Thematic Bible: Of the gentiles


Thematic Bible



When the Gentiles heard this, they began to rejoice and praise the word of the Lord, and all who had been appointed for eternal life believed.

The circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were greatly astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles,

When they opposed him and reviled him, he protested by shaking out his clothes and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am guiltless! From now on I will go to the Gentiles!"


Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles too had accepted the word of God.

After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that some time ago God chose me to preach to the Gentiles so they would hear the message of the gospel and believe.

"Therefore be advised that this salvation from God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen!"

even us, whom he has called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles?

and thus the Gentiles glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Because of this I will confess you among the Gentiles, and I will sing praises to your name."



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