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Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Now there was a certain disciple in Damascus {named} Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias!" And he said, "Behold, [here] I [am], Lord!" And the Lord [said] to him, "Get up, go to the street called 'Straight' and in the house of Judas look for {a man named Saul from Tarsus}. For behold, he is praying, and he has seen in a vision a man {named} Ananias coming in and placing hands on him so that he may regain [his] sight." read more.
But Ananias replied, "Lord, I have heard from many [people] about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem, and here he has authority from the chief priests to tie up all who call upon your name!" But the Lord said to him, "Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel. For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name." So Ananias departed and entered into the house, and placing [his] hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me so that you may regain [your] sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." And immediately [something] like scales fell from his eyes and he regained [his] sight and got up [and] was baptized,
But Ananias replied, "Lord, I have heard from many [people] about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem, and here he has authority from the chief priests to tie up all who call upon your name!" But the Lord said to him, "Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel. For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name." So Ananias departed and entered into the house, and placing [his] hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me so that you may regain [your] sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." And immediately [something] like scales fell from his eyes and he regained [his] sight and got up [and] was baptized,
And a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who live [there], came to me and stood by [me] [and] said to me, 'Brother Saul, regain [your] sight!' And [at that] same time I looked up at him [and saw him]. And he said, 'The God of our fathers has appointed you to know his will, and to see the Righteous One and to hear a voice from his mouth, read more.
because you will be a witness for him to all people of what you have seen and heard. And now why are you delaying? Get up, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name!'
because you will be a witness for him to all people of what you have seen and heard. And now why are you delaying? Get up, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name!'
Apphia » A Christian » Colossae
and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house.
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Aristobulus » A Christian » Rome
Greet Apelles, who [is] approved in Christ. Greet those of the [household] of Aristobulus.
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Carpus » A Christian » Troas
[When you] come, bring the cloak that I left behind in Troas with Carpus, and the scrolls, especially the parchments.
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Chloe » A Christian » Corinth
For it has been made clear to me concerning you, my brothers, by {Chloe's people}, that there are quarrels among you.
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Demetrius » A Christian
Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. And we also testify [to him], and you know that our testimony is true.
Euodias » A Christian » Christian women
I appeal to Euodia and I appeal to Syntyche {to be in agreement} in the Lord.
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Fortunatus » A Christian » Corinth
Now I rejoice over the arrival of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these make up for your absence,
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Hermas » A Christian » Rome
Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.
Hermogenes » A Christian » Deserted » Paul
You know this, that all those in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.
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Jason » A Christian » Thessalonica
And [after] taking money as security from Jason and the rest, they released them.
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But the Jews were filled with jealousy and, taking along some worthless men from the rabble in the marketplace and forming a mob, threw the city into an uproar. And attacking Jason's house, they were looking for them to bring [them] out to the popular assembly. And [when they] did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brothers before the city officials, shouting, "These [people] who have stirred up trouble [throughout] the world have come here also, whom Jason has entertained as guests! And these [people] [are] all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king, Jesus!"
Julia » A Christian » Christian women
Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints [who are] with them.
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Linus » A Christian » Rome
Make haste to come before winter. Eubulus and Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers greet you.
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Lucius » A Christian » Antioch
Now there were prophets and teachers in Antioch in the church that was there: Barnabas, and Simeon (who was called Niger), and Lucius the Cyrenian, and Manaen (a close friend of Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.
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Mary » A Christian » Christian women
Greet Mary, who {has worked hard} for you.
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Nereus » A Christian » Rome
Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints [who are] with them.
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Onesiphorus » A Christian » Ephesus
Greet Prisca and Aquila and the household of Onesiphorus.
May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he refreshed me many times, and was not ashamed of my imprisonment, but [when he] was in Rome, he diligently sought me and found [me].
Persis » A Christian » Christian women » Rome
Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, the laborers in the Lord. Greet Persis, the dear [friend] who {has worked hard} in the Lord.
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Pudens » A Christian » Rome
Make haste to come before winter. Eubulus and Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers greet you.
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Quartus » A Christian » Corinth
Gaius, my host and [the host] of the whole church, greets you. Erastus the city treasurer greets you, and Quartus the brother.
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Rhoda » A Christian » Girl » Jerusalem
And [when] he knocked at the door of the gateway, a female slave {named} Rhoda came up to answer.
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Sopater » A Christian » Berea
And Sopater [son] of Pyrrhus from Berea, and Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, and Gaius from Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from Asia, were accompanying him.
Sosthenes » A Christian
Paul, called [to be] an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
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Stachys » A Christian » Rome
Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my dear [friend] Stachys.
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Stephanas » A Christian » Corinth » Paul baptized
Now I urge you, brothers--you know about the household of Stephanas, that they are the first fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the ministry for the saints--
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(Now I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Beyond that I do not know if I baptized anyone else.)
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Now I rejoice over the arrival of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because these make up for your absence,
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Syntyche » A Christian » Christian women » Philippi
I appeal to Euodia and I appeal to Syntyche {to be in agreement} in the Lord.
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Theophilus » A Christian » Addressed by » Luke » Gospel of luke
it seemed best to me also--[because I] have followed all [things] carefully from the beginning--to write [them] down in orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus,
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I produced the former account, O Theophilus, about all {that} Jesus began to do and to teach,
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Tryphena » A Christian » Christian women
Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, the laborers in the Lord. Greet Persis, the dear [friend] who {has worked hard} in the Lord.
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Tryphosa » A Christian » Christian women
Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, the laborers in the Lord. Greet Persis, the dear [friend] who {has worked hard} in the Lord.
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Urbane » A Christian » Rome
Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my dear [friend] Stachys.
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Zenas » A Christian » Lawyer
Diligently send on their way Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that {they may lack nothing}.
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