But the things God foretold long ago through all the prophets -- that his Christ would suffer -- he has fulfilled in this way.

God exalted him to his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.

So they left the council rejoicing because they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.

For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name."

From the descendants of this man God brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, just as he promised.

explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and to rise from the dead, saying, "This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ."

There is danger not only that this business of ours will come into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be regarded as nothing, and she whom all the province of Asia and the world worship will suffer the loss of her greatness."

that the Christ was to suffer and be the first to rise from the dead, to proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles."