Acts 1:3

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After his death Jesus showed the apostles a lot of convincing evidence that he was alive. For 40 days he appeared to them and talked with them about God’s kingdom.

Cross References

1 Kings 19:8

He got up, ate, and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled for 40 days and nights until he came to Horeb, the mountain of God.

Matthew 21:43

That is why I can guarantee that God’s kingdom will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce what God wants.

Matthew 28:9

Suddenly, Jesus met them and greeted them. They went up to him, bowed down to worship him, and took hold of his feet.

Matthew 3:2

“Turn to God and change the way you think and act, because the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matthew 4:2

Jesus did not eat anything for 40 days and 40 nights. At the end of that time, he was hungry.

Mark 16:19

After talking with the apostles, the Lord was taken to heaven, where he received the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the throne.

John 20:26

A week later Jesus’ disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”

John 21:1

Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus showed himself again to the disciples. This is what happened.

John 21:14

This was the third time that Jesus showed himself to the disciples after he had come back to life.

Acts 13:31

and for many days he appeared to those who had come with him to Jerusalem from Galilee. These people are now witnesses and are testifying to the Jewish people about him.

Acts 19:8

For three months Paul would go into the synagogue and speak boldly. He had discussions with people to convince them about God’s kingdom.

Acts 28:23

On a designated day a larger number of influential Jews ⌞than expected⌟ went to the place where Paul was staying. From morning until evening, Paul was explaining God’s kingdom to them. He was trying to convince them about Jesus from Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets.

Acts 28:31

He spread the message about God’s kingdom and taught very boldly about the Lord Jesus Christ. No one stopped him.

Acts 8:12

However, when Philip spread the Good News about God’s kingdom and the one named Jesus Christ, men and women believed him and were baptized.

Romans 14:17

God’s kingdom does not consist of what a person eats or drinks. Rather, God’s kingdom consists of God’s approval and peace, as well as the joy that the Holy Spirit gives.

Deuteronomy 9:18

Once again I threw myself down in front of the Lord. I went without food and water for 40 days and 40 nights because of the sin you committed. You did what the Lord considered evil and made him furious.

Deuteronomy 9:9

When I went up on the mountain to get the stone tablets, the tablets of the promise that the Lord made to you, I stayed on the mountain 40 days and 40 nights without food or water.

Colossians 1:13

God has rescued us from the power of darkness and has brought us into the kingdom of his Son, whom he loves.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

you should live in a way that proves you belong to the God who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

1 John 1:1

The Word of life existed from the beginning. We have heard it. We have seen it. We observed and touched it.