Acts 16:15

The Passion Translation

She devoted herself to the Lord, and we baptized her and her entire family. Afterward she urged us to stay in her home, saying, “Since I am now a believer in the Lord, come and stay in my house.” So we were persuaded to stay there.

Cross References

Genesis 19:3

But Lot was so insistent they finally agreed to go to his house. Lot had unleavened bread baked for them and prepared a feast, and they ate.

Genesis 33:11

please accept the blessing I have brought to you, for God has poured his grace over me, and I have everything I want!” So with these words Jacob urged him, and Esau accepted the gifts.

Matthew 10:41

Whoever receives a prophet because he is God’s messenger will share a prophet’s reward. And whoever welcomes a righteous person because he follows me will also share in his reward.

Matthew 3:6

And while they were publicly confessing their sins, he would immerse them in the Jordan River.

Luke 14:23

“So the master told him, ‘All right. Go out again, and this time bring them all back with you. Persuade the beggars on the streets, the outcasts, even the homeless. Insist that they come in and enjoy the feast so that my house will be full.’

Luke 24:29

They urged him to remain there with them and pleaded, “Stay with us. It will be dark soon.” So Jesus went with them into the village.

Acts 11:14

‘He will tell you and your family the message of how you can be saved!’

Acts 16:31

They answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved—you and all your family.”

Acts 16:33

Even though the hour was late, he washed their wounds. Then he and all his family were baptized. He took Paul and Silas into his home and set them at his table and fed them.

Acts 16:34

The jailer and all his family were filled with joy in their newfound faith in God.

Acts 18:8

Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire family, and many of the Corinthians who heard what had happened believed in the Lord and were baptized.

Acts 8:12

But as Philip preached the wonderful news of God’s kingdom realm, and the name of Jesus the Anointed One, many believed his message and were baptized, both men and women.

Acts 8:38

The Ethiopian stopped his chariot, and they went down into the water and Philip baptized him.

Romans 16:23

My kind host here in Corinth, Gaius, likewise greets you, along with the entire congregation of his house church. Also, the city administrator Erastus and our brother Quartus send their warm greetings.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have become foolish to boast like this, but you have forced me to do it, when you should have boasted in me instead. For there is nothing I lack compared to these “super-apostles” of yours, even though I am nothing.

2 Corinthians 5:14

For it is Christ’s love that fuels our passion and holds us tightly, because we are convinced that he has given his life for all of us. This means all died with him,

Galatians 6:10

Take advantage of every opportunity to be a blessing to others, especially to our brothers and sisters in the family of faith!

Ephesians 1:1

Dear friends, My name is Paul, and I was chosen by God to be an apostle of Jesus, the Messiah.

Philippians 1:7

It’s no wonder I pray with such confidence, since you have a permanent place in my heart! You have remained partners with me in the wonderful grace of God even though I’m here in chains for standing up for the truth of the gospel.

Philemon 1:17

So if you consider me your friend and partner, accept him the same way you would accept me.

Hebrews 13:2

And show hospitality to strangers, for they may be angels from God showing up as your guests.

1 Peter 5:12

I, Peter, with the help of Silas, whom I consider a trustworthy, faith-filled brother, have written you this short letter so that I might encourage you and personally testify that this is the true, dependable grace of God. Stand fast in this grace.

2 John 1:10

So if anyone comes into your fellowship claiming to be a true believer yet doesn’t bring this teaching, you are not to consider him as a fellow believer, nor should you welcome him into your homes.

3 John 1:5

My beloved friend, I commend you for your demonstration of faithful love by all that you have done for the brothers on their journey, even though they were strangers at the time.

3 John 1:8

They are deserving of all the support we can give them, because through our giving we can partner with them for the truth.