A voice was heard in Ramah, Weeping and lamentation??achel weeping for her children, Inconsolable, because they were no more!

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father, Herod, he was afraid to go there; and being warned of God in a dream, he withdrew into Galilee and settled in a town called Nazareth,

"For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the sea-monster's belly, so the Son of man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

"and they will kill him, but on the third day he will rise again." And they were greatly grieved.

Then Jesus went again to the seaside, and the whole crowd kept coming to him, and he taught them.

One Sabbath he was walking along through the wheat-fields, and his disciples, as they began to make their way across, were pulling the heads of wheat.

One Sabbath he was walking along through the wheat-fields, and his disciples, as they began to make their way across, were pulling the heads of wheat.

When his relatives heard of it, they came to take possession of him, for they said, "He is out of his mind."

Afterwards Jesus began to teach by the seaside, and a vast multitude of people gathered about him, so that he went on board a boat on the sea, and sat there, while all the people stayed on shore, at the water's edge.

"To what shall we compare the kingdom of God?" he said again. "in what parable shall we set it forth? It is like a mustard-seed, which, when sown in the soil, is the smallest seed in the world;

On the evening of that same day Jesus said to them, "Let us go across to the other side."

Then they came to the country of the Gadarenes, on the opposite side of the sea;

Then they came to the country of the Gadarenes, on the opposite side of the sea;

Then they came to the country of the Gadarenes, on the opposite side of the sea;

Then they came to the country of the Gadarenes, on the opposite side of the sea;

So they disapproved of him. Then Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native land and among his relatives and in his home."

So they disapproved of him. Then Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native land and among his relatives and in his home."

So they disapproved of him. Then Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native land and among his relatives and in his home."

So they disapproved of him. Then Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native land and among his relatives and in his home."

Then he directed them to make all sit down by companies on the green grass.

Then he directed them to make all sit down by companies on the green grass.

And whenever he entered into villages or cities or the fields they would lay the sick in the market-places and beseech him to let them touch even the tassel of his cloak, and all who touched him were made well.

They had noticed that some of his disciples were eating with "common," that is to say, unwashed hands.

salt is excellent, but if the salt has lost its savor, what will you use to restore its saltness? Then have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."

But his face fell at these words, and he went away saddened, for he was one who had great wealth.

They were still on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus led the way; and they were amazed, and some, although they followed, were afraid. Then once more he took the Twelve, and began to tell them what was about to befall him.

just as they reported them to us, who were from beginning eye-witnesses and ministers of the word,

In those days Augustus Caesar issued an edict for a census of the whole inhabited world.

Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip, tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias, tetrarch of Abilene;

Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip, tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias, tetrarch of Abilene;

And Jesus himself when he began to teach was about thirty years of age. He was the son (as it was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli,

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me Because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, He has sent me to proclaim release to the prisoners, And recovery of sight to the blind; To set at liberty those that are bruised,

The Jews retorted, "This Temple took forty-six years to build, and will you 'raise it in three days'?"

Do you not say, 'It wants yet four months, and then comes the harvest'? Look, I tell you! Lift up your eyes and behold the fields, that they are already white for harvest.

After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

Accordingly when he looked up, and perceived a great crowd was coming unto him,

Accordingly when he looked up, and perceived a great crowd was coming unto him,

"Your father Abraham rejoiced that he should see my day; and he saw it and was glad."

but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

Day after day they continued stedfastly with one accord in the Temple; and breaking bread together in their own homes, they continued to eat their food with gladness and an undivided heart,

"After him Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the enrollment, and drew away some of the people after him. He also perished, and all his followers were scattered.

And as he journeyed, when he was approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed round him.

And he began at once to proclaim in the synagogues Jesus as the Son of God. His hearers were all astonished, and began to say. "Is not this the very man who in Jerusalem made havoc of those who called upon the Name? Did he not come hither for the express purpose of carrying them all in chains to the high priests?" read more. But Saul gained more and more influence, and kept putting the Jews who lived in Damascus to confusion by his proof that Jesus was the Christ.

So he came to Jerusalem, and attempted to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, because they did not believe that he was a disciple.

When they learned this the brothers took him down to Caesarea, and then sent him forth to Tarsus.

and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch, where for a whole year they were guests of the church, and taught many people. And it was in Antioch that the disciples first received the name of "Christians."

and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch, where for a whole year they were guests of the church, and taught many people. And it was in Antioch that the disciples first received the name of "Christians." At that time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

This they did, forwarding their contributions to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

This they did, forwarding their contributions to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

Now, at about that time, Herod the king put forth his hands to ill-treat certain members of the church;

Now Herod was violently displeased with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they came to him, with one accord, and after conciliating Blastus, the royal chamberlain, they begged for peace because their country depended upon the king's country for its food supply.

So they, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

Then they themselves, passing through from Perga, came to Antioch in Pisidia. Here they went into the synagogue on the Sabbath Day and sat down.

But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came to Iconium.

the apostles got wind of it, and made their escape to the Lycaonian towns of Derbe and Lystra and the neighboring country.

But as the disciples collected around him, he rose and went back into the city. The next day he went off with Barnabas into Derbe;

Thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been commended to the grace of God, for the work which they had now completed.

Upon their arrival in Jerusalem they were received by the church and the apostles and elders, and they told them all things that God had done with them.

Upon their arrival in Jerusalem they were received by the church and the apostles and elders, and they told them all things that God had done with them.

He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

And he came also to Derbe and Lystra, where there was a certain disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewess, and of a Greek father.

Then they went through Phrygia and Galatia, the Holy Spirit having forbidden them to proclaim the message in Asia. When they got as far as Mysia, they attempted to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit it; read more. and so they passed by Mysia and went on down to Troas.

So we set sail from Troas and ran a straight course to Samothrace. The next day we arrived in Neapolis,

Those who were caring for Paul brought him as far as Athens, and there left him, with instructions to Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed.

After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. Here he found a certain Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife, Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome.

So he lived there a year and six months and continued to teach them the word of God. But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose against Paul, and brought him before the tribunal.

But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose against Paul, and brought him before the tribunal.

When they came to Ephesus he left them there; but he himself entered into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.

Then, setting sail from Ephesus, he landed at Caesarea; he went up to Jerusalem and saluted the church, and came down to Antioch. After spending some time there, he set out and went through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, and strengthened all the disciples.

After spending some time there, he set out and went through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, and strengthened all the disciples.

Now it happened that while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul, after passing through the hinterland, came to Ephesus, where he found a few disciples.

Then Paul went into the synagogue, and there continued to preach fearlessly for about three months, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God.

Then Paul went into the synagogue, and there continued to preach fearlessly for about three months, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God.

Then Paul went into the synagogue, and there continued to preach fearlessly for about three months, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God.

This went on for two years, so that all the inhabitants of Asia heard the Lord's message, Jews as well as Greeks.

This went on for two years, so that all the inhabitants of Asia heard the Lord's message, Jews as well as Greeks.

This went on for two years, so that all the inhabitants of Asia heard the Lord's message, Jews as well as Greeks.

After the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples and, after embracing them, bade them farewell, and started for Macedonia. And when he had passed through those districts and encouraged the disciples in many addresses, he came into Greece where he spent three months.

There accompanied him as far as Asia, Sopater of Berea, the son of Pyrrhus; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and the Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus.

but we ourselves set sail from Philippi, after the days of unleavened bread, and joined them five days later at Troas. There we remained for a week.

Now there were many lamps in the upper room where we were assembled,

We sailed from thence, and arrived next day off Chios; and the day after we touched at Samos; and the following day we came to Mitylene. For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, so as not to spend time in Asia, for he was hurrying to get to Jerusalem, if it were possible, by the day of Pentecost.

So be on guard; and remember that for three years I ceased not to admonish you all, night and day, even with tears.

So be on guard; and remember that for three years I ceased not to admonish you all, night and day, even with tears.

When at least we had torn ourselves away, and had set sail, we ran a straight course to Cos, and next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. And when we had found a ship bound for Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. read more. After sighting Cyprus and leaving it on the left hand, we sailed for Syria, and put in at Tyre; for there the ship was to unload her cargo. We looked up the local disciples and remained there seven days; and these disciples kept telling Paul, through the Spirit, that he should not set foot in Jerusalem. When, however, our time was up, we left and started on our journey; and all of them, with wives and children, were escorting us on our way until we were out of the city; then, kneeling down on the beach, we prayed,

On the morrow we started for Caesarea, where we went into the house of Philip, the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him.

At length we reached Jerusalem, and the brothers there received us gladly.

But when the seven days were almost over, the Asiatic Jews caught sight of him in the temple, and began to stir up all the crowd, and laid hands on him, shouting.

Then the tribune came up and seized him, and ordered that he be bound with two chains. "Who is he?" he began asking, "and what has he done?"

"To this the high priest and all the council of elders are witnesses. It was from them that I received letters to the brothers in Damascus, and I was already on my way to bring those also who were there back to Jerusalem, in bonds, for punishment.

They reached Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, and also presented Paul before him.

Five days later, Ananias the high priest came down to Caesarea with some of the elders, and with an orator, named Tertullus. They laid information before the governor against Paul.

Then at a nod from the governor, Paul spoke. "Because I know that for many years you have been a judge in this nation, I feel encouraged to make my defense.

Then at a nod from the governor, Paul spoke. "Because I know that for many years you have been a judge in this nation, I feel encouraged to make my defense. "For you have it in your power to know that it is not more than twelve days ago that I went up to Jerusalem to worship;

But after two full years Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and because he wished to curry favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul still in prison.

But after two full years Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and because he wished to curry favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul still in prison.

Three days after Festus entered his province, he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem.

After staying not more than eight or ten days among them, he went down to Caesarea, and the next day, after taking his seat upon the tribunal, he ordered Paul to be brought.

"On this errand I was traveling to Damascus one day, armed with authority and commission of the chief priests,

When it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they proceeded to hand over Paul and a few other prisoners to the custody of Julius, a centurion of the Imperial Regiment.

By this time the season was far advanced, and sailing had become dangerous (for the Autumn Fast was past); so Paul began to warn them.

It was now the fourteenth night, and we were drifting through the Adriatic Sea when, about midnight, the sailors began to suspect that they were drawing near to some land.

And when we were escaped, we ascertained that the island was called Malta.

Now in the neighborhood there were estates belonging to the governor of the island, whose name was Publius. He received us and entertained us for three days courteously.

These loaded us with many honors and, when at last we set sail, they put on board such things as we needed. Three months passed before we set sail an Alexandrian ship which had wintered in the island. Its name was "The Twin Brothers." read more. And touching at Syracuse, we stayed there three days. From thence, tacking round, we reached Rhegium. Next day a south wind sprang up, which brought us in a day to Puteoli. There we found brothers who invited us to stay a week with them. Then we reached Rome.

Now three days later he called the leading Jews together, and when they were come together he said to them. "Brothers, I was delivered a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans, though I had done nothing against the people or the customs of your fathers.

After this Paul lived for two whole years in his own rented house, and used to receive all who came to see him.

Now when I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, although a door was opened to me in the Lord,

In Damascus, the governor under Aretas the King, kept guard over the city of the Damascus, to arrest me;

This will be my third visit to you. Out of the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be confirmed.

or even going up to Jerusalem to see those who had been apostles before me, I went off at once to Arabia, and on my return came back to Damascus.

or even going up to Jerusalem to see those who had been apostles before me, I went off at once to Arabia, and on my return came back to Damascus. Then three years later I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Peter, and spent two weeks with him.

Then three years later I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Peter, and spent two weeks with him.

Then three years later I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Peter, and spent two weeks with him.

Then three years later I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Peter, and spent two weeks with him.

Then I went into the districts of Syria and Cilicia.

Fourteen years later I went up to Jerusalem again, with Barnabas, and took Titus also with me

Fourteen years later I went up to Jerusalem again, with Barnabas, and took Titus also with me

Fourteen years later I went up to Jerusalem again, with Barnabas, and took Titus also with me

Fourteen years later I went up to Jerusalem again, with Barnabas, and took Titus also with me

Fourteen years later I went up to Jerusalem again, with Barnabas, and took Titus also with me

Fourteen years later I went up to Jerusalem again, with Barnabas, and took Titus also with me

Yet in just the same way these dreamers also defile the flesh, while they set at naught dominion and scoff at dignities.