Study Desk

Therefore—and without raising any objection—I came when I was sent for. So I ask for what reason you sent for me."

Therefore I sent for you at once, and you were kind enough to come. So now we all are present before God to hear all the things that have been commanded to you by the Lord."

So Peter opened his mouth and said, "In truth I understand that God is not one who shows partiality,

So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for several days.

So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision took issue with him,

And the Spirit told me to accompany them, not hesitating at all. So these six brothers also went with me, and we entered into the man's house.

So he departed for Tarsus to look for Saul.

So from the disciples, according to their ability to give, each one of them determined to send financial aid for support to the brothers who lived in Judea,

So he executed James the brother of John with a sword.

And the angel said to him, "Gird yourself and put on your sandals!" And he did so. And he said to him, "Wrap your cloak around you and follow me!"

But they said to her, "You are out of your mind!" But she kept insisting it was so. And they kept saying, "It is his angel!"

Now he was very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians. So they came to him with one purpose, and after persuading Blastus, the king's chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country was supported with food from the king's country.

So on an appointed day Herod, after putting on royal clothing and sitting down on the judgment seat, began to deliver a public address to them.

So Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem when they had completed their service, having taken along with them John (who is also called Mark).

So after the reading from the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, "Men and brothers, if there is any message of exhortation by you for the people, say it."

So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand, he said, "Israelite men, and those who fear God, listen!

For so the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have appointed you to be a light for the Gentiles, that you would bring salvation to the end of the earth.'

So the word of the Lord was carried through the whole region.

So after shaking off the dust from their feet against them, they went to Iconium.

So they stayed there for a considerable time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who testified to the message of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be performed through their hands.