Study Desk

So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men.

And now I stand here on trial for hope in the promise made by God to our fathers,

Why is it thought incredible by any of you that God raises the dead?

to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

but declared first to those at Damascus, then at Jerusalem and throughout all the country of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God and perform deeds worthy of their repentance.

To this day I have had the help that comes from God, and so I stand here testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would come to pass:

And Paul said, "Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am--except for these chains."

For this very night there stood by me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship,

and he said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and lo, God has granted you all those who sail with you.'

So take heart, men, for I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told.

And when he had said this, he took bread, and giving thanks to God in the presence of all he broke it and began to eat.

They waited, expecting him to swell up or suddenly fall down dead; but when they had waited a long time and saw no misfortune come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god.

And the brethren there, when they heard of us, came as far as the Forum of Ap'pius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them Paul thanked God and took courage.

When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in great numbers. And he expounded the matter to them from morning till evening, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the law of Moses and from the prophets.

Let it be known to you then that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen."

preaching the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ quite openly and unhindered.

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God

and designated Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,

To all God's beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world.