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“ When they could not find them – they dragged Jason and some believers before the city authorities – shouting – “These people who have been turning the world upside down have come here also – and Jason has entertained them as guests. They are all acting contrary to the decrees of the emperor –…

“A certain woman named Lydia – a worshiper of God – was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul.”

“On the contrary – we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus – just as they will.”

“Friends – why are you doing this? We are mortals just like you – and we bring you good news – that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God – who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.”

“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting – the Holy Spirit said – “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.”

“While Peter was kept in prison – the church prayed fervently to God for him.”

“and when Barnabas had found Saul – he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for an entire year they met with the church and taught a great many people – and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called “Christians.”