Philippians 4:22

Now in these days, prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.

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,

They took hold of him and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, “May we know what this new teaching is, which you are speaking about?

Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the lawyer of this world? Hasn’t God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

Greet one another with a holy kiss.

Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

Therefore men revere him. He doesn’t regard any who are wise of heart.”

Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”

As they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, and they compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross.

Joses, who by the apostles was also called Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, Son of Encouragement), a Levite, a man of Cyprus by race,

But Saul ravaged the assembly, entering into every house and dragged both men and women off to prison.

But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus.

Thinking about that, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.

He found a certain Jew named Aquila, a man of Pontus by race, who had recently come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome. He came to them,

All the saints greet you.

longing to see you, remembering your tears, that I may be filled with joy;

Be diligent to come to me soon,

When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.

Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

“But that servant went out, and found one of his fellow servants, who owed him one hundred denarii, and he grabbed him, and took him by the throat, saying, ‘Pay me what you owe!’

Jesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.

Therefore behold, I send to you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify; and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city;

This Good News of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world for a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.

Jesus looked around, and said to his disciples, “How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into God’s Kingdom!”

You gave me no kiss, but she, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet.

Now they were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James. The other women with them told these things to the apostles.

These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch;

But Saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their service, also taking with them John who was called Mark.

Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words and strengthened them.

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.

having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;

Then I came to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;

It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.

so that it became evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ,

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.

Bring the cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus when you come, and the books, especially the parchments.

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

Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn’t God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?

Lot said to them, “Oh, not so, my lord.

But ships shall come from the coast of Kittim. They shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber. He also shall come to destruction.”

Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears it, he will kill me.” Yahweh said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, I have come to sacrifice to Yahweh.

As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.

Her merchandise and her wages will be holiness to Yahweh. It will not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise will be for those who dwell before Yahweh, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing.

So the Spirit lifted me up, and took me away; and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; and Yahweh’s hand was strong on me.

“Thus he said, ‘The fourth animal will be a fourth kingdom on earth, which will be different from all the kingdoms, and will devour the whole earth, and will tread it down, and break it in pieces.

When he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

He asked them, “Whose is this image and inscription?”

For you always have the poor with you; but you don’t always have me.

and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others; who served them from their possessions.

Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”

Show me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?” They answered, “Caesar’s.”

They began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man perverting the nation, forbidding paying taxes to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.”

Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.

But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem.

As Peter went throughout all those parts, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda.

They therefore who were scattered abroad by the oppression that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews only.

One of them named Agabus stood up, and indicated by the Spirit that there should be a great famine all over the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius.

Now in the assembly that was at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

But Saul, who is also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, fastened his eyes on him,

But Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

But certain men joined with him and believed, among whom also was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.

When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them and they spoke with other languages and prophesied.

Agrippa said to Festus, “This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the assembly that is at Cenchreae,

Greet one another with a holy kiss. The assemblies of Christ greet you.

Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my relatives.

Or have only Barnabas and I no right to not work?

All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.

And the rest of the Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that even Barnabas was carried away with their hypocrisy.

Don’t despise prophecies.

(the Lord grant to him to find the Lord’s mercy in that day); and in how many things he served at Ephesus, you know very well.

Be diligent to come before winter. Eubulus salutes you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.

Greet all of your leaders and all the saints. The Italians greet you.

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you. So does Mark, my son.

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.

One of his heads looked like it had been wounded fatally. His fatal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled at the beast.

for they are spirits of demons, performing signs; which go out to the kings of the whole inhabited earth, to gather them together for the war of that great day of God, the Almighty.

The woman whom you saw is the great city, which reigns over the kings of the earth.”

Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.

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