The Promise of the Holy Spirit

In the first book, O (A)Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began (B)to do and teach,

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Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven

In my former book,(A) Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach(B)

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it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write (A)an orderly account for you, (B)most excellent (C)Theophilus,

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With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account(A) for you, most excellent(B) Theophilus,(C)

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19 And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was (A)a prophet (B)mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,

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19 “What things?” he asked.

“About Jesus of Nazareth,”(A) they replied. “He was a prophet,(B) powerful in word and deed before God and all the people.

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Jesus Ministers to Great Crowds

23 (A)And he went throughout all Galilee, (B)teaching in their synagogues and (C)proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and (D)healing every disease and every affliction among the people. 24 So his fame spread throughout all (E)Syria, and (F)they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and (G)pains, (H)those oppressed by demons, (I)those having seizures, and (J)paralytics, and he healed them.

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Jesus Heals the Sick

23 Jesus went throughout Galilee,(A) teaching in their synagogues,(B) proclaiming the good news(C) of the kingdom,(D) and healing every disease and sickness among the people.(E) 24 News about him spread all over Syria,(F) and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed,(G) those having seizures,(H) and the paralyzed;(I) and he healed them.

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The Genealogy of Jesus Christ

23 Jesus, (A)when he began his ministry, was about (B)thirty years of age, being (C)the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli,

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23 Now Jesus himself was about thirty years old when he began his ministry.(A) He was the son, so it was thought, of Joseph,(B)

the son of Heli,

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21 For (A)to this you have been called, (B)because Christ also suffered for you, (C)leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 (D)He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 (E)When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, (F)but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.

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21 To this(A) you were called,(B) because Christ suffered for you,(C) leaving you an example,(D) that you should follow in his steps.

22 “He committed no sin,(E)
    and no deceit was found in his mouth.”[a](F)

23 When they hurled their insults at him,(G) he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats.(H) Instead, he entrusted himself(I) to him who judges justly.(J)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 2:22 Isaiah 53:9

22 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, (A)a man attested to you by God (B)with (C)mighty works and wonders and signs that (D)God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know—

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22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth(A) was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs,(B) which God did among you through him,(C) as you yourselves know.

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32 Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?” 33 The Jews answered him, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but (A)for blasphemy, because you, being a man, (B)make yourself God.” 34 Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in (C)your Law, (D)‘I said, you are gods’? 35 If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and Scripture cannot be (E)broken— 36 do you say of him whom (F)the Father consecrated and (G)sent into the world, ‘You are blaspheming,’ because (H)I said, ‘I am the Son of God’? 37 (I)If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not believe me; 38 but if I do them, (J)even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that (K)the Father is in me and I am in the Father.”

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32 but Jesus said to them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone me?”

33 “We are not stoning you for any good work,” they replied, “but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.”(A)

34 Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law,(B) ‘I have said you are “gods”’[a]?(C) 35 If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God(D) came—and Scripture cannot be set aside(E) 36 what about the one whom the Father set apart(F) as his very own(G) and sent into the world?(H) Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, ‘I am God’s Son’?(I) 37 Do not believe me unless I do the works of my Father.(J) 38 But if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father.”(K)

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Footnotes

  1. John 10:34 Psalm 82:6

21 In that hour (A)he healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and (B)on many who were blind he bestowed sight. 22 And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: (C)the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, (D)lepers[a] are cleansed, and (E)the deaf hear, (F)the dead are raised up, (G)the poor have good news preached to them. 23 And blessed is the one who is (H)not offended by me.”

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 7:22 Leprosy was a term for several skin diseases; see Leviticus 13

21 At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses(A) and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind. 22 So he replied to the messengers, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy[a] are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.(B) 23 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”

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  1. Luke 7:22 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.

24 After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying,

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24 After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion.

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(A)the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers[a] are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and (B)the poor have good news preached to them.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 11:5 Leprosy was a term for several skin diseases; see Leviticus 13

The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy[a] are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 11:5 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.

The High Priest Questions Jesus

19 (A)The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. 20 Jesus answered him, “I have spoken (B)openly (C)to the world. I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together. (D)I have said nothing in secret. 21 Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them; they know what I said.”

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The High Priest Questions Jesus(A)

19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.

20 “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues(B) or at the temple,(C) where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.(D) 21 Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.”

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