Acts 16:15

New Century Version

She and all the people in her house were baptized. Then she invited us to her home, saying, “If you think I am truly a believer in the Lord, then come stay in my house.” And she persuaded us to stay with her.

Cross References

Genesis 19:3

But Lot begged them to come, so they agreed and went to his house. Then Lot prepared a meal for them. He baked bread without yeast, and they ate it.

Genesis 33:11

So I beg you to accept the gift I give you. God has been very good to me, and I have more than I need.” And because Jacob begged, Esau accepted the gift.

2 Kings 4:8

One day Elisha went to Shunem, where an important woman lived. She begged Elisha to stay and eat. So every time Elisha passed by, he stopped there to eat.

Matthew 10:41

Whoever meets a prophet and accepts him will receive the reward of a prophet. And whoever accepts a good person because that person is good will receive the reward of a good person.

Matthew 3:6

They confessed their sins, and he baptized them in the Jordan River.

Luke 14:23

The master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes, and urge the people there to come so my house will be full.

Luke 24:29

But they begged him, “Stay with us, because it is late; it is almost night.” So he went in to stay with them.

Acts 11:14

By the words he will say to you, you and all your family will be saved.’

Acts 16:31

They said to him, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved—you and all the people in your house.”

Acts 16:33

At that hour of the night the jailer took Paul and Silas and washed their wounds. Then he and all his people were baptized immediately.

Acts 16:34

After this the jailer took Paul and Silas home and gave them food. He and his family were very happy because they now believed in God.

Acts 18:8

Crispus was the leader of that synagogue, and he and all the people living in his house believed in the Lord. Many others in Corinth also listened to Paul and believed and were baptized.

Acts 8:12

But when Philip told them the Good News about the kingdom of God and the power of Jesus Christ, men and women believed Philip and were baptized.

Acts 8:38

Then the officer commanded the chariot to stop. Both Philip and the officer went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.

Romans 16:23

Gaius is letting me and the whole church here use his home. He also sends greetings to you, as do Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus. [

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have been talking like a fool, but you made me do it. You are the ones who should say good things about me. I am worth nothing, but those “great apostles” are not worth any more than I am!

2 Corinthians 5:14

The love of Christ controls us, because we know that One died for all, so all have died.

Galatians 6:10

When we have the opportunity to help anyone, we should do it. But we should give special attention to those who are in the family of believers.

Ephesians 1:1

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am an apostle because that is what God wanted. To God’s holy people living in Ephesus, believers in Christ Jesus:

Philippians 1:7

And I know that I am right to think like this about all of you, because I have you in my heart. All of you share in God’s grace with me while I am in prison and while I am defending and proving the truth of the Good News.

Philemon 1:17

So if you consider me your partner, welcome Onesimus as you would welcome me.

Hebrews 13:2

Remember to welcome strangers, because some who have done this have welcomed angels without knowing it.

1 Peter 5:12

I wrote this short letter with the help of Silas, who I know is a faithful brother in Christ. I wrote to encourage you and to tell you that this is the true grace of God. Stand strong in that grace.

2 John 1:10

If someone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not welcome or accept that person into your house.

3 John 1:5

My dear friend, it is good that you help the brothers and sisters, even those you do not know.

3 John 1:8

So we should help such people; when we do, we share in their work for the truth.

1 Samuel 28:23

But Saul refused, saying, “I won’t eat.” His servants joined the woman in asking him to eat, and he listened to them. So he got up from the ground and sat on the bed.