I am the door. Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will pass in and out and find pasture.

and I give them eternal life, and they shall never be lost, and no one shall tear them out of my hands.

What my Father has intrusted to me is of more importance than everything else, and no one can tear anything out of the Father's hands.

And people came to him in great numbers, and they said of him, "John did not show any sign in proof of his mission, but all that he said about this man was true."

and if I am lifted up from the ground, I will draw all men to myself."

"I am the true vine, and my Father is the cultivator.

And eternal life means knowing you as the only true God, and knowing Jesus your messenger as Christ.

As long as I was with them I kept them by your power which you gave me, and I protected them, and not one of them was lost (except the one who was destined to be lost), so that what the Scripture says might come true.

When Jesus said to them, "I am he," they drew back and fell to the ground.

Then Simon Peter, who had a sword with him, drew it and struck at the high priest's slave and cut off his right ear. The slave's name was Malchus.

while Peter stood outside at the door. So this other disciple, the acquaintance of the high priest, went out and spoke to the woman at the door and brought Peter in.

The maid at the door said to Peter, "Are you also one of this man's disciples?" He said, "No, I am not."

Jesus replied, "If I have said anything wrong, testify to it; but if what I have said is true, why do you strike me?"

So they said to one another, "Let us not tear it, but let us draw for it, to see who gets it." This was to fulfil what the Scripture says: "They divided my garments among them, And for my clothing they cast lots." This was what the soldiers did.

The man who saw it testifies to it??is testimony is true; he knows that he is telling the truth??o lead you also to believe.

So she ran away and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple who was dear to Jesus, and said to them, "They have taken the Master out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have put him."

Then the disciple who was dear to Jesus said to Peter, "It is the Master!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Master, he put on his clothes, for he had taken them off, and sprang into the sea.

Peter turned and saw following them the disciple who was very dear to Jesus, who at the supper leaned back on Jesus' breast and said, "Master, who is it that is going to betray you?"

It is this disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down, and we know that his testimony is true.

"Brothers, the prediction of the Scriptures had to come true that the holy Spirit uttered by the lips of David, about Judas, who acted as guide for the men that arrested Jesus??17 for he was one of our number and a share in this ministry of ours fell to his lot."

Then they drew lots between them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was added to the eleven apostles.

Peter said to her, "How could you two agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? There at the door are the footsteps of the men who buried your husband, and they will carry you out also."

for we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will tear this place down and change the customs that have been handed down to us by Moses."

The high priest said, "Is this statement true?"

As the time drew near for the fulfilment of the promise God had made to Abraham, the people became more and more numerous in Egypt,

'I am the God of your forefathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.' Moses was terrified and did not dare to look at it.

While Peter was still wondering what the vision he had had could mean, the men whom Cornelius had sent had asked the way to Simon's house and reached the door,

The night before Herod was going to bring him out, Peter was asleep between two soldiers, and fastened with two chains, and watchmen were at the door, guarding the jail,

When he knocked at the outer door, a maid named Rhoda came to answer it,

and when she recognized Peter's voice, in her joy she did not stop to open the door, but ran in and told them that Peter was standing outside.

But Peter kept on knocking. And when they opened the door and saw him they were amazed.

Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they came before him in a body, and after winning over Blastus, the king's chamberlain, they asked for a reconciliation, because their country depended upon the king's dominions for its food supply.

Take care, therefore, that what is said in the prophets does not prove true of you:

we have unanimously resolved to select representatives and send them to you with our dear brothers Barnabas and Paul,

It woke up the jailer, and when he saw that the doors of the jail were open, he drew his sword and was just going to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped.

The Jews there were more high-minded than those at Thessalonica, and received the message with great eagerness and studied the Scriptures every day, to find out whether it was true.

So he moved to the house of a devout proselyte named Titius Justus, which was next door to the synagogue.

and from your own number men will appear and teach perversions of the truth in order to draw the disciples away after them.

After sighting Cyprus and leaving it on our left, we sailed for Syria, and put in at Tyre, for the ship was to unload her cargo there.

After making the run from Tyre, we landed at Ptolemais, where we greeted the brothers and spent a day with them.

As the dispute was becoming violent, the colonel began to be afraid that they would tear Paul in pieces, and ordered the soldiers to go down and get him away from them and bring him into the barracks.

The Jews also joined in these charges, and said that the statement was true.

By no means! God must prove true, though every man be false; as the Scripture says, "That you may be shown to be upright in what you say, And win your case when you go into court."

It is true sin was in the world before the Law was given, and men are not charged with sin where there is no law.

That is to say, it is not his physical descendants who are children of God, but his descendants born in fulfilment of the promise who are considered his true posterity.

It is true, they have not all accepted the good news, for Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed what we have told?"

If the first handful of dough is consecrated, the whole mass is, and if the root of a tree is consecrated, so are its branches.

That is true; but it was for their want of faith that they were broken off, and it is through your faith that you stand where you do. You ought not to feel proud; you ought to be afraid,

From the point of view of the good news they are treated as enemies of God on your account; but from the point of view of God's choice, they are dear to him because of their forefathers,

Do not take your revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God's anger, for the Scripture says, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will pay them back, says the Lord."

You must not, just for the sake of food, undo the work of God. It is true, everything is clean, but it is wrong for a man to hurt the consciences of others by what he eats.

Remember me to my dear Epaenetus, who was the first man in Asia to turn to Christ.

Remember me to Ampliatus, my dear Christian friend.

Remember me to Urbanus, our fellow-worker in Christ's cause, and to my dear Stachys.

Remember me to Tryphaena and Tryphosa, those hard workers in the Lord's cause. Remember me to my dear Persis, who has worked so hard for the Lord,

A material man will not accept what the Spirit of God offers. It seems mere folly to him, and he cannot understand it, because it takes spiritual insight to see its true value.

But the spiritual man is alive to all true values, but his own true value no unspiritual man can see.

I do not write this to you to make you ashamed, but for your instruction as my dear children.

This is why I have sent Timothy to you. He is a dear child of mine, in the service of the Lord, and one on whom you can depend, and he will help you to keep in mind my methods in the service of Christ Jesus, which I follow everywhere in every church.

When one of you has a disagreement with his neighbor, does he dare to bring the matter before a heathen court, instead of laying it before his Christian brothers?

It is true, food is meant for the stomach, and the stomach for the food, but God will put an end to both of them. But the body is not meant for immorality, but for the service of the Lord, and the Lord is for the body to serve.

About food that has been offered to idols, it is true, as you say, that we all have some knowledge on that matter. Knowledge gives people airs; love is what builds up character.

Therefore, my dear brothers, have nothing to do with the worship of idols.

another, the working of wonders, another, inspiration in preaching, another, the power of distinguishing the true Spirit from false ones, another, various ecstatic utterances, and another, the ability to explain them.

and we are found guilty of misrepresenting God, for we have testified that he raised Christ, when he did not do it, if it is true that the dead are never raised.

And when this mortal nature puts on immortality, then what the Scripture says will come true??Death has been triumphantly destroyed.

For we must all appear in our true characters before the tribunal of the Christ, each to be repaid with good or evil for the life he has lived in the body.

It is with this knowledge of what the fear of the Lord means that I appeal to men. My true character is perfectly plain to God, and I hope to your consciences too.

in honor or dishonor, in praise or blame; considered an imposter, when I am true,

So since we have promises like these, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves of everything that can defile body or spirit, and by reverence for God make our consecration complete.

If I did express some pride in you to him, I have had no reason to be ashamed of it, but just as all I said to you was true, my boasting before Titus has also proved true.

To my shame I must admit that I was too weak for that sort of thing. But whatever anyone else dares to boast of?? am playing the part of a fool?? will dare to boast of too.

The signs that mark a true apostle were most patiently shown when I was among you, in signs, wonders, and marvels.

Have you been supposing all along that it is before you I have been defending myself? It is in the sight of God and as a follower of Christ that I have been speaking. But it is all to do you good, dear friends,

For until some people came from James, he used to eat with the heathen, but after they came, he began to draw back and hold aloof, for fear of the party of circumcision.

I really convict myself of wrongdoing when I start to rebuild what I tore down.

Christ ransomed us from the Law's curse by taking our curse upon himself (for the Scripture says, "Cursed be anyone who is hung on a tree")

And if you belong to Christ, then you are true descendants of Abraham and his heirs under the promise.

Peace and mercy be on all who will follow this rule, and on the true Israel of God.

So follow God's example, like his dear children,

In order that you also may know how I am, our dear brother Tychicus, a faithful helper in the Lord's service, will tell you all about it.

Some of them, it is true, are actually preaching the Christ from jealousy and partisanship, but there are others who are doing it out of good-will.

So, my dear friends, as you have always been obedient, with reverence and awe make every effort to insure your salvation, not simply as though I were with you, but all the more because I am away.

We are the true circumcision, who worship God by his Spirit, priding ourselves only on Christ Jesus, and not relying on physical advantages,

So, my dear brothers whom I so long to see, my joy and pride, stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.

And I beg you, my true comrade, help them, for they toiled at my side in spreading the good news, with Clement and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Now, brothers, let your minds dwell on what is true, what is worthy, what is right, what is pure, what is amiable, what is kindly??n everything that is excellent or praiseworthy.

and for the hope of what is stored up for you in heaven. You first heard of it long ago when the true message of the gospel

and really came to know it, in the form in which Epaphras, my dear fellow-slave, taught it to you. He is my faithful representative as a servant of Christ,

He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness, and has transferred us into the realm of his dear Son,

When Christ, who is our true life, shall make his appearance, then you also will appear glorified with him.

Our dear brother Tychicus, my faithful helper and fellow-servant in the Lord's work, will tell you all about me.

And with him I send my dear, faithful brother Onesimus, who is one of your own number. They will tell you all about matters here.

Our dear Luke, the doctor, and Demas wish to be remembered to you.

For when people speak of us, they tell what a welcome you gave us, and how you turned from idols to God, to serve a true and living God,

That was the kind of affection we had for you, which made us ready to share with you not only God's good news but our own lives too, because you were so dear to us.

for when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we were going to have trouble, and it came true, as you know.

to Timothy, my true child in faith; God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord bless you and be merciful to you, and give you peace.

Those who have Christian masters must not think lightly of them because they are brothers; they must serve them all the more faithfully, because those who benefit by it are believers and hence dear to them. These are the things you must teach and preach.

to my dear child Timothy; God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord bless you and be merciful to you and give you peace.