through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;
“Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader
As for those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead, I will make them come and
But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”
To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and espe
There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,
“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among th
At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak
Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know
Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them.
Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserv
It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been cal
Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this
When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices in the Lycaonian language: “The gods have come down
After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying
If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil
They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that Y
“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the w
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the pe
When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “Surely this man is a murderer. Alt
They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city.
Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore.
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of
We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishon