Verse of the day

“When our days there were ended – we left and proceeded on our journey; and all of them – with wives and children – escorted us outside the city. There we knelt down on the beach and prayed.”

“And now I commend you to God and to the message of his grace – a message that is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all who are sanctified.”

“He said to them – “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” They replied – “No – we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”

“There he found a Jew named Aquila – a native of Pontus – who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla – because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them.”

“ 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.”