Acts 13:48

New International Reader's Version

When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad. They honored the word of the Lord. All who were appointed for eternal life believed.

Cross References

Psalm 138:2

I will bow down facing your holy temple. I will praise your name, because you are always loving and faithful. You have honored your holy word even more than your own fame.

Matthew 25:46

“Then they will go away to be punished forever. But those who have done what is right will receive eternal life.”

Matthew 28:16

Then the 11 disciples went to Galilee. They went to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.

Luke 7:8

I myself am a man who is under authority. And I have soldiers who obey my orders. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes. I tell that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

John 10:16

I have other sheep that do not belong to this sheep pen. I must bring them in too. They also will listen to my voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.

John 11:52

He also prophesied that Jesus would die for God’s children scattered everywhere. He would die to bring them together and make them one.

Acts 13:12

When the governor saw what had happened, he believed. He was amazed at what Paul was teaching about the Lord.

Acts 13:42

Paul and Barnabas started to leave the synagogue. The people invited them to say more about these things on the next Sabbath day.

Acts 15:2

But Paul and Barnabas didn’t agree with this. They argued strongly with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed to go up to Jerusalem. Some other believers were chosen to go with them. They were told to ask the apostles and elders about this question.

Acts 15:31

The people read it. They were glad for its message of hope.

Acts 2:41

Those who accepted his message were baptized. About 3,000 people joined the believers that day.

Acts 2:47

They praised God. They were respected by all the people. Every day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved.

Acts 20:13

We went on ahead to the ship. We sailed for Assos. There we were going to take Paul on board. He had planned it this way because he wanted to go to Assos by land.

Acts 22:10

“ ‘What should I do, Lord?’ I asked. “ ‘Get up,’ the Lord said. ‘Go into Damascus. There you will be told everything you have been given to do.’

Acts 28:23

They decided to meet Paul on a certain day. At that time even more people came to the place where he was staying. From morning until evening, he told them about God’s kingdom. Using the Law of Moses and the Prophets, he tried to get them to believe in Jesus.

Acts 8:8

So there was great joy in that city.

Romans 11:7

What should we say then? The people of Israel did not receive what they wanted so badly. Those Israelites who were chosen did receive it. But the rest of the people were made stubborn.

Romans 13:1

All of you must obey those who rule over you. There are no authorities except the ones God has chosen. Those who now rule have been chosen by God.

Romans 8:28

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose.

1 Corinthians 16:15

You know that the first believers in Achaia were from the family of Stephanas. They have spent all their time serving the Lord’s people. Brothers and sisters, I am asking you

Ephesians 1:11

We were also chosen to belong to him. God decided to choose us long ago in keeping with his plan. He works out everything to fit his plan and purpose.

Ephesians 1:19

And you will know God’s great power. It can’t be compared with anything else. His power works for us who believe. It is the same mighty strength

Ephesians 1:4

God chose us to belong to Christ before the world was created. He chose us to be holy and without blame in his eyes. He loved us.

Ephesians 1:5

So he decided long ago to adopt us. He adopted us as his children with all the rights children have. He did it because of what Jesus Christ has done. It pleased God to do it.

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Now I want to talk about some other matters. Brothers and sisters, pray for us. Pray that the Lord’s message will spread quickly. Pray that others will honor it just as you did.