Acts 24:3

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

The first book I wrote, Theophilus, concerned all that Jesus began both to do and to teach,

They wrote these things by their hand: “The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: greetings.

He asked them to provide animals, that they might set Paul on one, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.

But Peter began, and explained to them in order, saying,

“Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.

But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.

it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus;

The sons of the prophets who were at Jericho came near to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that Yahweh will take away your master from your head today?” He answered, “Yes, I know it. Hold your peace.”

Then the king sent an answer to Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions who live in Samaria, and in the rest of the country beyond the River: Peace.

For truly my words are not false. One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.

You have done these things, and I kept silent. You thought that I was just like you. I will rebuke you, and accuse you in front of your eyes.

Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,

This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,

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.”

Jesus answered, “I don’t have a demon, but I honor my Father and you dishonor me.

Therefore my judgment is that we don’t trouble those from among the Gentiles who turn to God,

it seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay no greater burden on you than these necessary things:

When they came to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him.

For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble;

But she is happier if she stays as she is, in my judgment, and I think that I also have God’s Spirit.

Now concerning Apollos, the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.

But you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Dispersion: Greetings.

not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear,

The elder, to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not I only, but also all those who know the truth,

but I hope to see you soon. Then we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.

Many, Yahweh, my God, are the wonderful works which you have done, and your thoughts which are toward us. They can’t be declared back to you. If I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be counted.