[31] 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.
https://bible.com/bible/406/act.4.31.ERV
[31] 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.
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[30] 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.”
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[28] These people who came together against Jesus made your plan happen. It was done because of your power and your will.
[29] 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.
https://bible.com/bible/406/act.4.28-29.ERV
[18] So the Jewish leaders called Peter and John in again. They told the apostles not to say anything or to teach anything in the name of Jesus.
[19] But Peter and John answered them, “What do you think is right? What would God want? Should we obey you or God?
[20] We cannot be quiet. We must tell people about what we have seen and heard.”
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[13] The Jewish leaders understood that Peter and John had no special training or education. But they also saw that they were not afraid to speak. So the leaders were amazed. They also realized that Peter and John had been with Jesus.
[14] They saw the crippled man standing there beside the apostles. They saw that he was healed, so they could say nothing against the apostles.
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[12] Jesus is the only one who can save people. His name is the only power in the world that has been given to save anyone. We must be saved through him!”
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[10] We want all of you and all the people of Israel to know that this man was made well by the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth. You nailed Jesus to a cross, but God raised him from death. This man was crippled, but he is now well. He is able to stand here before you because of the power of Jesus!
https://bible.com/bible/406/act.4.10.ERV
[26] God has sent his special servant Jesus. He sent him to you first. He sent him to bless you by causing each of you to turn away from your evil ways.”
https://bible.com/bible/406/act.3.26.ERV
[19] So you must change your hearts and lives. Come back to God, and he will forgive your sins.
[20] Then the Lord will give you times of spiritual rest. He will send you Jesus, the one he chose to be the Messiah.
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[14] Jesus was holy and good, but you said you did not want him. You told Pilate to give you a murderer instead of Jesus.
[15] And so you killed the one who gives life! But God raised him from death. We are witnesses of this—we saw it with our own eyes.
https://bible.com/bible/406/act.3.14-15.ERV
[12] When Peter saw this, he said to the people, “My Jewish brothers, why are you surprised at this? You are looking at us as if it was our power that made this man walk. Do you think this was done because we are good?
[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!
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[4] Peter and John looked at the crippled man and said, “Look at us!”
[5] He looked at them; he thought they would give him some money.
[6] But Peter said, “I don’t have any silver or gold, but I do have something else I can give you. By the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth—stand up and walk!”
[7] Then Peter took the man’s right hand and lifted him up. Immediately his feet and legs became strong.
[8] He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk. He went into the Temple area with them. He was walking and jumping and praising God.
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[42] The believers spent their time listening to the teaching of the apostles. They shared everything with each other. They ate together and prayed together.
[43] Many wonders and miraculous signs were happening through the apostles, and everyone felt great respect for God.
[44] All the believers stayed together and shared everything.
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[38] 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.
[39] 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.”
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[25] David said this about him: ‘I saw the Lord before me always; he is at my right side to keep me safe.
[26] So my heart is happy, and the words I speak are words of joy. Yes, even my body will live with hope,
[27] because you will not leave me in the place of death. You will not let the body of your Holy One rot in the grave.
[28] You taught me how to live. You will come close to me and give me great joy.’ Psalm 16:8-11
[29] “My brothers, I can tell you for sure about David, our great ancestor. He died, was buried, and his tomb is still here with us today.
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[23] Jesus was handed over to you, and you killed him. With the help of evil men, you nailed him to a cross. But God knew all this would happen. It was his plan—a plan he made long ago.
[24] Jesus suffered the pain of death, but God made him free. He raised him from death. There was no way for death to hold him.
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[20] The sun will be changed into darkness, and the moon will be as red as blood. Then the great and glorious day of the Lord will come.
[21] And everyone who trusts in the Lord will be saved.’ Joel 2:28-32
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[1] When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
[2] Suddenly a noise came from heaven. It sounded like a strong wind blowing. This noise filled the whole house where they were sitting.
[3] They saw something that looked like flames of fire. The flames were separated and stood over each person there.
[4] They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak different languages. The Holy Spirit was giving them the power to do this.
[6] A large crowd came together because they heard the noise. They were surprised because, as the apostles were speaking, everyone heard in their own language.
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[11] 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.”
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[6] The apostles were all together. They asked Jesus, “Lord, is this the time for you to give the people of Israel their kingdom again?”
[7] 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.
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[8] 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.”
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[4] One time when Jesus was eating with them, he told them not to leave Jerusalem. He said, “Wait here until you receive what the Father promised to send. Remember, I told you about it before.
[5] John baptized people with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
https://bible.com/bible/406/act.1.4-5.ERV
[18] The truth is, when you were young, you tied your own belt and went where you wanted. But when you are old, you will put out your hands, and someone else will tie your belt. They will lead you where you don’t want to go.”
[19] (Jesus said this to show how Peter would die to give glory to God.) Then he said to Peter, “Follow me!”
https://bible.com/bible/406/jhn.21.18-19.ERV