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| '''V2''' Tells us he was a ''devout''<ref name="eusebes">{{2152}}</ref> man which means he was ''Pious'' and ''dutiful'' which is required [[Elements|element]] of the [[kingdom of God]] and [[Pure Religion|Pure Religion]]. | | '''V2''' Tells us he was a ''devout''<ref name="eusebes">{{2152}}</ref> man which means he was ''Pious'' and ''dutiful'' which is required [[Elements|element]] of the [[kingdom of God]] and [[Pure Religion|Pure Religion]]. | ||
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| | | It is also clear that "water baptism" is not the [[Baptism|baptism]] of spiritual substance which only comes to those who truly [[believeth]] as [[Doers|doers]] of the word, i.e. [[Logos]], that only comes with [[repentance]]. | ||
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| V43 speaks of [[remission]] of sins and through His ''name and whoever believeth'' in him. On his [[name]] meant according to His character and [[believeth]] had to to with trust and allegiance to the way defined in the [[Logos]] and [[doctrine of Jesus]]. If they were still going to the Pharisees and or Caesar for their daily bread they did not qualify. | | V43 speaks of [[remission]] of sins and through His ''name and whoever believeth'' in him. On his [[name]] meant according to His character and [[believeth]] had to to with trust and allegiance to the way defined in the [[Logos]] and [[doctrine of Jesus]]. If they were still going to the Pharisees and or Caesar for their daily bread they did not qualify. | ||
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| '''verses 45-48''' Those Greeks had already received the [[baptism]] of the [[Holy Spirit]] spoken of by [[John the Baptist]] in [[Matthew 3]]:11 | | '''verses 45-48''' Those Greeks had already received the [[baptism]] of the [[Holy Spirit]]<Ref name="waterbap">{{waterbap}}</Ref> spoken of by [[John the Baptist]] in [[Matthew 3]]:11, [[Luke 3]]:16 and John was clearly playing down the ''ritual of water emersion'' in these verses and emphasize spiritual baptism.<Ref name="waterbap">{{waterbap}}</Ref><Br>In [[John 1]]:26 the same sentiment of water is only a ritual and does not save anyone and to think so is a form of [[idolatry]]<Ref name="Isidolatry">{{Isidolatry}}</Ref> and [[witchcraft]]. <Ref name="notherit">{{notherit}}</Ref><Br>This is especially true if you do not [[repent]] and continue to eat at the [[tables]] of the [[Caesar]]s of the [[world]] who [[exercise authority]] to provide the [[dainties]] and [[benefits]] of their [[social welfare]] of [[legal charity]]. This precept is repeated as it is proclaimed that Jesus was going to take away the [[Sin|sins]] of the [[world]] but only as they [[repent]]ed and [[seek|sought]] His [[kingdom of God]] and His [[righteousness]]. | ||
John was clearly playing down the ''ritual of water emersion'' in these verses.<Br>In | |||
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| | | John was clearly playing down the ''ritual of water emersion'' in these verses and in [[John 1]]:26<Ref name="baptizewtr">{{baptizewtr}}</Ref> shared the same sentiment proclaiming that Jesus was going to take away the [[Sin|sins]] of the [[world]] as they [[repent]]ed and [[seek|sought]] His [[kingdom of God]] and His [[righteousness]], too. | ||
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| | | '''46v''' Why did these Greeks and [[Gentiles]] need to be baptized?<Br> First we need to understand what [[Baptism]] meant at that time. The Church, consisting of the disciples [[called out]] and [[appoint|appointed]] a [[Kingdom of God|kingdom]] by [[Christ]] to [[Feeding the Sheep|feed]] the [[Christians check list|sheep]] who heard the voice of Christ and followed the [[doctrine of Jesus]]. That Church replaced the [[Corban]] of the [[Pharisees]] that was making the word of God to none effect because it was a covetous practice the depended upon governments that exercise authority one over the other. They were replacing it with a [[daily ministration]] of [[Pure Religion]] with the [[Corban of Christ]] based on the [[righteousness]] of God providing a [[daily bread]] and [[social welfare]] through [[charity]] and [[love]] rather than the [[welfare]] of the [[world]] that is reliant upon [[force]] and [[violence]] which has always been a [[snare]] of [[Entangled|entanglement]]. | ||
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6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. | 6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. | ||
7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; | 7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually<Ref name="Persevereq">{{Persevereq}}</Ref>; | ||
8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa. | 8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa. | ||
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29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? | 29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? | ||
30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, | 30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house<Ref name="fastpr">{{fastpr}}</Ref>, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, | ||
31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. | 31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. | ||
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34 ¶ Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is [[respecter of persons|no respecter of persons]]: | 34 ¶ Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is [[respecter of persons|no respecter of persons]]<Ref name="respectq">{{respectq}}</Ref>: | ||
35 But in every nation he that feareth<ref name="phobeo">{{5399}}</ref> him, and worketh [[righteousness]], is accepted with him. | 35 But in every nation he that feareth<ref name="phobeo">{{5399}}</ref> him, and worketh [[righteousness]], is accepted with him. | ||
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44 ¶ While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. | 44 ¶ While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. | ||
45 And they of the [[Circumcise|circumcision]] which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the [[Holy Ghost]]. | 45 And they of the [[Circumcise|circumcision]] which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the [[Holy Ghost]].<Ref name="newprophet">{{newprophet}}</Ref> | ||
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, | 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, | ||
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| In Act 10 it is made clear that it was not the rites and rituals imposed by the pharisees and other orthodox Jews that revealed who was a believer and who was not. |
| V2 Tells us he was a devout[1] man which means he was Pious and dutiful which is required element of the kingdom of God and Pure Religion. |
| It is also clear that "water baptism" is not the baptism of spiritual substance which only comes to those who truly believeth as doers of the word, i.e. Logos, that only comes with repentance. |
| V35 every people that feareth[2] him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted. |
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| V43 speaks of remission of sins and through His name and whoever believeth in him. On his name meant according to His character and believeth had to to with trust and allegiance to the way defined in the Logos and doctrine of Jesus. If they were still going to the Pharisees and or Caesar for their daily bread they did not qualify. |
| verses 45-48 Those Greeks had already received the baptism of the Holy Spirit[3] spoken of by John the Baptist in Matthew 3:11, Luke 3:16 and John was clearly playing down the ritual of water emersion in these verses and emphasize spiritual baptism.[3] In John 1:26 the same sentiment of water is only a ritual and does not save anyone and to think so is a form of idolatry[4] and witchcraft. [5] This is especially true if you do not repent and continue to eat at the tables of the Caesars of the world who exercise authority to provide the dainties and benefits of their social welfare of legal charity. This precept is repeated as it is proclaimed that Jesus was going to take away the sins of the world but only as they repented and sought His kingdom of God and His righteousness. |
| John was clearly playing down the ritual of water emersion in these verses and in John 1:26[6] shared the same sentiment proclaiming that Jesus was going to take away the sins of the world as they repented and sought His kingdom of God and His righteousness, too. |
| 46v Why did these Greeks and Gentiles need to be baptized? First we need to understand what Baptism meant at that time. The Church, consisting of the disciples called out and appointed a kingdom by Christ to feed the sheep who heard the voice of Christ and followed the doctrine of Jesus. That Church replaced the Corban of the Pharisees that was making the word of God to none effect because it was a covetous practice the depended upon governments that exercise authority one over the other. They were replacing it with a daily ministration of Pure Religion with the Corban of Christ based on the righteousness of God providing a daily bread and social welfare through charity and love rather than the welfare of the world that is reliant upon force and violence which has always been a snare of entanglement. |
| Baptism as a ritual using water was performed as a public testimony |
Call for Simon Peter
1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.
3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.
4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.
5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:
6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.
7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually[7];
8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.
Peter prayed
9 ¶ On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
Before the gate
17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,
18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
19 ¶ While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?
A Just man requests
22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.
23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.
Peter comes
25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.
27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.
God shower me
28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?
30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house[8], and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.
33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.
No respecter
34 ¶ Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons[9]:
35 But in every nation he that feareth[2] him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:
40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;
41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.
42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
44 ¶ While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.[10]
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
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- ↑ 2152 ~εὐσεβής~ eusebes \@yoo-seb-ace’\@ from 2095 and 4576; adj AV-devout 3, godly 1; 4 1) pious, dutiful
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 5399 φοβέω phobeo [fob-eh’-o] from 5401 n fear, dread, terror; v; TDNT-9:189,1272; [{See TDNT 833 }] AV-fear 62, be afraid 23, be afraid of 5, reverence 1, misc 2; 93
- 1) to put to flight by terrifying (to scare away)
- 1a) to put to flight, to flee
- 1b) to fear, be afraid
- 1b1) to be struck with fear, to be seized with alarm
- 1b1a) of those startled by strange sights or occurrences
- 1b1b) of those struck with amazement
- 1b2) to fear, be afraid of one
- 1b3) to fear (i.e. hesitate) to do something (for fear of harm)
- 1b1) to be struck with fear, to be seized with alarm
- 1c) to reverence, venerate, to treat with deference or reverential obedience
- For Synonyms see entry 5841
- 1) to put to flight by terrifying (to scare away)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Water ritual unto repentance vs Spirit and fire of salvation
- Matthew 3:11 "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and [with] fire:"
- Mark 16:16"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."
- Luke 3:16 "John answered, saying unto [them] all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:"
- John 1:26 "John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; 27 He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose. 28 These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing. 29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world... 33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost."
- John 4:1 "When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, 2 (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)"
- See also Baptism, Acts 10, Born again, Gentiles.
- ↑ Covetousness is idolatry
- Colossians 3:5 "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:"
- Ephesians 5:5 "For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God."
- 1 Corinthians 5:10 "Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. 11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat."
- For it is written that the tables of dainties provided by rulers of the world are a snare because they cause the masses to bite one another through government systems of legal charity which are covetous practices which are a form of fornication or adultery where the people are devoured as merchandise, curse children and are "entangled again in the yoke of bondage" with the aid of the false religion of the whore who rides the beast.
- ↑ Not inherit
- 2 Corinthians 6:15 "And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?"
- 1 Corinthians 6:9 "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God."
- 2 Timothy 3:1 "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth."
- Galatians 5:19 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 1 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told [you] in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
- ↑ Water ritual of John vs Spirit and fire of Jesus
- John 1:26 "John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; 27 He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose... 33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost."
- Matthew 3:11 "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:"
- Mark 1:7-8 "And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. 8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost."
- Luke 3:16 "John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:"
- John 3: "5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water (mother’s womb) and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."
- See also Baptism, Acts 10, Born again, Gentiles.
- ↑ Persevere continually
- Mark 3:9 "And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on <4342> him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him."
- Acts 1:14 "These all continued <4342> with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren."
- Acts 2:42 "And they continued stedfastly <4342> in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."
- Acts 2:46 "And they, continuing <4342> daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,"
- Acts 6:4 "But we will give ourselves continually <4342> to prayer, and to the ministry of the word."
- Acts 8:13 "Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued <4342> with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done."
- Acts 10:7 "And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on <4342> him continually <4342>;"
- Romans 12:12 "Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant <4342> in prayer;"
- Romans 13:6 "For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually <4342> upon this very thing."
- Colossians 4:2 "Continue <4342> in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;"
- Ephesians 6:18 "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance<4343> and supplication for all saints;"
- ↑ Fasting and Prayer
- Nehemiah 1:4 "And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned [certain] days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,"
- Psalms 35:11 "False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge [things] that I knew not. 12 They rewarded me evil for good [to] the spoiling of my soul. 13 But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing [was] sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom."
- Daniel 9:3 "And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:"
- Matthew 17:21 "Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting."
- Mark 9:29 "And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting."
- Luke 2:37 "And she [was] a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served [God] with prayers and fastings night and day."
- Luke 5:33 "And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise [the disciples] of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?"
- Acts 10:30 "And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,"
- Acts 13:3 "And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid [their] hands on them, they sent [them] away."
- Acts 14:23 "And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed."
- 1 Corinthians 7:5 "Defraud ye not one the other, except [it be] with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency."
- ↑ Respecter of persons
- Deuteronomy 1:17 Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; [but] ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment [is] God’s: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring [it] unto me, and I will hear it.
- Deuteronomy 16:19 Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.
- 2 Samuel 14:14 For we must needs die, and [are] as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect [any] person: yet doth he devise means, that his banished be not expelled from him.
- 2 Chronicles 19:7 Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do [it]: for [there is] no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
- Proverbs 24:23 "These [things] also [belong] to the wise. [It is] not good to have respect of persons in judgment."
- Proverbs 28:21 "To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress."
- Lamentations 4:16 "The anger of the LORD hath divided them; he will no more regard them: they respected not the persons of the priests, they favoured not the elders".
- Acts 10:34 "God is not one to show partiality,("prosopolemptes">4381.)
- Romans 2:11 "For there is no respect of persons("prosopolempsia">4382) with God."
- Ephesians 6:9 "And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons(prosopolempsia"4382) with him."
- Colossians 3:25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.prosopolempsia 4382
- James 2:3 "And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:"
- James 2:9 "But if ye have respect to persons,(prosopolepteo 4380) ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors."
- 1 Peter 1:17 "And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons(aprosopoleptos 678) judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning [here] in fear:
- ↑ New Prophet
- Acts 2:17 "And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:"
- 2 Peter 1:21 "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost."
- 2 Timothy 3:16 "All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"
- Acts 10:45 "And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost."
- Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;"