Romans‬ ‭3:19-20‬

“What the law says is for those who are under the law. It stops anyone from making excuses. And it brings the whole world under God’s judgment, because no one can be made right with God by following the law. The law only shows us our sin.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭3:19-20‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/rom.3.19-20.erv

Acts‬ ‭28:1-9

“When we were safe on land, we learned that the island was called Malta. The people who lived there were very good to us. It was raining and very cold, so they built a fire and welcomed all of us. Paul gathered a pile of sticks for the fire. He was putting the sticks on the fire, and a poisonous snake came out because of the heat and bit him on the hand. When the people living on the island saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said, “This man must be a murderer! He did not die in the sea, but Justice does not want him to live.” But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and was not hurt. The people thought he would swell up or fall down dead. They waited and watched him for a long time, but nothing bad happened to him. So they changed their opinion. They said, “He is a god!” There were some fields around that same area. They were owned by a man named Publius, the most important Roman official on the island. He welcomed us into his home and was very good to us. We stayed in his house for three days. Publius’ father was very sick. He had a fever and dysentery, but Paul went to him and prayed for him. He laid his hands on the man and healed him. After this happened, all the other sick people on the island came to Paul, and he healed them too.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭28:1-9‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.28.1-9.erv

Acts‬ ‭26:12-18‬

““One time the leading priests gave me permission and the authority to go to the city of Damascus. On the way there, at noon, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun. It shined all around me and those traveling with me. We all fell to the ground. Then I heard a voice talking to me in Aramaic. The voice said, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? You are only hurting yourself by fighting me.’ “I said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ “The Lord said, ‘I am Jesus. I am the one you are persecuting. Stand up! I have chosen you to be my servant. You will tell people about me—what you have seen today and what I will show you. This is why I have come to you. I will keep you safe from your own people and from the non-Jewish people, the ones I am sending you to. You will make them able to understand the truth. They will turn away from darkness to the light. They will turn away from the power of Satan, and they will turn to God. Then their sins can be forgiven, and they can be given a place among God’s people—those who have been made holy by believing in me.’””
‭‭Acts‬ ‭26:12-18‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.26.12-18.erv

Isaiah‬ ‭61:7-9‬

“In the past, other people shamed you and said bad things to you. You were shamed much more than any other people. So in your land you will get two times more than other people. You will get the joy that continues forever. That’s because I am the Lord and I love justice. I hate stealing and everything that is wrong. So I will give the people what they deserve. I will make an agreement with my people forever. Their descendants will be known throughout the earth, and everyone will know their children. Whoever sees them will know that the Lord has blessed them.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭61:7-9‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.61.7-9.erv

Ephesians‬ ‭1:4-8

“In Christ, he chose us before the world was made. He chose us in love to be his holy people—people who could stand before him without any fault. And before the world was made, God decided to make us his own children through Jesus Christ. This was what God wanted, and it pleased him to do it. And this brings praise to God because of his wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely. He gave us that grace in Christ, the one he loves. In Christ we are made free by his blood sacrifice. We have forgiveness of sins because of God’s rich grace. God gave us that grace fully and freely. With full wisdom and understanding”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:4-8‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/eph.1.4-8.erv

Lamentations‬ ‭3:17-24

“I thought I would never have peace again. I forgot about good things. I said to myself, “I no longer have any hope that the Lord will help me.” Remember, I am very sad, and I have no home. Remember the bitter poison that you gave me. I remember well all my troubles, and I am very sad. But then I think about this, and I have hope: We are still alive because the Lord ’S faithful love never ends. Every morning he shows it in new ways! You are so very true and loyal! I say to myself, “The Lord is my God, and I trust him.””
‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:17-24‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/lam.3.17-24.erv

Isaiah‬ ‭40:1-2‬

“Your God says, “Comfort, comfort my people. Speak kindly to Jerusalem and tell her, ‘Your time of service is finished. You have paid the price for your sins.’ I, the Lord, have punished you twice for every sin you committed.””
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40:1-2‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/isa.40.1-2.erv

Acts‬ ‭23:11

“The next night the Lord Jesus came and stood by Paul. He said, “Be brave! You have told people in Jerusalem about me. You must do the same in Rome.””
‭‭Acts‬ ‭23:11‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.23.11.erv

Acts‬ ‭22:14-16

““Ananias told me, ‘The God of our fathers chose you long ago to know his plan. He chose you to see the Righteous One and to hear words from him. You will be his witness to all people. You will tell them what you have seen and heard. Now, don’t wait any longer. Get up, be baptized and wash away your sins, trusting in Jesus to save you. ’”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭22:14-16‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.22.14-16.erv

Acts‬ ‭21:10-14‬

“After we had been there for several days, a prophet named Agabus came from Judea. He came to us and borrowed Paul’s belt. He used it to tie his own hands and feet. He said, “The Holy Spirit tells me, ‘This is how the Jews in Jerusalem will tie up the man who wears this belt. Then they will hand him over to people who don’t know God.’” When we heard this, we and the other followers there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem. But he said, “Why are you crying and making me feel so sad? I am willing to be put in jail in Jerusalem. I am even ready to die for the name of the Lord Jesus!” We could not persuade him to stay away from Jerusalem. So we stopped begging him and said, “We pray that what the Lord wants will be done.””
‭‭Acts‬ ‭21:10-14‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.21.10-14.erv

Acts‬ ‭20:24-26

“I don’t care about my own life. The most important thing is that I finish my work. I want to finish the work that the Lord Jesus gave me to do—to tell people the Good News about God’s grace. “And now listen to me. I know that none of you will ever see me again. All the time I was with you, I told you the Good News about God’s kingdom. So today I can tell you one thing that I am sure of: God will not blame me if some of you are not saved.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭20:24-26‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.20.24-26.erv

Acts‬ ‭19:11-20

“God used Paul to do some very special miracles. Some people carried away handkerchiefs and clothes that Paul had used and put them on those who were sick. The sick people were healed, and evil spirits left them. Some Jews also were traveling around forcing evil spirits out of people. The seven sons of Sceva, one of the leading priests, were doing this. These Jews tried to use the name of the Lord Jesus to make the evil spirits go out of people. They all said, “By the same Jesus that Paul talks about, I order you to come out!”

But one time an evil spirit said to these Jews, “I know Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” Then the man who had the evil spirit inside him jumped on these Jews. He was much stronger than all of them. He beat them up and tore their clothes off. They all ran away from that house. All the people in Ephesus, Jews and Greeks, learned about this. They were all filled with fear and gave great honor to the Lord Jesus. Many of the believers began to confess, telling about all the evil things they had done. Some of them had used magic. These believers brought their magic books and burned them before everyone. These books were worth about 50,000 silver coins. This is how the word of the Lord was spreading in a powerful way, causing more and more people to believe.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭19:11-20‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.19.11-20.erv

Acts‬ ‭17:26-28

“God began by making one man, and from him he made all the different people who live everywhere in the world. He decided exactly when and where they would live. “God wanted people to look for him, and perhaps in searching all around for him, they would find him. But he is not far from any of us. It is through him that we are able to live, to do what we do, and to be who we are. As your own poets have said, ‘We all come from him.’”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭17:26-28‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.17.26-28.erv

Acts‬ ‭18:9-10

“During the night, Paul had a vision. The Lord said to him, “Don’t be afraid, and don’t stop talking to people. I am with you, and no one will be able to hurt you. Many of my people are in this city.””
‭‭Acts‬ ‭18:9-10‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.18.9-10.erv

Acts‬ ‭17:11‬

“The people in Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica. They were so glad to hear the message Paul told them. They studied the Scriptures every day to make sure that what they heard was really true.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭17:11‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.17.11.erv

Acts‬ ‭16:22-31‬

“The whole crowd turned against Paul and Silas. The officials tore the clothes off both men and ordered that they be beaten with rods. They were beaten severely and thrown into jail. The officials told the jailer, “Guard them very carefully!” When the jailer heard this special order, he put Paul and Silas far inside the jail and bound their feet between large blocks of wood. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing songs to God. The other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was an earthquake so strong that it shook the foundation of the jail. All the doors of the jail opened, and the chains on all the prisoners fell off. The jailer woke up and saw that the jail doors were open. He thought that the prisoners had already escaped, so he got his sword and was ready to kill himself. But Paul shouted, “Don’t hurt yourself! We are all here!” The jailer told someone to bring a light. Then he ran inside and, shaking with fear, fell down in front of Paul and Silas. Then he brought them outside and said, “Men, what must I do to be saved?” They said to him, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved—you and all who live in your house.””
‭‭Acts‬ ‭16:22-31‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.16.22-31.erv

Acts‬ ‭14:16-17

““In the past God let all the nations do what they wanted. But God was always there doing the good things that prove he is real. He gives you rain from heaven and good harvests at the right times. He gives you plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.””
‭‭Acts‬ ‭14:16-17‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.14.16-17.erv

Acts‬ ‭13:38-39‬

“Brothers, understand what we are telling you. You can have forgiveness of your sins through this Jesus. The Law of Moses could not free you from your sins. But you can be made right with God if you believe in Jesus.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭13:38-39‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.13.38-39.erv

Acts‬ ‭12:6-11

“One night, Peter, bound with two chains, was sleeping between two of the soldiers. More soldiers were guarding the door of the jail. Herod was planning to bring Peter out before the people the next day. Suddenly an angel of the Lord was standing there, and the room was filled with light. The angel tapped Peter on the side and woke him up. The angel said, “Hurry, get up!” The chains fell off Peter’s hands. The angel said, “Get dressed and put on your sandals.” Peter did as he was told. Then the angel said, “Put on your coat and follow me.” So the angel went out and Peter followed. He did not know if the angel was really doing this. He thought he might be seeing a vision. Peter and the angel went past the first guard and the second guard. Then they came to the iron gate that separated them from the city. The gate opened for them by itself. After they went through the gate and walked about a block, the angel suddenly left. Peter realized then what had happened. He thought, “Now I know that the Lord really sent his angel to me. He rescued me from Herod and from everything those Jews thought would happen to me.””
‭‭Acts‬ ‭12:6-11‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.12.6-11.erv

Acts 11:18

When the Jewish believers heard this, they stopped arguing. They praised God and said, “So God is also allowing even those who are not Jews to change their hearts so that they can have the life he gives!”
Acts 11:18 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/act.11.18.ERV

Acts‬ ‭10:11-15, 28, 34-35, 43

“He saw something coming down through the open sky. It looked like a big sheet being lowered to the ground by its four corners. In it were all kinds of animals, reptiles, and birds. Then a voice said to him, “Get up, Peter; kill anything here and eat it.” But Peter said, “I can’t do that, Lord! I have never eaten anything that is not pure or fit to be used for food.” But the voice said to him again, “God has made these things pure. Don’t say they are unfit to eat.”

Peter said to the people, “You understand that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit anyone who is not a Jew. But God has shown me that I should not consider anyone unfit or say they are not pure.

Peter began to speak: “I really understand now that God does not consider some people to be better than others. He accepts anyone who worships him and does what is right. It is not important what nation they come from.

Everyone who believes in Jesus will have their sins forgiven through his name. All the prophets agree that this is true.””
‭‭Acts‬ ‭10:11-15, 28, 34-35, 43‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.10.11-15,28,34-35,43.erv

Acts 9:1‭-‬19

In Jerusalem Saul was still trying to scare the followers of the Lord, even saying he would kill them. He went to the high priest and asked him to write letters to the synagogues in the city of Damascus. Saul wanted the high priest to give him the authority to find people in Damascus who were followers of the Way. If he found any believers there, men or women, he would arrest them and bring them back to Jerusalem.  So Saul went to Damascus. When he came near the city, a very bright light from heaven suddenly shined around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul! Why are you persecuting me?”  Saul said, “Who are you, Lord?” The voice answered, “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting. Get up now and go into the city. Someone there will tell you what you must do.”  The men traveling with Saul just stood there, unable to speak. They heard the voice, but they saw no one. Saul got up from the ground and opened his eyes, but he could not see. So the men with him held his hand and led him into Damascus. For three days, Saul could not see; he did not eat or drink.  There was a follower of Jesus in Damascus named Ananias. In a vision the Lord said to him, “Ananias!” Ananias answered, “Here I am, Lord.”  The Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight Street. Find the house of Judas and ask for a man named Saul from the city of Tarsus. He is there now, praying. He has seen a vision in which a man named Ananias came and laid his hands on him so that he could see again.”  But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man. They told me about the many bad things he did to your holy people in Jerusalem. Now he has come here to Damascus. The leading priests have given him the power to arrest all people who trust in you. ”  But the Lord Jesus said to Ananias, “Go! I have chosen Saul for an important work. I want him to tell other nations, their rulers, and the people of Israel about me. I will show him all that he must suffer for me.”  So Ananias left and went to the house of Judas. He laid his hands on Saul and said, “Saul, my brother, the Lord Jesus sent me. He is the one you saw on the road when you came here. He sent me so that you can see again and also be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Immediately, something that looked like fish scales fell off Saul’s eyes. He was able to see! Then he got up and was baptized. After he ate, he began to feel strong again. Saul stayed with the followers of Jesus in Damascus for a few days.
Acts 9:1‭-‬19 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/act.9.1-19.ERV

Acts‬ ‭8:18-23

“Simon saw that the Spirit was given to people when the apostles laid their hands on them. So he offered the apostles money. He said, “Give me this power so that when I lay my hands on someone, they will receive the Holy Spirit.” Peter said to Simon, “You and your money should both be destroyed because you thought you could buy God’s gift with money. You cannot share with us in this work. Your heart is not right before God. Change your heart! Turn away from these evil thoughts and pray to the Lord. Maybe he will forgive you. I see that you are full of bitter jealousy and cannot stop yourself from doing wrong.””
‭‭Acts‬ ‭8:18-23‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.8.18-23.erv

Acts 7:9‭-‬10

“These ancestors of ours became jealous of their brother Joseph and sold him to be a slave in Egypt. But God was with him and saved him from all his troubles. Pharaoh was the king of Egypt then. He liked Joseph and respected him because of the wisdom God gave him. Pharaoh gave Joseph the job of being a governor of Egypt. He even let him rule over all the people in Pharaoh’s house.
Acts 7:9‭-‬10 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/act.7.9-10.ERV

Acts‬ ‭6:8-10

“Stephen received a great blessing. God gave him power to do great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. But some of the Jews there were from the synagogue of Free Men, as it was called. The group included Jews from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and Asia. They started arguing with Stephen. But the Spirit was helping him speak with wisdom. His words were so strong that these Jews could not argue with him.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭6:8-10‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.6.8-10.erv

Acts‬ ‭5:1-11

“There was a man named Ananias. His wife’s name was Sapphira. Ananias sold some land he had, but he gave only part of the money to the apostles. He secretly kept some of the money for himself. His wife knew this, and she agreed with it. Peter said, “Ananias, why did you let Satan fill your mind with such an idea? You kept part of the money for yourself and lied about it to the Holy Spirit! Before you sold the field, it belonged to you, right? And even after you sold it, you could have used the money any way you wanted. How could you even think of doing such a thing? You lied to God, not to us!” When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died. Some young men came and wrapped his body. They carried it out and buried it. And everyone who heard about this was filled with fear.

About three hours later his wife came in. Sapphira did not know about what had happened to her husband. Peter said to her, “Tell me how much money you got for your field. Was it this much?” Sapphira answered, “Yes, that was all we got for the field.” Peter said to her, “Why did you and your husband agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! Do you hear those footsteps? The men who buried your husband are at the door. They will carry you out in the same way.” At that moment Sapphira fell down by his feet and died. The young men came in and saw that she was dead. They carried her out and buried her beside her husband. The whole church and all the other people who heard about this were filled with fear.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭5:1-11‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.5.1-11.erv

Acts‬ ‭4:28-31

“These people who came together against Jesus made your plan happen. It was done because of your power and your will. And now, Lord, listen to what they are saying. They are trying to make us afraid. We are your servants. Help us to say what you want us to say without fear. Help us to be brave by showing us your power. Make sick people well. Cause miraculous signs and wonders to happen by the authority of Jesus, your holy servant.” After the believers prayed, the place where they were meeting shook. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they continued to speak God’s message without fear.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭4:28-31‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.4.28-31.erv

Acts‬ ‭3:16

““This crippled man was healed because we trusted in Jesus. It was Jesus’ power that made him well. You can see this man, and you know him. He was made completely well because of faith in Jesus. You all saw it happen!”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.3.16.erv

Acts‬ ‭2:38-39‬

“Peter said to them, “Change your hearts and lives and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ. Then God will forgive your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise is for you. It is also for your children and for the people who are far away. It is for everyone the Lord our God calls to himself.””
‭‭Acts‬ ‭2:38-39‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.2.38-39.erv

Acts‬ ‭1:6-11

“The apostles were all together. They asked Jesus, “Lord, is this the time for you to give the people of Israel their kingdom again?” Jesus said to them, “The Father is the only one who has the authority to decide dates and times. They are not for you to know. But the Holy Spirit will come on you and give you power. You will be my witnesses. You will tell people everywhere about me—in Jerusalem, in the rest of Judea, in Samaria, and in every part of the world.” After Jesus said this, he was lifted up into the sky. While they were watching, he went into a cloud, and they could not see him. They were staring into the sky where he had gone. Suddenly two men wearing white clothes were standing beside them. They said, “Men from Galilee, why are you standing here looking into the sky? You saw Jesus carried away from you into heaven. He will come back in the same way you saw him go.””
‭‭Acts‬ ‭1:6-11‬ ‭ERV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/406/act.1.6-11.erv