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Down to that day on which he was taken up to Heaven, after he had, by the help of the Holy Spirit, given instructions to the Apostles whom he had chosen.

Verse ConceptsApostles, During Jesus Earthly Ministryelection, responsibilities ofChosen DisciplesChrist's Orders

Seeing Peter and John on the point of entering, he asked them to give him something.

Verse ConceptsMoney, Uses Of

"What are we to do to these men?" they asked one another. "That a remarkable sign has been given through them is obvious to every one living in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

Verse ConceptsContradictingOther MiraclesSigns And Wonders Of The Gospel

God did not at that time give him any part of it, not even a foot of ground. But he promised to 'give him possession of it and his descendants after him, though at that time he had no child.

Verse ConceptsGod Gave The LandGod's Promise To AbrahamNo Earthly Inheritance

When Simon saw that it was through the placing of the Apostles' hands on them that the Spirit was given, he brought them a sum of money and said:

Verse ConceptsGiftsBribery, Examples OfPowerSpiritual GiftsMoney BlessingsSaving Moneymagicghoststrying

"Give me also this power of yours, so that, if I place my hands upon any one, he may receive the Holy Spirit."

Verse ConceptsSacrilegeAuthority Of Disciples

And asked him to give him letters to the Jewish congregations at Damascus, authorizing him, if he found there any supporters of the Cause, whether men or women, to have them put in chains and brought to Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsArrestingequipping, physicalWay, TheTying Updamascus

Since then, God had given them the very same gift as he gave us when we became believers in Jesus Christ the Master--who was I that I could thwart God?"

Verse ConceptsConfrontationPeter, The ApostleResistanceStriving With GodGift Of The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit Described As God's GiftBenefits Of Faith In ChristPeople Are The SameGod Giving His Spirit

As to his raising Jesus from the dead, never again to return to corruption, this is what is said--'I will give to you the sacred promises made to David;'

Verse ConceptsCovenant, God's with DavidGod Raising ChristNo Decaycorruption

And, therefore, in another Psalm it is said--'Thou wilt not give up the Holy One to undergo corruption.'

Verse ConceptsNo Decaycorruption

For I tell you that we are in danger of being proceeded against for to-day's riot, there being nothing to account for it; and in that case we shall be at a loss to give any reason for this disorderly gathering."

Verse ConceptsTumultDisorder Among Peoplerisk

He came to see us, and, taking Paul's girdle, and binding his own feet and hands with it, said: "This is what the Holy Spirit says--'The man to whom this girdle belongs will be bound like this at Jerusalem by the Jews, and they will give him up to the Gentiles'."

Verse ConceptsBeltsWarning IndividualsSuffering From ForeignersSpeaking By The SpiritTying Up

"No," said Paul, "I am a Jew of Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of a city of some note; and I beg you to give me permission to speak to the people."

Verse ConceptsPaul, Life OfRoman CitizensAddressing SomeoneCitizens

The Commanding Officer then dismissed the lad, cautioning him not to mention to anybody that he had given him that information.

Verse ConceptsChiliarchsDo Not Tell

Felix, however, adjourned the case--though he had a fairly accurate knowledge of all that concerned the Cause--with the promise: "When Lysias, the commanding Officer, comes down, I will give my decision in your case."

Verse ConceptsCommanderRankPeople Who DelayedChiliarchsPeople With General KnowledgeChristians Are Called Followers Of The Way

If, however, I am breaking the law and have committed any offence deserving death, I do not ask to escape the penalty; but, if there is nothing in the accusations of these people, no one has the power to give me up to them. I appeal to the Emperor."

Verse ConceptsCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyGovernmentResigned To DeathNo Escape

My answer to them was, that it was not the practice of Romans to give up any man to his accusers till the accused had met them face to face, and had also had an opportunity of answering the charges brought against him.

Verse ConceptsCustomContact With PeopleMan Defending

Especially as you are so well-versed in all the customs and questions of the Jewish world. I beg you therefore to give me a patient hearing.

Verse ConceptsPatience, In Christian LivingScholarsPay Attention To People!

And they have always known--if they choose to give evidence- -that, in accordance with the very strictest form of our religion, I lived a true Pharisee.

Verse ConceptsKnowing PeopleHeresiesJudaismSectsStrictness

Even now, it is because of my hope in the promise given by God to our ancestors that I stand here on my trial--

Verse ConceptsHope, In GodMinistry, Qualifications ForAncestorsGod's Promise To Abraham

The ship was caught by it and was unable to keep her head to the wind, so we had to give way and let her drive before it.

Verse ConceptsStormsWeather, God's Sovereignty OverFacingPropellingWeather Causing Sufferings

'Have no fear, Paul; you must appear before the Emperor, and God himself has given you the lives of all your fellow-voyagers.'

Verse ConceptsFear, Of FutureNot DyingDeath PreventedDo Not Fear For God Will Helpsailing