Cretans and Arabs—we hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.”

And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing;

And they made a calf in those days, offered sacrifices to the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.

Dorcas Restored to Life

At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.

But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.

As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

‘Behold, you despisers, Marvel and perish! For I work a work in your days, A work which you will by no means believe, Though one were to declare it to you.’ ”

From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.

Then all the multitude kept silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring how many miracles and wonders God had worked through them among the Gentiles.

“Known to God from eternity are all His works.

But Paul insisted that they should not take with them the one who had departed from them in Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work.

So, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers.

Miracles Glorify Christ

Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul,

He called them together with the workers of similar occupation, and said: “Men, you know that we have our prosperity by this trade.

but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance.