'Three' in the Bible

Those, therefore, who joyfully welcomed his Message were baptized; and on that one day about three thousand persons were added to them;

About three hours had passed, when his wife came in, knowing nothing of what had happened.

At this time Moses was born--a wonderfully beautiful child; and for three months he was cared for in his father's house.

About three o'clock one afternoon he had a vision, and distinctly saw an angel of God enter his house, who called him by name, saying, "Cornelius!"

This was said three times, and immediately the sail was drawn up out of sight.

And Peter was still earnestly thinking over the vision, when the Spirit said to him, "Three men are now inquiring for you.

"Just at this hour, three days ago," replied Cornelius, "I was offering afternoon prayer in my house, when suddenly a man in shining raiment stood in front of me,

"This was said three times, and then everything was drawn up again out of sight.

"Now at that very moment three men came to the house where we were, having been sent from Caesarea to find me.

Paul--following his usual custom--betook himself to it, and for three successive Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures,

Afterwards he went into the synagogue. There for three months he continued to preach fearlessly, explaining in words which carried conviction the truths which concern the Kingdom of God.

Passing through those districts he encouraged the disciples in frequent addresses, and then came into Greece, and spent three months there.

Therefore be on the alert; and remember that, night and day, for three years, I never ceased admonishing every one, even with tears.

Now in the same part of the island there were estates belonging to the Governor, whose name was Publius. He welcomed us to his house, and for three days generously made us his guests.

Three months passed before we set sail in an Alexandrian vessel, called the 'Twin Brothers,' which had wintered at the island.

Meanwhile the brethren there, hearing of our movements, came as far as the Market of Appius and the Three Huts to meet us; and when Paul saw them he thanked God and felt encouraged.