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The consequence was that people would bring out their sick even into the streets, and lay them on mattresses and mats, in the hope that, as Peter came by, at least his shadow might fall on some one of them.

Verse ConceptsShadowsBedsUsing RoadsPeople Carrying Live PeopleHope And Healing

David found favor with God, and prayed that he might find a dwelling for the God of Jacob.

Verse ConceptsDivine FavourBuilding God's DwellingFavor

And they, on their arrival, prayed that the Samaritans might receive the Holy Spirit.

Verse ConceptsReceiving The Spiritghosts

That they might search for God, if by any means they might feel their way to him and find him. And yet he is not really far from any one of us;

Verse ConceptsSeeking GodGod Is ImmanentGod's OmnipresenceNearness To GodFinding Godseeking

And to that the High Priest himself and all the Council can testify. For I had letters of introduction from them to our fellow Jews at Damascus, and I was on my way to that place, to bring those whom I might find there prisoners to Jerusalem for punishment.

Verse ConceptsLettersSanhedrin

The Commanding Officer ordered Paul to be taken into the Fort, and directed that he should be examined under the lash, that he might find out the reason for their outcry against him.

Verse ConceptsScourgingInterrogatingChiliarchsWhy Do Others Do This?serenity

And to have horses ready for Paul to ride, so that they might take him safely to Felix, the Governor.

Verse ConceptsGovernorsRankSafetyRiding Horses

"Whether it is soon or late," answered Paul, "I would to God that not only you, but all who are listening to me, might to-day become just what I am myself--except for these chains!"

Verse ConceptsChainsListeningIron ChainsBecoming Like People

And, speaking to Festus, Agrippa added: "The man might have been discharged, if he had not appealed to the Emperor."

Verse ConceptsPeople Releasing Others