So those who accepted what he said were baptized; about three thousand souls were brought in, that day.

I tell you, he went home accepted by God rather than the other man; for everyone who uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted."

When the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they despatched Peter and John,

On those who have accepted him, however, he has conferred the right of being children of God, that is, on those who believe in his Name,

for it is not the self-praiser with his own recommendations who is accepted, it is the man whom the Lord recommends.

Well now, are we Jews in a better position? Not at all. I have already charged all, Jews as well as Greeks, with being under sin ??10 as it is written, None is righteous, no, not one;

If a man strikes you on the one cheek, offer him the other as well: if anyone takes your coat, do not deny him your shirt as well;

Then Jesus turned round, and when he saw her he said, "Courage, my daughter, your faith has made you well." And the woman was well from that hour.

'I am beside myself,' am I? Well, that is between myself and God. I am 'sane,' am I? Well, that is in your interests;

Beloved, I pray you may prosper in every way and keep well ??as indeed your soul is keeping well.

Some were given back to their womankind, raised from the very dead; others were broken on the wheel, refusing to accept release, that they might obtain a better resurrection;