And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both… And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believedBut the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands. [Read More]

But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that… But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the JewsAnd he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned? [Read More]

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of… At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, {tetrarch: or, governor over four provinces} And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him{do…: or, are wrought by him} For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put {him} in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip's wife. [Read More]

After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram… After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I {am} thy shield, {and} thy exceeding great rewardAnd Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house {is} this Eliezer of Damascus? And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir. [Read More]

Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain… Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul{which…: or, Herod's foster brother} As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. [Read More]