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Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Now there was in Damascus a disciple named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. And he answered, Here am I, Lord. And the Lord said to him, Get up and go to the street called Straight and ask at the house of Judas for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying [there]. And he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias enter and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight. read more.
But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard many people tell about this man, especially how much evil and what great suffering he has brought on Your saints at Jerusalem; Now he is here and has authority from the high priests to put in chains all who call upon Your name. But the Lord said to him, Go, for this man is a chosen instrument of Mine to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the descendants of Israel; For I will make clear to him how much he will be afflicted and must endure and suffer for My name's sake. So Ananias left and went into the house. And he laid his hands on Saul and said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, Who appeared to you along the way by which you came here, has sent me that you may recover your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit. And instantly something like scales fell from [Saul's] eyes, and he recovered his sight. Then he arose and was baptized,
But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard many people tell about this man, especially how much evil and what great suffering he has brought on Your saints at Jerusalem; Now he is here and has authority from the high priests to put in chains all who call upon Your name. But the Lord said to him, Go, for this man is a chosen instrument of Mine to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the descendants of Israel; For I will make clear to him how much he will be afflicted and must endure and suffer for My name's sake. So Ananias left and went into the house. And he laid his hands on Saul and said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, Who appeared to you along the way by which you came here, has sent me that you may recover your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit. And instantly something like scales fell from [Saul's] eyes, and he recovered his sight. Then he arose and was baptized,
And one Ananias, a devout man according to the Law, well spoken of by all the Jews who resided there, Came to see me, and standing by my side said to me, Brother Saul, look up and receive back your sight. And in that very instant I [recovered my sight and] looking up saw him. And he said, The God of our forefathers has destined and appointed you to come progressively to know His will [to perceive, to recognize more strongly and clearly, and to become better and more intimately acquainted with His will], and to see the Righteous One (Jesus Christ, the Messiah), and to hear a voice from His [own] mouth and a message from His [own] lips; read more.
For you will be His witness unto all men of everything that you have seen and heard. And now, why do you delay? Rise and be baptized, and by calling upon His name, wash away your sins.
For you will be His witness unto all men of everything that you have seen and heard. And now, why do you delay? Rise and be baptized, and by calling upon His name, wash away your sins.
Apphia » A Christian » Colossae
and to [your wife] Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier [in ministry], and to the church that meets in your house:
Aristobulus » A Christian » Rome
Greet Apelles, the one tested and approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
Carpus » A Christian » Troas
When you come bring the coat that I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments.
Chloe » A Christian » Corinth
For I have been informed about you, my brothers and sisters, by those of Chloe’s household, that there are quarrels and factions among you.
Demetrius » A Christian
Demetrius has received a good testimony and commendation from everyone—and from the truth [the standard of God’s word] itself; and we add our testimony and speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.
Euodias » A Christian » Christian women
I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree and to work in harmony in the Lord.
Fortunatus » A Christian » Corinth
I rejoice because Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.
Hermas » A Christian » Rome
Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them.
Hermogenes » A Christian » Deserted » Paul
You are aware of the fact that all who are in [the province of] Asia turned away and deserted me, Phygelus and Hermogenes among them.
Jason » A Christian » Thessalonica
But the unbelieving Jews were aroused to jealousy, and, getting hold of some wicked men (ruffians and rascals) and loungers in the marketplace, they gathered together a mob, set the town in an uproar, and attacked the house of Jason, seeking to bring [Paul and Silas] out to the people. But when they failed to find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brethren before the city authorities, crying, These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also, And Jason has received them to his house and privately protected them! And they are all ignoring and acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, [actually] asserting that there is another king, one Jesus!
Julia » A Christian » Christian women
Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all God’s people who are with them.
Linus » A Christian » Rome
Try your best to come [to me] before winter. Eubulus wishes to be remembered to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers and sisters.
Lucius » A Christian » Antioch
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets [who spoke a new message of God to the people] and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod [Antipas] the tetrarch, and Saul.
Mary » A Christian » Christian women
Nereus » A Christian » Rome
Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all God’s people who are with them.
Onesiphorus » A Christian » Ephesus
Give my greetings to Prisca and Aquila, and to the household of Onesiphorus.
May the Lord grant [His] mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, for he often showed me kindness and ministered to my needs [comforting and reviving and bracing me like fresh air]! He was not ashamed of my chains and imprisonment [for Christ's sake]. No, rather when he reached Rome, he searched diligently and eagerly for me and found me.
Persis » A Christian » Christian women » Rome
Greet those workers in the Lord, Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord.
Pudens » A Christian » Rome
Try your best to come [to me] before winter. Eubulus wishes to be remembered to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers and sisters.
Quartus » A Christian » Corinth
Gaius, who is host to me and to the whole church here, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus, greet you.
Rhoda » A Christian » Girl » Jerusalem
When he knocked at the door of the gateway, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer.
Sopater » A Christian » Berea
He was accompanied by Sopater of Berea, the son of Pyrrhus, and by Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and by Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.
Sosthenes » A Christian
Paul, called as an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,
Stachys » A Christian » Rome
Stephanas » A Christian » Corinth » Paul baptized
Brothers and sisters, you know that those of the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to God’s people—now I urge you
Now I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know if I baptized anyone else.
I rejoice because Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.
Syntyche » A Christian » Christian women » Philippi
I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree and to work in harmony in the Lord.
Theophilus » A Christian » Addressed by » Luke » Gospel of luke
it seemed fitting for me as well, [and so I have decided] after having carefully searched out and investigated all the events accurately, from the very beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus;
The first account I made, Theophilus, was [a continuous report] about all the things that Jesus began to do and to teach
Tryphena » A Christian » Christian women
Greet those workers in the Lord, Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord.
Tryphosa » A Christian » Christian women
Greet those workers in the Lord, Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord.
Urbane » A Christian » Rome
Zenas » A Christian » Lawyer
Do your best to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they are supplied and lack nothing.