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Acts 5:42 - Easy To Read Version The apostles did not stop teaching people. The apostles continued to tell the people the Good News—that Jesus is the Christ. {\cf2\super [105]} They did this every day in the temple {\cf2\super [106]} yard and in people’s homes. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Yet [in spite of the threats] they never ceased for a single day, both in the temple area and at home, to teach and to proclaim the good news (Gospel) of Jesus [as] the Christ (the Messiah). American Standard Version (1901) And every day, in the temple and at home, they ceased not to teach and to preach Jesus as the Christ. Common English Bible Every day they continued to teach and proclaim the good news that Jesus is the Christ, both in the temple and in houses. Catholic Public Domain Version And every day, in the temple and among the houses, they did not cease to teach and to evangelize Christ Jesus. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And every day they ceased not in the temple, and from house to house, to teach and preach Christ Jesus. |
I might do things that are even more embarrassing! Maybe you won’t respect me, but the girls you are talking about are proud of me!”
During the day, Jesus taught the people in the temple {\cf2\super [337]} area. At night he went out of the city and stayed all night on the Mount of Olives. {\cf2\super [338]}
I was with you every day in the temple {\cf2\super [363]} area. Why didn’t you try to arrest me there? But this is your time—the time when darkness (sin) rules.”
Some of these believers were men from Cyprus and Cyrene. When these men came to Antioch, they also spoke to Greeks (non-Jews). They told these Greek people the Good News about the Lord Jesus.
We tell you the Good News {\cf2\super [271]} about the promise God made to our ancestors.
Some of the Epicurean and some of the Stoic philosophers {\cf2\super [353]} argued with him.
Paul explained these Scriptures to the Jews. He showed that the Christ {\cf2\super [347]} must die and then rise from death. Paul said “This man Jesus that I am telling you about is the Christ.”
The believers met together in the temple {\cf2\super [48]} yard every day. They all had the same purpose. They ate {\cf2\super [49]} together in their homes. They were happy to share their food and ate with joyful hearts.
I always did what was best for you. I told you the Good News {\cf2\super [403]} about Jesus in public before the people and also taught in your homes.
We cannot be quiet. We must tell people about the things we saw and heard.”
And now, Lord, listen to what they are saying. They are trying to make us afraid! Lord, we are your servants. Help us to speak the things you want us to say without fear.
Philip began to speak. He started with this same Scripture and told the man the Good News {\cf2\super [179]} about Jesus.
Philip {\cf2\super [156]} went to the city of Samaria. He told people about the Christ. {\cf2\super [157]}
Soon he began to go to the synagogues {\cf2\super [193]} and tell people about Jesus. He told the people, “Jesus is the Son of God!”
I decided that while I was with you I would forget about everything except Jesus Christ and his death on the cross.
to tell the Good News {\cf2\super [6]} about his Son (Jesus) to the non-Jewish people. So God let me see and learn about his Son. When God called me, I did not get advice or help from any person.
I hope I will never boast about things like that. The cross (death) of our Lord Jesus Christ is my only reason for boasting. Through Jesus’ death on the cross the world is dead {\cf2\super [80]} to me; and I am dead to the world.
Tell people God’s message. {\cf2\super [20]} Be ready at all times. Tell people the things they need to do, tell them when they are wrong, and encourage them. Do these things with great patience and careful teaching.