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Why is it thought incredible by all of youby you (pl.)">[fn] that God should raise the dead?

You will open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light and from Satan's control to God, so that they might receive the forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'Isaiah 35:5; 42:7; Luke 1:77,79; John 8:12; Acts 20:32; 2 Corinthians 4:4; 6:14; Ephesians 1:11,18; 4:18; 5:8; Colossians 1:12-13; 1 Thessalonians 5:5; Ephesians 1:11,18, 1 Peter 2:9,25;">[xr]

Instead, I first told the people in Damascus and Jerusalem, then the whole countryside of Judea, and then the Gentiles to repent, turn to God, and practice works that are consistent with such repentance.Matthew 3:8; Acts 9:20,22, 29; 11:26; 13:1-52; 14:1-28; 16:1-40; 17:1-34; 18:1-28; 19:1-41; 20:1-38; 21:1-40;">[xr]

I have had help from God to this day, and so I stand here to testify to high and low alike, stating only what the prophets and Moses said would happenLuke 24:27,44; John 5:46; Acts 24:14; 28:23; Romans 3:21;">[xr] -

Paul replied, "Whether quickly or not, I wish to God that not only you but everyone listening to me today would become what I am - except for these chains!"1 Corinthians 7:7;">[xr]

For just last night an angel of God, to whom I belong and whom I serve, stood by meDaniel 6:16; Acts 23:11; Romans 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:3;">[xr]

and said, 'Stop being afraid, Paul! You must stand before the emperor. Indeed, God has given you all who are sailing with you.'

So have courage, men, for I trust God that it will turn out just as he told me.Luke 1:45; Romans 4:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:12;">[xr]

After he said this, he took some bread, thanked God in front of everyone, broke it, and began to eat.1 Samuel 9:13; Matthew 15:36; Mark 8:6; John 6:11; 1 Timothy 4:3-4;">[xr]

The brothers there heard about us and came as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and felt encouraged.

So they set a day to meet with him and came in large numbers to see him where he was staying. From morning until evening he continued to explain the kingdom of God to them, trying to convince them about Jesus from the law of Moses and the Prophets.Luke 24:27; Acts 17:3; 19:8;">[xr]

"You must understand that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen."will listen">[fn]

He continued to preach the kingdom of God and to teach about the Lord Jesus Christ with perfect boldness and freedom.Acts 4:31; Ephesians 6:19;">[xr]

FromFrom">[fn] Paul, a servantslave">[fn] of Jesus Christ,Christ Jesus">[fn] called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God,Acts 9:15; 13:2; 22:21; 1 Corinthians 1:1; Galatians 1:1,15; 1 Timothy 1:11; 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:11;">[xr]

and who according to the spiritSpirit">[fn] of holiness was declared to be the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead - Jesus Christ our Lord.Acts 13:33; Hebrews 9:14;">[xr]

To all in Romein Rome">[fn] who are loved by God and called to be holy.saints">[fn] May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be yours!Romans 9:24; 1 Corinthians 1:2-3; 2 Corinthians 1:2; Galatians 1:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:7;">[xr]

First of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because the news about your faith is being reported throughout the world.Romans 16:19; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Philippians 1:3; Colossians 1:3-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:2,8;">[xr]

For God, whom I serve in my spirit by preaching the gospelin the gospel">[fn] of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention youActs 27:23; Romans 9:1; 2 Corinthians 1:23; Philippians 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 2:5; 3:10; 2 Timothy 1:3;">[xr]

For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God himself has made it plain to them.John 1:9; Acts 14:17;">[xr]

For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him. Instead, their thoughts turned to worthless things,they became worthless in their thoughts">[fn] and their ignorant hearts were darkened.2 Kings 17:15; Jeremiah 2:5; Ephesians 4:17-18;">[xr]