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48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were very glad and thanked the Lord for his message; and all who were chosen for eternal life became believers.

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Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.

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So this is the situation: Most of the people of Israel have not found the favor of God they are looking for so earnestly. A few have—the ones God has chosen—but the hearts of the rest were hardened.

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29 For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn[a] among many brothers and sisters. 30 And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory.

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Footnotes

  1. 8:29 Or would be supreme.

16 I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, and there will be one flock with one shepherd.

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26 But you don’t believe me because you are not my sheep. 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

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52 And not only for that nation, but to bring together and unite all the children of God scattered around the world.

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Believers Should Stand Firm

13 As for us, we can’t help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first[a] to experience salvation—a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth. 14 He called you to salvation when we told you the Good News; now you can share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Footnotes

  1. 2:13 Some manuscripts read chose you from the very beginning.

that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

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41 Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.

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19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power

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He also came so that the Gentiles might give glory to God for his mercies to them. That is what the psalmist meant when he wrote:

“For this, I will praise you among the Gentiles;
    I will sing praises to your name.”[a]

10 And in another place it is written,

“Rejoice with his people,
    you Gentiles.”[b]

11 And yet again,

“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles.
    Praise him, all you people of the earth.”[c]

12 And in another place Isaiah said,

“The heir to David’s throne[d] will come,
    and he will rule over the Gentiles.
They will place their hope on him.”[e]

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Footnotes

  1. 15:9 Ps 18:49.
  2. 15:10 Deut 32:43.
  3. 15:11 Ps 117:1.
  4. 15:12a Greek The root of Jesse. David was the son of Jesse.
  5. 15:12b Isa 11:10 (Greek version).

Respect for Authority

13 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.

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23 So a time was set, and on that day a large number of people came to Paul’s lodging. He explained and testified about the Kingdom of God and tried to persuade them about Jesus from the Scriptures. Using the law of Moses and the books of the prophets, he spoke to them from morning until evening.

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10 “I asked, ‘What should I do, Lord?’

“And the Lord told me, ‘Get up and go into Damascus, and there you will be told everything you are to do.’

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I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,’ and they go, or ‘Come,’ and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,’ they do it.”

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47 all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.

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15 You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece,[a] and they are spending their lives in service to God’s people. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters,[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 16:15a Greek in Achaia, the southern region of the Greek peninsula.
  2. 16:15b Greek brothers; also in 16:20.

Paul Meets the Ephesian Elders

13 Paul went by land to Assos, where he had arranged for us to join him, while we traveled by ship.

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10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!

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The Great Commission

16 Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.

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I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.
    I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness;
for your promises are backed
    by all the honor of your name.

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Paul’s Request for Prayer

Finally, dear brothers and sisters,[a] we ask you to pray for us. Pray that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes, just as when it came to you.

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Footnotes

  1. 3:1 Greek brothers; also in 3:6, 13.

31 And there was great joy throughout the church that day as they read this encouraging message.

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Paul and Barnabas disagreed with them, arguing vehemently. Finally, the church decided to send Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem, accompanied by some local believers, to talk to the apostles and elders about this question.

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