Many more believed because of the words he spoke.

The royal scepter shall not depart from Judah. His descendants will always rule. Nations will bring him tribute and bow in obedience before him. This, until Shiloh comes and all will obey him.

When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were astonished at what he taught.

They were astonished at his teaching for he spoke with authority.

It is the spirit that gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I spoke to you are spirit and life.

No man has ever spoken the way he speaks, they replied.

You will receive power, when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

When they believed what Philip preached about the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

When they had testified and preached the word of Jehovah they returned to Jerusalem, and preached the good news in many villages of the Samaritans.

The congregation sent them on their way. They passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the nations. They brought great joy to all the brothers.

My speech and my preaching were not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. All things are uncovered and laid bare before him. We must account to him. (Romans 2:16; 14:12)

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And many more believed because of his own word;

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The royal scepter shall not depart from Judah. His descendants will always rule. Nations will bring him tribute and bow in obedience before him. This, until Shiloh comes and all will obey him.
You will receive power, when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
When they believed what Philip preached about the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
The congregation sent them on their way. They passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the nations. They brought great joy to all the brothers.

Because

It is the spirit that gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I spoke to you are spirit and life.
No man has ever spoken the way he speaks, they replied.
When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were astonished at what he taught.
They were astonished at his teaching for he spoke with authority.
My speech and my preaching were not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. All things are uncovered and laid bare before him. We must account to him. (Romans 2:16; 14:12)

General references

They did not receive him because he traveled to Jerusalem.
Many believed in him there.
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