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And this is eternal life: that people know you, the only true God, and that they know Jesus Christ, the One you sent.

The leaders answered, "We have a law that says he should die, because he said he is the Son of God."

Jesus answered, "The only power you have over me is the power given to you by God. The man who turned me in to you is guilty of a greater sin."

Jesus said to her, "Don't hold on to me, because I have not yet gone up to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am going back to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'"

Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!"

But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Then, by believing, you may have life through his name.

(Jesus said this to show how Peter would die to give glory to God.) Then Jesus said to Peter, "Follow me!"

After his death, he showed himself to them and proved in many ways that he was alive. The apostles saw Jesus during the forty days after he was raised from the dead, and he spoke to them about the kingdom of God.

(both Jews and those who had become Jews), Crete, and Arabia. But we hear them telling in our own languages about the great things God has done!"

‘God says: In the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all kinds of people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

"People of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a very special man. God clearly showed this to you by the miracles, wonders, and signs he did through Jesus. You all know this, because it happened right here among you.

God raised Jesus from the dead and set him free from the pain of death, because death could not hold him.

Then anyone who calls on the Lord will be saved.' Joel 2:28–32 "People of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a very special man. God clearly showed this to you by the miracles, wonders, and signs he did through Jesus. You all know this, because it happened right here among you. Jesus was given to you, and with the help of those who don't know the law, you put him to death by nailing him to a cross. But this was God's plan which he had made long ago; he knew all this would happen. God raised Jesus from the dead and set him free from the pain of death, because death could not hold him. For David said this about him: ‘I keep the Lord before me always. Because he is close by my side, I will not be hurt. So I am glad, and I rejoice. Even my body has hope, because you will not leave me in the grave. You will not let your Holy One rot. You will teach me how to live a holy life. Being with you will fill me with joy.' Psalm 16:8–11

He was a prophet and knew God had promised him that he would make a person from David's family a king just as he was.

Then anyone who calls on the Lord will be saved.' Joel 2:28–32 "People of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a very special man. God clearly showed this to you by the miracles, wonders, and signs he did through Jesus. You all know this, because it happened right here among you. Jesus was given to you, and with the help of those who don't know the law, you put him to death by nailing him to a cross. But this was God's plan which he had made long ago; he knew all this would happen. God raised Jesus from the dead and set him free from the pain of death, because death could not hold him. For David said this about him: ‘I keep the Lord before me always. Because he is close by my side, I will not be hurt. So I am glad, and I rejoice. Even my body has hope, because you will not leave me in the grave. You will not let your Holy One rot. You will teach me how to live a holy life. Being with you will fill me with joy.' Psalm 16:8–11 "Brothers and sisters, I can tell you truly that David, our ancestor, died and was buried. His grave is still here with us today. He was a prophet and knew God had promised him that he would make a person from David's family a king just as he was. Knowing this before it happened, David talked about the Christ rising from the dead. He said: ‘He was not left in the grave. His body did not rot.' So Jesus is the One whom God raised from the dead. And we are all witnesses to this.

"So, all the people of Israel should know this truly: God has made Jesus—the man you nailed to the cross—both Lord and Christ."

This promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away. It is for everyone the Lord our God calls to himself."

The apostles were doing many miracles and signs, and everyone felt great respect for God.

They praised God and were liked by all the people. Every day the Lord added those who were being saved to the group of believers.

He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk. He went into the Temple with them, walking and jumping and praising God.