After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.
On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to
Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Juda
And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go u
But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from
Therefore send to Joppa for Simon, who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, by the sea.’
So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.”
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail agai
You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peopl
The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s
Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
But in this way God has fulfilled what He foretold through all the prophets, saying that His Christ would suffer.
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas,
“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before
And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen
Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.
John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.
Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter.
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work
Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.”
You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever
Do everything without complaining or arguing,