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Apostles » Call of to special work
And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphoeus sitting at the custom-house; and he said to him: Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
And he immediately called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
And when it was day, he called to him his disciples; and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles:
and he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looking on him, said: You are Simon, the son of Jonah; you shall be called Cephas (which, when translated, is Rock).
And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
divine Call » Of the apostles » Call of to special work
And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphoeus sitting at the custom-house; and he said to him: Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
And he immediately called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
And when it was day, he called to him his disciples; and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles:
and he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looking on him, said: You are Simon, the son of Jonah; you shall be called Cephas (which, when translated, is Rock).
And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
Christ » Disciples of » Call of to special work
And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphoeus sitting at the custom-house; and he said to him: Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
And he immediately called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
And when it was day, he called to him his disciples; and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles:
and he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looking on him, said: You are Simon, the son of Jonah; you shall be called Cephas (which, when translated, is Rock).
And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
Disciples » Of Christ » Call of to special work
And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphoeus sitting at the custom-house; and he said to him: Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
And he immediately called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
And when it was day, he called to him his disciples; and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles:
and he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looking on him, said: You are Simon, the son of Jonah; you shall be called Cephas (which, when translated, is Rock).
And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
Leaders » Apostles » Call of to special work
And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphoeus sitting at the custom-house; and he said to him: Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
And he immediately called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
And when it was day, he called to him his disciples; and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles:
and he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looking on him, said: You are Simon, the son of Jonah; you shall be called Cephas (which, when translated, is Rock).
And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
Paul » Called to be an apostle
PAUL, a called apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Sostlienes my brother,
PAUL, an apostle, (not from men, nor by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead,)
But when God, who chose me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Sou in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I at once declined all conference with flesh and blood:
PAUL, a servant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,
PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints that are in Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the appointment of God our Savior, and the Lord Jesus Christ our hope,
PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of life, which is in Christ Jesus,
to give which testimony I have been appointed a preacher and an apostle; (I speak the truth, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faithfulness and in truth.
PAUL, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledgement of the truth, which is according to godliness;
For I am the least of the apostles, and I am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
but he has in his own times manifested his word by preaching, which was committed to me ac cording to the commandment of God our Savior;
to which I have been appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles;
And he said, The God of our fathers has chosen you, that you should know his will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of his mouth; for you shall be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. And now, why do you delay? Arise, and be immersed, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord. read more.
And it came to pass, after I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance, and saw him saying to me, Make haste, and depart quickly from Jerusalem, for they will not receive your testimony concerning me. And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I threw into prison, and scourged, in every synagogue, those who believed on thee; and that when the blood of Stephen, thy witness, was shed, I also stood by and approved, and kept the clothing of those who slew him. And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
And it came to pass, after I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance, and saw him saying to me, Make haste, and depart quickly from Jerusalem, for they will not receive your testimony concerning me. And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I threw into prison, and scourged, in every synagogue, those who believed on thee; and that when the blood of Stephen, thy witness, was shed, I also stood by and approved, and kept the clothing of those who slew him. And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
But arise, and stand upon your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness of the things which you have seen, and of those in which I will appear to you, delivering you from the people, and from the Gentiles, to whom now I send you, in order to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among the sanctified, by faith in me.
Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord-? Are you not my work in the Lord? If I am not an apostle to others, yet certainly I am to you; for the seal of my apostleship are you in the Lord.
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
And while they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said: Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, to the work to which I have called them. Then, after they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
that I may be the public servant of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, officiating as a priest with respect to the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles may be acceptable, having been sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
But when God, who chose me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Sou in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I at once declined all conference with flesh and blood: nor did I go up to Jerusalem, to those who were apostles before me; but I went away into Arabia, and then returned to Damascus. read more.
Then, after three years, I went up to Jerusalem, in order to become personally acquainted with Peter; and I remained with him fifteen days: but of the apostles I saw no other, but James the brother of the Lord. With respect to the things which I now write to you, behold, before God I lie not. Then, I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia: but I was not known, in person, to the churches of Judea which are in Christ. They had heard only that he who formerly persecuted us was now preaching the faith which he once destroyed. And they glorified God in me.
Then, after three years, I went up to Jerusalem, in order to become personally acquainted with Peter; and I remained with him fifteen days: but of the apostles I saw no other, but James the brother of the Lord. With respect to the things which I now write to you, behold, before God I lie not. Then, I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia: but I was not known, in person, to the churches of Judea which are in Christ. They had heard only that he who formerly persecuted us was now preaching the faith which he once destroyed. And they glorified God in me.
For I speak to you, Gentiles; inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I do honor to my ministry,
For thus has the Lord given us commandment: I have placed thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be for salvation to the most distant part of the earth. When the Gentiles heard this they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were determined to obtain eternal life, believed.
And it came to pass, after I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance, and saw him saying to me, Make haste, and depart quickly from Jerusalem, for they will not receive your testimony concerning me. And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I threw into prison, and scourged, in every synagogue, those who believed on thee; read more.
and that when the blood of Stephen, thy witness, was shed, I also stood by and approved, and kept the clothing of those who slew him. And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
and that when the blood of Stephen, thy witness, was shed, I also stood by and approved, and kept the clothing of those who slew him. And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
Paul » His defense
Then the officer came near and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains, and demanded who he was, and what he had done. And some in the multitude cried out one thing, and some an other. But not being able to obtain any certain knowledge on account of the tumult, he commanded him. to be led into the fortress. And when he was on the steps, it happened that he was carried by the soldiers, on account of the violence of the multitude. read more.
For the greater part of the people followed, crying out: Away with him! But as Paul was about to be led into the fortress, he said to the officer: May I speak to you? He replied: Do you understand Greek? Are you not that Egyptian, who, before these days, made an insurrection, and led out into the wilderness four thousand men of the Assassins? But Paul replied: I am a Jew of Tarsus of Cilicia, a citizen of no unknown city; and I beseech you, permit me to speak to the people. And when he had given him permission, Paul, standing upon the steps, waved his hand to the people. And when there was great silence, he addressed them in the Hebrew language, saying:
For the greater part of the people followed, crying out: Away with him! But as Paul was about to be led into the fortress, he said to the officer: May I speak to you? He replied: Do you understand Greek? Are you not that Egyptian, who, before these days, made an insurrection, and led out into the wilderness four thousand men of the Assassins? But Paul replied: I am a Jew of Tarsus of Cilicia, a citizen of no unknown city; and I beseech you, permit me to speak to the people. And when he had given him permission, Paul, standing upon the steps, waved his hand to the people. And when there was great silence, he addressed them in the Hebrew language, saying:
Brethren and fathers, hear my defense, which I now make before you. When they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they kept the greater silence. And he said: I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, yet educated in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, and instructed according to the strict discipline of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, as you all are this day. read more.
And I persecuted this way to the death, binding and delivering into prison both men and women, as the chief priest and the whole body of elders will testify for me. From them I also received letters to the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring those, also, who were there, bound to Jerusalem, that they might be punished. But it came to pass, that, as I was on my journey, and was drawing near to Damascus, about midday, there suddenly shone from heaven a great light round about me; and I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? And I answered, Who art thou Lord? And he said to me, I am Jesus the Nazarene, whom you persecute. They who were with me saw the light, and were afraid, but did not understand the voice of him who spoke to me. And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said to me, Arise, and go into Damascus, and there you shall be told of all things that are appointed for you to do. And as I could not see for the glory of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and went into Damascus. And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, who had a good report from all the Jews that dwelt there, came to me, and standing by me, said, Brother Saul, receive your sight. And the same hour I looked upon him. And he said, The God of our fathers has chosen you, that you should know his will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of his mouth; for you shall be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. And now, why do you delay? Arise, and be immersed, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord. And it came to pass, after I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance, and saw him saying to me, Make haste, and depart quickly from Jerusalem, for they will not receive your testimony concerning me. And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I threw into prison, and scourged, in every synagogue, those who believed on thee; and that when the blood of Stephen, thy witness, was shed, I also stood by and approved, and kept the clothing of those who slew him. And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
And I persecuted this way to the death, binding and delivering into prison both men and women, as the chief priest and the whole body of elders will testify for me. From them I also received letters to the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring those, also, who were there, bound to Jerusalem, that they might be punished. But it came to pass, that, as I was on my journey, and was drawing near to Damascus, about midday, there suddenly shone from heaven a great light round about me; and I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? And I answered, Who art thou Lord? And he said to me, I am Jesus the Nazarene, whom you persecute. They who were with me saw the light, and were afraid, but did not understand the voice of him who spoke to me. And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said to me, Arise, and go into Damascus, and there you shall be told of all things that are appointed for you to do. And as I could not see for the glory of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and went into Damascus. And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, who had a good report from all the Jews that dwelt there, came to me, and standing by me, said, Brother Saul, receive your sight. And the same hour I looked upon him. And he said, The God of our fathers has chosen you, that you should know his will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of his mouth; for you shall be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. And now, why do you delay? Arise, and be immersed, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord. And it came to pass, after I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance, and saw him saying to me, Make haste, and depart quickly from Jerusalem, for they will not receive your testimony concerning me. And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I threw into prison, and scourged, in every synagogue, those who believed on thee; and that when the blood of Stephen, thy witness, was shed, I also stood by and approved, and kept the clothing of those who slew him. And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
Religious » Apostles » Call of to special work
And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphoeus sitting at the custom-house; and he said to him: Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
And he immediately called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
And when it was day, he called to him his disciples; and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles:
and he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looking on him, said: You are Simon, the son of Jonah; you shall be called Cephas (which, when translated, is Rock).
And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Paul's vision in
And it came to pass, after I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance, and saw him saying to me, Make haste, and depart quickly from Jerusalem, for they will not receive your testimony concerning me. And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I threw into prison, and scourged, in every synagogue, those who believed on thee; read more.
and that when the blood of Stephen, thy witness, was shed, I also stood by and approved, and kept the clothing of those who slew him. And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
and that when the blood of Stephen, thy witness, was shed, I also stood by and approved, and kept the clothing of those who slew him. And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
Vision » Of balaam » In a trance
And it came to pass, after I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance, and saw him saying to me, Make haste, and depart quickly from Jerusalem, for they will not receive your testimony concerning me. And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I threw into prison, and scourged, in every synagogue, those who believed on thee; read more.
and that when the blood of Stephen, thy witness, was shed, I also stood by and approved, and kept the clothing of those who slew him. And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
and that when the blood of Stephen, thy witness, was shed, I also stood by and approved, and kept the clothing of those who slew him. And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
Vision » Of paul » In a trance
And it came to pass, after I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance, and saw him saying to me, Make haste, and depart quickly from Jerusalem, for they will not receive your testimony concerning me. And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I threw into prison, and scourged, in every synagogue, those who believed on thee; read more.
and that when the blood of Stephen, thy witness, was shed, I also stood by and approved, and kept the clothing of those who slew him. And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.
and that when the blood of Stephen, thy witness, was shed, I also stood by and approved, and kept the clothing of those who slew him. And he said to me, Depart, for I will send you far off to the Gentiles.