⁶ Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy.

²⁹ Later, Levi held a banquet in his home with Jesus as the guest of honor. Many of Levi’s fellow tax collectors and other guests also ate with them.

³⁴ He brought them into his house and set a meal before them, and he and his entire household rejoiced because they all believed in God.

¹⁵ She and her household were baptized, and she asked us to be her guests. “If you agree that I am a true believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my home.” And she urged us until we agreed.

¹⁵ But even before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace. Then it pleased him ¹⁶ to reveal his Son to me^[a] so that I would proclaim the Good News about Jesus to the Gentiles.

When this happened, I did not rush out to consult with any human being.^[b]

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

¹⁶ They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger.

⁶ So Abraham ran back to the tent and said to Sarah, “Hurry! Get three large measures^[a] of your best flour, knead it into dough, and bake some bread.” ⁷ Then Abraham ran out to the herd and chose a tender calf and gave it to his servant, who quickly prepared it.