Thematic Bible: Of the disciples of jesus
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Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the apostles
this she did for several days, till Paul tir'd with it turn'd about, and said to the spirit, in the name of Jesus Christ I command you to quit her; and instantly he came out.
then Peter said, silver and gold have I none; but such as I have I give thee: in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, rise up and walk.
it is the faith which we have in him, that has procured strength to this man whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him, hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you entirely recover'd.
by displaying thine hand in miraculous cures, and prodigies, which by the name of thy holy child Jesus shall be done.
which Peter observing, thus addressed them, ye men of Israel, why are ye so surprized at this event? or why do you look so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or piety, we had caus'd this man to walk? the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and renounced in opposition to Pilate, who was determined to let him go.
Peter said to him, Eneas, Jesus, who is the Messiah, gives thee health: rise, and make your bed your self: upon which he immediately rose. and all that dwelt at Lydda, and Saron, saw him, and became converts to the Lord.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Peter and other apostles were delivered from prison
when all of a sudden there was such a great earthquake, that the foundations of the prison were shaken: immediately all the doors opened, and the setters dropp'd from the prisoners.
but an angel of the Lord opened the prison-doors by night, and having brought them out, said to them, go, stand in the temple, and declare to the people, the whole doctrine of life. when they heard that, they entred into the temple early in the morning, and taught. in the mean time, the high priest, and those of his party, being arrived at the council-chamber, summon'd all the Jewish senate to meet, and sent to the prison to bring the apostles before them. read more.
but the officers who went there not finding them in the prison, returned, and made this report, the prison we found shut very secure, and the keepers posted before the doors: but when we had opened it, we found no body within.
but the officers who went there not finding them in the prison, returned, and made this report, the prison we found shut very secure, and the keepers posted before the doors: but when we had opened it, we found no body within.
now the very night preceding the day which Herod design'd for his execution, Peter bound with two chains, was sleeping between two soldiers, while the other guards secured the prison door; when an angel of the Lord suddenly appear'd and fill'd the room with light, and touching Peter on the side, awak'd him, saying, rise, be quick. and immediately his chains fell from his hands. put on your girdle, continu'd the angel, and bind on your sandals: which he did. throw your cloak over you, said the angel, and follow me. read more.
so he went out after the angel without knowing that what the angel had done, was real; but thinking it was all a vision. when they had pass'd the first and second guard, they came to the iron-gate that leads to the city, which open'd to them of itself: so they went out and pass'd together thro' one street: when all of a sudden the angel quitted Peter. Then coming to himself; now, said he, I know for certain, that the Lord has sent his angel, and has deliver'd me from the hands of Herod, and from what the Jews were in expectation of.
so he went out after the angel without knowing that what the angel had done, was real; but thinking it was all a vision. when they had pass'd the first and second guard, they came to the iron-gate that leads to the city, which open'd to them of itself: so they went out and pass'd together thro' one street: when all of a sudden the angel quitted Peter. Then coming to himself; now, said he, I know for certain, that the Lord has sent his angel, and has deliver'd me from the hands of Herod, and from what the Jews were in expectation of.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Throws out evil spirits, and cures sick people
this she did for several days, till Paul tir'd with it turn'd about, and said to the spirit, in the name of Jesus Christ I command you to quit her; and instantly he came out.
the miracles which God wrought by the ministry of Paul being of such an extraordinary nature, that by applying the handkerchiefs, or aprons that had touch'd his skin, to the distemper'd, they were cured, and the evil spirits came out of the possessed.
Publius's father happening then to lie sick of a fever, and a dysentery, Paul made him a visit, pray'd by him, gave him imposition of hands, and cur'd him. upon this several that were indispos'd in the island came to Paul, and were cur'd,
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By other disciples
I assure you, he that believeth on me, shall likewise perform the works that I do; nay, greater works than these shall he do; because for that end am I going to my father.
but Jesus said, do not oppose him: for no man can speak evil of me, at the same time he works a miracle by virtue of my name.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
As he was on his journey, and near Damascus, on a sudden, a light from heaven surrounded him, and he fell to the ground, and heard a voice which said to him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? and he said, who art thou, Lord? and the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: [it is hard for thee to kick against the goad. Then trembling with the fright Saul said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? and the Lord said to him,] read more.
but rise, and go into the city, and you shall be told what you must do.
but rise, and go into the city, and you shall be told what you must do.
Ananias therefore departed, and being arrived at the house, he put his hands on Saul, and said, brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus that appeared to you on your journey hither, hath sent me, that you might obtain your sight, and be filled with the holy spirit. immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he recover'd his sight; upon which he instantly arose, and was baptized.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the seventy (the best mss. Have "seventy-two")
At length the seventy return'd with great joy, saying, Lord, even the demons have been made subject to us by virtue of your name. upon which he said to them, I beheld satan falling, like lightning, from heaven. I have authoriz'd you to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and triumph over all the power of the enemy; so that nothing shall be capable of doing you any mischief. read more.
however, let not this be the matter of your rejoicing, that the spirits are subject to you: but rejoice, that you have a title to the joys of heaven.
however, let not this be the matter of your rejoicing, that the spirits are subject to you: but rejoice, that you have a title to the joys of heaven.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Peter » Cures the sick
insomuch that they brought the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least, the shadow of Peter might cover some of them, as he pass'd by. multitudes came likewise from the neighbouring cities to Jerusalem, bringing their sick, and those who were tormented with impure spirits: who were all cured.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Raises eutychus to life
and as Paul continued his discourse a great while, a young man, named Eutychus, who was sitting in the window, was seiz'd with a deep sleep, which quite o'er-came him; so that he fell down from the third story, and was taken up dead. so Paul went down, and stooping over him, he embraced him, and said, don't trouble your selves; for his life is in him. then Paul went up again, and having broken bread and eaten, he reassumed his discourse till break of day, and then departed. read more.
but the young man was brought in alive and well, to the joy of the whole assembly. As for us, we embark'd, and sail'd to Assos,
but the young man was brought in alive and well, to the joy of the whole assembly. As for us, we embark'd, and sail'd to Assos,
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Peter and john cure a lame man
they were carrying a man who had been lame from his birth, one whom they daily laid at the gate of the temple called, Beauty-gate, to ask alms of those that pass'd into the temple. he seeing Peter and John going into the temple, asked alms of them. Peter and John having their eyes upon him, Peter said, look on us. read more.
at which he look'd very attentively, expecting to receive something of them. then Peter said, silver and gold have I none; but such as I have I give thee: in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, rise up and walk. and taking him by the right hand, he lift him up; and immediately his feet and ancle-bones received strength. so that he fell a leaping, and walking, and entred with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. all the people saw him walking and praising God. and knowing it was he who us'd to sit begging at the Beauty-gate of the temple, they were filled with wonder and amazement at such an event. As the lame man who was cured, held Peter and John, the people all in surprize ran to Solomon's porch, where they were.
at which he look'd very attentively, expecting to receive something of them. then Peter said, silver and gold have I none; but such as I have I give thee: in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, rise up and walk. and taking him by the right hand, he lift him up; and immediately his feet and ancle-bones received strength. so that he fell a leaping, and walking, and entred with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. all the people saw him walking and praising God. and knowing it was he who us'd to sit begging at the Beauty-gate of the temple, they were filled with wonder and amazement at such an event. As the lame man who was cured, held Peter and John, the people all in surprize ran to Solomon's porch, where they were.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Peter » Causes the death of ananias and sapphira
in the instant she fell down dead at his feet: and the young men came in, found her dead, carried her out, and buried her by her husband.
at these words Ananias fell down dead upon the spot: which struck the minds of all that heard of it with great dread.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Strikes elymas (bar-jesus) with blindness
his hand is falling upon thee, thou shalt be blind, and not see the sun for some time." immediately his eyes were covered with obscurity and darkness; so that he grop'd about for somebody to lead him by the hand.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Heals a cripple
he said to him aloud, rise and stand right upon your feet: upon which he leap'd up and walk'd.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Philip carried away by the spirit
when they were come out of the water, the spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he pursued his way with joy.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Peter » Heals aeneas
Peter said to him, Eneas, Jesus, who is the Messiah, gives thee health: rise, and make your bed your self: upon which he immediately rose.
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Peter » Raises dorcas from the dead
but Peter turn'd them all out, and kneeled down and prayed, then turning towards the body, Tabitha, said he, arise immediately. she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.