to whom they all listened, from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is that great power of God."

saying, "Give me also this power, that whoever I lay my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit."

Simon answered, "Pray for me to the Lord, that none of the things which you have spoken happen to me."

But the Lord said to him, "Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.

Now on the next day as they were on their journey, and got close to the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray at about noon.

even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

When they had gone through the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar Jesus,

Now therefore why do you tempt God, that you should put a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue.

But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was proclaimed by Paul at Beroea also, they came there likewise, agitating the multitudes.

But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, "If indeed it were a matter of wrong or of wicked crime, you Jews, it would be reasonable that I should bear with you;

These accompanied him as far as Asia: Sopater of Beroea; Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians; Gaius of Derbe; Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.

But, that I don't delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a few words.

"Let them therefore," said he, "that are in power among you go down with me, and if there is anything wrong in the man, let them accuse him."

to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

Paul said, "I pray to God, that whether with little or with much, not only you, but also all that hear me this day, might become such as I am, except for these bonds."

who was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse.

Indeed you bear the name of a Jew, and rest on the law, and glory in God,

In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered.

For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I caused you to be raised up, that I might show in you my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."

What if God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath made for destruction,

for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

Who are you who judge another's servant? To his own lord he stands or falls. Yes, he will be made to stand, for God has power to make him stand.

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of God's Spirit; so that from Jerusalem, and around as far as to Illyricum, I have fully preached the Good News of Christ;

For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem.

For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are saved it is the power of God.

but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

My speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

that your faith wouldn't stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing. And I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power.

For the Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, you being gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

"All things are lawful for me," but not all things are expedient. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be brought under the power of anything.

Now God raised up the Lord, and will also raise us up by his power.

But he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but has power over his own heart, to keep his own virgin, does well.

If others partake of this right over you, don't we yet more? Nevertheless we did not use this right, but we bear all things, that we may cause no hindrance to the Good News of Christ.

Judge for yourselves. Is it appropriate that a woman pray to God unveiled?

If I dole out all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but don't have love, it profits me nothing.

Therefore let him who speaks in another language pray that he may interpret.

For if I pray in another language, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also. I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.

Then the end comes, when he will deliver up the Kingdom to God, even the Father; when he will have abolished all rule and all authority and power.

That which you sow, you don't sow the body that will be, but a bare grain, maybe of wheat, or of some other kind.

It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.

As we have borne the image of those made of dust, let's also bear the image of the heavenly.

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.

For we don't desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life.

But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.

in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

For behold, this same thing, that you were made sorry in a godly way, what earnest care it worked in you. Yes, what defense, indignation, fear, longing, zeal, and vengeance! In everything you demonstrated yourselves to be pure in the matter.

For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.

As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever."

I wish that you would bear with me in a little foolishness, but indeed you do bear with me.

For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy. For I married you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

For you bear with the foolish gladly, being wise.

For you bear with a man, if he brings you into bondage, if he devours you, if he takes you captive, if he exalts himself, if he strikes you on the face.

He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

For he was crucified through weakness, yet he lives through the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we will live with him through the power of God toward you.

Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is honorable, though we are as reprobate.

For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. And this we also pray for, even your perfecting.

They only asked us to remember the poor -- which very thing I was also zealous to do.

For it is written, "Rejoice, you barren who don't bear. Break forth and shout, you that don't travail. For more are the children of the desolate than of her who has a husband."

I have confidence toward you in the Lord that you will think no other way. But he who troubles you will bear his judgment, whoever he is.

Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

For each man will bear his own burden.

From now on, let no one cause me any trouble, for I bear the marks of the Lord Jesus branded on my body.

and what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might

far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in that which is to come.

in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the children of disobedience;

of which I was made a servant, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.

that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that you may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man;

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;

that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed to his death;

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy;

who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love;

and in him you are made full, who is the head of all principality and power;

and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake.

Pray without ceasing.

Brothers, pray for us.

To this end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire of goodness and work of faith, with power;

even he whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as also with you;

but the goal of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith;

I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.

Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.

who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen.

I thank God, whom I serve as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience. How unceasing is my memory of you in my petitions, night and day

For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Therefore don't be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Good News according to the power of God,

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.