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“To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.”
— Acts 10:43
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“While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.”
— Acts 10:44
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“And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
— Acts 10:45
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“Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?”
— Acts 10:47
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“And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.”
— Acts 10:48
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“And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.”
— Acts 11:1
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“And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,”
— Acts 11:2
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“Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.”
— Acts 11:6
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“And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.”
— Acts 11:11
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“And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:”
— Acts 11:12
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“And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;”
— Acts 11:13
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“And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.”
— Acts 11:15
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“Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.”
— Jesus, Acts 11:16
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“Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?”
— Acts 11:17
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“When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.”
— Acts 11:18
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“Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.”
— Acts 11:19
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“And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.”
— Acts 11:20
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“And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.”
— Acts 11:21
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“Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.”
— Acts 11:22
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“Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.”
— Acts 11:23
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“For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.”
— Acts 11:24
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“And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.”
— Acts 11:26
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“And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.”
— Acts 11:28
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“Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:”
— Acts 11:29
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“Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.”
— Acts 11:30
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“Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.”
— Acts 12:1
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“And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.”
— Acts 12:2
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“And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)”
— Acts 12:3
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“And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.”
— Acts 12:4
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“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.”
— Acts 12:5
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“And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.”
— Acts 12:6
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“And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.”
— Acts 12:7
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“And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.”
— Acts 12:8
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“And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.”
— Acts 12:9
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“When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.”
— Acts 12:10
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“And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.”
— Acts 12:11
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“And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.”
— Acts 12:12
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“And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.”
— Acts 12:13
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“And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.”
— Acts 12:14
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“And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.”
— Acts 12:15
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“But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.”
— Acts 12:17
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“Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.”
— Acts 12:18
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“And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.”
— Acts 12:19
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“And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country.”
— Acts 12:20
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“And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.”
— Acts 12:21
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“And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.”
— Acts 12:22
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“And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.”
— Acts 12:23
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“But the word of God grew and multiplied.”
— Acts 12:24
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“Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.”
— Acts 13:1
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“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”
— Acts 13:2