hearing and articulating new ideas.

Acts 17.22: 22 Then Paul stood up in the meeting 3 of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I see that in every way you are very religious.

Acts 17.23: 23 For as I walked around and examined your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription:

Acts 17.24: 24 The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands.

Acts 17.25: 25 Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.

Acts 17.26: 26 From one man 4 He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.

Acts 17.27: 27 God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.

Acts 17.28: 28 ‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’5 As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring.’6

Acts 17.29: 29 Therefore, being offspring of God, we should not think that the Divine Being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by man’s skill and imagination.

Acts 17.30: 30 Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.

Acts 17.31: 31 For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”

Acts 17.32: 32 When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.”

Acts 17.34: 34 But some 7 joined him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others who were with them.

Acts 18.2: 2 There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,

Acts 18.3: 3 and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.

Acts 18.4: 4 Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike.

Acts 18.5: 5 And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.

Acts 18.6: 6 But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”

Acts 18.7: 7 So Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titus Justus,1 a worshiper of God.

Acts 18.8: 8 Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized.

Acts 18.9: 9 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.

Acts 18.10: 10 For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”

Acts 18.11: 11 So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching the word of God among the Corinthians.

Acts 18.12: 12 While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.

Acts 18.13: 13 “This man is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law,” they said.

Acts 18.14: 14 But just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio told the Jews, “If this matter involved a wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to hear your complaint.

Acts 18.15: 15 But since it is a dispute about words and names and your own law, settle it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things.”

Acts 18.17: 17 At this, the crowd2 seized Sosthenes the synagogue leader and beat him in front of the judgment seat. But none of this was of concern to Gallio.

Acts 18.18: 18 Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.

Acts 18.19: 19 When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.

Acts 18.21: 21 But as he left, he said, “I will come back 3 to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.

Acts 18.22: 22 When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem.4 Then he went down to Antioch.

Acts 18.23: 23 After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

Acts 18.24: 24 Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures.

Acts 18.25: 25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus,5 though he knew only the baptism of John.

Acts 18.26: 26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.

Acts 18.27: 27 When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.

Acts 18.28: 28 For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.

Acts 19.1: 19While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior 1 and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples

Acts 19.2: 2 and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?”

“No,” they answered, “we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”

Acts 19.4: 4 Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”

Acts 19.5: 5 On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Acts 19.6: 6 And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

Acts 19.8: 8 Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.

Acts 19.9: 9 But when some of them stubbornly refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way, Paul took his disciples and left the synagogue to conduct daily discussions in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.

Acts 19.10: 10 This continued for two years, so that everyone who lived in the province of Asia,2 Jews and Greeks alike, heard the word of the Lord.

Acts 19.12: 12 so that even handkerchiefs 3 and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them.

Acts 19.13: 13 Now there were some itinerant Jewish exorcists who tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those with evil spirits. They would say, “I command you by Jesus, whom Paul proclaims.”

Acts 19.15: 15 But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?”

Acts 19.16: 16 Then the man with the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. The attack was so violent that they ran out of the house naked and wounded.

Acts 19.17: 17 This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.

Acts 19.18: 18 Many who had believed now came forward, confessing and disclosing their deeds.

Acts 19.19: 19 And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books and burned them in front of everyone. When the value of the books was calculated, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas.4

Acts 19.20: 20 So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.

Acts 19.21: 21 After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit 5 to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”

Acts 19.22: 22 He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.

Acts 19.24: 24 It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business 7 to the craftsmen.

Acts 19.25: 25 Demetrius assembled the craftsmen, along with the workmen in related trades. “Men,” he said, “you know that this business is our source of prosperity.

Acts 19.26: 26 And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, this Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all.

Acts 19.27: 27 There is danger not only that our business will fall into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited and her majesty deposed—she who is worshiped by all the province of Asia and the whole world.”

Acts 19.28: 28 When the men heard this, they were enraged and began shouting, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”

Acts 19.29: 29 Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia.

Acts 19.30: 30 Paul wanted to go before the assembly, but the disciples would not allow him.

Acts 19.31: 31 Even some of Paul’s friends who were officials of the province of Asia 8 sent word to him, begging him not to venture into the theatre.

Acts 19.32: 32 Meanwhile the assembly was in turmoil. Some were shouting one thing and some another, and most of them did not even know why they were there.

Acts 19.33: 33 The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people.

Acts 19.34: 34 But when they realized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”

Acts 19.35: 35 Finally the city clerk quieted the crowd and declared, “Men of Ephesus, doesn’t everyone know that the city of Ephesus is guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from heaven?

Acts 19.36: 36 Since these things are undeniable, you ought to be calm and not do anything rash.

Acts 19.37: 37 For you have brought these men here, though they have neither robbed our temple nor blasphemed our goddess.

Acts 19.38: 38 So if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and proconsuls are available. Let them bring charges against one another there.

Acts 19.39: 39 But if you are seeking anything beyond this, it must be settled in a legal assembly.

Acts 19.40: 40 For we are in jeopardy of being charged with rioting for today’s events, and we have no justification to account for this commotion.”

Acts 20.1: 20When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia.

Acts 20.2: 2 After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece,

Acts 20.3: 3 where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia.

Acts 20.4: 4 Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.1

Acts 20.6: 6 And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread,2 we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we rejoined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days.

Acts 20.7: 7 On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Since Paul was ready to leave the next day, he talked to them and kept on speaking until midnight.

Acts 20.8: 8 Now there were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered.

Acts 20.9: 9 And a certain young man named Eutychus, seated in the window, was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell from the third story and was picked up dead.

Acts 20.10: 10 But Paul went down, threw himself on the young man, and embraced him. “Do not be alarmed!” he said. “He is still alive!”

Acts 20.11: 11 Then Paul went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. And after speaking until daybreak, he departed.

Acts 20.13: 13 We went on ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, where we were to take Paul aboard. He had arranged this because he was going there on foot.

Acts 20.14: 14 And when he met us at Assos, we took him aboard and went on to Mitylene.

Acts 20.15: 15 Sailing on from there, we arrived the next day opposite Chios. The day after that we arrived at Samos, and 3 on the following day we came to Miletus.

Acts 20.16: 16 Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.4

Acts 20.18: 18 When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.

Acts 20.19: 19 I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews.

Acts 20.20: 20 I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house,

Acts 20.21: 21 testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.5

Acts 20.22: 22 And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.

Acts 20.23: 23 I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.

Acts 20.24: 24 But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Acts 20.25: 25 Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.

Acts 20.26: 26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men.6

Acts 20.27: 27 For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.

Acts 20.28: 28 Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God,7 which He purchased with His own blood.8

Acts 20.29: 29 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.

Acts 20.30: 30 Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.

Acts 20.31: 31 Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

Acts 20.32: 32 And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

Acts 20.34: 34 You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.

Acts 20.35: 35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Acts 20.36: 36 When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.

Acts 20.38: 38 They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.

Acts 21.1: 21After we had torn ourselves away from them, we sailed directly to Cos, and the next day on to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.

Acts 21.2: 2 Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded it and set sail.

Acts 21.3: 3 After sighting Cyprus and passing south of it, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unload its cargo.

Acts 21.4: 4 We sought out the disciples in Tyre and stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they kept telling Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.

Acts 21.5: 5 But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us.

Acts 21.6: 6 And after we had said our farewells, we went aboard the ship, and they returned home.

Acts 21.7: 7 When we had finished our voyage from Tyre, we landed at Ptolemais, where we greeted the brothers and stayed with them for a day.

Acts 21.8: 8 Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven.1

Acts 21.10: 10 After we had been there several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

Acts 21.11: 11 Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”

Acts 21.12: 12 When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.

Acts 21.13: 13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Acts 21.14: 14 When he would not be dissuaded, we quieted down and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”

Acts 21.16: 16 Some of the disciples from Caesarea accompanied us, and they took us to stay at the home of Mnason the Cypriot, an early disciple.

Acts 21.18: 18 The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present.

Acts 21.19: 19 Paul greeted them and recounted one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.

Acts 21.20: 20 When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.

Acts 21.21: 21 But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs.

Acts 21.22: 22 What then should we do? They will certainly hear that you have come.

Acts 21.23: 23 Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow.

Acts 21.24: 24 Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.

Acts 21.25: 25 As for the Gentile believers, we have written to them our decision that they must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality.”

Acts 21.26: 26 So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he entered the temple to give notice of the date when their purification would be complete and the offering would be made for each of them.

Acts 21.27: 27 When the seven days were almost over, some Jews from the province of Asia 2 saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him,

Acts 21.28: 28 crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.”

Acts 21.29: 29 For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple.

Acts 21.30: 30 The whole city was stirred up, and the people rushed together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut.

Acts 21.31: 31 While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment 3 received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil.

Acts 21.32: 32 Immediately he took some soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.

Acts 21.33: 33 The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done.

Acts 21.34: 34 Some in the crowd were shouting one thing, and some another. And since the commander could not get at the truth because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks.

Acts 21.35: 35 When Paul reached the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob.

Acts 21.36: 36 For the crowd that followed him kept shouting, “Away with him!”

Acts 21.37: 37 As they were about to take Paul into the barracks, he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?”

Acts 21.38: 38 “Aren’t you the Egyptian who incited a rebellion some time ago and led four thousand members of the Assassins into the wilderness?”

Acts 21.39: 39 But Paul answered, “I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Now I beg you to allow me to speak to the people.”

Acts 21.40: 40 Having received permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. A great hush came over the crowd, and he addressed them in Hebrew:4

Acts 22.2: 2 When they heard him speak to them in Hebrew,1 they became even more silent.

Acts 22.3: 3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but raised in this city. I was educated at the feet of Gamaliel in strict conformity to the law of our fathers. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today.

Acts 22.4: 4 I persecuted this Way even to the death, detaining both men and women and throwing them into prison,

Acts 22.5: 5 as the high priest and the whole Council can testify about me. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to apprehend these people and bring them to Jerusalem to be punished.

Acts 22.6: 6 About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.

Acts 22.7: 7 I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’

Acts 22.9: 9 My companions saw the light, but they could not understand the voice of the One speaking to me.

‘Get up and go into Damascus,’ He told me. ‘There you will be told all that you have been appointed to do.’

Acts 22.11: 11 Because the brilliance of the light had blinded me, my companions led me by the hand into Damascus.

Acts 22.12: 12 There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,

Acts 22.13: 13 came and stood beside me. ‘Brother Saul,’ he said, ‘receive your sight.’ And at that moment I could see him.

Acts 22.14: 14 Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has appointed you to know His will and to see the Righteous One and to hear His voice.

Acts 22.15: 15 You will be His witness to everyone of what you have seen and heard.

Acts 22.16: 16 And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’

Acts 22.17: 17 Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance

Acts 22.18: 18 and saw the Lord 2 saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’

Acts 22.19: 19 ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You.

Acts 22.20: 20 And when the blood of Your witness 3 Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of those who killed him.’

Acts 22.21: 21 Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”

Acts 22.22: 22 The crowd listened to Paul until he made this statement. Then they lifted up their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!”

Acts 22.23: 23 As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air,

Acts 22.24: 24 the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated to determine the reason for this outcry against him.

Acts 22.25: 25 But as they stretched him out to strap him down, Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it lawful for you to flog a Roman citizen without a trial?”

Acts 22.26: 26 On hearing this, the centurion went and reported it to the commander. “What are you going to do?” he said. “This man is a Roman citizen.”

Acts 22.27: 27 The commander went to Paul and asked, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?”

Acts 22.28: 28 “I paid a high price for my citizenship,” said the commander.

Acts 22.29: 29 At once those who were about to interrogate Paul stepped back, and the commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put a Roman citizen in chains.

Acts 22.30: 30 The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin 4 to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.

Acts 23.1: 23Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin 1 and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.”

Acts 23.2: 2 At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.

Acts 23.3: 3 Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit here to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck.”

Acts 23.4: 4 But those standing nearby said, “How dare you insult the high priest of God!”

Acts 23.5: 5 “Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’2”

Acts 23.6: 6 Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, “Brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. It is because of my hope in the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.”

Acts 23.7: 7 As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.

Acts 23.8: 8 For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection nor angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.

Acts 23.9: 9 A great clamor arose, and some scribes from the party of the Pharisees got up and contended sharply, “We find nothing wrong with this man. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”

Acts 23.10: 10 The dispute grew so violent that the commander was afraid they would tear Paul to pieces. He ordered the soldiers to go down and remove him by force and bring him into the barracks.

Acts 23.11: 11 The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”

Acts 23.12: 12 When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.

Acts 23.14: 14 They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul.

Acts 23.15: 15 Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him down to you on the pretext of examining his case more carefully. We are ready to kill him on the way.”

Acts 23.16: 16 But when the son of Paul’s sister heard about the plot,3 he went into the barracks and told Paul.

Acts 23.17: 17 Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him.”

Acts 23.18: 18 So the centurion took him to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner sent and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to tell you.”

Acts 23.19: 19 The commander took the young man by the hand, drew him aside, and asked, “What do you need to tell me?”

Acts 23.20: 20 He answered, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul to the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of acquiring more information about him.

Acts 23.21: 21 Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.”

Acts 23.22: 22 So the commander dismissed the young man and instructed him, “Do not tell anyone that you have reported this to me.”

Acts 23.23: 23 Then he called two of his centurions and said, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea in the third hour of the night.4

Acts 23.27: 27 This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen,

Acts 23.28: 28 and since I wanted to understand their charges against him, I brought him down to their Sanhedrin.

Acts 23.29: 29 I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment.

Acts 23.30: 30 When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you.

Acts 23.31: 31 So the soldiers followed their orders and brought Paul by night to Antipatris.

Acts 23.32: 32 The next day they returned to the barracks and let the horsemen go on with him.

Acts 23.33: 33 When the horsemen arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him.

Acts 23.34: 34 The governor read the letter and asked what province Paul was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia,

Acts 23.35: 35 he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.

Acts 24.1: 24Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer 1 named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.

Acts 24.2: 2 When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.

Acts 24.3: 3 In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.

Acts 24.4: 4 But in order not to delay you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.

Acts 24.5: 5 We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,

Acts 24.8: 8 By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”

Acts 24.10: 10 When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.

Acts 24.11: 11 You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.

Acts 24.12: 12 Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city.

Acts 24.14: 14 I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,

Acts 24.15: 15 and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.

Acts 24.16: 16 In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.

Acts 24.17: 17 After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.

Acts 24.18: 18 At the time they found me in the temple, I was ceremonially clean and was not inciting a crowd or an uproar. But there are some Jews from the province of Asia 3

Acts 24.19: 19 who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.

Acts 24.20: 20 Otherwise, let these men state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin,4

Acts 24.21: 21 unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”

Acts 24.22: 22 Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”

Acts 24.23: 23 He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.

Acts 24.24: 24 After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.

Acts 24.25: 25 As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”

Acts 24.26: 26 At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.

Acts 24.27: 27 After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

Acts 25.1: 25Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem,

Acts 25.2: 2 where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus

Acts 25.3: 3 to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way.

Acts 25.4: 4 But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.

Acts 25.5: 5 So if this man has done anything wrong, let some of your leaders come down with me and accuse him there.”

Acts 25.6: 6 After spending no more than eight or ten days with them, Festus went down to Caesarea. The next day he sat on the judgment seat and ordered that Paul be brought in.

Acts 25.7: 7 When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove.

Acts 25.8: 8 Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.”

Acts 25.9: 9 But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?”

Acts 25.10: 10 Paul replied, “I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where I ought to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well.

Acts 25.11: 11 If, however, I am guilty of anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is no truth to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!”

Acts 25.12: 12 Then Festus conferred with his council and replied, “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!”

Acts 25.13: 13 After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus.

Acts 25.14: 14 Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.

Acts 25.15: 15 While I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders of the Jews presented their case and requested a judgment against him.

Acts 25.16: 16 I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.

Acts 25.17: 17 So when they came here with me, I did not delay. The next day I sat on the judgment seat and ordered that the man be brought in.

Acts 25.18: 18 But when his accusers rose to speak, they did not charge him with any of the crimes I had expected.

Acts 25.19: 19 They only had some contentions with him regarding their own religion and a certain Jesus who had died, but whom Paul affirmed to be alive.

Acts 25.20: 20 Since I was at a loss as to how to investigate these matters, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there on these charges.

Acts 25.21: 21 But when Paul appealed to be held over for the decision of the Emperor, I ordered that he be held until I could send him to Caesar.”

Acts 25.22: 22 Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear this man myself.”

Acts 25.23: 23 The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in.

Acts 25.24: 24 Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer.

Acts 25.25: 25 But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.

Acts 25.26: 26 I have nothing definite to write to our sovereign about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after this inquiry I may have something to write.

Acts 25.27: 27 For it seems unreasonable to me to send on a prisoner without specifying the charges against him.”

Acts 26.1: 26Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.”

Acts 26.2: 2 “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews,

Acts 26.3: 3 especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently.

Acts 26.4: 4 Surely all the Jews know how I have lived from my earliest childhood among my own people, and also in Jerusalem.

Acts 26.5: 5 They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I lived as a Pharisee, adhering to the strictest sect of our religion.

Acts 26.6: 6 And now I stand on trial because of my hope in the promise that God made to our fathers,

Acts 26.7: 7 the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.

Acts 26.8: 8 Why would any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?

Acts 26.9: 9 So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

Acts 26.10: 10 And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them.

Acts 26.11: 11 I frequently had them punished in the synagogues, and I tried to make them blaspheme. In my raging fury against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them.

Acts 26.12: 12 In this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.

Acts 26.13: 13 About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and my companions.

Acts 26.14: 14 We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew,1 ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’

Acts 26.16: 16 ‘But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you.

Acts 26.17: 17 I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them

Acts 26.18: 18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’

Acts 26.19: 19 So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

Acts 26.20: 20 First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance.

Acts 26.21: 21 For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple courts 2 and tried to kill me.

Acts 26.22: 22 But I have had God’s help to this day, and I stand here to testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen:

Acts 26.23: 23 that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.”

Acts 26.24: 24 At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”

Acts 26.25: 25 But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

Acts 26.26: 26 For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.

Acts 26.28: 28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?”

Acts 26.29: 29 “Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”

Acts 26.30: 30 Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them.

Acts 26.31: 31 On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.”

Acts 26.32: 32 And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

Acts 27.1: 27When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial 1 Regiment.

Acts 27.2: 2 We boarded an Adramyttian ship about to sail for ports along the coast of Asia,2 and we put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us.

Acts 27.3: 3 The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.

Acts 27.4: 4 After putting out from there, we sailed to the lee of Cyprus because the winds were against us.

Acts 27.5: 5 And when we had sailed across the open sea off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia.

Acts 27.6: 6 There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.

Acts 27.7: 7 After sailing slowly for many days, we arrived off Cnidus. When the wind impeded us, we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone.

Acts 27.8: 8 After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.

Acts 27.9: 9 By now much time had passed, and the voyage had already become dangerous because it was after the Fast.3 So Paul advised them,

Acts 27.10: 10 “Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.”

Acts 27.11: 11 But contrary to Paul’s advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship.

Acts 27.12: 12 Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to sail on, hoping that somehow they could reach Phoenix to winter there. Phoenix was a harbor in Crete facing both southwest and northwest.

Acts 27.13: 13 When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete.

Acts 27.14: 14 But it was not long before a cyclone called the Northeaster swept down across the island.

Acts 27.15: 15 Unable to head into the wind, the ship was caught up. So we gave way and let ourselves be driven along.

Acts 27.16: 16 Passing to the lee of a small island called Cauda,4 we barely managed to secure the lifeboat.

Acts 27.17: 17 After hoisting it up, the crew used ropes to undergird the ship. And fearing that they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor 5 and were driven along.

Acts 27.18: 18 We were tossed so violently that the next day the men began to jettison the cargo.

Acts 27.19: 19 On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands.

Acts 27.20: 20 When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the great storm continued to batter us, we abandoned all hope of being saved.

Acts 27.21: 21 After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up among them and said, “Men, you should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete. Then you would have averted this disaster and loss.

Acts 27.22: 22 But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because you will not experience any loss of life, but only of the ship.

Acts 27.23: 23 For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me

Acts 27.24: 24 and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’

Acts 27.25: 25 So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me.

Acts 27.27: 27 On the fourteenth night we were still being driven across the Adriatic Sea.6 About midnight the sailors sensed they were approaching land.

Acts 27.28: 28 They took soundings and found that the water was twenty fathoms deep.7 Going a little farther, they took another set of soundings that read fifteen fathoms.8

Acts 27.29: 29 Fearing that we would run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daybreak.

Acts 27.30: 30 Meanwhile, the sailors attempted to escape from the ship. Pretending to lower anchors from the bow, they let the lifeboat down into the sea.

Acts 27.31: 31 But Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men remain with the ship, you cannot be saved.”

Acts 27.33: 33 Right up to daybreak, Paul kept urging them all to eat: “Today is your fourteenth day in constant suspense, without taking any food.

Acts 27.34: 34 So for your own preservation, I urge you to eat something, because not a single hair of your head will be lost.”

Acts 27.35: 35 After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.

Acts 27.38: 38 After the men had eaten their fill, they lightened the ship by throwing the grain into the sea.

Acts 27.39: 39 When daylight came, they did not recognize the land, but they sighted a bay with a sandy beach, where they decided to run the ship aground if they could.

Acts 27.40: 40 Cutting away the anchors, they left them in the sea as they loosened the ropes that held the rudders. Then they hoisted the foresail to the wind and made for the beach.

Acts 27.41: 41 But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.

Acts 27.42: 42 The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners so none of them could swim to freedom.

Acts 27.43: 43 But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul’s life, thwarted their plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.

Acts 27.44: 44 The rest were to follow on planks and various parts of the ship. In this way everyone was brought safely to land.

Acts 28.1: 28Once we were safely ashore, we learned that the island was called Malta.

Acts 28.2: 2 The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.

Acts 28.3: 3 Paul gathered a bundle of sticks, and as he laid them on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself to his hand.

Acts 28.4: 4 When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “Surely this man is a murderer. Although he was saved from the sea, Justice 1 has not allowed him to live.”

Acts 28.5: 5 But Paul shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.

Acts 28.6: 6 The islanders were expecting him to swell up or suddenly drop dead. But after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.

Acts 28.7: 7 Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.

Acts 28.8: 8 The father of Publius was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after praying and placing his hands on him, he healed the man.

Acts 28.9: 9 After this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured as well.

Acts 28.10: 10 The islanders honored us in many ways and supplied our needs when we were ready to sail.

Acts 28.11: 11 After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered in the island. It had the Twin Brothers 2 as a figurehead.

Acts 28.13: 13 From there we weighed anchor and came to Rhegium. After one day, a south wind came up, and on the second day we arrived at Puteoli.

Acts 28.14: 14 There we found some brothers who invited us to spend the week with them. And so we came to Rome.

Acts 28.15: 15 The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius 3 and the Three Taverns 4 to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.

Acts 28.16: 16 When we arrived in Rome,5 Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him.

Acts 28.17: 17 After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.

Acts 28.18: 18 They examined me and wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.

Acts 28.19: 19 But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, even though I have no charge to bring against my nation.

Acts 28.20: 20 So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”

Acts 28.21: 21 The leaders replied, “We have not received any letters about you from Judea, nor have any of the brothers from there reported or even mentioned anything bad about you.

Acts 28.22: 22 But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”

Acts 28.23: 23 So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets.

Acts 28.24: 24 Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe.

Acts 28.25: 25 They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:

Acts 28.28: 28 Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”7

Acts 28.30: 30 Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.

Acts 28.31: 31 Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 1.1: 1Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God—

Romans 1.2: 2 the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,

Romans 1.3: 3 regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Romans 1.4: 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 1.5: 5 Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.

Romans 1.6: 6 And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.

Romans 1.8: 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.

Romans 1.9: 9 God, whom I serve with my spirit 1 in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

Romans 1.10: 10 in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you.

Romans 1.11: 11 For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,

Romans 1.12: 12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

Romans 1.13: 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, how often I planned to come to you (but have been prevented from visiting 2 until now), in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles.

Romans 1.14: 14 I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks,3 both to the wise and the foolish.

Romans 1.15: 15 That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.

Romans 1.16: 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

Romans 1.17: 17 For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish,4 just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”5

Romans 1.18: 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

Romans 1.19: 19 For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.

Romans 1.20: 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.

Romans 1.21: 21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts.

Romans 1.23: 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.

Romans 1.24: 24 Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another.

Romans 1.25: 25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise!6 Amen.

Romans 1.26: 26 For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones.

Romans 1.27: 27 Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.

Romans 1.28: 28 Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.

Romans 1.29: 29 They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips,

Romans 1.30: 30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents.

Romans 1.32: 32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.

Romans 2.1: 2You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Romans 2.2: 2 And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.

Romans 2.3: 3 So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?

Romans 2.4: 4 Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

Romans 2.5: 5 But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

Romans 2.7: 7 To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

Romans 2.8: 8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.

Romans 2.9: 9 There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek;

Romans 2.10: 10 but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.

Romans 2.12: 12 All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law.

Romans 2.13: 13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.

Romans 2.14: 14 Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law.

Romans 2.15: 15 So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them

Romans 2.16: 16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus,2 as proclaimed by my gospel.

Romans 2.17: 17 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God;

Romans 2.18: 18 if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;

Romans 2.19: 19 if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness,

Romans 2.20: 20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth—

Romans 2.21: 21 you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?

Romans 2.22: 22 You who forbid adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?

Romans 2.23: 23 You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?

Romans 2.24: 24 As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”3

Romans 2.25: 25 Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.

Romans 2.26: 26 If a man who is not circumcised keeps the requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?

Romans 2.27: 27 The one who is physically uncircumcised yet keeps the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.

Romans 2.28: 28 A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical.

Romans 2.29: 29 No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.

Romans 3.1: 3What, then, is the advantage of being a Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision?

Romans 3.2: 2 Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words 1 of God.

Romans 3.3: 3 What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness?

Romans 3.4: 4 Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written:

Romans 3.5: 5 But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms.

Romans 3.7: 7 However, if my falsehood accentuates God’s truthfulness, to the increase of His glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?

Romans 3.8: 8 Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!

Romans 3.9: 9 What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin.

Romans 3.19: 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.

Romans 3.20: 20 Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.

Romans 3.21: 21 But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets.

Romans 3.22: 22 And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction,

Romans 3.24: 24 and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

Romans 3.25: 25 God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice 9 in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.

Romans 3.26: 26 He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus.

Romans 3.27: 27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith.

Romans 3.28: 28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

Romans 3.29: 29 Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,

Romans 3.30: 30 since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.

Romans 3.31: 31 Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Certainly not! Instead, we uphold the law.

Romans 4.1: 4What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has discovered?

Romans 4.2: 2 If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.

Romans 4.3: 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”1

Romans 4.4: 4 Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation.

Romans 4.5: 5 However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.

Romans 4.6: 6 And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

Romans 4.9: 9 Is this blessing only on the circumcised, or also on the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness.

Romans 4.10: 10 In what context was it credited? Was it after his circumcision, or before? It was not after, but before.3

Romans 4.11: 11 And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.

Romans 4.12: 12 And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised, but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.

Romans 4.13: 13 For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.

Romans 4.14: 14 For if those who live by the law are heirs, faith is useless and the promise is worthless,

Romans 4.15: 15 because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law, there is no transgression.

Romans 4.16: 16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.

Romans 4.17: 17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.”4 He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist.

Romans 4.18: 18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.”5

Romans 4.19: 19 Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb.

Romans 4.20: 20 Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,

Romans 4.21: 21 being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.

Romans 4.23: 23 Now the words “it was credited to him” were written not only for Abraham,

Romans 4.24: 24 but also for us, to whom righteousness will be credited—for us who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.

Romans 4.25: 25 He was delivered over to death for our trespasses and was raised to life for our justification.

Romans 5.1: 5Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have 1 peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Romans 5.2: 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice 2 in the hope of the glory of God.

Romans 5.3: 3 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

Romans 5.5: 5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

Romans 5.6: 6 For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

Romans 5.7: 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.

Romans 5.8: 8 But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5.9: 9 Therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him!

Romans 5.10: 10 For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!

Romans 5.11: 11 Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

Romans 5.12: 12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned.

Romans 5.13: 13 For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law.

Romans 5.14: 14 Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come.

Romans 5.15: 15 But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many!

Romans 5.16: 16 Again, the gift is not like the result of the one man’s sin: The judgment that followed one sin brought condemnation, but the gift that followed many trespasses brought justification.

Romans 5.17: 17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!

Romans 5.18: 18 So then, just as one trespass brought condemnation for all men, so also one act of righteousness brought justification and life for all men.

Romans 5.19: 19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.

Romans 5.20: 20 The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,

Romans 5.21: 21 so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 6.1: 6What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?

Romans 6.3: 3 Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?

Romans 6.4: 4 We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.

Romans 6.5: 5 For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection.

Romans 6.6: 6 We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.

Romans 6.8: 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with Him.

Romans 6.9: 9 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him.

Romans 6.10: 10 The death He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life He lives, He lives to God.

Romans 6.11: 11 So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Romans 6.12: 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires.

Romans 6.13: 13 Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.

Romans 6.14: 14 For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.

Romans 6.15: 15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law, but under grace? Certainly not!

Romans 6.16: 16 Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness?

Romans 6.17: 17 But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed.

Romans 6.18: 18 You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.

Romans 6.19: 19 I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to escalating wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to righteousness leading to holiness.

Romans 6.20: 20 For when you were slaves to sin, you were free of obligation to righteousness.

Romans 6.21: 21 What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death.

Romans 6.22: 22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.

Romans 6.23: 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 7.1: 7Do you not know, brothers (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives?

Romans 7.2: 2 For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage.

Romans 7.3: 3 So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man.

Romans 7.4: 4 Therefore, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God.

Romans 7.5: 5 For when we lived according to the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in our bodies, bearing fruit for death.

Romans 7.6: 6 But now, having died to what bound us, we have been released from the law, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.

Romans 7.7: 7 What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.”1

Romans 7.8: 8 But sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire. For apart from the law, sin is dead.

Romans 7.9: 9 Once I was alive apart from the law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died.

Romans 7.10: 10 So I discovered that the very commandment that was meant to bring life actually brought death.

Romans 7.11: 11 For sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through the commandment put me to death.

Romans 7.12: 12 So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Romans 7.13: 13 Did that which is good, then, become death to me? Certainly not! But in order that sin might be exposed as sin, it produced death in me through what was good, so that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful.

Romans 7.14: 14 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.

Romans 7.15: 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do. But what I hate, I do.

Romans 7.16: 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good.

Romans 7.17: 17 In that case, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.

Romans 7.18: 18 I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.

Romans 7.19: 19 For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do.

Romans 7.20: 20 And if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.

Romans 7.21: 21 So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

Romans 7.23: 23 But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin that dwells within me.2

Romans 7.24: 24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?

So then, with my mind I serve the law of God, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.

Romans 8.1: 8Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.1

Romans 8.2: 2 For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you 2 free from the law of sin and death.

Romans 8.3: 3 For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin.3 He thus condemned sin in the flesh,

Romans 8.4: 4 so that the righteous standard of the law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

Romans 8.5: 5 Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.

Romans 8.6: 6 The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

Romans 8.7: 7 because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.

Romans 8.9: 9 You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.

Romans 8.10: 10 But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive 5 because of righteousness.

Romans 8.11: 11 And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead 6 will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you.

Romans 8.12: 12 Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.

Romans 8.13: 13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

Romans 8.15: 15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Romans 8.16: 16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

Romans 8.17: 17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.

Romans 8.18: 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

Romans 8.19: 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.

Romans 8.20: 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope

Romans 8.21: 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.

Romans 8.22: 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time.

Romans 8.23: 23 Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

Romans 8.24: 24 For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?

Romans 8.25: 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

Romans 8.26: 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.

Romans 8.27: 27 And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

Romans 8.28: 28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8.29: 29 For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.

Romans 8.30: 30 And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.

Romans 8.31: 31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8.32: 32 He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?

Romans 8.33: 33 Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.

Romans 8.34: 34 Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.

Romans 8.35: 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?

Romans 8.37: 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

Romans 8.38: 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,

Romans 8.39: 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 9.1: 9I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 9.3: 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood,

Romans 9.4: 4 the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.

Romans 9.5: 5 Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise!1 Amen.

Romans 9.6: 6 It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel.

Romans 9.7: 7 Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”2

Romans 9.8: 8 So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.

Romans 9.9: 9 For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”3

Romans 9.10: 10 Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac.

Romans 9.11: 11 Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,

Romans 9.12: 12 not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”4

Romans 9.16: 16 So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.

Romans 9.17: 17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”7

Romans 9.18: 18 Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden.

Romans 9.19: 19 One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?”

Romans 9.20: 20 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?”8

Romans 9.21: 21 Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?

Romans 9.22: 22 What if God, intending to show His wrath and make His power known, bore with great patience the vessels of His wrath, prepared for destruction?

Romans 9.23: 23 What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory—

Romans 9.24: 24 including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?

Romans 9.30: 30 What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith;

Romans 9.31: 31 but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it.

Romans 9.32: 32 Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,

Romans 10.1: 10Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.

Romans 10.2: 2 For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge.

Romans 10.3: 3 Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.

Romans 10.4: 4 For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes.

Romans 10.5: 5 For concerning the righteousness that is by the law, Moses writes: “The man who does these things will live by them.”1

Romans 10.6: 6 But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’2 (that is, to bring Christ down)

Romans 10.7: 7 or, ‘Who will descend into the Abyss?’3 (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).”

Romans 10.8: 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,”4 that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:

Romans 10.9: 9 that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10.10: 10 For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.

Romans 10.11: 11 It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”5

Romans 10.12: 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,

Romans 10.13: 13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”6

Romans 10.14: 14 How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?

Romans 10.15: 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”7

Romans 10.16: 16 But not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”8

Romans 10.17: 17 Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

Romans 11.1: 11I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11.2: 2 God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel:

Romans 11.3: 3 “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”1?

Romans 11.4: 4 And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”2

Romans 11.5: 5 In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.

Romans 11.6: 6 And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.3

Romans 11.7: 7 What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,

Romans 11.11: 11 I ask then, did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery?6 Certainly not! However, because of their trespass, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel jealous.

Romans 11.12: 12 But if their trespass means riches for the world, and their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their fullness bring!

Romans 11.13: 13 I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry

Romans 11.14: 14 in the hope that I may provoke my own people to jealousy and save some of them.

Romans 11.15: 15 For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?

Romans 11.16: 16 If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches.

Romans 11.17: 17 Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root,

Romans 11.18: 18 do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.

Romans 11.19: 19 You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.”

Romans 11.20: 20 That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.

Romans 11.21: 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not 7 spare you either.

Romans 11.22: 22 Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

Romans 11.23: 23 And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

Romans 11.24: 24 For if you were cut from a wild olive tree, and contrary to nature were grafted into one that is cultivated, how much more readily will these, the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree!

Romans 11.25: 25 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.

Romans 11.28: 28 Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs.

Romans 11.30: 30 Just as you who formerly disobeyed God have now received mercy through their disobedience,

Romans 11.31: 31 so they too have now disobeyed, in order that they too may now receive mercy through the mercy shown to you.9

Romans 11.32: 32 For God has consigned everyone to disobedience so that He may have mercy on everyone.

Romans 12.1: 12Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.1

Romans 12.2: 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Romans 12.3: 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

Romans 12.4: 4 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function,

Romans 12.5: 5 so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.

Romans 12.6: 6 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

Romans 12.7: 7 if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;

Romans 12.8: 8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

Romans 12.9: 9 Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

Romans 12.10: 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

Romans 12.11: 11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Romans 12.12: 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

Romans 12.16: 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

Romans 12.17: 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

Romans 12.19: 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”2

Romans 13.1: 13Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

Romans 13.2: 2 Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

Romans 13.3: 3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.

Romans 13.4: 4 For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.

Romans 13.5: 5 Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.

Romans 13.6: 6 This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God’s servants, who devote themselves to their work.

Romans 13.7: 7 Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.

Romans 13.8: 8 Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

Romans 13.9: 9 The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,”1 and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”2

Romans 13.10: 10 Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

Romans 13.11: 11 And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

Romans 13.12: 12 The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Romans 13.13: 13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

Romans 13.14: 14 Instead, clothe yourselves with3 the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.

Romans 14.1: 14Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.1

Romans 14.2: 2 For one person has faith to eat all things, while another, who is weak, eats only vegetables.

Romans 14.3: 3 The one who eats everything must not belittle the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted him.

Romans 14.4: 4 Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.

Romans 14.5: 5 One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.

Romans 14.6: 6 He who observes a special day does so to the Lord;2 he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.

Romans 14.7: 7 For none of us lives to himself alone, and none of us dies to himself alone.

Romans 14.8: 8 If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

Romans 14.9: 9 For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.

Romans 14.10: 10 Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.

Romans 14.13: 13 Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.

Romans 14.14: 14 I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.

Romans 14.15: 15 If your brother is distressed by what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy your brother, for whom Christ died.

Romans 14.16: 16 Do not allow what you consider good, then, to be spoken of as evil.

Romans 14.17: 17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14.18: 18 For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

Romans 14.19: 19 So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Romans 14.20: 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block.

Romans 14.21: 21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.4

Romans 14.22: 22 Keep your belief about such matters between yourself and God.5 Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves.

Romans 14.23: 23 But the one who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that is not from faith is sin.6

Romans 15.1: 15We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.

Romans 15.2: 2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

Romans 15.3: 3 For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”1

Romans 15.4: 4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

Romans 15.5: 5 Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,

Romans 15.6: 6 so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 15.7: 7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.

Romans 15.8: 8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,

Romans 15.9: 9 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written:

Romans 15.13: 13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15.14: 14 I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

Romans 15.15: 15 However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me

Romans 15.16: 16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15.18: 18 I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,

Romans 15.19: 19 by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God.6 So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.

Romans 15.20: 20 In this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.

Romans 15.23: 23 But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you,

Romans 15.24: 24 I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.

Romans 15.25: 25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.

Romans 15.26: 26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

Romans 15.27: 27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

Romans 15.28: 28 So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.

Romans 15.29: 29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing 8 of Christ.

Romans 15.30: 30 Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.

Romans 15.31: 31 Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,

Romans 15.32: 32 so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.

Romans 16.1: 16I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant 1 of the church in Cenchrea.

Romans 16.2: 2 Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.

Romans 16.4: 4 who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.3

Romans 16.7: 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia,4 my fellow countrymen and fellow prisoners. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was.

Romans 16.9: 9 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys.

Romans 16.12: 12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, women who have worked hard in the Lord.

Romans 16.13: 13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me as well.

Romans 16.14: 14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.

Romans 16.15: 15 Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them.

Romans 16.17: 17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.

Romans 16.18: 18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

Romans 16.19: 19 Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.

Romans 16.20: 20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ 5 be with you.

Romans 16.21: 21 Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen.

Romans 16.23: 23 Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings.

Romans 16.25: 25 Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past

Romans 16.26: 26 but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith 7—

Romans 16.27: 27 to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.8

1 Corinthians 1.1: 1Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,

1 Corinthians 1.2: 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:

1 Corinthians 1.3: 3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1.4: 4 I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 1.5: 5 For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,

1 Corinthians 1.7: 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1.8: 8 He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1.9: 9 God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

1 Corinthians 1.10: 10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.

1 Corinthians 1.11: 11 My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.

1 Corinthians 1.12: 12 What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,”1 or “I follow Christ.”

1 Corinthians 1.13: 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul?

1 Corinthians 1.14: 14 I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,

1 Corinthians 1.16: 16 Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.

1 Corinthians 1.17: 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

1 Corinthians 1.18: 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 1.20: 20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

1 Corinthians 1.21: 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

1 Corinthians 1.23: 23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,3

1 Corinthians 1.24: 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

1 Corinthians 1.25: 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom,4 and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.

1 Corinthians 1.26: 26 Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.

1 Corinthians 1.27: 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

1 Corinthians 1.28: 28 He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are,

1 Corinthians 1.30: 30 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

1 Corinthians 1.31: 31 Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”5

1 21:2 Forms of the Hebrew cherem refer to the giving over of things or persons to the LORD, either by destroying them or by giving them as an offering; also in verse 3.

2 21:3 Hormah means destruction.

3 21:4 Or the Sea of Reeds

4 21:16 Beer means well.

5 21:20 Or Jeshimon

6 21:23 Jahaz is a variant of Jahzah; see 1 Chronicles 6:78.

7 21:24 Or because the territory was rugged; literally because it was strong

8 21:30 Or We demolished them until fire spread to Medeba

1 23:28 Or Jeshimon

1 9:2 Literally And behold, they brought

2 9:4 NA, BYZ, and TR saw

3 9:13 Hosea 6:6

4 9:13 BYZ and TR but sinners, to repentance; see Luke 5:32.

5 9:14 NE and WH do not include so often.

1 11:1 That is, in the towns of Galilee

2 11:2 BYZ and TR he sent two of his disciples

3 11:5 A leper was one afflicted with a skin disease. See Leviticus 13.

4 11:6 Or who is not offended by Me

5 11:10 Malachi 3:1

6 11:12 Or has been forcefully advancing

7 11:14 See Malachi 4:5.

8 11:15 BYZ and TR ears to hear

1 14:24 Greek many stadia; a stadion was about 607 feet or 185 meters

2 14:25 That is, between three and six in the morning

3 14:30 Literally when he saw the strong wind; NE and WH do not include strong.

1 8:9 Men is implied here, that is, in addition to women and children; see Matthew 15:38.

2 8:18 See Deuteronomy 29:4, Isaiah 42:20, Jeremiah 5:21, and Ezekiel 12:2.

3 8:26 BYZ and TR “Do not go and tell anyone in the village.”

1 9:5 Or three tabernacles

2 9:18 Or and is withering away

3 9:24 BYZ and TR cried out with tears

4 9:29 BYZ and TR prayer and fasting

5 9:43 Greek Gehenna; also in verses 45 and 47

6 9:43 BYZ and TR include 44 where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched; see verse 48 and Isaiah 66:24.

7 9:45 BYZ and TR include 46 where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched; see verse 48 and Isaiah 66:24.

8 9:48 Isaiah 66:24

9 9:49 BYZ and TR include and every sacrifice will be salted with salt.

1 2:1 Or of the whole land or of the whole world

2 2:2 Or This was the census before

3 2:23 Exodus 13:2

4 2:24 Leviticus 12:8

5 2:27 Literally the temple; also in verse 46

6 2:37 Or was a widow for eighty-four years

7 2:40 BYZ and TR became strong in spirit

8 2:49 Or I had to be about My Father’s business

1 3:6 Literally And all flesh will see God’s salvation; Isaiah 40:3–5 (see also LXX)

2 3:16 Or in water

3 3:16 Cited in Acts 13:25

4 3:16 Or in the Holy Spirit and in fire

5 3:32 BYZ and TR Salmon; see Ruth 4:20–21 and Matthew 1:4–5.

6 3:33 BYZ and TR Aram; others Ram; see Ruth 4:19 and Matthew 1:3–4.

7 3:33 WH, BYZ, and TR do not include the son of Arni.

8 3:38 Greek Enōs, a variant spelling of Enosh; see Genesis 5:6.

1 4:1 Or in the wilderness

2 4:4 Deuteronomy 8:3; BYZ and TR on bread alone, but on every word of God.

3 4:8 Deuteronomy 6:13; BYZ and TR “Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written...

4 4:11 Psalms 91:11–12

5 4:12 Deuteronomy 6:16

6 4:18 BYZ and TR He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives

7 4:19 Or to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord; Isaiah 61:1–2 (see also LXX)

8 4:27 A leper was one afflicted with a skin disease. See Leviticus 13.

9 4:44 BYZ and TR Galilee; see Mark 1:39.

1 5:1 That is, the Sea of Galilee

2 5:12 Leprosy was a term used for various skin diseases. See Leviticus 13.

3 5:14 See Leviticus 14:1–32.

1 6:1 BYZ and TR On the second Sabbath after the first

2 6:4 Or the Bread of the Presence

3 6:42 Literally How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother

4 6:48 BYZ and TR because its foundation was on the rock; see Matthew 7:25.

1 7:14 Literally bier, probably a wooden plank or open coffin

2 7:22 A leper was one afflicted with a skin disease. See Leviticus 13.

3 7:23 Or who is not offended by Me

4 7:27 Malachi 3:1

5 7:41 A denarius was customarily a day’s wage for a laborer; see Matthew 20:2.

1 8:3 TR to Him

2 8:10 Isaiah 6:9 (See also LXX)

3 8:12 Literally the ones; also in verses 13, 14, and 15

4 8:26 BYZ and TR Gadarenes; Tischendorf Gergesenes; also in verse 37

5 8:43 NE and WH do not include She had spent all her money on physicians.

6 8:45 BYZ and TR include and those who were with him.

1 9:1 TR His twelve disciples

2 9:3 Or silver coins

3 9:33 Or three tabernacles

4 9:35 BYZ and TR This is My beloved Son; see Matthew 17:5.

5 9:54 BYZ and TR from heaven, just as Elijah did; see 2 Kings 1:10–12.

6 9:55 BYZ and TR include and He said, “You do not know what kind of spirit you are of. 56 For the Son of Man did not come to destroy the lives of men, but to save them.”

1 10:1 NE, BYZ, and TR seventy; also in verse 17

2 10:7 See Leviticus 19:13 and Deuteronomy 24:14–15; cited in 1 Timothy 5:18.

3 10:27 Deuteronomy 6:5

4 10:27 Leviticus 19:18

5 10:35 A denarius was customarily a day’s wage for a laborer; see Matthew 20:2.

1 11:2 BYZ and TR Our Father in heaven; see Matthew 6:9.

2 11:2 BYZ and TR include Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven; see Matthew 6:10.

3 11:4 BYZ and TR include but deliver us from the evil one; see Matthew 6:13.

4 11:11 BYZ and TR if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone, or for a fish; see Matthew 7:9–10.

5 11:15 WH Beezeboul; Vulgate Beelzebub; also in verses 18 and 19

6 11:34 Literally When your eye is sound; see Proverbs 22:9.

7 11:34 Literally when it is evil; see Proverbs 23:6 and Proverbs 28:22.

8 11:51 Literally the house

1 12:5 Greek Gehenna

2 12:6 Greek two assaria; an assarion was a Roman copper coin worth about 1/16 of a denarius.

3 12:25 Or a single cubit to his height; a cubit was approximately 18 inches or 45 centimeters.

4 12:27 NE and Tischendorf Consider the lilies: They do not spin or weave.

5 12:31 BYZ and TR God’s; see Matthew 6:33.

6 12:38 That is, between nine at night and three in the morning

7 12:39 BYZ and TR include he would have stayed awake, and

8 12:53 See Micah 7:6.

9 12:59 Greek lepton; that is, a Jewish coin of bronze or copper worth about 1/128 of a denarius

1 13:7 SBL, NE, WH Cut it down!

2 13:35 Psalms 118:26

1 14:5 TR donkey

2 14:10 See Proverbs 25:7.

3 14:15 Literally who will eat bread

1 15:8 Greek ten drachmas, each worth about a day’s wages

2 15:21 WH includes Make me like one of your hired servants; see verse 19.

1 16:6 Greek ‘A hundred baths of oil’; that is, approximately 870 gallons or 3,300 liters

2 16:7 Greek ‘A hundred cors of wheat’; that is, approximately 1,000 bushels or 35,000 liters (probably about 30 tons or 27 metric tons of wheat)

3 16:16 Or everyone is urged to enter into it

4 16:22 Greek into Abraham’s bosom; similarly in verse 23

1 17:12 A leper was one afflicted with a skin disease. See Leviticus 13.

2 17:14 See Leviticus 14:1–32.

3 17:19 Or has saved you

4 17:21 Or within you or within your grasp

5 17:35 TR includes 36 Two men will be in the field. One will be taken and the other left; see Matthew 24:40.

1 18:11 Or stood and prayed to himself

2 18:20 Exodus 20:12–16; Deuteronomy 5:16–20

3 18:24 Literally Seeing that he had become sorrowful; SBL, NE, and WH Seeing him

4 18:28 Literally left our own; BYZ and TR left all

1 19:13 That is, he gave each servant one mina. A mina was most likely a silver coin worth a hundred drachmas, that is, about a hundred days’ wages.

2 19:20 Greek soudariō

3 19:38 Psalms 118:26

4 19:38 See Psalms 148:1.

5 19:44 Literally your visitation

6 19:45 Literally the temple

7 19:46 Isaiah 56:7

8 19:46 Jeremiah 7:11

1 20:1 Literally the temple

2 20:17 Psalms 118:22

3 20:24 A denarius was customarily a day’s wage for a laborer; see Matthew 20:2.

4 20:28 Deuteronomy 25:5

5 20:30 BYZ and TR include married the widow, and he also died,

6 20:37 Exodus 3:6

7 20:43 Psalms 110:1

8 20:47 Literally They devour widows’ houses

1 21:2 Greek two lepta; a lepton was a Jewish coin of bronze or copper worth about 1/128 of a denarius.

2 21:27 See Daniel 7:13–14.

1 22:1 Literally the feast of the Unleavened; see Exodus 12:14–20.

2 22:20 Some manuscripts end verse 19 after This is My body and do not include verse 20.

3 22:37 Isaiah 53:12

4 22:44 Some manuscripts do not include verses 43 and 44.

5 22:53 Literally the temple

6 22:64 BYZ and TR include and were striking Him on the face.

7 22:66 Or their Council

8 22:69 See Psalms 110:1.

1 23:16 BYZ and TR include 17 Now Pilate was obligated to release to the people one prisoner at the feast; see Matthew 27:15 and Mark 15:6.

2 23:23 BYZ and TR include and that of the chief priests.

3 23:30 Hosea 10:8

4 23:33 Greek Kranion; Vulgate Calvariae, rendered in some translations as Calvary

5 23:34 Some manuscripts do not include Then Jesus said, “Father... what they are doing.”

6 23:34 See Psalms 22:18.

7 23:35 See Psalms 22:7.

8 23:36 Or to offer Him wine vinegar

9 23:38 BYZ and TR include written in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew; see John 19:20.

1 23:42 BYZ and TR said to Jesus, “Remember me, Lord,

2 23:44 That is, from noon until three in the afternoon

3 23:45 Or failed or was obscured; BYZ and TR became dark

4 23:46 Psalms 31:5

5 23:47 Or an innocent man

6 23:54 Or was about to begin

1 24:1 Literally But on the first of the Sabbaths,

2 24:13 Greek being sixty stadia in distance; that is, approximately 6.9 miles or 11.1 kilometers

3 24:42 BYZ and TR include and some honeycomb.

4 24:47 NA, NE, and WH repentance for

1 1:5 Or comprehended

2 1:14 Or and tabernacled among us

3 1:14 Or the Only Begotten or the Unique One

4 1:18 Or but the only begotten God, who; BYZ and TR but the only begotten Son, who

5 1:18 Greek in the Father’s bosom

6 1:23 Isaiah 40:3 (see also LXX)

7 1:26 Or in; also in verse 31 and twice in 33

8 1:34 SBL the Chosen One of God

9 1:39 That is, about four in the afternoon

1 1:51 See Genesis 28:12.

1 2:6 Greek two or three metretae; that is, approximately 20.8 to 31.2 gallons (78.8 to 118.1 liters)

2 2:14 Literally the temple; also in verse 15

3 2:17 Psalms 69:9

1 3:3 Or born from above; also in verse 7.

2 3:7 The Greek word for you is plural; also in verse 12.

3 3:13 BYZ and TR include who is in heaven.

4 3:15 Or everyone who believes may have eternal life in Him.

5 3:16 Or only begotten or unique; also in verse 18

6 3:21 Some translators close this quotation after verse 15.

7 3:25 TR and the Jews

8 3:31 Tischendorf The One comes from heaven.

9 3:36 Some translators close this quotation after verse 30.

1 4:1 Literally When therefore Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus; NE, WH, BYZ, and TR When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus

2 4:6 That is, about noon

3 4:9 Tischendorf does not include this sentence.

4 4:35 Literally white

5 4:52 That is, one in the afternoon

1 5:2 Or in Aramaic

2 5:2 NA, NE, and WH Bethzatha

3 5:3 Literally In these

4 5:3 NE, BYZ, and TR include awaiting the moving of the waters. 4 For from time to time an angel descended into the pool and stirred the water. As soon as it was stirred, the first to enter the pool would be healed of his disease.

5 5:29 See Daniel 12:2.

1 6:7 A denarius was customarily a day’s wage for a laborer; see Matthew 20:2.

2 6:14 SBL, NA, NE, and WH He had performed

3 6:19 Greek about twenty-five or thirty stadia; that is, approximately 2.87 to 3.45 miles (4.62 to 5.55 kilometers)

4 6:31 Psalms 78:24; see also Exodus 16:4.

5 6:45 Isaiah 54:13

6 6:69 BYZ and TR You are the Christ, the Son of the living God

1 7:2 That is, Sukkot, the autumn feast of pilgrimage to Jerusalem; also translated as the Feast of Booths or the Feast of Shelters and originally called the Feast of Ingathering (see Exodus 23:16 and Exodus 34:22).

2 7:8 NE, WH, BYZ, and TR I am not yet

3 7:14 Literally the temple; also in verse 28

4 7:35 Literally Will He go to the Diaspora among the Greeks; the Jewish people living outside the land of Israel since the Babylonian exile were referred to as the Diaspora.

5 7:39 Literally the Spirit was not yet; BYZ and TR the Holy Spirit was not yet

6 7:42 See Micah 5:2.

7 7:52 Some early manuscripts do not include John 7:53 through John 8:11.

1 8:2 Literally the temple; also in verse 20

2 8:9 NE, BYZ, and TR include and were convicted by their conscience,

3 8:10 NE, BYZ, and TR include and saw no one but the woman.

4 8:10 WH and NA where are they

5 8:16 Literally but (it is) I and the Father who sent Me; NE but (it is) I and the One who sent Me

6 8:17 See Deuteronomy 19:15.

7 8:54 WH and TR Your

8 8:58 Literally before Abraham was, I am!

9 8:59 BYZ and TR include going through the midst of them, and so He passed by.

1 9:4 BYZ and TR I must do

2 9:35 BYZ and TR the Son of God

3 9:39 Literally so that those not seeing may see and those seeing may become blind. Some manuscripts do not include 38 “Lord, I believe.”... 39 Then Jesus declared.

1 10:8 BYZ All who came

2 10:22 That is, Hanukkah, the historic celebration of the Maccabean Revolt and rededication of the temple

3 10:23 Literally the temple

4 10:34 Psalms 82:6

1 11:2 Literally was the one having anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and having wiped His feet; see John 12:3.

2 11:16 Didymus means the twin.

3 11:18 Greek about fifteen stadia; that is, approximately 1.72 miles or 2.78 kilometers

4 11:33 Or He was indignant in spirit; similarly in verse 38

5 11:44 Greek soudariō

6 11:47 Or the Council

7 11:56 Literally the temple

1 12:3 Greek a litra; that is, approximately 12 ounces or 340 grams

2 12:5 A denarius was customarily a day’s wage for a laborer; see Matthew 20:2.

3 12:8 See Deuteronomy 15:11.

4 12:13 Hosanna is a transliteration of the Hebrew Hosia-na, meaning Save, we pray or Save now, which became a shout of praise; see Psalms 118:25.

5 12:13 Psalms 118:26

6 12:15 Zechariah 9:9

7 12:38 Isaiah 53:1

8 12:40 Isaiah 6:10

1 13:1 Or He showed them the full extent of His love.

2 13:16 Cited in John 15:20

3 13:18 Psalms 41:9

4 13:23 Greek was reclining in the bosom of Jesus

5 13:32 WH does not include If God is glorified in Him.

1 14:1 Or Believe in God

2 14:2 Or If it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.

3 14:4 BYZ and TR And where I go you know, and the way you know.

4 14:14 TR does not include Me.

5 14:15 Or If you love Me, keep

6 14:16 Or Comforter or Helper or Counselor; Greek Paraclete; also in verse 26

7 14:17 WH and is in you

1 15:20 John 13:16

2 15:25 See Psalms 35:19, Psalms 38:19, and Psalms 69:4.

3 15:26 Or Comforter or Helper or Counselor; Greek Paraclete

1 16:7 Or Comforter or Helper or Counselor; Greek Paraclete

2 16:16 BYZ and TR include because I go away to the Father.

3 16:27 WH from the Father

1 17:2 Literally all flesh

2 17:11 Literally Your name, which You gave Me; TR Your name. These You have given Me; similarly in verse 12

3 17:15 Or from evil

1 18:9 See John 6:39 and John 17:12.

2 18:32 See John 12:32–33.

1 19:13 Or in Aramaic; also in verses 17 and 20

2 19:14 That is, about noon

3 19:24 Psalms 22:18

4 19:28 See Psalms 22:15.

5 19:29 Or A jar of wine vinegar; similarly in verse 30

6 19:29 See Psalms 69:21.

7 19:36 Psalms 34:20; see also Exodus 12:46 and Numbers 9:12.

8 19:37 Zechariah 12:10

9 19:39 Greek about a hundred litras; that is, approximately 34 kilograms

1 20:1 Literally Now on the first of the Sabbaths, early,

2 20:7 Greek soudarion

3 20:16 Or in Aramaic

4 20:24 Didymus means the twin.

5 20:31 Or may continue to believe

1 21:1 That is, the Sea of Galilee

2 21:2 Didymus means the twin.

3 21:8 Greek about two hundred cubits away; that is, approximately 300 feet or 91 meters

4 21:18 Or others

5 21:20 Greek reclined on His bosom

1 1:4 Or eating together

2 1:5 Or For John baptized in water, but in a few days you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit; cited in Acts 11:16

3 1:12 A Sabbath day’s journey is 2,000 cubits (approximately 3,000 feet or 914.4 meters)

4 1:20 Psalms 69:25

5 1:20 Psalms 109:8

1 2:1 That is, Shavuot, the late spring feast of pilgrimage to Jerusalem; it is also known as the Feast of Harvest (see Exodus 23:16) or the Feast of Weeks (see Exodus 34:22).

2 2:5 Or staying; similarly in verse 14

3 2:9 That is, the Roman Province of Asia, located in what is now western Turkey

4 2:15 That is, nine in the morning

5 2:21 Joel 2:28–32 (see also LXX)

6 2:25 Literally I foresaw; see verse 31.

7 2:28 Psalms 16:8–11 (see also LXX)

8 2:30 Literally on oath that He would place out of the fruit of his loins on his throne; BYZ and TR on oath out of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, to raise up Christ to sit on his throne; Psalms 132:11

9 2:35 Psalms 110:1

1 2:41 Literally about three thousand souls were added that day

2 2:43 Or fear

3 2:46 Literally the temple

1 4:11 Psalms 118:22

2 4:15 Or the Council

3 4:25 Or child; also in verses 27 and 30

4 4:26 Or His Christ or His Messiah; Psalms 2:1–2

1 5:20 Literally the temple; also in verses 21, 25, and 42

2 5:21 Or the Council; also in verses 27, 34, and 41

3 5:24 Literally as to what this might be

4 5:33 ECM, BYZ, TR, and Tischendorf; or they took counsel; NA, SBL, NE, and WH they wanted

1 6:1 Literally the Hellenists began to grumble against the Hebrews

2 6:5 Literally and Nicolas, a convert of Antioch

3 6:6 Literally—whom they set before the apostles,

4 6:9 Literally and those from Cilicia and Asia; the Roman Province of Asia was located in what is now western Turkey.

5 6:12 Or the Council; also in verse 15

1 7:3 Genesis 12:1

2 7:7 Genesis 15:13–14; Exodus 3:12

3 7:13 Or Joseph was made known to or Joseph was recognized by

4 7:16 Literally And they were carried back

5 7:20 Or he was of great status in God’s eyes or he was no ordinary child

6 7:28 Exodus 2:13–14 (see also LXX)

7 7:32 Exodus 3:6

8 7:34 Exodus 3:5–10

9 7:35 Exodus 2:14

1 7:35 Or Angel; also in verse 38

2 7:37 Deuteronomy 18:15

3 7:38 NE and WH to you

4 7:40 Exodus 32:1

5 7:43 Amos 5:25–27 (see also LXX)

6 7:46 SBL, WH, BYZ, and TR; see also LXX for Psalm 132:5; ECM and NE a dwelling place for the house of Jacob.

7 7:50 Isaiah 66:1–2

8 7:54 Literally On hearing these things, they were cut in their hearts,

1 9:5 TR includes “It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”

2 9:8 Literally he could see nothing or he could see no one

3 9:25 Literally through the wall; see 2 Corinthians 11:33.

4 9:29 Or Hellenists

5 9:36 Tabitha in Aramaic and Dorcas in Greek both mean gazelle.

1 10:3 That is, about three in the afternoon; also in verse 30

2 10:6 TR includes He will tell you what you need to do.

3 10:9 That is, about noon

4 10:14 Literally common; similarly in verses 15 and 28

5 10:19 ECM and TR; NE and WH two men are looking for you; SBL, BYZ, and Tischendorf men are looking for you

6 10:21 TR the men sent to him by Cornelius

7 10:30 BYZ and TR Four days ago I was fasting until this hour, and at the ninth hour I was praying in my house.

1 11:2 Literally those of the circumcision

2 11:8 Literally common; similarly in verse 9

3 11:16 Or ‘John baptized in water, but in a few days you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit.’ Acts 1:5

4 11:20 Or the Hellenists

5 11:28 Or the entire Roman world

1 12:1 That is, King Herod Agrippa

2 12:1 Literally put forth the hands to mistreat

3 12:3 Literally seize Peter—now these were the days of the Unleavened; see Exodus 12:14–20.

4 12:20 Or had become furious

5 12:25 Or had fulfilled their mission, they returned to Jerusalem; NE and TR had fulfilled their mission, they returned from Jerusalem

1 13:22 See 1 Samuel 13:14.

2 13:25 Luke 3:16; see also Matthew 3:11, Mark 1:7, and John 1:27.

3 13:33 Psalms 2:7; literally today I have begotten You

4 13:34 Literally I will give you the holy, the trustworthy of David; Isaiah 55:3

5 13:35 Psalms 16:10

6 13:41 Habakkuk 1:5 (see also LXX)

7 13:47 Isaiah 49:6

1 15:14 Greek Simeon, a variant of Simon

2 15:18 Amos 9:11–12 (see also LXX); BYZ and TR says the Lord, who does all these things. 18 Known unto God are all His works from the ages.

3 15:24 BYZ and TR by saying that you must be circumcised and keep the law.

4 15:33 TR includes 34 Silas, however, decided to remain there.

1 16:6 Literally in Asia; Asia was a Roman province in what is now western Turkey.

2 16:12 Literally we went to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia—a colony

3 16:16 Greek a spirit of Python; that is, a spirit of divination named after the mythical serpent slain by Apollo

1 17:11 Literally with great eagerness, every day examining the Writings, whether these things were so.

2 17:19 Or Ares Hill or Mars Hill; also in verse 22 and added for clarity in verse 33

3 17:22 Literally in the middle

4 17:26 Literally From one; BYZ and TR From one blood

5 17:28 This is probably a quote from the Cretan philosopher Epimenides of Knossos.

6 17:28 This is probably a quote from the poem “Phainomena” by the Cilician philosopher Aratus.

7 17:34 Literally some men

1 18:7 ECM; SBL, NE, and WH Titius Justus; BYZ and TR Justus

2 18:17 Literally they all; BYZ and TR all the Greeks

3 18:21 BYZ and TR I must by all means keep this feast that comes in Jerusalem, but I will come back

4 18:22 Literally he went up and greeted the church

5 18:25 BYZ and TR about the Lord

1 19:1 Or the highland

2 19:10 Literally in Asia; Asia was a Roman province in what is now western Turkey; similarly in verses 22, 26, 27, and 31.

3 19:12 Greek soudaria

4 19:19 Or fifty thousand pieces of silver. A drachma was a silver coin worth about one day’s wages.

5 19:21 Or resolved in spirit

6 19:23 Literally there arose no little disturbance

7 19:24 Literally bringing no little business

8 19:31 Or friends who were Asiarchs

1 20:4 Literally from Asia; Asia was a Roman province in what is now western Turkey; also in verses 16 and 18.

2 20:6 Literally after the days of the Unleavened; see Exodus 12:14–20.

3 20:15 BYZ and TR and, after remaining at Trogyllium,

4 20:16 That is, Shavuot, the late spring feast of pilgrimage to Jerusalem; it is also known as the Feast of Harvest (see Exodus 23:16) or the Feast of Weeks (see Exodus 34:22).

5 20:21 ECM, TR, and Tischendorf; SBL, NE, BYZ, and WH our Lord Jesus

6 20:26 See Ezekiel 33:8–9.

7 20:28 Tischendorf of the Lord; BYZ and GOC of the Lord and God

8 20:28 Or with the blood of His own Son.

1 21:8 See Acts 6:5.

2 21:27 Literally from Asia; Asia was a Roman province in what is now western Turkey.

3 21:31 Literally the commander of the cohort

4 21:40 Or in Aramaic; literally in the Hebrew language

1 22:2 Or in Aramaic; literally in the Hebrew language

2 22:18 Literally saw Him

3 22:20 Or martyr

4 22:30 Or the whole Council

1 23:1 Or the Council; also in verses 6, 15, 20, and 28

2 23:5 Exodus 22:28 (see also LXX)

3 23:16 Or the ambush

4 23:23 That is, at nine tonight

1 24:1 Or an orator

2 24:6 TR includes and we would have judged him according to our law. 7 But Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, 8 ordering his accusers to come before you.

3 24:18 Literally from Asia; Asia was a Roman province in what is now western Turkey.

4 24:20 Or the Council

1 26:14 Or in Aramaic; literally in the Hebrew language

2 26:21 Literally the temple

1 27:1 Or Augustan

2 27:2 Literally sail to the places along Asia; Asia was a Roman province in what is now western Turkey.

3 27:9 That is, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement

4 27:16 NE, BYZ, and TR Clauda

5 27:17 Or the sails

6 27:27 The Adriatic Sea referred to an area extending well south of Italy to include the central portion of the Mediterranean Sea.

7 27:28 20 fathoms is approximately 120 feet or 36.6 meters.

8 27:28 15 fathoms is approximately 90 feet or 27.4 meters.

9 27:37 WH 76

1 28:4 Greek Dike; that is, the Greek goddess of justice

2 28:11 Greek Dioscuri; that is, the Greek gods Castor and Pollux

3 28:15 The Forum of Appius was about 43 miles or 70 kilometers from Rome.

4 28:15 The Three Taverns was about 35 miles or 57 kilometers from Rome.

5 28:16 BYZ and TR include the centurion delivered up the prisoners to the captain of the barrack, but.

6 28:27 Isaiah 6:9–10 (see also LXX)

7 28:28 BYZ and TR include 29 When he had said this, the Jews went away, disputing sharply among themselves.

1 1:9 Or in my spirit

2 1:13 Literally but have been prevented

3 1:14 Literally to Greeks and barbarians

4 1:17 Literally For in it is revealed the righteousness of God from faith to faith

5 1:17 Habakkuk 2:4

6 1:25 Or forever blessed

1 2:6 Psalms 62:12

2 2:16 BYZ and TR through Jesus Christ

3 2:24 Isaiah 52:5 (see also LXX)

1 3:2 Or the oracles

2 3:4 Or when You are judged; Psalms 51:4 (see also LXX)

3 3:12 Psalms 14:1–3 and Psalms 53:1–3 (see also LXX)

4 3:13 Psalms 5:9

5 3:13 Psalms 140:3

6 3:14 Psalms 10:7 (see also LXX)

7 3:17 Isaiah 59:7–8 (see also LXX)

8 3:18 Psalms 36:1

9 3:25 Or as a propitiation

1 4:3 Genesis 15:6

2 4:8 Psalms 32:1–2 (see also LXX)

3 4:10 Literally How then was it reckoned—being in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.

4 4:17 Genesis 17:5

5 4:18 Genesis 15:5

6 4:22 Genesis 15:6

1 5:1 Or let us have

2 5:2 Or exult; also in verses 3 and 11

1 7:7 Exodus 20:17; Deuteronomy 5:21

2 7:23 Literally captive to the law of sin being in my members.

1 8:1 BYZ and TR in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

2 8:2 BYZ and TR me

3 8:3 Literally in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin

4 8:8 Literally Those being in the flesh; similarly in verse 9

5 8:10 Or yet the Spirit is life

6 8:11 NA, BYZ, and TR raised Christ from the dead

7 8:36 Psalms 44:22

1 9:5 Or forever blessed

2 9:7 Genesis 21:12

3 9:9 Genesis 18:14

4 9:12 Genesis 25:23

5 9:13 Malachi 1:2–3

6 9:15 Exodus 33:19

7 9:17 Exodus 9:16 (see also LXX)

8 9:20 Isaiah 29:16; Isaiah 45:9

9 9:25 Hosea 2:23

1 9:26 Hosea 1:10

2 9:28 Isaiah 10:22–23 (see also LXX)

3 9:29 Isaiah 1:9 (see also LXX)

4 9:33 Isaiah 8:14

5 9:33 Isaiah 28:16 (see also LXX)

1 10:5 Leviticus 18:5; see also Ezekiel 20:11, 13, and 21.

2 10:6 Deuteronomy 30:12

3 10:7 See Deuteronomy 30:13.

4 10:8 Deuteronomy 30:14

5 10:11 Isaiah 28:16 (see also LXX)

6 10:13 Joel 2:32

7 10:15 Literally good news of good things; BYZ and TR How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of peace, who bring good news of good things; Isaiah 52:7

8 10:16 Isaiah 53:1

9 10:18 Psalms 19:4 (see also LXX)

1 10:19 Deuteronomy 32:21 (see also LXX)

2 10:20 Isaiah 65:1

3 10:21 Isaiah 65:2 (see also LXX)

1 11:3 1 Kings 19:10, 14

2 11:4 1 Kings 19:18

3 11:6 BYZ and TR include But if it is by works, then it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.

4 11:8 See Deuteronomy 29:4 and Isaiah 29:10.

5 11:10 Psalms 69:22–23 (see also LXX)

6 11:11 Or did they stumble so as to lose their share? Literally did they stumble that they might fall?

7 11:21 Or He will perhaps not; SBL, NE, and WH He will not

8 11:27 Isaiah 27:9 and Isaiah 59:20–21; see also LXX

9 11:31 Literally may now receive mercy through your mercy; BYZ and TR may receive mercy through your mercy

1 11:34 Isaiah 40:13 (see also LXX)

2 11:35 Job 41:11

1 12:1 Or your reasonable service

2 12:19 Deuteronomy 32:35 (see also LXX)

3 12:20 Proverbs 25:21–22 (see also LXX)

1 13:9 Exodus 20:13–17; Deuteronomy 5:17–21

2 13:9 Leviticus 19:18

3 13:14 Or put on; see verse 12.

1 14:1 Or without quarreling over disputable matters

2 14:6 BYZ and TR include he who does not regard the day, to the Lord he does not regard it;

3 14:11 Or will give praise to God or will acknowledge God; Isaiah 45:23 (see also LXX)

4 14:21 SBL, BYZ, and TR include or to be hindered or weakened.

5 14:22 Literally Keep the faith that you have to yourself before God

6 14:23 Some manuscripts place the text of Romans 16:25–27 here.

1 15:3 Psalms 69:9

2 15:9 2 Samuel 22:50; Psalms 18:49

3 15:10 Deuteronomy 32:43

4 15:11 Psalms 117:1

5 15:12 Isaiah 11:10 (see also LXX)

6 15:19 SBL the power of the Spirit; NE and WH the power of the Holy Spirit

7 15:21 Isaiah 52:15 (see also LXX)

8 15:29 TR and BYZ include of the gospel.

9 15:33 Some manuscripts do not include Amen. One early manuscript places the text of Romans 16:25–27 here.

1 16:1 Or deaconess

2 16:3 Prisca is a variant of Priscilla; see Acts 18:2.

3 16:5 Literally in Asia; Asia was a Roman province in what is now western Turkey.

4 16:7 Some translators Junias

5 16:20 NA, NE, and WH Lord Jesus

6 16:23 SBL, BYZ, and TR include 24 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

7 16:26 Literally the obedience of faith

8 16:27 Some manuscripts place the text of verses 25–27 after Romans 14:23 or after Romans 15:33.

1 1:12 That is, Peter

2 1:19 Isaiah 29:14 (see also LXX)

3 1:23 BYZ and TR to Greeks

4 1:25 Literally than men; twice in this verse

5 1:31 Jeremiah 9:24