Acts 1:3

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This was after his death, but he showed them that he was alive, proving it to them in many ways. The apostles saw Jesus many times during the 40 days after he was raised from death. He spoke to them about God’s kingdom.

Cross References

Acts 13:31

After this, for many days, those who had gone with Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem saw him. They are now his witnesses to our people.

John 20:26

A week later the followers were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. The doors were locked, but Jesus came and stood among them. He said, “Peace be with you!”

1 John 1:1

We want to tell you about the Word that gives life—the one who existed before the world began. This is the one we have heard and have seen with our own eyes. We saw what he did, and our hands touched him.

John 21:14

This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his followers after he was raised from death.

John 21:1

Later, Jesus appeared again to his followers by Lake Galilee. This is how it happened:

Matthew 28:9

Suddenly, Jesus was there in front of them. He said, “Hello!” The women went to him and, holding on to his feet, worshiped him.

Acts 28:31

He told them about God’s kingdom and taught them about the Lord Jesus Christ. He was very bold, and no one tried to stop him from speaking.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

We encouraged you, we comforted you, and we told you to live good lives for God. He calls you to be part of his glorious kingdom.

Colossians 1:13

God made us free from the power of darkness. And he brought us into the kingdom of his dear Son.

Romans 14:17

In God’s kingdom, what we eat and drink is not important. Here is what is important: a right way of life, peace, and joy—all from the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 21:43

“So I tell you that God’s kingdom will be taken away from you. It will be given to people who do what God wants in his kingdom.

Deuteronomy 9:9

I went up the mountain to get the stone tablets. The agreement that the Lord made with you was written on those stones. I stayed on the mountain 40 days and 40 nights. I did not eat any food or drink any water.

Matthew 4:2

Jesus ate nothing for 40 days and nights. After this, he was very hungry.

Matthew 3:2

John said, “Change your hearts and lives, because God’s kingdom is now very near.”

1 Kings 19:8

So Elijah got up. He ate and drank and felt strong. Then Elijah walked for 40 days and nights to Mount Horeb, the mountain of God.

Deuteronomy 9:18

Then I bowed down before the Lord with my face to the ground for 40 days and 40 nights, as I did before. I did not eat any food or drink any water. I did this because you had sinned so badly. You did the thing that is evil to the Lord, and you made him angry.

Mark 16:19

After the Lord Jesus said these things to his followers, he was carried up into heaven. There, Jesus sat at the right side of God.

Acts 8:12

But Philip told the people the Good News about God’s kingdom and the power of Jesus Christ. Men and women believed Philip and were baptized.

Acts 19:8

Paul went into the synagogue and spoke very boldly. He continued doing this for three months. He talked with the Jews, trying to persuade them to accept what he was telling them about God’s kingdom.

Acts 28:23

Paul and the Jews chose a day for a meeting. On that day many more of these Jews met with Paul at his house. He spoke to them all day long, explaining God’s kingdom to them. He used the Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets to persuade them to believe in Jesus.