Acts 13:48

World English Bible (2000)

As the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God. As many as were appointed to eternal life believed.

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  • Rom 8:29-30 : 29 For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 Whom he predestined, those he also called. Whom he called, those he also justified. Whom he justified, those he also glorified.
  • Rom 11:7 : 7 What then? That which Israel seeks for, that he didn't obtain, but the chosen ones obtained it, and the rest were hardened.
  • Rom 15:9-9 : 9 and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Therefore will I give praise to you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name." 10 Again he says, "Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people." 11 Again, "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Let all the peoples praise him." 12 Again, Isaiah says, "There will be the root of Jesse, he who arises to rule over the Gentiles; in him the Gentiles will hope."
  • John 10:16 : 16 I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
  • John 11:52 : 52 and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.
  • John 10:26-27 : 26 But you don't believe, because you are not of my sheep, as I told you. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
  • Eph 1:4 : 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;
  • Eph 2:5-9 : 5 even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up with him, and made us to sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus; 8 for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, that no one would boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.
  • 2 Thess 2:13-14 : 13 But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth; 14 to which he called you through our Good News, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Eph 1:19 : 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might
  • Acts 20:13 : 13 But we who went ahead to the ship set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul aboard there, for he had so arranged, intending himself to go by land.
  • Acts 22:10 : 10 I said, 'What shall I do, Lord?' The Lord said to me, 'Arise, and go into Damascus. There you will be told about all things which are appointed for you to do.'
  • Acts 28:23 : 23 When they had appointed him a day, many people came to him at his lodging. He explained to them, testifying about the Kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning until evening.
  • 1 Cor 16:15 : 15 Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints),
  • Rom 13:1 : 1 Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
  • Ps 138:2 : 2 I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your Name for your loving kindness and for your truth; for you have exalted your Name and your Word above all.
  • Matt 28:16 : 16 But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had sent them.
  • Luke 2:10-11 : 10 The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. 11 For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
  • Luke 7:8 : 8 For I also am a man placed under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell this one, 'Go!' and he goes; and to another, 'Come!' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
  • Acts 2:41 : 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
  • Acts 2:47 : 47 praising God, and having favor with all the people. The Lord added to the assembly day by day those who were being saved.
  • Acts 8:8 : 8 There was great joy in that city.
  • Acts 13:42 : 42 So when the Jews went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.
  • Acts 15:2 : 2 Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had no small discord and discussion with them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas, and some others of them, to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
  • Acts 15:31 : 31 When they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement.
  • 2 Thess 3:1 : 1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as also with you;

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