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And when they heard the noise [of the blowing wind] a large number of them assembled [around the apostles] and were puzzled over how they could hear them speaking in their native languages.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsGod, Impartiality OfLanguages ConfusedBewildermentPuzzlementAll LanguagesLanguage

Cretans and Arabians. How can it be that we hear [these apostles] speaking about the mighty accomplishments of God in the language of our national origin?

Verse ConceptsJudaismPraise, Manner And Methods OfLanguages Mentioned In ScriptureProselytesThe Holy Spirit In The Church

Now I know, brothers, that you acted in ignorance, like your rulers ??18 though this was how God fulfilled what he had announced beforehand by the lips of all the prophets, namely the sufferings of his Christ.

Verse ConceptsSin, Nature OfIgnorance Of EvilKnowing FactsIgnorance of Godignorance

if we this day are called upon to answer as to the good deed done to the infirm man, how he has been healed,

Verse ConceptsActs of KindnessKindnessHow Healing Came

So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.

Verse ConceptsPeople Set Free By PeopleSpecific Praising Of God

was not the estate your own estate? and was not the price for which it was sold, all in your own hands? how came such a design as this in your heart? thou hast not lyed unto men, but unto God.

Verse ConceptsCommunismGod Hating LyingAuthorityGod Hates Lying

When the military commander of the temple square and the high priest heard this, they were utterly at a loss to know how this might turn out.

Verse ConceptsCaptainsChief priestsPuzzlement

But when they heard this, they were cut asunder as with a saw, and took counsel how to make away with them.

Verse ConceptsAngry With ChristAttempting To Kill Specific PeopleWork Ethic

and then he said, "ye men of Israel, be cautious how you proceed with regard to these men.

Verse ConceptsWise CouncelThought

For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not.

Verse ConceptsDo You Understand?Individuals Saving OthersNot Understanding God's Thingsdeliverance

The next day he again appeared upon the scene, when some of them were fighting, and tried to make peace between them. 'Men,' he said, 'you are brothers; how is it that you are ill-treating one another?'

Verse ConceptsLove Between RelativesWronging Other PeopleFighting One Another

then Philip enter'd upon the subject, and show'd how the whole passage was applicable to Jesus.

Verse Conceptsevangelism, nature ofevangelism, kinds ofUse Of The Scripturespreaching

And straightway he preached Christ in the Synagogues how that he was the son of God.

Verse ConceptsHeraldSonsSaid To Be The Christempowerment

But when many days were fulfilled, the Jews consulted together how to kill him:

Verse ConceptsSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfIsrael HardenedConspiracy

And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Verse ConceptsExclusivenessGentiles, In NtClean, Spiritual UseequalityRacial PrejudiceBigotryRacismDisfellowshipPeople Being UncleanAvoiding ForeignersUnrelated PeopleBreaking Man's LawJews Separate From GentilesLack Of Holiness

you know, how his fame spread from Galilee through all Judea, after the baptism which John had preach'd:

Verse ConceptsTo The Jew First

And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;

Verse ConceptsAngels, as God's messengers

When he got there and saw how God was favoring the people [with salvation] he was very happy and [stayed on and] encouraged everyone to remain close to the Lord with a heartfelt purpose.

Verse ConceptsHappinessHeart, And Holy SpiritGladnessSteadfastnessWhole HeartednessThe Grace Of GodPeople Encouraging OthersRejoicing In God's WorksWitnessing

And seeing how agreeable this was to the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)

Verse ConceptsFeast Of Unleavened BreadPublic Opinion

And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.

Verse ConceptsVoicesExcitementThe Act Of OpeningOpening GatesRecognising People

But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

Verse ConceptsNames And Titles For The ChristianGod Freeing CaptivesTelling Of God

But Elymas the sorcerer (this is the meaning of his name) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith.

Verse ConceptsConfrontationFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsGospel, Responses ToCausing People To TurnMeaningSorcery

And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,

Verse ConceptsGod's Promise To Abraham

"how that God fulfilled it for us their children in raising up Jesus; as it is also written in the second Psalm, "Thou art my son, today have I become thy Father.

Verse ConceptsResurrection Of Christ, Necessary ForChrist's Relationship To GodJesus Christ, Son Of GodGod Raising ChristSecond ThingRaising Children

Now when the meeting was ended, a number of the Jews and of the God-fearing Gentiles who had become Jews, went after Paul and Barnabas: who put before them how important it was to keep on in the grace of God.

Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofDevout MenGrace, And Christian LifeJudaismProselytesPersevering To The EndMany In The Church

But the large crowd in the city [who heard them] became divided [over how to respond to it]; some sided with the [unbelieving] Jews and some with the apostles.

Verse ConceptsDissensionDivisions Of OpinionIsrael HardenedThe Apostles In Action

When they reached Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported how God had worked with them.

Verse Conceptselders, in the churchWelcoming BelieversTelling Of GodThe Apostles In Action

And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

Verse Conceptsevangelists, identity ofevangelists, ministry ofHeraldLipsDissensionDisputesMissionary ExamplesThe Gentiles ConversionPreaching Gospel To ForeignersForeigners Saved By FaithChosen DisciplesSpeaking With The Mouth

And all the multitude kept silent, and they heard Barnabas and Paul describing how many signs and wonders God did among the Gentiles through them.

Verse ConceptsGentiles, In NtSilenceIndividuals Being SilentOther MiraclesSigns And Wonders Of The Gospel

When the people read it, they were pleased with how the letter encouraged them.

Verse ConceptsReadingReading Other MatterRejoicing In ReliefPeople Encouraging Others

But, while, in Athens, Paul was expecting them, his spirit within him was being urged on, seeing how the city was given to idols.

Verse ConceptsLeisure, And PastimesMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinWaitingCitiesPolytheismPeople WaitingIdolatryAngry PeopleHinduism

And Paul taking his stand in the midst of the Hill of Mars, said - Ye men of Athens! In every way, how unusually reverent of the demons ye are, I perceive.

Verse ConceptsAudiencesflexibility

For as I passed by and beheld the manner how ye worship your gods, I found an altar wherein was written, Unto the unknown God. Whom ye then ignorantly worship, him show I unto you:

Verse ConceptsAmbassadorsGod, Revelation OfIgnorance, Of GodInscriptionsOpportunities, And SalvationSuperstitionPolytheismUnknown GodsHow Not To WorshipIgnorance of GodEclipseignorancedevotion

"How then were you baptized?" he asked. "With John's baptism," they answered.

Verse ConceptsBaptised By JohnBaptism

It was about that time that a great commotion arose over the Way. This was how it happened.

Verse ConceptsDisorder Among PeopleChristians Are Called Followers Of The Way

and ye see and hear how not only at Ephesus, but almost through all Asia, this fellow Paul, by his persuasions, hath perverted a vast multitude, affirming that they are not gods which are made with hands:

Verse ConceptsFalse ReligionPolytheism

And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?

Verse ConceptsFalling From Heaven

For we are truly in danger of being accused of inciting a riot here today when there is [really] no reason for it to happen. Then concerning this problem, we will not be able to explain how it all came about."

Verse ConceptsTumultDisorder Among Peoplerisk

But we went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos [i.e., a seaport town near Troas], where we expected to take Paul on board. This is how Paul had planned it, intending to go there himself by land.

Verse ConceptsThe NavyParticular JourneysSea TravelPeople Going Beforesailing

[You know how] I testified to both Jews and Greeks [i.e., Gentiles], that they must repent [i.e., change their attitudes and behavior] toward God, and have faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

Verse ConceptsFaith, Necessity OfGospel, Requirements OfGreeksRepentance, Nature OfUrgencyFaith, Object OfWitness To The GospelRepentanceRepentance And ForgivenessThe Gospel To Jew And GentileChrist As The Object Of Saving Faith

you know yourselves how these hands of mine provided everything for my own needs and for my companions.

Verse ConceptsPoverty, Remedies ForIndustryActing For Oneselfprovidingministering

He came to us, took Paul's belt, and tied his own feet and hands with it. Then he said, "The Holy Spirit says, "This is how the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will tie up the man who owns this belt. Then they will hand him over to the gentiles.'"

Verse ConceptsBeltsWarning IndividualsSuffering From ForeignersSpeaking By The SpiritTying Up

And when he had said how glad he was to see them, he gave them a detailed account of the things which God had done through his work among the Gentiles.

Verse ConceptsGentiles, In Nt

And, they, having heard, began glorifying God; and they said to him - Thou observest, brother, how many myriads there are among the Jews who have believed, and, all, are zealous for the law.

Verse ConceptsZealMany In The ChurchSalvation For IsraelSpecific Praising Of GodTaking The Law To Heartzealots

And they have had news of you, how you have been teaching all the Jews among the Gentiles to give up the law of Moses, and not to give circumcision to their children, and not to keep the old rules.

Verse ConceptsCustomPersecution, Forms OfUncircumcisionApostasy, Types OfMisteachingNecessity Of CircumcisionThe Gospel To Jew And Gentileapostasy

accordingly Paul went to the men, and the next day was purified with them; then entring into the temple, he declar'd how long the time of the purification was to last, and when the offering was to be made for each of them.

Verse ConceptsPurity, Nature OfGiving InformationPurifying Oneselfaccomplishment

"'Lord,' I replied, 'they themselves well know how active I was in imprisoning, and in flogging in synagogue after synagogue those who believe in Thee;

Verse ConceptsFloggingBeating Believers

At this Paul told him, "God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! How can you sit there and judge me according to the Law, and yet in violation of the Law order me to be struck?"

Verse ConceptsHigh Priest, In NtInjustice, Nature And Source OfJudgment SeatSittingWallsWhiteDenunciationsFigurative WallsGod Beating PeopleWhitewashingBreaking God's Law

And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell.

Verse ConceptsPeople Accusing People

On a sign from the Governor, Paul made this reply: "Knowing, as I do, for how many years you have acted as Judge to this nation, it is with confidence that I undertake my own defense.

Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofJudgesSelf DefenceCheerfulnessMan Defending

being at a loss how to determine such an affair, I ask'd him if he would go to Jerusalem, and take his tryal there.

Verse ConceptsPuzzlementCourt Sessions

as I have no certain account to communicate to the emperor my master, I caus'd him to appear before this assembly, and before you, king Agrippa, in particular, that after he is examin'd, I may know how to represent the affair;

Verse ConceptsInvestigatingNot Writing

All the Jews know how I lived during my youth and my early days among [the people of] my nation, and [especially here] in Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsExemplifiedBeginningBeing Devoted From YouthPeople With General Knowledge

For they all know me of old--if they would but testify to the fact--how, being an adherent of the strictest sect of our religion, my life was that of a Pharisee.

Verse ConceptsKnowing PeopleHeresiesJudaismSectsStrictness

And that was how I acted in Jerusalem. Armed with authority received from the High Priests I shut up many of God's people in various prisons, and when they were about to be put to death I gave my vote against them.

Verse ConceptsChief priestsPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSaintsShutting SecurelyKilling DisciplesAuthority Delegated To People

"That is how I happened to be traveling to Damascus with authority based on a commission from the high priests.

Verse ConceptsAuthority Delegated To PeopleMan Appointingdamascus

where we found [some Christian] brothers. They urged us to stay with them for seven days. So, [that is how] we finally got to Rome.

Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofWeeksSeven Days