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"And Joseph<S>2501</S> sent<S>649</S> [word] and invited<S>3333</S> Jacob<S>2384</S> his father<S>3962</S> and all<S>3956</S> his relatives<S>4772</S> to come to him, seventy-five persons<S>5590</S> [in all.]


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"And Jacob<S>2384</S> went<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> to Egypt<S>125</S> and [there] passed<S>5053</S> away,<S>5053</S> he and our fathers.<S>3962</S>


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"And [from there] they were removed<S>3346</S> to Shechem,<S>4966</S> and laid<S>5087</S> in the tomb<S>3418</S> which<S>3739</S> Abraham<S>11</S> had purchased<S>5608</S> for a sum<S>5092</S> of money<S>694</S> from the sons<S>5207</S> of Hamor<S>1697</S> in Shechem.<S>4966</S>


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<pb/>"But as the time<S>5550</S> of the promise<S>1860</S> was approaching<S>1448</S> which<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> had assured<S>3670</S> to Abraham,<S>11</S> the people<S>2992</S> increased<S>837</S> and multiplied<S>4129</S> in Egypt,<S>125</S>


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until<S>891</S> there arose<S>450</S> another<S>2087</S> king<S>935</S> over<S>1909</S> Egypt<S>125</S> who<S>3739</S> knew<S>3609</S> nothing<S>3756</S> about<S>3609</S> Joseph.<S>2501</S>


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<pb/>"It was he who took<S>2686</S> shrewd<S>2686</S> advantage<S>2686</S> of our race,<S>1085</S> and mistreated<S>2559</S> our fathers<S>3962</S> so that they would expose<S>4160</S> <S>1570</S> their infants<S>1025</S> and they would not survive.<S>2225</S>


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<pb/>"And it was at this<S>3739</S> time<S>2540</S> that Moses<S>3475</S> was born;<S>1080</S> and he was lovely<S>791</S> in the sight<S>3588</S> of God;<S>2316</S> and he was nurtured<S>397</S> three<S>5140</S> months<S>3376</S> in his father's home.<S>3624</S>


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"And after he had been exposed,<S>1620</S> Pharaoh's daughter<S>2364</S> took<S>337</S> him away,<S>337</S> and nurtured<S>397</S> him as her own<S>1438</S> son.<S>5207</S>


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"And Moses<S>3475</S> was educated<S>3811</S> in all<S>3956</S> the learning<S>4678</S> of the Egyptians,<S>124</S> and he was a man<S>1415</S> of power<S>1415</S> in words<S>3056</S> and deeds.<S>2041</S>


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<pb/>"But when<S>5613</S> he was approaching<S>4137</S> the age<S>5550</S> of forty,<S>5066</S> it entered<S>305</S> his mind<S>2588</S> to visit<S>1980</S> his brethren,<S>80</S> the sons<S>5207</S> of Israel.<S>2274</S>


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"And when he saw<S>3708</S> one<S>5100</S> [of them] being treated<S>91</S> unjustly,<S>91</S> he defended<S>292</S> him and took<S>4160</S> vengeance<S>1557</S> for the oppressed<S>2669</S> by striking<S>3960</S> down<S>3960</S> the Egyptian.<S>124</S>


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"And he supposed<S>3543</S> that his brethren<S>80</S> understood<S>4920</S> that God<S>2316</S> was granting<S>1325</S> them deliverance<S>4991</S> through<S>1223</S> him; but they did not understand.<S>4920</S>


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"And on the following<S>7075</S> day<S>2250</S> he appeared<S>3708</S> to them as they were fighting<S>3164</S> together,<S>3164</S> and he tried to reconcile<S>4871</S> them in peace,<S>1515</S> saying,<S>3004</S> 'Men,<S>435</S> you are brethren,<S>80</S> why<S>2443</S> <S>5101</S> do you injure<S>91</S> one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S>?'


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"But the one who was injuring<S>91</S> his neighbor<S>4139</S> pushed<S>683</S> him away,<S>683</S> saying,<S>3004</S> 'Who<S>5101</S> made<S>2525</S> you a ruler<S>758</S> and judge<S>1348</S> over<S>1909</S> us?


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'You do not mean<S>2309</S> to kill<S>337</S> me as you killed<S>337</S> the Egyptian<S>124</S> yesterday,<S>7088</S> do you?'


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"And at this<S>3778</S> remark<S>3056</S> Moses<S>3475</S> fled,<S>5343</S> and became<S>1096</S> an alien<S>3941</S> in the land<S>1093</S> of Midian,<S>3099</S> where<S>3757</S> he became<S>1080</S> the father<S>1080</S> of two<S>1417</S> sons.<S>5207</S>


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<pb/>"And after forty<S>5065</S> years<S>2094</S> had passed,<S>4137</S> an angel<S>32</S> appeared<S>3708</S> to him in the wilderness<S>2048</S> of Mount<S>3735</S> Sinai,<S>4614</S> in the flame<S>5395</S> of a burning<S>4442</S> thorn<S>942</S> bush.<S>942</S>


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"And when Moses<S>3475</S> saw<S>3708</S> it, he [began] to marvel<S>2296</S> at the sight;<S>3705</S> and as he approached<S>4334</S> to look<S>2657</S> [more] closely,<S>2657</S> there came<S>1096</S> the voice<S>5456</S> of the Lord: <S>2962</S>


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'I am the God<S>2316</S> of your fathers,<S>3962</S> the God<S>2316</S> of Abraham<S>11</S> and Isaac<S>2464</S> and Jacob.<S>2384</S>' And Moses<S>3475</S> shook<S>1790</S> with fear<S>1790</S> and would not venture<S>5111</S> to look.<S>2657</S>


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"But the Lord<S>2962</S> said<S>3004</S> to him, 'Take<S>3089</S> off<S>3089</S> the sandals<S>5266</S> from your feet,<S>4228</S> for the place<S>5117</S> on which<S>3739</S> you are standing<S>2476</S> is holy<S>40</S> ground.<S>1093</S>


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'I have certainly<S>3708</S> seen<S>3708</S> the oppression<S>2561</S> of My people<S>2992</S> in Egypt,<S>125</S> and have heard<S>191</S> their groans,<S>4726</S> and I have come<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> to deliver<S>1807</S> them; come<S>1204</S> now,<S>3568</S> and I will send<S>649</S> you to Egypt.<S>125</S>'


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"This<S>3778</S> Moses<S>3475</S> whom<S>3739</S> they disowned,<S>720</S> saying,<S>3004</S> 'Who<S>5101</S> made<S>2525</S> you a ruler<S>758</S> and a judge<S>1348</S>?' is the one<S>3778</S> whom<S>3778</S> God<S>2316</S> sent<S>649</S> [to be] both<S>2532</S> a ruler<S>758</S> and a deliverer<S>3086</S> with the help<S>5495</S> of the angel<S>32</S> who appeared<S>3708</S> to him in the thorn<S>942</S> bush.<S>942</S>


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"This<S>3778</S> man<S>3778</S> led<S>1806</S> them out, performing<S>4160</S> wonders<S>5059</S> and signs<S>4592</S> in the land<S>1093</S> of Egypt<S>125</S> and in the Red<S>2063</S> Sea<S>2281</S> and in the wilderness<S>2048</S> for forty<S>5065</S> years.<S>2094</S>


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"This<S>3778</S> is the Moses<S>3475</S> who said<S>3004</S> to the sons<S>5207</S> of Israel,<S>2274</S> 'God<S>2316</S> shall raise<S>450</S> up for you a prophet<S>4396</S> like<S>5613</S> me from your brethren.<S>80</S>'


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"This<S>3778</S> is the one who was in the congregation<S>1577</S> in the wilderness<S>2048</S> together<S>3326</S> with the angel<S>32</S> who was speaking<S>2980</S> to him on Mount<S>3735</S> Sinai,<S>4614</S> and [who was] with our fathers;<S>3962</S> and he received<S>1209</S> living<S>2198</S> oracles<S>3051</S> to pass<S>1325</S> on to you.


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"And our fathers<S>3962</S> were unwilling<S>3756</S> <S>2309</S> to be obedient<S>5255</S> to him, but repudiated<S>683</S> him and in their hearts<S>2588</S> turned<S>4762</S> back<S>4762</S> to Egypt,<S>125</S>


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saying<S>3004</S> to Aaron, 'Make<S>2</S> for us gods<S>4160</S> who<S>2316</S> will go<S>3739</S> before<S>4313</S> us; for this<S>4313</S> Moses<S>3778</S> who<S>3475</S> led<S>3739</S> us out of the land<S>1806</S> of Egypt<S>1093</S> – we do not know<S>125</S> what<S>3609</S> happened<S>5101</S> to him.'


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"And at that time<S>2250</S> they made<S>3447</S> a calf<S>3447</S> and brought<S>321</S> a sacrifice<S>2378</S> to the idol,<S>1497</S> and were rejoicing<S>2165</S> in the works<S>2041</S> of their hands.<S>5495</S>


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"But God<S>2316</S> turned<S>4762</S> away<S>4762</S> and delivered<S>3860</S> them up to serve<S>3000</S> the host<S>4756</S> of heaven;<S>3772</S> as it is written<S>1125</S> in the book<S>976</S> of the prophets,<S>4396</S> <t>'It was not to Me that you offered<S>4374</S> victims<S>4968</S> and sacrifices<S>2378</S> forty<S>5065</S> years<S>2094</S> in the wilderness,<S>2048</S> was it, O house<S>3624</S> of Israel<S>2274</S>?</t>


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<t>'You also<S>2532</S> took<S>353</S> along the tabernacle<S>4633</S> of Moloch<S>3434</S> and the star<S>798</S> of the god<S>2316</S> Rompha,<S>4501</S> the images<S>5179</S> which<S>3739</S> you made<S>4160</S> to worship<S>4352</S> them. I also<S>2532</S> will remove<S>3351</S> you beyond<S>1900</S> Babylon.<S>897</S>'</t>


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<pb/>"Our fathers<S>3962</S> had<S>1510</S> the tabernacle<S>4633</S> of testimony<S>3142</S> in the wilderness,<S>2048</S> just<S>2531</S> as He who spoke<S>2980</S> to Moses<S>3475</S> directed<S>1299</S> [him] to make<S>4160</S> it according<S>2596</S> to the pattern<S>5179</S> which<S>3739</S> he had seen.<S>3708</S>


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"And having received<S>1237</S> it in their turn,<S>1237</S> our fathers<S>3962</S> brought<S>1521</S> it in with Joshua<S>2424</S> upon dispossessing<S>2697</S> the nations<S>1484</S> whom<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> drove<S>1856</S> out before<S>575</S> <S>4383</S> our fathers,<S>3962</S> until<S>2193</S> the time<S>2250</S> of David.<S>7035</S>


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"And [David] found<S>2147</S> favor<S>5485</S> in God<S>2316</S>'s sight,<S>1799</S> and asked<S>154</S> that he might find<S>2147</S> a dwelling<S>4638</S> place<S>4638</S> for the God of Jacob.<S>2384</S>


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"However,<S>235</S> the Most<S>5310</S> High<S>5310</S> does not dwell<S>2730</S> in [houses] made<S>5499</S> by [human] hands;<S>5499</S> as the prophet<S>4396</S> says: <S>3004</S>


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<t>'Heaven<S>3772</S> is My throne,<S>2362</S> And earth<S>1093</S> is the footstool<S>5286</S> of My feet;<S>4228</S> What<S>4169</S> kind<S>4169</S> of house<S>3624</S> will you build<S>3618</S> for Me?' says<S>3004</S> the Lord;<S>2962</S> 'Or<S>2228</S> what<S>5101</S> place<S>5117</S> is there for My repose<S>2663</S>?</t>


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<t>'Was it not My hand<S>5495</S> which made<S>4160</S> all<S>3956</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S>?'</t>


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<pb/>"You men who are stiff-necked and uncircumcised<S>564</S> in heart<S>2588</S> and ears<S>3775</S> are always<S>104</S> resisting<S>496</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit;<S>4151</S> you are doing just<S>5613</S> as your fathers<S>3962</S> did.


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"Which<S>5101</S> one<S>5101</S> of the prophets<S>4396</S> did your fathers<S>3962</S> not persecute<S>1377</S>? And they killed<S>615</S> those<S>3588</S> who had previously<S>4293</S> announced<S>4293</S> the coming<S>1660</S> of the Righteous<S>1342</S> One,<S>1342</S> whose<S>3739</S> betrayers<S>4273</S> and murderers<S>5406</S> you have now<S>3568</S> become;<S>1096</S>


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you who<S>3748</S> received<S>2983</S> the law<S>3551</S> as ordained<S>1296</S> by angels,<S>32</S> and [yet] did not keep<S>5442</S> it. "


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> when they heard<S>191</S> this,<S>3778</S> they were cut<S>1282</S> to the quick,<S>2588</S> and they [began] gnashing<S>1031</S> their teeth<S>3599</S> at him.


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But being<S>5225</S> full<S>4134</S> of the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S> he gazed<S>816</S> intently<S>816</S> into heaven<S>3772</S> and saw<S>3708</S> the glory<S>1391</S> of God,<S>2316</S> and Jesus<S>2424</S> standing<S>2476</S> at the right<S>1188</S> hand<S>1188</S> of God;<S>2316</S>


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and he said,<S>3004</S> "Behold,<S>2400</S> I see<S>2334</S> the heavens<S>3772</S> opened<S>1272</S> up and the Son<S>5207</S> of Man<S>444</S> standing<S>2476</S> at the right<S>1188</S> hand<S>1188</S> of God.<S>2316</S>"


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But they cried<S>2896</S> out with a loud<S>3173</S> voice,<S>5456</S> and covered<S>4912</S> their ears,<S>3775</S> and they rushed<S>3729</S> upon him with one<S>3661</S> impulse.<S>3661</S>


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And when they had driven<S>1544</S> him out of the city,<S>4172</S> they [began] stoning<S>3036</S> [him,] and the witnesses<S>3144</S> laid<S>659</S> aside<S>659</S> their robes<S>2440</S> at the feet<S>4228</S> of a young<S>3494</S> man<S>3494</S> named<S>2564</S> Saul.<S>4569</S>


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And they went<S>3036</S> on stoning<S>3036</S> Stephen<S>4736</S> as he called<S>1941</S> upon [the Lord<S>2962</S>] and said,<S>3004</S> "Lord Jesus,<S>2424</S> receive<S>1209</S> my spirit!<S>4151</S>"


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And falling<S>5087</S> on his knees,<S>1119</S> he cried<S>2896</S> out with a loud<S>3173</S> voice,<S>5456</S> "Lord,<S>2962</S> do not hold<S>2476</S> this<S>3778</S> sin<S>266</S> against them!" And having said<S>3004</S> this,<S>3778</S> he fell<S>2837</S> asleep.<S>2837</S>


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<pb/>And Saul<S>4569</S> was in hearty<S>4909</S> agreement<S>4909</S> with putting<S>336</S> him to death.<S>336</S> And on that day<S>2250</S> a great<S>3173</S> persecution<S>1375</S> arose<S>1096</S> against<S>1909</S> the church<S>1577</S> in Jerusalem;<S>2414</S> and they were all<S>3956</S> scattered<S>1289</S> throughout<S>2596</S> the regions<S>5561</S> of Judea<S>2453</S> and Samaria,<S>4540</S> except<S>4133</S> the apostles.<S>652</S>


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<pb/>And [some] devout<S>2126</S> men<S>435</S> buried<S>4792</S> Stephen,<S>4736</S> and made<S>4160</S> loud<S>3173</S> lamentation<S>2870</S> over<S>1909</S> him.


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But Saul<S>4569</S> [began] ravaging<S>3075</S> the church,<S>1577</S> entering<S>1531</S> house<S>3624</S> after<S>2596</S> house;<S>3624</S> and dragging<S>4951</S> off men<S>435</S> and women,<S>1135</S> he would put<S>3860</S> them in prison.<S>5438</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>3767</S> those<S>3588</S> who had been scattered<S>1289</S> went<S>1330</S> about<S>1330</S> preaching<S>2097</S> the word.<S>3056</S>


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And Philip<S>5376</S> went<S>2718</S> down<S>2718</S> to the city<S>4172</S> of Samaria<S>4540</S> and [began] proclaiming<S>2784</S> Christ<S>5547</S> to them.


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And the multitudes<S>3793</S> with one<S>3661</S> accord<S>3661</S> were giving<S>4337</S> attention<S>4337</S> to what was said<S>3004</S> by Philip,<S>5376</S> as they heard<S>191</S> and saw<S>991</S> the signs<S>4592</S> which<S>3739</S> he was performing.<S>4160</S>


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For [in the case of] many<S>4183</S> who had<S>2192</S> unclean<S>169</S> spirits,<S>4151</S> they were coming<S>1831</S> out [of them] shouting<S>994</S> with a loud<S>3173</S> voice;<S>5456</S> and many<S>4183</S> who had been paralyzed<S>3886</S> and lame<S>5560</S> were healed.<S>2323</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> there was a certain<S>5100</S> man<S>435</S> named<S>3686</S> Simon,<S>4613</S> who formerly<S>4391</S> was practicing<S>3096</S> magic<S>3096</S> in the city,<S>4172</S> and astonishing<S>1839</S> the people<S>1484</S> of Samaria,<S>4540</S> claiming<S>3004</S> to be someone<S>5100</S> great;<S>3173</S>


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<pb/>and they all,<S>3956</S> from smallest<S>3398</S> to greatest,<S>3173</S> were giving<S>4337</S> attention<S>4337</S> to him, saying,<S>3004</S> "This<S>3778</S> man<S>3778</S> is what is called<S>2564</S> the Great<S>3173</S> Power<S>1411</S> of God.<S>2316</S>"


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And they were giving<S>4337</S> him attention<S>4337</S> because<S>1223</S> he had for a long<S>2425</S> time<S>5550</S> astonished<S>1839</S> them with his magic<S>3095</S> arts.<S>3095</S>


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But when<S>3753</S> they believed<S>4100</S> Philip<S>5376</S> preaching<S>2097</S> the good<S>2097</S> news<S>2097</S> about<S>4012</S> the kingdom<S>932</S> of God<S>2316</S> and the name<S>3686</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> they were being baptized,<S>907</S> men<S>435</S> and women<S>1135</S> alike.<S>5037</S>


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And even<S>2532</S> Simon<S>4613</S> himself<S>846</S> believed;<S>4100</S> and after being baptized,<S>907</S> he continued<S>4342</S> on with Philip;<S>5376</S> and as he observed<S>2334</S> signs<S>4592</S> and great<S>3173</S> miracles<S>1411</S> taking<S>1096</S> place,<S>1096</S> he was constantly amazed.<S>1839</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> when the apostles<S>652</S> in Jerusalem<S>2414</S> heard<S>191</S> that Samaria<S>4540</S> had received<S>1209</S> the word<S>3056</S> of God,<S>2316</S> they sent<S>649</S> them Peter<S>4074</S> and John,<S>2491</S>


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who<S>3748</S> came<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> and prayed<S>4336</S> for them, that they might receive<S>2983</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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For He had not yet<S>3764</S> fallen<S>1968</S> upon any<S>3762</S> of them; they had simply<S>3440</S> been<S>5225</S> baptized<S>907</S> in the name<S>3686</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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Then<S>5119</S> they [began] laying<S>2007</S> their hands<S>5495</S> on them, and they were receiving<S>2983</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> when Simon<S>4613</S> saw<S>3708</S> that the Spirit<S>4151</S> was bestowed<S>1325</S> through<S>1223</S> the laying<S>1936</S> on of the apostles' hands,<S>5495</S> he offered<S>4374</S> them money,<S>5536</S>


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saying,<S>3004</S> "Give<S>1325</S> this<S>3778</S> authority<S>1849</S> to me as well,<S>2532</S> so<S>2443</S> that everyone<S>1437</S> on whom<S>3739</S> I lay<S>2007</S> my hands<S>5495</S> may receive<S>2983</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit.<S>4151</S>"


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But Peter<S>4074</S> said<S>3004</S> to him, "May your silver<S>694</S> perish<S>684</S> with you, because<S>3754</S> you thought<S>3543</S> you could obtain<S>2932</S> the gift<S>1431</S> of God<S>2316</S> with money!<S>5536</S>


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"You have no<S>3756</S> part<S>3310</S> or<S>3761</S> portion<S>2819</S> in this<S>3778</S> matter,<S>3056</S> for your heart<S>2588</S> is not right<S>2117</S> before<S>1725</S> God.<S>2316</S>


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"Therefore<S>3767</S> repent<S>3340</S> of this<S>3778</S> wickedness<S>2549</S> of yours,<S>4771</S> and pray<S>1189</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> that if<S>1487</S> possible,<S>686</S> the intention<S>1963</S> of your heart<S>2588</S> may be forgiven<S>863</S> you.


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"For I see<S>3708</S> that you are in the gall<S>5521</S> of bitterness<S>4088</S> and in the bondage<S>4886</S> of iniquity.<S>93</S>"


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<pb/>But Simon<S>4613</S> answered<S>611</S> and said,<S>3004</S> "Pray<S>1189</S> to the Lord<S>2962</S> for me yourselves,<S>4771</S> so<S>3704</S> that nothing<S>3367</S> of what<S>3739</S> you have said<S>3004</S> may come<S>1904</S> upon me."


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<pb/>And so,<S>3767</S> when they had solemnly<S>1263</S> testified<S>1263</S> and spoken<S>2980</S> the word<S>3056</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> they started<S>5290</S> back<S>5290</S> to Jerusalem,<S>2414</S> and were preaching<S>2097</S> the gospel<S>2097</S> to many<S>4183</S> villages<S>2968</S> of the Samaritans.<S>4541</S>


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<pb/>But an angel<S>32</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> spoke<S>2980</S> to Philip<S>5376</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "Arise<S>450</S> and go<S>4198</S> south<S>3314</S> to the road<S>3598</S> that descends<S>2597</S> from Jerusalem<S>2419</S> to Gaza.<S>1048</S>" (This<S>3778</S> is a desert<S>2048</S> [road].)


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And he arose<S>450</S> and went;<S>4198</S> and behold,<S>2400</S> there was an Ethiopian<S>128</S> eunuch,<S>2135</S> a court<S>1413</S> official<S>1413</S> of Candace,<S>2582</S> queen<S>938</S> of the Ethiopians,<S>128</S> who<S>3739</S> was in charge<S>1909</S> of all<S>3956</S> her treasure;<S>1047</S> and he had come<S>2064</S> to Jerusalem<S>2419</S> to worship.<S>4352</S>


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And he was returning<S>5290</S> and sitting<S>2521</S> in his chariot,<S>716</S> and was reading<S>314</S> the prophet<S>4396</S> Isaiah.<S>2268</S>


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And the Spirit<S>4151</S> said<S>3004</S> to Philip,<S>5376</S> "Go<S>4334</S> up and join<S>2853</S> this<S>3778</S> chariot.<S>716</S>"


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And when Philip<S>5376</S> had run<S>4370</S> up, he heard<S>191</S> him reading<S>314</S> Isaiah<S>2268</S> the prophet,<S>4396</S> and said,<S>3004</S> "Do you understand<S>1097</S> what<S>3739</S> you are reading<S>314</S>?"


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And he said,<S>3004</S> "Well,<S>1063</S> how<S>4459</S> could<S>1410</S> I, unless<S>1437</S> <S>3361</S> someone<S>5100</S> guides<S>3594</S> me?" And he invited<S>3870</S> Philip<S>5376</S> to come<S>305</S> up and sit<S>2523</S> with him.


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Now<S>1161</S> the passage<S>4042</S> of Scripture<S>1124</S> which<S>3739</S> he was reading<S>314</S> was this:<S>3778</S> <t>"He was led<S>71</S> as a sheep<S>4263</S> to slaughter;<S>4967</S> And as a lamb<S>286</S> before<S>1727</S> its shearer<S>2751</S> is silent,<S>880</S> So<S>3779</S> He does not open<S>455</S> His mouth.<S>4750</S></t>


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<t>"In humiliation<S>5014</S> His judgment<S>2920</S> was taken<S>142</S> away;<S>142</S> Who<S>5101</S> shall relate<S>1334</S> His generation<S>1074</S>? For His life<S>2222</S> is removed<S>142</S> from the earth.<S>1093</S>"</t>


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<pb/>And the eunuch<S>2135</S> answered<S>611</S> Philip<S>5376</S> and said,<S>3004</S> "Please<S>1189</S> [tell me], of whom<S>5101</S> does the prophet<S>4396</S> say<S>3004</S> this<S>3778</S>? Of himself,<S>1438</S> or<S>2228</S> of someone<S>5100</S> else<S>2087</S>?"


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And Philip<S>5376</S> opened<S>455</S> his mouth,<S>4750</S> and beginning<S>757</S> from this<S>3778</S> Scripture<S>1124</S> he preached<S>2097</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> to him.


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And as they went<S>4198</S> along<S>2596</S> the road<S>3598</S> they came<S>2064</S> to some<S>5100</S> water;<S>5204</S> and the eunuch<S>2135</S> said,<S>5346</S> "Look!<S>2400</S> Water!<S>5204</S> What<S>5101</S> prevents<S>2967</S> me from being baptized<S>907</S>?"


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[And Philip<S>5376</S> said,<S>3004</S> "If<S>1487</S> you believe<S>4100</S> with all<S>3650</S> your heart,<S>2588</S> you may.<S>1832</S>" And he answered<S>611</S> and said,<S>3004</S> "I believe<S>4100</S> that Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> is the Son<S>5207</S> of God.<S>2316</S>"]


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And he ordered<S>2753</S> the chariot<S>716</S> to stop;<S>2476</S> and they both<S>297</S> went<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> into the water,<S>5204</S> Philip<S>5376</S> as well<S>5037</S> <S>2532</S> as the eunuch;<S>2135</S> and he baptized<S>907</S> him.


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And when<S>3753</S> they came<S>305</S> up out of the water,<S>5204</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> snatched<S>726</S> Philip<S>5376</S> away;<S>726</S> and the eunuch<S>2135</S> saw<S>3708</S> him no<S>3765</S> more,<S>3765</S> but went<S>4198</S> on his way<S>3598</S> rejoicing.<S>5463</S>


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But Philip<S>5376</S> found<S>2147</S> himself at Azotus;<S>108</S> and as he passed<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> he kept preaching<S>2097</S> the gospel<S>2097</S> to all<S>3956</S> the cities,<S>4172</S> until<S>2193</S> he came<S>2064</S> to Caesarea.<S>2542</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> Saul,<S>4569</S> still<S>2089</S> breathing<S>1709</S> threats<S>547</S> and murder<S>5408</S> against<S>1519</S> the disciples<S>3101</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> went<S>4334</S> to the high<S>749</S> priest,<S>749</S>


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and asked<S>154</S> for letters<S>1992</S> from him to the synagogues<S>4864</S> at Damascus,<S>1154</S> so<S>3704</S> that if<S>1437</S> he found<S>2147</S> any<S>5100</S> belonging<S>1510</S> to the Way,<S>3598</S> both<S>5037</S> men<S>435</S> and women,<S>1135</S> he might bring<S>71</S> them bound<S>1210</S> to Jerusalem.<S>2419</S>


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And it came<S>1096</S> about that as he journeyed,<S>4198</S> he was approaching<S>1448</S> Damascus,<S>1154</S> and suddenly<S>1810</S> a light<S>5457</S> from heaven<S>3772</S> flashed<S>4015</S> around<S>4015</S> him;


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and he fell<S>4098</S> to the ground,<S>1093</S> and heard<S>191</S> a voice<S>5456</S> saying<S>3004</S> to him, <J>"Saul,<S>4549</S> Saul,<S>4549</S> why<S>5101</S> are you persecuting<S>1377</S> Me?"</J>


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And he said,<S>3004</S> "Who<S>5101</S> art<S>1510</S> Thou, Lord<S>2962</S>?" And He [said,] <J>"I am<S>1510</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> whom<S>3739</S> you are persecuting<S>1377</S></J>,


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<J>but rise,<S>450</S> and enter<S>1525</S> the city,<S>4172</S> and it shall be told<S>2980</S> you what<S>3739</S> <S>5101</S> you must<S>1163</S> do.<S>4160</S></J> "


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And the men<S>435</S> who traveled<S>4922</S> with him stood<S>2476</S> speechless,<S>7070</S> hearing<S>191</S> the voice,<S>5456</S> but seeing<S>2334</S> no<S>3367</S> one.<S>3367</S>


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And Saul<S>4569</S> got<S>1453</S> up from the ground,<S>1093</S> and though his eyes<S>3788</S> were open,<S>455</S> he could see<S>991</S> nothing;<S>3762</S> and leading<S>5496</S> him by the hand,<S>5496</S> they brought<S>1521</S> him into Damascus.<S>1154</S>


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And he was three<S>5140</S> days<S>2250</S> without<S>3361</S> sight,<S>991</S> and neither<S>3756</S> ate<S>2068</S> nor<S>3761</S> drank.<S>4095</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> there was a certain<S>5100</S> disciple<S>3101</S> at Damascus,<S>1154</S> named<S>3686</S> Ananias;<S>367</S> and the Lord<S>2962</S> said<S>3004</S> to him in a vision,<S>3705</S> <J>"Ananias.<S>367</S>"</J> And he said,<S>3004</S> "Behold,<S>2400</S> [here am] I, Lord.<S>2962</S>"


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And the Lord<S>2962</S> [said] to him, <J>"Arise<S>450</S> and go<S>4198</S> to the street<S>4505</S> called<S>2564</S> Straight,<S>2117</S> and inquire<S>2212</S> at the house<S>3614</S> of Judas<S>2455</S> for a man from Tarsus<S>5018</S> named<S>3686</S> Saul,<S>4569</S> for behold,<S>2400</S> he is praying<S>4336</S></J>,


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<J>and he has seen<S>3708</S> in a vision<S>3705</S> a man<S>435</S> named<S>3686</S> Ananias<S>367</S> come<S>1525</S> in and lay<S>2007</S> his hands<S>5495</S> on him, so<S>3704</S> that he might regain<S>308</S> his sight.<S>308</S>"</J>


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But Ananias<S>367</S> answered,<S>611</S> "Lord,<S>2962</S> I have heard<S>191</S> from many<S>4183</S> about<S>4012</S> this<S>3778</S> man,<S>435</S> how<S>3745</S> much<S>3745</S> harm<S>2556</S> he did<S>4160</S> to Thy saints<S>40</S> at Jerusalem;<S>2419</S>


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and here<S>5602</S> he has<S>2192</S> authority<S>1849</S> from the chief<S>749</S> priests<S>749</S> to bind<S>1210</S> all<S>3956</S> who call<S>1941</S> upon Thy name.<S>3686</S> "


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But the Lord<S>2962</S> said<S>3004</S> to him, <J>"Go,<S>4198</S> for he is a chosen<S>1589</S> instrument<S>4632</S> of Mine,<S>1473</S> to bear<S>941</S> My name<S>3686</S> before<S>1799</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> and kings<S>935</S> and the sons<S>5207</S> of Israel<S>2274</S></J>;


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<J>for I will show<S>5263</S> him how<S>3745</S> much<S>3745</S> he must<S>1163</S> suffer<S>3958</S> for My name's sake.<S>5228</S></J> "


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And Ananias<S>367</S> departed<S>565</S> and entered<S>1525</S> the house,<S>3614</S> and after laying<S>2007</S> his hands<S>5495</S> on him said,<S>3004</S> "Brother<S>80</S> Saul,<S>4549</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> who appeared<S>3708</S> to you on the road<S>3598</S> by which<S>3739</S> you were coming,<S>2064</S> has sent<S>649</S> me so<S>3704</S> that you may regain<S>308</S> your sight,<S>308</S> and be filled<S>4092</S> with the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit.<S>4151</S>"


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And immediately<S>2112</S> there fell<S>634</S> from his eyes<S>3788</S> something like<S>5613</S> scales,<S>3013</S> and he regained<S>308</S> his sight,<S>308</S> and he arose<S>450</S> and was baptized;<S>907</S>


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and he took<S>2983</S> food<S>5160</S> and was strengthened.<S>1765</S> Now<S>1161</S> for several<S>5100</S> days<S>2250</S> he was with the disciples<S>3101</S> who were at Damascus,<S>1154</S>


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<pb/>and immediately<S>2112</S> he [began] to proclaim<S>2784</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> in the synagogues,<S>4864</S> saying,<S>3754</S> "He is the Son<S>5207</S> of God.<S>2316</S>"


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And all<S>3956</S> those<S>3588</S> hearing<S>191</S> him continued to be amazed,<S>1839</S> and were saying,<S>3004</S> "Is this<S>3778</S> not he who in Jerusalem<S>2419</S> destroyed<S>4199</S> those<S>3588</S> who called<S>1941</S> on this<S>3778</S> name,<S>3686</S> and [who] had come<S>2064</S> here<S>5602</S> for the purpose of bringing<S>71</S> them bound<S>1210</S> before<S>1909</S> the chief<S>749</S> priests<S>749</S>?"


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But Saul<S>4569</S> kept increasing<S>1743</S> in strength<S>1743</S> and confounding<S>4797</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> who lived<S>2730</S> at Damascus<S>1154</S> by proving<S>4822</S> that this<S>3778</S> [Jesus] is the Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>And when<S>5613</S> many<S>2425</S> days<S>2250</S> had elapsed,<S>4137</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> plotted<S>4823</S> together<S>4823</S> to do<S>337</S> away<S>337</S> with him,


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but their plot<S>1917</S> became known<S>1097</S> to Saul.<S>4569</S> And they were also<S>2532</S> watching<S>3906</S> the gates<S>4439</S> day<S>2250</S> and night<S>3571</S> so<S>3704</S> that they might put<S>337</S> him to death;<S>337</S>


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but his disciples<S>3101</S> took<S>2983</S> him by night,<S>3571</S> and let<S>2524</S> him down<S>2524</S> through<S>1223</S> [an opening in] the wall,<S>5038</S> lowering<S>2524</S> <S>5465</S> him in a large<S>4711</S> basket.<S>4711</S>


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<pb/>And when he had come<S>3854</S> to Jerusalem,<S>2419</S> he was trying<S>3985</S> to associate<S>2853</S> with the disciples;<S>3101</S> and they were all<S>3956</S> afraid<S>5399</S> of him, not believing<S>4100</S> that he was a disciple.<S>3101</S>


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But Barnabas<S>921</S> took<S>1949</S> hold<S>1949</S> of him and brought<S>71</S> him to the apostles<S>652</S> and described<S>1334</S> to them how<S>4459</S> he had seen<S>3708</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> on the road,<S>3598</S> and that He had talked<S>2980</S> to him, and how<S>4459</S> at Damascus<S>1154</S> he had spoken<S>3955</S> out boldly<S>3955</S> in the name<S>3686</S> of Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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And he was with them moving<S>1531</S> <S>2532</S> <S>1607</S> about<S>1531</S> <S>2532</S> <S>1607</S> freely<S>1531</S> <S>2532</S> <S>1607</S> in Jerusalem,<S>2419</S> speaking<S>3955</S> out boldly<S>3955</S> in the name<S>3686</S> of the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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And he was talking<S>2980</S> and arguing<S>4802</S> with the Hellenistic<S>1675</S> [Jews;] but they were attempting<S>2021</S> to put<S>337</S> him to death.<S>337</S>


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But when the brethren<S>80</S> learned<S>1921</S> [of it], they brought<S>2609</S> him down<S>2609</S> to Caesarea<S>2542</S> and sent<S>1821</S> him away<S>1821</S> to Tarsus.<S>5019</S>


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<pb/>So<S>3767</S> the church<S>1577</S> throughout<S>2596</S> all<S>3650</S> Judea<S>2453</S> and Galilee<S>1056</S> and Samaria<S>4540</S> enjoyed<S>2192</S> peace,<S>1515</S> being built<S>3618</S> up; and, going<S>4198</S> on in the fear<S>5401</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> and in the comfort<S>3874</S> of the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S> it continued to increase.<S>4129</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> it came<S>1096</S> about that as Peter<S>4074</S> was traveling<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> all<S>3956</S> [those parts,] he came<S>2718</S> down<S>2718</S> also<S>2532</S> to the saints<S>40</S> who lived<S>2730</S> at Lydda.<S>3069</S>


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And there<S>1563</S> he found<S>2147</S> a certain<S>5100</S> man<S>444</S> named<S>3686</S> Aeneas,<S>132</S> who had been bedridden<S>2621</S> <S>1909</S> <S>2895</S> eight<S>3638</S> years,<S>2094</S> for he was paralyzed.<S>3886</S>


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And Peter<S>4074</S> said<S>3004</S> to him, "Aeneas,<S>132</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> heals<S>2390</S> you; arise,<S>450</S> and make<S>4766</S> your bed.<S>4766</S>" And immediately<S>2112</S> he arose.<S>450</S>


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And all<S>3956</S> who lived<S>2730</S> at Lydda<S>3069</S> and Sharon<S>4565</S> saw<S>3708</S> him, and they turned<S>1994</S> to the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> in Joppa<S>2445</S> there was a certain<S>5100</S> disciple<S>3102</S> named<S>3686</S> Tabitha<S>5000</S> (which<S>3739</S> translated<S>1329</S> [in Greek] is called<S>3004</S> Dorcas<S>1393</S>); this<S>3778</S> woman<S>3778</S> was abounding<S>4134</S> with deeds<S>2041</S> of kindness<S>18</S> and charity,<S>1654</S> which<S>3739</S> she continually did.<S>4160</S>


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And it came<S>1096</S> about at that time<S>2250</S> that she fell<S>770</S> sick<S>770</S> and died;<S>599</S> and when they had washed<S>3068</S> her body, they laid<S>5087</S> it in an upper<S>5253</S> room.<S>5253</S>


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And since Lydda<S>3069</S> was near<S>1451</S> Joppa,<S>2445</S> the disciples,<S>3101</S> having heard<S>191</S> that Peter<S>4074</S> was there,<S>1722</S> <S>846</S> sent<S>649</S> two<S>1417</S> men<S>435</S> to him, entreating<S>3870</S> him, "Do not delay<S>3635</S> to come<S>1330</S> to us."


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And Peter<S>4074</S> arose<S>450</S> and went<S>4905</S> with them. And when he had come,<S>3854</S> they brought<S>321</S> him into the upper<S>5253</S> room;<S>5253</S> and all<S>3956</S> the widows<S>5503</S> stood<S>3936</S> beside<S>3936</S> him weeping,<S>2799</S> and showing<S>1925</S> all<S>3745</S> the tunics<S>5509</S> and garments<S>2440</S> that Dorcas<S>1393</S> used to make<S>4160</S> while<S>3745</S> she was with them.


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But Peter<S>4074</S> sent<S>1544</S> them all<S>3956</S> out and knelt<S>1119</S> <S>5087</S> down<S>5087</S> <S>1119</S> and prayed,<S>4336</S> and turning<S>1994</S> to the body,<S>4983</S> he said,<S>3004</S> "Tabitha,<S>5000</S> arise.<S>450</S>" And she opened<S>455</S> her eyes,<S>3788</S> and when she saw<S>3708</S> Peter,<S>4074</S> she sat<S>339</S> up.


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And he gave<S>1325</S> her his hand<S>5495</S> and raised<S>450</S> her up; and calling<S>5455</S> the saints<S>40</S> and widows,<S>5503</S> he presented<S>3936</S> her alive.<S>2198</S>


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And it became<S>1096</S> known<S>1110</S> all<S>3650</S> over<S>2596</S> Joppa,<S>2445</S> and many<S>4183</S> believed<S>4100</S> in the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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And it came<S>1096</S> about that he stayed<S>3306</S> many<S>2425</S> days<S>2250</S> in Joppa<S>2445</S> with a certain<S>5100</S> tanner,<S>1038</S> Simon.<S>4613</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> [there was] a certain<S>5100</S> man<S>435</S> at Caesarea<S>2542</S> named<S>3686</S> Cornelius,<S>2883</S> a centurion<S>1543</S> of what was called<S>2564</S> the Italian<S>2483</S> cohort,<S>4686</S>


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a devout<S>2152</S> man,<S>2152</S> and one who feared<S>5399</S> God<S>2316</S> with all<S>3956</S> his household,<S>3624</S> and gave<S>4160</S> many<S>4183</S> alms<S>1654</S> to the [Jewish] people,<S>2992</S> and prayed<S>1189</S> to God<S>2316</S> continually.<S>1223</S> <S>3956</S>


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About<S>5616</S> <S>4012</S> the ninth<S>7067</S> hour<S>5610</S> of the day<S>2250</S> he clearly<S>5320</S> saw<S>3708</S> in a vision<S>3705</S> an angel<S>32</S> of God<S>2316</S> who had [just] come<S>1525</S> in to him, and said<S>3004</S> to him, "Cornelius!<S>2883</S>"


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And fixing<S>816</S> his gaze<S>816</S> upon him and being<S>1096</S> much<S>1719</S> alarmed,<S>1719</S> he said,<S>3004</S> "What<S>5101</S> is it, Lord<S>2962</S>?" And he said<S>3004</S> to him, "Your prayers<S>4335</S> and alms<S>1654</S> have ascended<S>305</S> as a memorial<S>3422</S> before<S>1715</S> God.<S>2316</S>


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"And now<S>3568</S> dispatch<S>3992</S> [some] men<S>435</S> to Joppa,<S>2445</S> and send<S>3343</S> for a man<S>5100</S> [named] Simon,<S>4613</S> who<S>3739</S> is also called<S>1941</S> Peter;<S>4074</S>


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he is staying<S>3579</S> with a certain<S>5100</S> tanner<S>1038</S> [named] Simon,<S>4613</S> whose<S>3739</S> house<S>3614</S> is by the sea.<S>2281</S>"


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And when<S>5613</S> the angel<S>32</S> who was speaking<S>2980</S> to him had departed,<S>565</S> he summoned<S>5455</S> two<S>1417</S> of his servants<S>3610</S> and a devout<S>2152</S> soldier<S>4757</S> of those<S>3588</S> who were in constant<S>4342</S> attendance<S>4342</S> upon him,


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and after he had explained<S>1834</S> everything<S>537</S> to them, he sent<S>649</S> them to Joppa.<S>2445</S>


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<pb/>And on the next<S>1887</S> day,<S>1887</S> as they were on their way,<S>3596</S> and approaching<S>1448</S> the city,<S>4172</S> Peter<S>4074</S> went<S>305</S> up on the housetop<S>1430</S> about<S>4012</S> the sixth<S>1623</S> hour<S>5610</S> to pray.<S>4336</S>


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And he became<S>1096</S> hungry,<S>4361</S> and was desiring<S>2309</S> to eat;<S>1089</S> but while they were making<S>3903</S> preparations,<S>3903</S> he fell<S>1096</S> into a trance;<S>1611</S>


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and he beheld<S>2334</S> the sky<S>3772</S> opened<S>455</S> up, and a certain<S>5100</S> object<S>4632</S> like<S>5613</S> a great<S>3173</S> sheet<S>3607</S> coming<S>2597</S> down,<S>2524</S> lowered<S>2524</S> by four<S>5064</S> corners<S>746</S> to the ground,<S>1093</S>


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and there were in it all<S>3956</S> [kinds of] four-footed animals<S>5074</S> and crawling<S>2062</S> creatures<S>2062</S> of the earth<S>1093</S> and birds<S>4071</S> of the air.<S>3772</S>


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And a voice<S>5456</S> came<S>1096</S> to him, "Arise,<S>450</S> Peter,<S>4074</S> kill<S>2380</S> and eat!<S>2068</S>"


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But Peter<S>4074</S> said,<S>3004</S> "By no<S>3365</S> means,<S>3365</S> Lord,<S>2962</S> for I have never<S>3763</S> eaten<S>2068</S> anything<S>3956</S> unholy<S>2839</S> and unclean.<S>169</S>"


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And again<S>3825</S> a voice<S>5456</S> [came] to him a second<S>1208</S> time,<S>1208</S> "What<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> has cleansed,<S>2511</S> no<S>3361</S> [longer] consider<S>2840</S> unholy.<S>2839</S>"


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And this<S>3778</S> happened<S>1096</S> three<S>5151</S> times;<S>5151</S> and immediately<S>2117</S> the object<S>4632</S> was taken<S>353</S> up into the sky.<S>3772</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> while<S>5613</S> Peter<S>4074</S> was greatly<S>1280</S> perplexed<S>1280</S> in mind<S>1438</S> as to what<S>5101</S> the vision<S>3705</S> which<S>3739</S> he had seen<S>3708</S> might be, behold,<S>2400</S> the men<S>435</S> who had been sent<S>649</S> by Cornelius,<S>2883</S> having asked<S>1331</S> directions<S>1331</S> for Simon's house,<S>3614</S> appeared<S>2186</S> at the gate;<S>4440</S>


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and calling<S>5455</S> out, they were asking<S>4441</S> whether<S>1487</S> Simon,<S>4613</S> who was also called<S>1941</S> Peter,<S>4074</S> was staying<S>3579</S> there.<S>1759</S>


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And while Peter<S>4074</S> was reflecting<S>7044</S> on the vision,<S>3705</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> said<S>3004</S> to him, "Behold,<S>2400</S> three<S>5140</S> men<S>435</S> are looking<S>2212</S> for you.


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"But arise,<S>450</S> go<S>2597</S> downstairs,<S>2597</S> and accompany<S>4198</S> <S>4862</S> them without<S>3367</S> misgivings;<S>1252</S> for I have sent<S>649</S> them Myself.<S>1473</S>"


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And Peter<S>4074</S> went<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> to the men<S>435</S> and said,<S>3004</S> "Behold,<S>2400</S> I am<S>1510</S> the one you are looking<S>2212</S> for; what<S>5101</S> is the reason<S>156</S> for which<S>3739</S> you have come<S>3918</S>?"


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And they said,<S>3004</S> "Cornelius,<S>2883</S> a centurion,<S>1543</S> a righteous<S>1342</S> and God-fearing man<S>435</S> well<S>3140</S> spoken<S>3140</S> of by the entire<S>3650</S> nation<S>1484</S> of the Jews,<S>2453</S> was [divinely] directed<S>5537</S> by a holy<S>40</S> angel<S>32</S> to send<S>3343</S> for you [to come] to his house<S>3624</S> and hear<S>191</S> a message<S>4487</S> from you."


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And so<S>3767</S> he invited<S>1528</S> them in and gave<S>3579</S> them lodging.<S>3579</S> And on the next<S>1887</S> day<S>1887</S> he arose<S>450</S> and went<S>1831</S> away<S>1831</S> with them, and some<S>5100</S> of the brethren<S>80</S> from Joppa<S>2445</S> accompanied<S>4905</S> him.


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And on the following<S>1887</S> day<S>1887</S> he entered<S>1525</S> Caesarea.<S>2542</S> Now<S>1161</S> Cornelius<S>2883</S> was waiting<S>4327</S> for them, and had called<S>4779</S> together<S>4779</S> his relatives<S>4773</S> and close<S>316</S> friends.<S>5384</S>


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And when<S>5613</S> it came<S>1096</S> about that Peter<S>4074</S> entered,<S>1525</S> Cornelius<S>2883</S> met<S>4876</S> him, and fell<S>4098</S> at his feet<S>4228</S> and worshiped<S>4352</S> [him.]


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But Peter<S>4074</S> raised<S>1453</S> him up, saying,<S>3004</S> "Stand<S>450</S> up; I too<S>2532</S> am<S>1510</S> [just] a man.<S>444</S>"


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And as he talked<S>4926</S> with him, he entered,<S>1525</S> and found<S>2147</S> many<S>4183</S> people<S>4183</S> assembled.<S>4905</S>


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And he said<S>5346</S> to them, "You yourselves<S>4771</S> know<S>1987</S> how<S>5613</S> unlawful<S>111</S> it is for a man<S>435</S> who is a Jew<S>2453</S> to associate<S>2853</S> with a foreigner<S>246</S> or<S>2228</S> to visit<S>4334</S> him; and [yet] God<S>2316</S> has shown<S>1166</S> me that I should not call<S>3004</S> any<S>3367</S> man<S>444</S> unholy<S>2839</S> or<S>2228</S> unclean.<S>169</S>


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"That is why<S>1352</S> I came<S>2064</S> without<S>369</S> even<S>2532</S> raising<S>369</S> any objection<S>369</S> when I was sent<S>3343</S> for. And so<S>3767</S> I ask<S>4441</S> for what<S>5101</S> reason<S>3056</S> you have sent<S>3343</S> for me."


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<pb/>And Cornelius<S>2883</S> said,<S>5346</S> "Four<S>5067</S> days<S>2250</S> ago<S>575</S> to this<S>3778</S> hour,<S>5610</S> I was praying<S>4336</S> in my house<S>3624</S> during the ninth<S>7067</S> hour;<S>7067</S> and behold,<S>2400</S> a man<S>435</S> stood<S>2476</S> before<S>1799</S> me in shining<S>2986</S> garments,<S>2066</S>


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and he said,<S>5346</S> 'Cornelius,<S>2883</S> your prayer<S>4335</S> has been heard<S>1522</S> and your alms<S>1654</S> have been remembered<S>3403</S> before<S>1799</S> God.<S>2316</S>


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'Send<S>3992</S> therefore<S>3767</S> to Joppa<S>2445</S> and invite<S>3333</S> Simon,<S>4613</S> who<S>3739</S> is also called<S>1941</S> Peter,<S>4074</S> to come to you; he is staying<S>3579</S> at the house<S>3614</S> of Simon<S>4613</S> [the] tanner<S>1038</S> by the sea.<S>2281</S>'


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"And so<S>3767</S> I sent<S>3992</S> to you immediately,<S>1824</S> and you have been kind<S>2573</S> enough<S>2573</S> to come.<S>3854</S> Now<S>3568</S> then,<S>3767</S> we are all<S>3956</S> here<S>3918</S> present<S>3918</S> before<S>1799</S> God<S>2316</S> to hear<S>191</S> all<S>3956</S> that you have been commanded<S>4367</S> by the Lord.<S>2962</S>"


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<pb/>And opening<S>455</S> his mouth,<S>4750</S> Peter<S>4074</S> said:<S>3004</S> "I most<S>225</S> certainly<S>1909</S> <S>225</S> understand<S>2638</S> [now] that God<S>2316</S> is not one<S>4381</S> to show<S>4381</S> partiality,<S>4381</S>


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but in every<S>3956</S> nation<S>1484</S> the man who fears<S>5399</S> Him and does<S>2038</S> what is right,<S>1343</S> is welcome<S>1184</S> to Him.


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"The word<S>3056</S> which<S>3739</S> He sent<S>649</S> to the sons<S>5207</S> of Israel,<S>2274</S> preaching<S>2097</S> peace<S>1515</S> through<S>1223</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> (He is Lord<S>2962</S> of all<S>3956</S>) –


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you yourselves<S>4771</S> know<S>3609</S> the thing<S>4487</S> which took<S>1096</S> place<S>1096</S> throughout<S>2596</S> all<S>3650</S> Judea,<S>2453</S> starting<S>757</S> from Galilee,<S>1056</S> after<S>3326</S> the baptism<S>908</S> which<S>3739</S> John<S>2491</S> proclaimed.<S>2784</S>


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"[You know of] Jesus<S>2424</S> of Nazareth,<S>3478</S> how<S>5613</S> God<S>2316</S> anointed<S>5548</S> Him with the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> and with power,<S>1411</S> and [how] He went<S>1330</S> about<S>1330</S> doing<S>2109</S> good,<S>2109</S> and healing<S>2390</S> all<S>3956</S> who were oppressed<S>2616</S> by the devil;<S>1228</S> for God<S>2316</S> was with Him.


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"And we are witnesses<S>3144</S> of all<S>3956</S> the things<S>3956</S> He did<S>4160</S> both<S>5037</S> in the land<S>5561</S> of the Jews<S>2453</S> and in Jerusalem.<S>2419</S> And they also<S>2532</S> put<S>337</S> Him to death<S>337</S> by hanging<S>2910</S> Him on a cross.<S>3586</S>


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"God<S>2316</S> raised<S>1453</S> Him up on the third<S>5154</S> day,<S>2250</S> and granted<S>1325</S> that He should become<S>1096</S> visible,<S>1717</S>


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not to all<S>3956</S> the people,<S>2992</S> but to witnesses<S>3144</S> who were chosen<S>4401</S> beforehand<S>4401</S> by God,<S>2316</S> [that is,] to us, who<S>3748</S> ate<S>4906</S> and drank<S>4844</S> with Him after<S>3326</S> He arose<S>450</S> from the dead.<S>3498</S>


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"And He ordered<S>3853</S> us to preach<S>2784</S> to the people,<S>2992</S> and solemnly<S>1263</S> to testify<S>1263</S> that this<S>3778</S> is the One who has been appointed<S>3724</S> by God<S>2316</S> as Judge<S>2923</S> of the living<S>2198</S> and the dead.<S>3498</S>


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"Of Him all<S>3956</S> the prophets<S>4396</S> bear<S>3140</S> witness<S>3140</S> that through<S>1223</S> His name<S>3686</S> everyone<S>3956</S> who believes<S>4100</S> in Him receives<S>2983</S> forgiveness<S>859</S> of sins.<S>266</S>"


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<pb/>While Peter<S>4074</S> was still<S>2089</S> speaking<S>2980</S> these<S>3778</S> words,<S>4487</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> fell<S>1968</S> upon all<S>3956</S> those<S>3588</S> who were listening<S>191</S> to the message.<S>3056</S>


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And all<S>3745</S> the circumcised<S>4061</S> believers<S>4103</S> who<S>3745</S> had come<S>4905</S> with Peter<S>4074</S> were amazed,<S>1839</S> because<S>3754</S> the gift<S>1431</S> of the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> had been poured<S>7062</S> out upon the Gentiles<S>1484</S> also.<S>2532</S>


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For they were hearing<S>191</S> them speaking<S>2980</S> with tongues<S>1100</S> and exalting<S>3170</S> God.<S>2316</S> Then<S>5119</S> Peter<S>4074</S> answered,<S>611</S>


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"Surely<S>3385</S> no<S>3385</S> one<S>5100</S> can<S>1410</S> refuse<S>2967</S> the water<S>5204</S> for these<S>3778</S> to be baptized<S>907</S> who<S>3748</S> have received<S>2983</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> just<S>5613</S> as we [did,] can he?"


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And he ordered<S>4367</S> them to be baptized<S>907</S> in the name<S>3686</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S> Then<S>5119</S> they asked<S>2065</S> him to stay<S>1961</S> on for a few<S>5100</S> days.<S>2250</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> the apostles<S>652</S> and the brethren<S>80</S> who were throughout<S>2596</S> Judea<S>2453</S> heard<S>191</S> that the Gentiles<S>1484</S> also<S>2532</S> had received<S>1209</S> the word<S>3056</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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And when<S>3753</S> Peter<S>4074</S> came<S>305</S> up to Jerusalem,<S>2419</S> those<S>3588</S> who were circumcised<S>4061</S> took<S>1252</S> issue<S>1252</S> with him,


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saying,<S>3004</S> "You went<S>1525</S> to uncircumcised<S>203</S> men<S>435</S> and ate<S>4906</S> with them."


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But Peter<S>4074</S> began<S>757</S> [speaking] and [proceeded] to explain<S>1620</S> to them in orderly<S>2517</S> sequence,<S>2517</S> saying,<S>3004</S>


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"I was in the city<S>4172</S> of Joppa<S>2445</S> praying;<S>4336</S> and in a trance<S>1611</S> I saw<S>3708</S> a vision,<S>3705</S> a certain<S>5100</S> object<S>4632</S> coming<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> like<S>5613</S> a great<S>3173</S> sheet<S>3607</S> lowered<S>2524</S> by four<S>5064</S> corners<S>746</S> from the sky;<S>3772</S> and it came<S>2064</S> right<S>891</S> down to me,


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and when I had fixed<S>816</S> my gaze<S>816</S> upon it and was observing<S>2657</S> it I saw<S>3708</S> the four-footed animals<S>5074</S> of the earth<S>1093</S> and the wild<S>2342</S> beasts<S>2342</S> and the crawling<S>2062</S> creatures<S>2062</S> and the birds<S>4071</S> of the air.<S>3772</S>


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"And I also<S>2532</S> heard<S>191</S> a voice<S>5456</S> saying<S>3004</S> to me, 'Arise,<S>450</S> Peter;<S>4074</S> kill<S>2380</S> and eat.<S>2068</S>'


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"But I said,<S>3004</S> 'By no<S>3365</S> means,<S>3365</S> Lord,<S>2962</S> for nothing<S>3763</S> unholy<S>2839</S> or<S>2228</S> unclean<S>169</S> has ever<S>3763</S> entered<S>1525</S> my mouth.<S>4750</S>'


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"But a voice<S>5456</S> from heaven<S>3772</S> answered<S>611</S> a second<S>1208</S> time,<S>1208</S> 'What<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> has cleansed,<S>2511</S> no<S>3361</S> longer consider<S>2840</S> unholy.<S>2839</S>'


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"And this<S>3778</S> happened<S>1096</S> three<S>5151</S> times,<S>5151</S> and everything<S>537</S> was drawn<S>385</S> back<S>3825</S> up into the sky.<S>3772</S>


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"And behold,<S>2400</S> at that moment<S>1824</S> three<S>5140</S> men<S>435</S> appeared<S>2186</S> before<S>1909</S> the house<S>3614</S> in which<S>3739</S> we were [staying,] having been sent<S>649</S> to me from Caesarea.<S>2542</S>


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"And the Spirit<S>4151</S> told<S>3004</S> me to go<S>4905</S> with them without<S>3367</S> misgivings.<S>1252</S> And these<S>3778</S> six<S>1803</S> brethren<S>80</S> also<S>2532</S> went<S>2064</S> with me, and we entered<S>1525</S> the man's house.<S>3624</S>


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"And he reported<S>518</S> to us how<S>4459</S> he had seen<S>3708</S> the angel<S>32</S> standing<S>2476</S> in his house,<S>3624</S> and saying,<S>3004</S> 'Send<S>649</S> to Joppa,<S>2445</S> and have Simon,<S>4613</S> who is also called<S>1941</S> Peter,<S>4074</S> brought<S>3343</S> here;<S>3343</S>


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and he shall speak<S>2980</S> words<S>4487</S> to you by which<S>3739</S> you will be saved,<S>4982</S> you and all<S>3956</S> your household.<S>3624</S>'


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"And as I began<S>757</S> to speak,<S>2980</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> fell<S>1968</S> upon them, just<S>5618</S> as [He did] upon us at the beginning.<S>746</S>


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"And I remembered<S>3403</S> the word<S>4487</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> how<S>5613</S> He used to say,<S>3004</S> 'John<S>2491</S> baptized<S>907</S> with water,<S>5204</S> but you shall be baptized<S>907</S> with the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit.<S>4151</S>'


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"If<S>1487</S> God<S>2316</S> therefore<S>3767</S> gave<S>1325</S> to them the same<S>2470</S> gift<S>1431</S> as [He gave] to us also<S>2532</S> after believing<S>4100</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> who<S>5101</S> was I that I could<S>1415</S> stand<S>2967</S> in God's way<S>2967</S>?"


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And when they heard<S>191</S> this,<S>3778</S> they quieted<S>2270</S> down,<S>2270</S> and glorified<S>1392</S> God,<S>2316</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "Well<S>686</S> then,<S>686</S> God<S>2316</S> has granted<S>1325</S> to the Gentiles<S>1484</S> also<S>2532</S> the repentance<S>3341</S> [that leads] to life.<S>2222</S>"


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<pb/>So<S>3767</S> then<S>3767</S> those<S>3588</S> who were scattered<S>1289</S> because<S>575</S> of the persecution<S>2347</S> that arose<S>1096</S> in connection<S>1909</S> with Stephen<S>4736</S> made<S>1330</S> their way<S>1330</S> to Phoenicia<S>5403</S> and Cyprus<S>2954</S> and Antioch,<S>490</S> speaking<S>2980</S> the word<S>3056</S> to no<S>3367</S> one<S>3367</S> except<S>1508</S> to Jews<S>2453</S> alone.<S>3441</S>


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But there were some<S>5100</S> of them, men<S>435</S> of Cyprus<S>2953</S> and Cyrene,<S>2956</S> who<S>3748</S> came<S>2064</S> to Antioch<S>490</S> and [began] speaking<S>2980</S> to the Greeks<S>1672</S> also,<S>2532</S> preaching<S>2097</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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And the hand<S>5495</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> was with them, and a large<S>4183</S> number<S>706</S> who believed<S>4100</S> turned<S>1994</S> to the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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And the news<S>3056</S> about<S>4012</S> them reached<S>191</S> the ears<S>3775</S> of the church<S>1577</S> at Jerusalem,<S>2419</S> and they sent<S>1821</S> Barnabas<S>921</S> off<S>1821</S> to Antioch.<S>490</S>


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Then when he had come<S>3854</S> and witnessed<S>3708</S> the grace<S>5485</S> of God,<S>2316</S> he rejoiced<S>5463</S> and [began] to encourage<S>3870</S> them all<S>3956</S> with resolute<S>4286</S> heart<S>2588</S> to remain<S>4357</S> [true] to the Lord;<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>for he was a good<S>18</S> man,<S>435</S> and full<S>4134</S> of the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> and of faith.<S>4102</S> And considerable<S>2425</S> numbers<S>3793</S> were brought<S>4369</S> to the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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and when he had found<S>2147</S> him, he brought<S>71</S> him to Antioch.<S>490</S> And it came<S>1096</S> about that for an entire<S>3650</S> year<S>1763</S> they met<S>4863</S> with the church,<S>1577</S> and taught<S>1321</S> considerable<S>2425</S> numbers;<S>3793</S> and the disciples<S>3101</S> were first<S>4416</S> called<S>5537</S> Christians<S>5546</S> in Antioch.<S>490</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> at this<S>3778</S> time<S>2250</S> some prophets<S>4396</S> came<S>2718</S> down<S>2718</S> from Jerusalem<S>2414</S> to Antioch.<S>490</S>


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And one<S>1520</S> of them named<S>3686</S> Agabus<S>13</S> stood<S>450</S> up and [began] to indicate<S>4591</S> by the Spirit<S>4151</S> that there would<S>3195</S> certainly<S>3195</S> be a great<S>3173</S> famine<S>3042</S> all<S>3650</S> over<S>1909</S> the world.<S>3625</S> And this<S>3748</S> took<S>1096</S> place<S>1096</S> in the [reign] of Claudius.<S>2804</S>


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And in the proportion<S>2531</S> that any<S>5100</S> of the disciples<S>3101</S> had<S>2141</S> means,<S>2141</S> each<S>1538</S> of them determined<S>3724</S> to send<S>3992</S> [a contribution] for the relief<S>1248</S> of the brethren<S>80</S> living<S>2730</S> in Judea.<S>2453</S>


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And this<S>3739</S> they did,<S>4160</S> sending<S>649</S> it in charge<S>1223</S> <S>5495</S> of Barnabas<S>921</S> and Saul<S>4569</S> to the elders.<S>4245</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> about<S>2596</S> that time<S>2540</S> Herod<S>2264</S> the king<S>935</S> laid<S>1911</S> hands<S>5495</S> on some<S>5100</S> who<S>3588</S> belonged<S>575</S> to the church,<S>1577</S> in order to mistreat<S>2559</S> them.


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And he had James<S>2385</S> the brother<S>80</S> of John<S>2491</S> put<S>337</S> to death<S>337</S> with a sword.<S>3162</S>


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And when he saw<S>3708</S> that it pleased<S>701</S> the Jews,<S>2453</S> he proceeded<S>4369</S> to arrest<S>4815</S> Peter<S>4074</S> also.<S>2532</S> Now<S>1161</S> it was during the days<S>2250</S> of Unleavened<S>106</S> Bread.


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And when he had seized<S>4084</S> him, he put<S>5087</S> him in prison,<S>5438</S> delivering<S>3860</S> him to four<S>5064</S> squads<S>5069</S> of soldiers<S>4757</S> to guard<S>5442</S> him, intending<S>1014</S> after<S>3326</S> the Passover<S>3957</S> to bring<S>321</S> him out before the people.<S>2992</S>


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So<S>3767</S> Peter<S>4074</S> was kept<S>5083</S> in the prison,<S>5438</S> but prayer<S>4335</S> for him was being<S>1096</S> made<S>1096</S> fervently<S>1619</S> by the church<S>1577</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>And on the very<S>1565</S> night<S>3571</S> when<S>3753</S> Herod<S>2264</S> was about<S>3195</S> to bring<S>4254</S> him forward,<S>4254</S> Peter<S>4074</S> was sleeping<S>2837</S> between<S>3342</S> two<S>1417</S> soldiers,<S>4757</S> bound<S>1210</S> with two<S>1417</S> chains;<S>254</S> and guards<S>5441</S> in front<S>4253</S> of the door<S>2374</S> were watching<S>5083</S> over<S>5083</S> the prison.<S>5438</S>


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And behold,<S>2400</S> an angel<S>32</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> suddenly appeared,<S>2186</S> and a light<S>5457</S> shone<S>2989</S> in the cell;<S>3612</S> and he struck<S>3960</S> Peter's side<S>4125</S> and roused<S>1453</S> him, saying,<S>3004</S> "Get<S>450</S> up quickly.<S>5034</S>" And his chains<S>254</S> fell<S>1601</S> off<S>1601</S> his hands.<S>5495</S>


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And the angel<S>32</S> said<S>3004</S> to him, "Gird<S>2224</S> yourself and put<S>5265</S> on your sandals.<S>4547</S>" And he did<S>4160</S> so.<S>3779</S> And he said<S>3004</S> to him, "Wrap<S>4016</S> your cloak<S>2440</S> around<S>4016</S> you and follow<S>190</S> me."


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And he went<S>1831</S> out and continued to follow,<S>190</S> and he did not know<S>3609</S> that what was being<S>1096</S> done<S>1096</S> by the angel<S>32</S> was real,<S>227</S> but thought<S>1380</S> he was seeing<S>991</S> a vision.<S>3705</S>


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And when they had passed<S>1330</S> the first<S>4413</S> and second<S>1208</S> guard,<S>5438</S> they came<S>2064</S> to the iron<S>4603</S> gate<S>4439</S> that leads<S>5342</S> into the city,<S>4172</S> which<S>3748</S> opened<S>455</S> for them by itself;<S>844</S> and they went<S>1831</S> out and went<S>4281</S> along<S>4281</S> one<S>1520</S> street;<S>4505</S> and immediately<S>2112</S> the angel<S>32</S> departed<S>868</S> from him.


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And when Peter<S>4074</S> came<S>1096</S> to himself,<S>1438</S> he said,<S>3004</S> "Now<S>3568</S> I know<S>3609</S> for sure<S>230</S> that the Lord<S>2962</S> has sent<S>1821</S> forth<S>1821</S> His angel<S>32</S> and rescued<S>1807</S> me from the hand<S>5495</S> of Herod<S>2264</S> and from all<S>3956</S> that the Jewish<S>2453</S> people<S>2992</S> were expecting.<S>4329</S>"


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<pb/>And when he realized<S>4894</S> [this,] he went<S>2064</S> to the house<S>3614</S> of Mary,<S>3137</S> the mother<S>3384</S> of John<S>2491</S> who was also called<S>1941</S> Mark,<S>3138</S> where<S>3757</S> many<S>2425</S> were gathered<S>4867</S> together<S>4867</S> and were praying.<S>4336</S>


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And when he knocked<S>2925</S> at the door<S>2374</S> of the gate,<S>4440</S> a servant-girl named<S>3686</S> Rhoda<S>4498</S> came<S>4334</S> to answer.<S>5219</S>


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And when she recognized<S>1921</S> Peter<S>4074</S>'s voice,<S>5456</S> because<S>575</S> of her joy<S>5479</S> she did not open<S>455</S> the gate,<S>4440</S> but ran<S>1532</S> in and announced<S>518</S> that Peter was standing<S>2476</S> in front<S>4253</S> of the gate.<S>4440</S>


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<pb/>And they said<S>3004</S> to her, "You are out of your mind!<S>3105</S>" But she kept insisting<S>1340</S> that it was so.<S>3779</S> And they kept saying,<S>3004</S> "It is his angel.<S>32</S>"


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But Peter<S>4074</S> continued<S>1961</S> knocking;<S>2925</S> and when they had opened<S>455</S> [the door], they saw<S>3708</S> him and were amazed.<S>1839</S>


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But motioning<S>2678</S> to them with his hand<S>5495</S> to be silent,<S>4601</S> he described<S>1334</S> to them how<S>4459</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> had led<S>1806</S> him out of the prison.<S>5438</S> And he said,<S>3004</S> "Report<S>518</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> to James<S>2385</S> and the brethren.<S>80</S>" And he departed<S>1831</S> and went<S>4198</S> to another<S>2087</S> place.<S>5117</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> when day<S>2250</S> came,<S>1096</S> there was no<S>3756</S> small<S>3641</S> disturbance<S>5017</S> among<S>1722</S> the soldiers<S>4757</S> [as to] what<S>5101</S> could have become<S>1096</S> of Peter.<S>4074</S>


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And when Herod<S>2264</S> had searched<S>1934</S> for him and had not found<S>2147</S> him, he examined<S>350</S> the guards<S>5441</S> and ordered<S>2753</S> that they be led<S>520</S> away<S>520</S> [to execution.] And he went<S>2718</S> down<S>2718</S> from Judea<S>2453</S> to Caesarea<S>2542</S> and was spending<S>1304</S> time<S>1304</S> there.


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> he was very<S>2371</S> angry<S>2371</S> with the people of Tyre<S>5183</S> and Sidon;<S>4606</S> and with one<S>3661</S> accord<S>3661</S> they came<S>3918</S> to him, and having won<S>3982</S> over<S>3982</S> Blastus<S>986</S> the king's chamberlain,<S>1909</S> <S>2846</S> they were asking<S>154</S> for peace,<S>1515</S> because<S>1223</S> their country<S>5561</S> was fed<S>5142</S> by the king's country.


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And on an appointed<S>5002</S> day<S>2250</S> Herod,<S>2264</S> having put<S>1746</S> on his royal<S>937</S> apparel,<S>2066</S> took<S>2523</S> his seat<S>2523</S> on the rostrum<S>968</S> and [began] delivering<S>1215</S> an address<S>1215</S> to them.


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And the people<S>1218</S> kept crying<S>2019</S> out, "The voice<S>5456</S> of a god<S>2316</S> and not of a man!<S>444</S>"


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<pb/>And immediately<S>3916</S> an angel<S>32</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> struck<S>3960</S> him because<S>473</S> <S>3739</S> he did not give<S>1325</S> God<S>2316</S> the glory,<S>1391</S> and he was eaten<S>4662</S> by worms<S>4662</S> and died.<S>1634</S>


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<pb/>But the word<S>3056</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> continued to grow<S>837</S> and to be multiplied.<S>4129</S>


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And Barnabas<S>921</S> and Saul<S>4569</S> returned<S>5290</S> from Jerusalem<S>2419</S> when they had fulfilled<S>4137</S> their mission,<S>1248</S> taking<S>4838</S> along<S>4838</S> with [them] John,<S>2491</S> who was also called<S>1941</S> Mark.<S>3138</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> there were at Antioch,<S>490</S> in the church<S>1577</S> that was [there], prophets<S>4396</S> and teachers:<S>1320</S> Barnabas,<S>921</S> and Simeon<S>4826</S> who was called<S>2564</S> Niger,<S>3526</S> and Lucius<S>3066</S> of Cyrene,<S>2956</S> and Manaen<S>3127</S> who had been brought<S>4939</S> up with Herod<S>2264</S> the tetrarch,<S>5068</S> and Saul.<S>4569</S>


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And while they were ministering<S>3008</S> to the Lord<S>2962</S> and fasting,<S>3522</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> said,<S>3004</S> "Set<S>873</S> apart<S>873</S> for Me Barnabas<S>921</S> and Saul<S>4569</S> for the work<S>2041</S> to which<S>3739</S> I have called<S>4341</S> them."


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Then,<S>5119</S> when they had fasted<S>3522</S> and prayed<S>4336</S> and laid<S>2007</S> their hands<S>5495</S> on them, they sent<S>630</S> them away.<S>630</S>


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<pb/>So,<S>3767</S> being sent<S>1599</S> out by the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S> they went<S>2718</S> down<S>2718</S> to Seleucia<S>4581</S> and from there<S>1564</S> they sailed<S>636</S> to Cyprus.<S>2954</S>


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And when they reached<S>1096</S> Salamis,<S>4529</S> they [began] to proclaim<S>2605</S> the word<S>3056</S> of God<S>2316</S> in the synagogues<S>4864</S> of the Jews;<S>2453</S> and they also<S>2532</S> had<S>2192</S> John<S>2491</S> as their helper.<S>5257</S>


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And when they had gone<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> the whole<S>3650</S> island<S>3520</S> as far<S>891</S> as Paphos,<S>3974</S> they found<S>2147</S> a certain<S>5100</S> magician,<S>3097</S> a Jewish<S>2453</S> false<S>5578</S> prophet<S>5578</S> whose<S>3739</S> name<S>3686</S> was Bar-Jesus,


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who<S>3739</S> was with the proconsul,<S>446</S> Sergius<S>4588</S> Paulus,<S>3972</S> a man<S>435</S> of intelligence.<S>4908</S> This<S>3778</S> man<S>3778</S> summoned<S>4341</S> Barnabas<S>921</S> and Saul<S>4569</S> and sought<S>1934</S> to hear<S>191</S> the word<S>3056</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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But Elymas<S>1681</S> the magician<S>3097</S> (for thus<S>3779</S> his name<S>3686</S> is translated<S>3177</S>) was opposing<S>436</S> them, seeking<S>2212</S> to turn<S>1294</S> the proconsul<S>446</S> away<S>1294</S> from the faith.<S>4102</S>


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But Saul,<S>4569</S> who<S>3588</S> was also<S>2532</S> [known as] Paul,<S>3972</S> filled<S>4092</S> with the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S> fixed<S>816</S> his gaze<S>816</S> upon him,


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and said,<S>3004</S> "You who are full<S>4134</S> of all<S>3956</S> deceit<S>1388</S> and fraud,<S>4468</S> you son<S>5207</S> of the devil,<S>1228</S> you enemy<S>2190</S> of all<S>3956</S> righteousness,<S>1343</S> will you not cease<S>3973</S> to make<S>1294</S> crooked<S>1294</S> the straight<S>2117</S> ways<S>3598</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S>?


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"And now,<S>3568</S> behold,<S>2400</S> the hand<S>5495</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> is upon you, and you will be blind<S>5185</S> and not see<S>991</S> the sun<S>2246</S> for a time.<S>2540</S>" And immediately<S>3916</S> a mist<S>887</S> and a darkness<S>4655</S> fell<S>4098</S> upon him, and he went<S>4013</S> about<S>4013</S> seeking<S>2212</S> those who<S>5497</S> would lead<S>5497</S> him by the hand.<S>5497</S>


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Then<S>5119</S> the proconsul<S>446</S> believed<S>4100</S> when he saw<S>3708</S> what had happened,<S>1096</S> being amazed<S>1605</S> at the teaching<S>1322</S> of the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and his companions<S>3588</S> <S>4012</S> put<S>321</S> out to sea<S>321</S> from Paphos<S>3974</S> and came<S>2064</S> to Perga<S>4011</S> in Pamphylia;<S>3828</S> and John<S>2491</S> left<S>672</S> them and returned<S>5290</S> to Jerusalem.<S>2414</S>


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But going<S>1330</S> on from Perga,<S>4011</S> they arrived<S>3854</S> at Pisidian<S>4099</S> Antioch,<S>490</S> and on the Sabbath<S>4521</S> day<S>2250</S> they went<S>2064</S> into the synagogue<S>4864</S> and sat<S>2523</S> down.<S>2523</S>


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And after<S>3326</S> the reading<S>320</S> of the Law<S>3551</S> and the Prophets<S>4396</S> the synagogue<S>752</S> officials<S>752</S> sent<S>649</S> to them, saying,<S>3004</S> "Brethren,<S>435</S> <S>80</S> if<S>1487</S> you have any<S>5100</S> word<S>3056</S> of exhortation<S>3874</S> for the people,<S>2992</S> say<S>3004</S> it."


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And Paul<S>3972</S> stood<S>450</S> up, and motioning<S>2678</S> with his hand,<S>5495</S> he said,<S>3004</S> "Men<S>435</S> of Israel,<S>2475</S> and you who fear<S>5399</S> God,<S>2316</S> listen: <S>191</S>


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"The God<S>2316</S> of this<S>3778</S> people<S>2992</S> Israel<S>2274</S> chose<S>1586</S> our fathers,<S>3962</S> and made<S>5312</S> the people<S>2992</S> great<S>5312</S> during<S>1722</S> their stay<S>3940</S> in the land<S>1093</S> of Egypt,<S>125</S> and with an uplifted<S>5308</S> arm<S>1023</S> He led<S>1806</S> them out from it.


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"And for a period<S>5550</S> of about<S>5613</S> forty<S>5066</S> years<S>5066</S> He put<S>5159</S> up with them in the wilderness.<S>2048</S>


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"And when He had destroyed<S>2507</S> seven<S>2033</S> nations<S>1484</S> in the land<S>1093</S> of Canaan,<S>5477</S> He distributed<S>2624</S> their land<S>1093</S> as an inheritance<S>2624</S> – [all of which took] about<S>5613</S> four<S>5071</S> hundred<S>5071</S> and fifty<S>4004</S> years.<S>2094</S>


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"And after<S>3326</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> He gave<S>1325</S> [them] judges<S>2923</S> until<S>2193</S> Samuel<S>4545</S> the prophet.<S>4396</S>


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"And then<S>2547</S> they asked<S>154</S> for a king,<S>935</S> and God<S>2316</S> gave<S>1325</S> them Saul<S>4549</S> the son<S>5207</S> of Kish,<S>2797</S> a man<S>435</S> of the tribe<S>5443</S> of Benjamin,<S>958</S> for forty<S>5065</S> years.<S>2094</S>


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"And after He had removed<S>3179</S> him, He raised<S>1453</S> up David<S>7035</S> to be their king,<S>935</S> concerning whom<S>3739</S> He also<S>2532</S> testified<S>3140</S> and said,<S>3004</S> 'I have found<S>2147</S> David<S>7035</S> the son of Jesse,<S>2421</S> a man<S>435</S> after<S>2596</S> My heart,<S>2588</S> who<S>3739</S> will do<S>4160</S> all<S>3956</S> My will.<S>2307</S>'


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"From the offspring<S>4690</S> of this<S>3778</S> man,<S>3778</S> according<S>2596</S> to promise,<S>1860</S> God<S>2316</S> has brought<S>71</S> to Israel<S>2274</S> a Savior,<S>4990</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S>


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after John<S>2491</S> had proclaimed<S>4296</S> before<S>4253</S> His coming<S>4383</S> <S>1529</S> a baptism<S>908</S> of repentance<S>3341</S> to all<S>3956</S> the people<S>2992</S> of Israel.<S>2274</S>


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"And while<S>5613</S> John<S>2491</S> was completing<S>4137</S> his course,<S>1408</S> he kept saying,<S>3004</S> 'What<S>5101</S> do you suppose<S>5282</S> that I am<S>1510</S>? I am<S>1510</S> not [He.] But behold,<S>2400</S> one is coming<S>2064</S> after<S>3326</S> me the sandals<S>5266</S> of whose<S>3739</S> feet<S>4228</S> I am<S>1510</S> not worthy<S>514</S> to untie.<S>3089</S>'


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<pb/>"Brethren,<S>435</S> <S>80</S> sons<S>5207</S> of Abraham's family,<S>1085</S> and those<S>3588</S> among<S>1722</S> you who fear<S>5399</S> God,<S>2316</S> to us the word<S>3056</S> of this<S>3778</S> salvation<S>4991</S> is sent<S>1821</S> out.


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"For those<S>3588</S> who live<S>2730</S> in Jerusalem,<S>2419</S> and their rulers,<S>758</S> recognizing<S>50</S> neither Him nor<S>2532</S> the utterances<S>5456</S> of the prophets<S>4396</S> which are read<S>314</S> every<S>3956</S> Sabbath,<S>4521</S> fulfilled<S>4137</S> [these] by condemning<S>2919</S> [Him].


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"And though they found<S>2147</S> no<S>3367</S> ground<S>156</S> for [putting Him to] death, they asked<S>154</S> Pilate<S>4091</S> that He be executed.<S>337</S>


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"And when<S>5613</S> they had carried<S>5055</S> out all<S>3956</S> that was written<S>1125</S> concerning<S>4012</S> Him, they took<S>2507</S> Him down<S>2507</S> from the cross<S>3586</S> and laid<S>5087</S> Him in a tomb.<S>3419</S>


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<pb/>and for many<S>4183</S> days<S>2250</S> He appeared<S>3708</S> to those<S>3588</S> who came<S>4872</S> up with Him from Galilee<S>1056</S> to Jerusalem,<S>2419</S> the very ones<S>3748</S> who<S>3748</S> are now<S>3568</S> His witnesses<S>3144</S> to the people.<S>2992</S>


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"And we preach<S>2097</S> to you the good<S>2097</S> news<S>2097</S> of the promise<S>1860</S> made<S>1096</S> to the fathers,<S>3962</S>


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that God<S>2316</S> has fulfilled<S>1603</S> this<S>3778</S> [promise] to our children<S>5043</S> in that He raised<S>450</S> up Jesus,<S>2424</S> as it is also<S>2532</S> written<S>1125</S> in the second<S>1208</S> Psalm,<S>5568</S> <t>'Thou art<S>1510</S> My Son;<S>5207</S> today<S>4594</S> I have begotten<S>1080</S> Thee.'</t>


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<pb/><t>"[And as for the fact] that He raised<S>450</S> Him up from the dead,<S>3498</S> no<S>3371</S> more<S>3371</S> to return<S>5290</S> to decay,<S>1312</S> He has spoken<S>3004</S> in this<S>3779</S> way:<S>3779</S> 'I will give<S>1325</S> you the holy<S>3741</S> [and] sure<S>4103</S> [blessings] of David.<S>7035</S>'</t>


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<pb/>"Therefore<S>1360</S> He also<S>2532</S> says<S>3004</S> in another<S>2087</S> [Psalm,] <t>'Thou wilt not allow<S>1325</S> Thy Holy<S>3741</S> One<S>3741</S> to undergo<S>3708</S> decay.<S>1312</S>'</t>


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<pb/>"For David,<S>7035</S> after he had served<S>5256</S> the purpose<S>1012</S> of God<S>2316</S> in his own<S>2398</S> generation,<S>1074</S> fell<S>2837</S> asleep,<S>2837</S> and was laid<S>4369</S> among<S>4314</S> his fathers,<S>3962</S> and underwent<S>3708</S> decay;<S>1312</S>


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but He whom<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> raised<S>1453</S> did not undergo<S>3708</S> decay.<S>1312</S>


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"Therefore<S>3767</S> let it be known<S>1110</S> to you, brethren,<S>435</S> <S>80</S> that through<S>1223</S> Him forgiveness<S>859</S> of sins<S>266</S> is proclaimed<S>2605</S> to you,


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and through<S>1722</S> Him everyone<S>3956</S> who believes<S>4100</S> is freed<S>1344</S> from all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> from which<S>3739</S> you could<S>1410</S> not be freed<S>1344</S> through<S>1722</S> the Law<S>3551</S> of Moses.<S>3475</S>


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"Take<S>991</S> heed<S>991</S> therefore,<S>3767</S> so<S>3361</S> that the thing<S>3004</S> spoken<S>3004</S> of in the Prophets<S>4396</S> may not come<S>1904</S> upon [you]: 


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<t>'Behold,<S>3708</S> you scoffers,<S>2707</S> and marvel,<S>2296</S> and perish;<S>853</S> For I am accomplishing<S>2038</S> a work<S>2041</S> in your days,<S>2250</S> A work<S>2041</S> which<S>3739</S> you will never<S>3756</S> <S>3361</S> believe,<S>4100</S> though<S>1437</S> someone<S>5100</S> should describe<S>1555</S> it to you.' "</t>


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<pb/>And as Paul and Barnabas were going<S>1826</S> out, the people kept begging<S>3870</S> that these<S>3778</S> things<S>4487</S> might be spoken<S>2980</S> to them the next<S>3342</S> Sabbath.<S>4521</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> when [the meeting of] the synagogue<S>4864</S> had broken<S>3089</S> up, many<S>4183</S> of the Jews<S>2453</S> and of the God-fearing<S>2316</S> proselytes<S>4339</S> followed<S>190</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and Barnabas,<S>921</S> who,<S>3748</S> speaking<S>4354</S> to them, were urging<S>3982</S> them to continue<S>4357</S> in the grace<S>5485</S> of God.


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<pb/>And the next<S>2064</S> Sabbath<S>4521</S> nearly<S>4975</S> the whole<S>3956</S> city<S>4172</S> assembled<S>4863</S> to hear<S>191</S> the word<S>3056</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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But when the Jews<S>2453</S> saw<S>3708</S> the crowds,<S>3793</S> they were filled<S>4092</S> with jealousy,<S>2205</S> and [began] contradicting<S>483</S> the things<S>2980</S> spoken<S>2980</S> by Paul,<S>3972</S> and were blaspheming.<S>987</S>


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And Paul<S>3972</S> and Barnabas<S>921</S> spoke<S>3955</S> out boldly<S>3955</S> and said,<S>3004</S> "It was necessary<S>316</S> that the word<S>3056</S> of God<S>2316</S> should be spoken<S>2980</S> to you first;<S>4413</S> since<S>1894</S> you repudiate<S>683</S> it, and judge<S>2919</S> yourselves<S>1438</S> unworthy<S>3756</S> <S>514</S> of eternal<S>166</S> life,<S>2222</S> behold,<S>2400</S> we are turning<S>4762</S> to the Gentiles.<S>1484</S>


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"For thus<S>3779</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> has commanded<S>1781</S> us, <t>'I have placed<S>5087</S> You as a light<S>5457</S> for the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> That You should bring<S>1510</S> <S>1519</S> salvation<S>4991</S> to the end<S>2078</S> of the earth.<S>1093</S>'"</t>


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<pb/>And when the Gentiles<S>1484</S> heard<S>191</S> this, they [began] rejoicing<S>5463</S> and glorifying<S>1392</S> the word<S>3056</S> of the Lord;<S>2962</S> and as many<S>3745</S> as had been<S>1510</S> appointed<S>5021</S> to eternal<S>166</S> life<S>2222</S> believed.<S>4100</S>


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And the word<S>3056</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> was being spread<S>1308</S> through<S>1223</S> the whole<S>3650</S> region.<S>5561</S>


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But the Jews<S>2453</S> aroused<S>3951</S> the devout<S>4576</S> women<S>1135</S> of prominence<S>2158</S> and the leading<S>4413</S> men<S>4413</S> of the city,<S>4172</S> and instigated<S>1892</S> a persecution<S>1375</S> against<S>1909</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and Barnabas,<S>921</S> and drove<S>1544</S> them out of their district.<S>3725</S>


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But they shook<S>1621</S> off<S>1621</S> the dust<S>2868</S> of their feet<S>4228</S> [in protest] against<S>1909</S> them and went<S>2064</S> to Iconium.<S>2430</S>


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And the disciples<S>3101</S> were continually filled<S>4137</S> with joy<S>5479</S> and with the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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<pb/>And it came<S>1096</S> about that in Iconium<S>2430</S> they entered<S>1525</S> the synagogue<S>4864</S> of the Jews<S>2453</S> together<S>2596</S>,<S>3588</S> <S>846</S> and spoke<S>2980</S> in such<S>3779</S> a manner<S>3779</S> that a great<S>4183</S> multitude<S>4128</S> believed,<S>4100</S> both<S>5037</S> of Jews<S>2453</S> and of Greeks.<S>1672</S>


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But the Jews<S>2453</S> who disbelieved<S>544</S> stirred<S>1892</S> up the minds<S>5590</S> of the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> and embittered<S>2559</S> them against<S>2596</S> the brethren.<S>80</S>


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Therefore<S>3767</S> they spent<S>1304</S> a long<S>2425</S> time<S>5550</S> [there] speaking<S>3955</S> boldly<S>3955</S> [with reliance] upon the Lord,<S>2962</S> who was bearing<S>3140</S> witness<S>3140</S> to the word<S>3056</S> of His grace,<S>5485</S> granting<S>1325</S> that signs<S>4592</S> and wonders<S>5059</S> be done<S>1096</S> by their hands.<S>5495</S>


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But the multitude<S>4128</S> of the city<S>4172</S> was divided;<S>4977</S> and some<S>3588</S> <S>3303</S> sided<S>1510</S> with the Jews,<S>2453</S> and some<S>3588</S> with the apostles.<S>652</S>


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And when<S>5613</S> an attempt<S>3730</S> was made<S>1096</S> by both<S>5037</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> and the Jews<S>2453</S> with their rulers,<S>758</S> to mistreat<S>5195</S> and to stone<S>3036</S> them,


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they became aware<S>4894</S> of it and fled<S>2703</S> to the cities<S>4172</S> of Lycaonia,<S>3071</S> Lystra<S>3082</S> and Derbe,<S>1191</S> and the surrounding<S>4066</S> region;<S>4066</S>


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<pb/>And at Lystra<S>3082</S> there was sitting<S>2521</S> a certain<S>5100</S> man,<S>435</S> without<S>102</S> strength<S>102</S> in his feet,<S>4228</S> lame<S>5560</S> from his mother's womb,<S>2836</S> who<S>3739</S> had never<S>3763</S> walked.<S>4043</S>


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This<S>3778</S> man<S>3778</S> was listening<S>191</S> to Paul<S>3972</S> as he spoke,<S>2980</S> who,<S>3739</S> when he had fixed<S>816</S> his gaze<S>816</S> upon him, and had seen<S>3708</S> that he had<S>2192</S> faith<S>4102</S> to be made<S>4982</S> well,<S>4982</S>


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said<S>3004</S> with a loud<S>3173</S> voice,<S>5456</S> "Stand<S>450</S> upright<S>3717</S> on your feet.<S>4228</S>" And he leaped<S>242</S> up and [began] to walk.<S>4043</S>


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And when the multitudes<S>3793</S> saw<S>3708</S> what<S>3739</S> Paul<S>3972</S> had done,<S>4160</S> they raised<S>1869</S> their voice,<S>5456</S> saying<S>3004</S> in the Lycaonian<S>3072</S> language,<S>3072</S> "The gods<S>2316</S> have become<S>3666</S> like<S>3666</S> men<S>444</S> and have come<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> to us."


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And they [began] calling<S>2564</S> Barnabas,<S>921</S> Zeus,<S>2203</S> and Paul,<S>3972</S> Hermes,<S>2060</S> because<S>1894</S> he was the chief<S>2233</S> speaker.<S>3056</S>


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And the priest<S>2409</S> of Zeus,<S>2203</S> whose [temple] was just<S>4253</S> outside<S>4253</S> the city,<S>4172</S> brought<S>5342</S> oxen<S>5022</S> and garlands<S>4725</S> to the gates,<S>4440</S> and wanted<S>2309</S> to offer<S>2380</S> sacrifice<S>2380</S> with the crowds.<S>3793</S>


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But when the apostles,<S>652</S> Barnabas<S>921</S> and Paul,<S>3972</S> heard<S>191</S> of it, they tore<S>1284</S> their robes<S>2440</S> and rushed<S>7061</S> out into the crowd,<S>3793</S> crying<S>2896</S> out


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<pb/>and saying,<S>3004</S> "Men,<S>435</S> why<S>5101</S> are you doing<S>4160</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S>? We are also<S>2532</S> men<S>444</S> of the same<S>3663</S> nature<S>3663</S> as you, and preach<S>2097</S> the gospel<S>2097</S> to you in order that you should turn<S>1994</S> from these<S>3778</S> vain<S>3152</S> things<S>3152</S> to a living<S>2198</S> God,<S>2316</S> who<S>3739</S> made<S>4160</S> the heaven<S>3772</S> and the earth<S>1093</S> and the sea,<S>2281</S> and all<S>3956</S> that is in them.


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"And in the generations<S>1074</S> gone<S>3944</S> by He permitted<S>1439</S> all<S>3956</S> the nations<S>1484</S> to go<S>4198</S> their own ways;<S>3598</S>


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and yet<S>2543</S> He did not leave<S>863</S> Himself<S>848</S> without<S>267</S> witness,<S>267</S> in that He did<S>7500</S> good<S>7500</S> and gave<S>1325</S> you rains<S>5205</S> from heaven<S>3771</S> and fruitful<S>2593</S> seasons,<S>2540</S> satisfying<S>1705</S> your hearts<S>2588</S> with food<S>5160</S> and gladness.<S>2167</S> "


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And [even] saying<S>3004</S> these<S>3778</S> things,<S>3778</S> they with difficulty<S>3433</S> restrained<S>2664</S> the crowds<S>3793</S> from offering<S>2380</S> sacrifice<S>2380</S> to them.


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<pb/>But Jews<S>2453</S> came<S>1904</S> from Antioch<S>490</S> and Iconium,<S>2430</S> and having won<S>3982</S> over<S>3982</S> the multitudes,<S>3793</S> they stoned<S>3034</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and dragged<S>4951</S> him out of the city,<S>4172</S> supposing<S>3543</S> him to be dead.<S>2348</S>


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But while the disciples<S>3101</S> stood<S>2944</S> around<S>2944</S> him, he arose<S>450</S> and entered<S>1525</S> the city.<S>4172</S> And the next<S>1887</S> day<S>1887</S> he went<S>1831</S> away<S>1831</S> with Barnabas<S>921</S> to Derbe.<S>1191</S>


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<pb/>And after they had preached<S>2097</S> the gospel<S>2097</S> to that city<S>4172</S> and had made<S>3100</S> many<S>2425</S> disciples,<S>3100</S> they returned<S>5290</S> to Lystra<S>3082</S> and to Iconium<S>2430</S> and to Antioch,<S>490</S>


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strengthening<S>1991</S> the souls<S>5590</S> of the disciples,<S>3101</S> encouraging<S>3870</S> them to continue<S>1696</S> in the faith,<S>4102</S> and [saying,] "Through<S>1223</S> many<S>4183</S> tribulations<S>2347</S> we must<S>1163</S> enter<S>1525</S> the kingdom<S>932</S> of God.<S>2316</S>"


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And when they had appointed<S>5500</S> elders<S>4245</S> for them in every<S>2596</S> church,<S>1577</S> having prayed<S>4336</S> with fasting,<S>3521</S> they commended<S>3908</S> them to the Lord<S>2962</S> in whom<S>3739</S> they had believed.<S>4100</S>


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And they passed<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> Pisidia<S>4099</S> and came<S>2064</S> into Pamphylia.<S>3828</S>


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And when they had spoken<S>2980</S> the word<S>3056</S> in Perga,<S>4011</S> they went<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> to Attalia;<S>825</S>


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and from there<S>2547</S> they sailed<S>636</S> to Antioch,<S>490</S> from which<S>3606</S> they had been<S>1510</S> commended<S>3860</S> to the grace<S>5485</S> of God<S>2316</S> for the work<S>2041</S> that they had accomplished.<S>4137</S>


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And when they had arrived<S>3854</S> and gathered<S>4863</S> the church<S>1577</S> together,<S>4863</S> they [began] to report<S>312</S> all<S>3745</S> things<S>3745</S> that God<S>2316</S> had done<S>4160</S> with them and how<S>3754</S> He had opened<S>455</S> a door<S>2374</S> of faith<S>4102</S> to the Gentiles.<S>1484</S>


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And they spent<S>1304</S> a long<S>3756</S> <S>3641</S> time<S>5550</S> with the disciples.<S>3101</S>


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<pb/>And some<S>5100</S> men<S>5100</S> came<S>2718</S> down<S>2718</S> from Judea<S>2453</S> and [began] teaching<S>1321</S> the brethren,<S>80</S> "Unless<S>1437</S> <S>3361</S> you are circumcised<S>4059</S> according to the custom<S>1485</S> of Moses,<S>3475</S> you cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3756</S> be saved.<S>4982</S>"


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And when Paul<S>3972</S> and Barnabas<S>921</S> had<S>1096</S> great<S>3756</S> <S>3641</S> dissension<S>4714</S> and debate<S>2214</S> with them, [the brethren] determined<S>5021</S> that Paul<S>3972</S> and Barnabas<S>921</S> and certain<S>5100</S> others<S>243</S> of them should go<S>305</S> up to Jerusalem<S>2419</S> to the apostles<S>652</S> and elders<S>4245</S> concerning<S>4012</S> this<S>3778</S> issue.<S>2213</S>


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Therefore,<S>3767</S> being sent<S>4311</S> on their way<S>4311</S> by the church,<S>1577</S> they were passing<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> both<S>5037</S> Phoenicia<S>5403</S> and Samaria,<S>4540</S> describing<S>1555</S> in detail<S>1555</S> the conversion<S>1995</S> of the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> and were bringing<S>4160</S> great<S>3173</S> joy<S>5479</S> to all<S>3956</S> the brethren.<S>80</S>


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And when they arrived<S>3854</S> at Jerusalem,<S>2414</S> they were received<S>3858</S> by the church<S>1577</S> and the apostles<S>652</S> and the elders,<S>4245</S> and they reported<S>312</S> all<S>3745</S> that God<S>2316</S> had done<S>4160</S> with them.


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But certain<S>5100</S> ones<S>5100</S> of the sect<S>139</S> of the Pharisees<S>5330</S> who had believed,<S>4100</S> stood<S>1817</S> up, saying,<S>3004</S> "It is necessary<S>1163</S> to circumcise<S>4059</S> them, and to direct<S>3853</S> them to observe<S>5083</S> the Law<S>3551</S> of Moses.<S>3475</S>"


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<pb/>And the apostles<S>652</S> and the elders<S>4245</S> came<S>4863</S> together<S>4863</S> to look<S>3708</S> into this<S>3778</S> matter.<S>3056</S>


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And after there had been<S>1096</S> much<S>4183</S> debate,<S>2214</S> Peter<S>4074</S> stood<S>450</S> up and said<S>3004</S> to them, "Brethren,<S>435</S> <S>80</S> you know<S>1987</S> that in the early<S>744</S> days<S>2250</S> God<S>2316</S> made<S>1586</S> a choice<S>1586</S> among<S>1722</S> you, that by my mouth<S>4750</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> should hear<S>191</S> the word<S>3056</S> of the gospel<S>2098</S> and believe.<S>4100</S>


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"And God,<S>2316</S> who<S>2589</S> knows<S>2589</S> the heart,<S>2589</S> bore<S>3140</S> witness<S>3140</S> to them, giving<S>1325</S> them the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S> just<S>2531</S> as He also<S>2532</S> did to us;


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and He made<S>1252</S> no<S>3762</S> distinction<S>1252</S> between<S>3342</S> us and them, cleansing<S>2511</S> their hearts<S>2588</S> by faith.<S>4102</S>


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"Now<S>3568</S> therefore<S>3767</S> why<S>5101</S> do you put<S>3985</S> God<S>2316</S> to the test<S>3985</S> by placing<S>2007</S> upon the neck<S>5137</S> of the disciples<S>3101</S> a yoke<S>2218</S> which<S>3739</S> neither<S>3777</S> our fathers<S>3962</S> nor<S>3777</S> we have been<S>2480</S> able<S>2480</S> to bear<S>941</S>?


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"But we believe<S>4100</S> that we are saved<S>4982</S> through<S>1223</S> the grace<S>5485</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> in the same<S>3739</S> way<S>5158</S> as they also<S>2548</S> are."


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<pb/>And all<S>3956</S> the multitude<S>4128</S> kept<S>4601</S> silent,<S>4601</S> and they were listening<S>191</S> to Barnabas<S>921</S> and Paul<S>3972</S> as they were relating<S>1834</S> what<S>3745</S> signs<S>4592</S> and wonders<S>5059</S> God<S>2316</S> had done<S>4160</S> through<S>1223</S> them among<S>1722</S> the Gentiles.<S>1484</S>


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And after<S>3326</S> they had stopped<S>4601</S> speaking,<S>4601</S> James<S>2385</S> answered,<S>611</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "Brethren,<S>435</S> <S>80</S> listen<S>191</S> to me.


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"Simeon<S>4826</S> has related<S>1834</S> how<S>2531</S> God<S>2316</S> first<S>4413</S> concerned<S>1980</S> Himself about<S>1980</S> taking<S>2983</S> from among<S>1537</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> a people<S>2992</S> for His name.<S>3686</S>


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"And with this<S>3778</S> the words<S>3056</S> of the Prophets<S>4396</S> agree,<S>4856</S> just<S>2531</S> as it is written,<S>1125</S>


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<t>'After<S>3326</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> I will return,<S>390</S> And I will rebuild<S>456</S> the tabernacle<S>4633</S> of David<S>7035</S> which has fallen,<S>4098</S> And I will rebuild<S>456</S> its ruins,<S>2690</S> And I will restore<S>461</S> it,</t>


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<t>In order<S>3704</S> that the rest<S>2645</S> of mankind<S>444</S> may seek<S>1567</S> the Lord,<S>2962</S> And all<S>3956</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> who<S>3739</S> are called<S>1941</S> by My name,<S>3686</S>'</t>


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<pb/>Says<S>3004</S> the Lord,<S>2962</S> who makes<S>4160</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> known<S>1110</S> from of old.<S>165</S>


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"Therefore<S>1352</S> it is my judgment<S>2919</S> that we do not trouble<S>3926</S> those<S>3588</S> who are turning<S>1994</S> to God<S>2316</S> from among<S>575</S> the Gentiles,<S>1484</S>


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but that we write<S>1989</S> to them that they abstain<S>568</S> from things<S>234</S> contaminated<S>234</S> by idols<S>1497</S> and from fornication<S>4202</S> and from what is strangled<S>4156</S> and from blood.<S>129</S>


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"For Moses<S>3475</S> from ancient<S>744</S> generations<S>1074</S> has<S>2192</S> in every<S>2596</S> city<S>4172</S> those<S>3588</S> who preach<S>2784</S> him, since he is read<S>314</S> in the synagogues<S>4864</S> every<S>3956</S> Sabbath.<S>4521</S>"


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<pb/>Then<S>5119</S> it seemed<S>1380</S> good<S>1380</S> to the apostles<S>652</S> and the elders,<S>4245</S> with the whole<S>3650</S> church,<S>1577</S> to choose<S>1586</S> men<S>435</S> from among<S>1537</S> them to send<S>3992</S> to Antioch<S>490</S> with Paul<S>3972</S> and Barnabas<S>921</S> – Judas<S>2455</S> called<S>2564</S> Barsabbas,<S>923</S> and Silas,<S>4609</S> leading<S>2233</S> men<S>435</S> among<S>1722</S> the brethren,<S>80</S>


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and they sent<S>1125</S> this letter<S>1125</S> by them, "The apostles<S>652</S> and the brethren<S>80</S> who are elders,<S>4245</S> to the brethren<S>80</S> in Antioch<S>490</S> and Syria<S>4947</S> and Cilicia<S>2791</S> who<S>3588</S> are from the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> greetings.<S>5463</S>


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"Since<S>1894</S> we have heard<S>191</S> that some<S>5100</S> of our number<S>1473</S> to whom<S>3739</S> we gave<S>1291</S> no<S>3756</S> instruction<S>1291</S> have disturbed<S>5015</S> you with [their] words,<S>3056</S> unsettling<S>384</S> your souls,<S>5590</S>


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it seemed<S>1380</S> good<S>1380</S> to us, having become<S>1096</S> of one<S>3661</S> mind,<S>3661</S> to select<S>1586</S> men<S>435</S> to send<S>3992</S> to you with our beloved<S>27</S> Barnabas<S>921</S> and Paul,<S>3972</S>


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men<S>444</S> who have risked<S>3860</S> their lives<S>5590</S> for the name<S>3686</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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"Therefore<S>3767</S> we have sent<S>649</S> Judas<S>2455</S> and Silas,<S>4609</S> who themselves<S>846</S> will also<S>2532</S> report<S>518</S> the same<S>846</S> things<S>846</S> by word<S>3056</S> [of mouth].


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<pb/>"For it seemed<S>1380</S> good<S>1380</S> to the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> and to us to lay<S>2007</S> upon you no<S>3367</S> greater<S>4183</S> burden<S>922</S> than<S>4133</S> these<S>3778</S> essentials: <S>1876</S>


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that you abstain<S>568</S> from things<S>1494</S> sacrificed<S>1494</S> to idols<S>1494</S> and from blood<S>129</S> and from things<S>4156</S> strangled<S>4156</S> and from fornication;<S>4202</S> if you keep<S>1301</S> yourselves<S>1438</S> free<S>1301</S> from such<S>3779</S> things,<S>3739</S> you will do<S>4238</S> well.<S>2095</S> Farewell.<S>4517</S>"


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<pb/>So,<S>3767</S> when they were sent<S>630</S> away,<S>630</S> they went<S>2718</S> down<S>2718</S> to Antioch;<S>490</S> and having gathered<S>4863</S> the congregation<S>4128</S> together,<S>4863</S> they delivered<S>1929</S> the letter.<S>1992</S>


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And when they had read<S>314</S> it, they rejoiced<S>5463</S> because<S>1909</S> of its encouragement.<S>3874</S>


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And Judas<S>2455</S> and Silas,<S>4609</S> also<S>2532</S> being<S>1510</S> prophets<S>4396</S> themselves,<S>846</S> encouraged<S>3870</S> and strengthened<S>1991</S> the brethren<S>80</S> with a lengthy<S>4183</S> message.<S>3056</S>


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And after they had spent<S>4160</S> time<S>5550</S> [there], they were sent<S>630</S> away<S>630</S> from the brethren<S>80</S> in peace<S>1515</S> to those<S>3588</S> who had sent<S>649</S> them out.


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[But it seemed<S>1380</S> good<S>1380</S> to Silas<S>4609</S> to remain<S>1961</S> there.<S>847</S>]


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But Paul<S>3972</S> and Barnabas<S>921</S> stayed<S>1304</S> in Antioch,<S>490</S> teaching<S>1321</S> and preaching,<S>2097</S> with many<S>4183</S> others<S>2087</S> also,<S>2532</S> the word<S>3056</S> of the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>And after<S>3326</S> some<S>5100</S> days<S>2250</S> Paul<S>3972</S> said<S>3004</S> to Barnabas,<S>921</S> "Let us return<S>1994</S> and visit<S>1980</S> the brethren<S>80</S> in every<S>3956</S> city<S>4172</S> in which<S>3739</S> we proclaimed<S>2605</S> the word<S>3056</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> [and see] how<S>4459</S> they are."


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And Barnabas<S>921</S> was desirous<S>1014</S> of taking<S>4838</S> John,<S>2491</S> called<S>2564</S> Mark,<S>3138</S> along<S>4838</S> with them also.<S>2532</S>


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But Paul<S>3972</S> kept insisting<S>515</S> that they should not take<S>4838</S> him along<S>4838</S> who had deserted<S>868</S> them in Pamphylia<S>3828</S> and had not gone<S>4905</S> with them to the work.<S>2041</S>


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And there arose<S>1096</S> such a sharp<S>3948</S> disagreement<S>3948</S> that they separated<S>673</S> from one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> and Barnabas<S>921</S> took<S>3880</S> Mark<S>3138</S> with him and sailed<S>1602</S> away<S>1602</S> to Cyprus.<S>2954</S>


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But Paul<S>3972</S> chose<S>1951</S> Silas<S>4609</S> and departed,<S>1831</S> being committed<S>3860</S> by the brethren<S>80</S> to the grace<S>5485</S> of the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>And he was traveling<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> Syria<S>4947</S> and Cilicia,<S>2791</S> strengthening<S>1991</S> the churches.<S>1577</S>


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<pb/>And he came<S>2658</S> also<S>2532</S> to Derbe<S>1191</S> and to Lystra.<S>3082</S> And behold,<S>2400</S> a certain<S>5100</S> disciple<S>3101</S> was there,<S>1563</S> named<S>3686</S> Timothy,<S>5095</S> the son<S>5207</S> of a Jewish<S>2453</S> woman<S>1135</S> who was a believer,<S>4103</S> but his father<S>3962</S> was a Greek,<S>1672</S>


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and he was well<S>3140</S> spoken<S>3140</S> of by the brethren<S>80</S> who were in Lystra<S>3082</S> and Iconium.<S>2430</S>


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Paul<S>3972</S> wanted<S>2309</S> this<S>3778</S> man<S>3778</S> to go<S>1831</S> with him; and he took<S>2983</S> him and circumcised<S>4059</S> him because<S>1223</S> of the Jews<S>2453</S> who were in those<S>1565</S> parts,<S>5117</S> for they all<S>537</S> knew<S>3609</S> that his father<S>3962</S> was a Greek.<S>1672</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> while<S>5613</S> they were passing<S>1279</S> through<S>1279</S> the cities,<S>4172</S> they were delivering<S>3860</S> the decrees,<S>1378</S> which had been decided<S>2919</S> upon by the apostles<S>652</S> and elders<S>4245</S> who<S>3588</S> were in Jerusalem,<S>2414</S> for them to observe.<S>5442</S>


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So<S>3767</S> the churches<S>1577</S> were being strengthened<S>4732</S> in the faith,<S>4102</S> and were increasing<S>4052</S> in number<S>706</S> daily.<S>2596</S> <S>2250</S>


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<pb/>And they passed<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> the Phrygian<S>5435</S> and Galatian<S>1054</S> region,<S>5561</S> having been forbidden<S>2967</S> by the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> to speak<S>2980</S> the word<S>3056</S> in Asia;<S>773</S>


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and when they had come<S>2064</S> to Mysia,<S>3465</S> they were trying<S>3985</S> to go<S>4198</S> into Bithynia,<S>978</S> and the Spirit<S>4151</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> did not permit<S>1439</S> them;


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<pb/>and passing<S>3928</S> by Mysia,<S>3465</S> they came<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> to Troas.<S>5174</S>


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And a vision<S>3705</S> appeared<S>3708</S> to Paul<S>3972</S> in the night:<S>3571</S> a certain<S>5100</S> man<S>435</S> of Macedonia<S>3110</S> was standing<S>2476</S> and appealing<S>3870</S> to him, and saying,<S>3004</S> "Come<S>1224</S> over<S>1224</S> to Macedonia<S>3109</S> and help<S>997</S> us."


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And when<S>5613</S> he had seen<S>3708</S> the vision,<S>3705</S> immediately<S>2112</S> we sought<S>2212</S> to go<S>1831</S> into Macedonia,<S>3109</S> concluding<S>4822</S> that God<S>2316</S> had called<S>4341</S> us to preach<S>2097</S> the gospel<S>2097</S> to them.


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<pb/>Therefore<S>3767</S> putting<S>321</S> out to sea<S>321</S> from Troas,<S>5174</S> we ran<S>2113</S> a straight<S>2113</S> course<S>2113</S> to Samothrace,<S>4543</S> and on the day following<S>7075</S> to Neapolis;<S>3496</S>


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and from there<S>2547</S> to Philippi,<S>5375</S> which<S>3748</S> is a leading<S>4413</S> city<S>4172</S> of the district<S>3310</S> of Macedonia,<S>3109</S> a [Roman] colony;<S>2862</S> and we were staying<S>1304</S> in this<S>3778</S> city<S>4172</S> for some<S>5100</S> days.<S>2250</S>


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And on the Sabbath<S>4521</S> day<S>2250</S> we went<S>1831</S> outside<S>1854</S> the gate<S>4439</S> to a riverside,<S>3844</S> <S>4215</S> where<S>3757</S> we were supposing<S>3543</S> that there would be a place<S>4335</S> of prayer;<S>4335</S> and we sat<S>2523</S> down<S>2523</S> and began speaking<S>2980</S> to the women<S>1135</S> who had assembled.<S>4905</S>


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And a certain<S>5100</S> woman<S>1135</S> named<S>3686</S> Lydia,<S>3070</S> from the city<S>4172</S> of Thyatira,<S>2363</S> a seller<S>4211</S> of purple<S>4211</S> fabrics,<S>4211</S> a worshiper<S>4576</S> of God,<S>2316</S> was listening;<S>191</S> and the Lord<S>2962</S> opened<S>1272</S> her heart<S>2588</S> to respond<S>4337</S> to the things<S>2980</S> spoken<S>2980</S> by Paul.<S>3972</S>


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And when<S>5613</S> she and her household<S>3624</S> had been baptized,<S>907</S> she urged<S>3870</S> us, saying,<S>3004</S> "If<S>1487</S> you have judged<S>2919</S> me to be faithful<S>4103</S> to the Lord,<S>2962</S> come<S>1525</S> into my house<S>3624</S> and stay.<S>3306</S>" And she prevailed<S>3849</S> upon us.


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<pb/>And it happened<S>1096</S> that as we were going<S>4198</S> to the place<S>4335</S> of prayer,<S>4335</S> a certain<S>5100</S> slave-girl having<S>2192</S> a spirit<S>4151</S> of divination<S>4436</S> met<S>5221</S> us, who<S>3748</S> was bringing<S>3930</S> her masters<S>2962</S> much<S>4183</S> profit<S>2039</S> by fortunetelling.<S>3132</S>


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Following<S>2628</S> after<S>2628</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and us, she kept crying<S>2896</S> out, saying,<S>3004</S> "These<S>3778</S> men<S>444</S> are bond-servants of the Most<S>5310</S> High<S>5310</S> God,<S>2316</S> who<S>3748</S> are proclaiming<S>2605</S> to you the way<S>3598</S> of salvation.<S>4991</S>"


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<pb/>And she continued doing<S>4160</S> this<S>3778</S> for many<S>4183</S> days.<S>2250</S> But Paul<S>3972</S> was greatly<S>1278</S> annoyed,<S>1278</S> and turned<S>1994</S> and said<S>3004</S> to the spirit,<S>4151</S> "I command<S>3853</S> you in the name<S>3686</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> to come<S>1831</S> out of her!" And it came<S>1831</S> out at that very<S>846</S> moment.<S>5610</S>


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But when her masters<S>2962</S> saw<S>3708</S> that their hope<S>1680</S> of profit<S>2039</S> was gone,<S>1831</S> they seized<S>1949</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and Silas<S>4609</S> and dragged<S>1670</S> them into the market<S>58</S> place<S>58</S> before<S>1909</S> the authorities,<S>758</S>


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and when they had brought<S>4317</S> them to the chief<S>4755</S> magistrates,<S>4755</S> they said,<S>3004</S> "These<S>3778</S> men<S>444</S> are throwing<S>1613</S> our city<S>4172</S> into confusion,<S>1613</S> being<S>5225</S> Jews,<S>2453</S>


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and are proclaiming<S>2605</S> customs<S>1485</S> which<S>3739</S> it is not lawful<S>1832</S> for us to accept<S>3858</S> or<S>3761</S> to observe,<S>4160</S> being<S>1510</S> Romans.<S>4514</S> "


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And the crowd<S>3793</S> rose<S>4911</S> up together<S>4911</S> against<S>2596</S> them, and the chief<S>4755</S> magistrates<S>4755</S> tore<S>4048</S> their robes<S>2440</S> off<S>4048</S> them, and proceeded to order<S>2753</S> [them] to be beaten<S>4463</S> with rods.<S>4463</S>


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And when they had inflicted<S>2007</S> many<S>4183</S> blows<S>4127</S> upon them, they threw<S>906</S> them into prison,<S>5438</S> commanding<S>3853</S> the jailer<S>1200</S> to guard<S>5083</S> them securely;<S>806</S>


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and he, having received<S>2983</S> such<S>5108</S> a command,<S>3852</S> threw<S>906</S> them into the inner<S>2082</S> prison,<S>5438</S> and fastened<S>805</S> their feet<S>4228</S> in the stocks.<S>3586</S>


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<pb/>But about<S>2596</S> midnight<S>3317</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and Silas<S>4609</S> were praying<S>4336</S> and singing<S>5214</S> hymns<S>5214</S> of praise<S>5214</S> to God,<S>2316</S> and the prisoners<S>1198</S> were listening<S>1874</S> to them;


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and suddenly<S>869</S> there came<S>1096</S> a great<S>3173</S> earthquake,<S>4578</S> so<S>5620</S> that the foundations<S>2310</S> of the prison<S>1201</S> house<S>1201</S> were shaken;<S>4531</S> and immediately<S>3916</S> all<S>3956</S> the doors<S>2374</S> were opened,<S>455</S> and everyone's chains<S>1199</S> were unfastened.<S>447</S>


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And when the jailer<S>1200</S> had been<S>1096</S> roused<S>1853</S> out of sleep<S>1853</S> and had seen<S>3708</S> the prison<S>5438</S> doors<S>2374</S> opened,<S>455</S> he drew<S>4685</S> his sword<S>3162</S> and was about<S>3195</S> to kill<S>337</S> himself,<S>1438</S> supposing<S>3543</S> that the prisoners<S>1198</S> had escaped.<S>1628</S>


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But Paul<S>3972</S> cried<S>5455</S> out with a loud<S>3173</S> voice,<S>5456</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "Do<S>4238</S> yourself<S>4572</S> no<S>3367</S> harm,<S>2556</S> for we are all<S>537</S> here!<S>1759</S>"


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And he called<S>154</S> for lights<S>5457</S> and rushed<S>1530</S> in and, trembling<S>1790</S> with fear,<S>1790</S> he fell<S>4363</S> down<S>4363</S> before<S>4363</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and Silas,<S>4609</S>


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and after he brought<S>4254</S> them out, he said,<S>5346</S> "Sirs,<S>2962</S> what<S>5101</S> must<S>1163</S> I do<S>4160</S> to be saved<S>4982</S>?"


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And they said,<S>3004</S> "Believe<S>4100</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> and you shall be saved,<S>4982</S> you and your household.<S>3624</S>"


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And they spoke<S>2980</S> the word<S>3056</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> to him together<S>4862</S> with all<S>3956</S> who<S>3588</S> were in his house.<S>3614</S>


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And he took<S>3880</S> them that [very] hour<S>5610</S> of the night<S>3571</S> and washed<S>3068</S> their wounds,<S>4127</S> and immediately<S>3916</S> he was baptized,<S>907</S> he and all<S>537</S> his [household.]


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And he brought<S>321</S> them into his house<S>3624</S> and set<S>3908</S> food<S>5132</S> before<S>3908</S> them, and rejoiced<S>21</S> greatly,<S>21</S> having believed<S>4100</S> in God<S>2316</S> with his whole<S>3832</S> household.<S>3832</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> when day<S>2250</S> came,<S>1096</S> the chief<S>4755</S> magistrates<S>4755</S> sent<S>649</S> their policemen,<S>4465</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "Release<S>630</S> those<S>1565</S> men.<S>444</S>"


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And the jailer<S>1200</S> reported<S>518</S> these<S>3778</S> words<S>3056</S> to Paul,<S>3972</S> [saying,] "The chief<S>4755</S> magistrates<S>4755</S> have sent<S>649</S> to release<S>630</S> you. Now<S>3568</S> therefore,<S>3767</S> come<S>1831</S> out and go<S>4198</S> in peace.<S>1515</S>"


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But Paul<S>3972</S> said<S>5346</S> to them, "They have beaten<S>1194</S> us in public<S>1219</S> without<S>178</S> trial,<S>178</S> men<S>444</S> who are Romans,<S>4514</S> and have thrown<S>906</S> us into prison;<S>5438</S> and now<S>3568</S> are they sending<S>1544</S> us away<S>1544</S> secretly<S>2977</S>? No<S>3756</S> indeed!<S>1063</S> But let them come<S>2064</S> themselves<S>846</S> and bring<S>1806</S> us out."


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And the policemen<S>4465</S> reported<S>518</S> these<S>3778</S> words<S>4487</S> to the chief<S>4755</S> magistrates.<S>4755</S> And they were afraid<S>5399</S> when they heard<S>191</S> that they were Romans,<S>4514</S>


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and they came<S>2064</S> and appealed<S>3870</S> to them, and when they had brought<S>1806</S> them out, they kept begging<S>2065</S> them to leave<S>565</S> the city.<S>4172</S>


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And they went<S>1831</S> out of the prison<S>5438</S> and entered<S>1525</S> [the house of] Lydia,<S>3070</S> and when they saw<S>3708</S> the brethren,<S>80</S> they encouraged<S>3870</S> them and departed.<S>1831</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> when they had traveled<S>1353</S> through<S>1353</S> Amphipolis<S>295</S> and Apollonia,<S>624</S> they came<S>2064</S> to Thessalonica,<S>2332</S> where<S>3699</S> there was a synagogue<S>4864</S> of the Jews.<S>2453</S>


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And according<S>2596</S> to Paul's custom,<S>1486</S> he went<S>1525</S> to them, and for three<S>5140</S> Sabbaths<S>4521</S> reasoned<S>1256</S> with them from the Scriptures,<S>1124</S>


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explaining<S>1272</S> and giving<S>3908</S> evidence<S>3908</S> that the Christ<S>5547</S> had<S>1163</S> to suffer<S>3958</S> and rise<S>450</S> again<S>450</S> from the dead,<S>3498</S> and [saying,] "This<S>3778</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> whom<S>3739</S> I am proclaiming<S>2605</S> to you is the Christ.<S>5547</S>"


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And some<S>5100</S> of them were persuaded<S>3982</S> and joined<S>4345</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and Silas,<S>4609</S> along<S>5037</S> with a great<S>4183</S> multitude<S>4128</S> of the God-fearing Greeks<S>1672</S> and a number<S>3756</S> <S>3641</S> of the leading<S>4413</S> women.<S>1135</S>


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But the Jews,<S>2453</S> becoming<S>2206</S> jealous<S>2206</S> and taking<S>4355</S> along<S>4355</S> some<S>5100</S> wicked<S>4190</S> men<S>435</S> from the market<S>60</S> place,<S>60</S> formed<S>3792</S> a mob<S>3792</S> and set<S>2350</S> the city<S>4172</S> in an uproar;<S>2350</S> and coming<S>2186</S> upon the house<S>3614</S> of Jason,<S>2394</S> they were seeking<S>2212</S> to bring<S>4254</S> them out to the people.<S>1218</S>


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And when they did not find<S>2147</S> them, they [began] dragging<S>4951</S> Jason<S>2394</S> and some<S>5100</S> brethren<S>80</S> before<S>1909</S> the city<S>4173</S> authorities,<S>4173</S> shouting,<S>994</S> "These<S>3778</S> men<S>3778</S> who have upset<S>387</S> the world<S>3625</S> have come<S>3918</S> here<S>1759</S> also;<S>2532</S>


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and Jason<S>2394</S> has welcomed<S>5264</S> them, and they all<S>3956</S> act<S>4238</S> contrary<S>561</S> to the decrees<S>1378</S> of Caesar,<S>2541</S> saying<S>3004</S> that there is another<S>2087</S> king,<S>935</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S> "


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And they stirred<S>5015</S> up the crowd<S>3793</S> and the city<S>4173</S> authorities<S>4173</S> who heard<S>191</S> these<S>3778</S> things.<S>3778</S>


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And when they had received<S>2983</S> a pledge<S>2425</S> from Jason<S>2394</S> and the others,<S>3062</S> they released<S>630</S> them.


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<pb/>And the brethren<S>80</S> immediately<S>2112</S> sent<S>1599</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and Silas<S>4609</S> away<S>1599</S> by night<S>3571</S> to Berea;<S>960</S> and when they arrived,<S>3854</S> they went<S>549</S> into the synagogue<S>4864</S> of the Jews.<S>2453</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> these<S>3778</S> were more<S>2104</S> noble-minded than those<S>3588</S> in Thessalonica,<S>2332</S> for they received<S>1209</S> the word<S>3056</S> with great<S>3956</S> eagerness,<S>4288</S> examining<S>350</S> the Scriptures<S>1124</S> daily,<S>2596</S> <S>2250</S> [to see] whether<S>1487</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> were so.<S>3779</S>


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Many<S>4183</S> of them therefore<S>3767</S> believed,<S>4100</S> along<S>2532</S> with a number<S>3756</S> <S>3641</S> of prominent<S>2158</S> Greek<S>1674</S> women<S>1135</S> and men.<S>435</S>


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But when<S>5613</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> of Thessalonica<S>2332</S> found<S>1097</S> out that the word<S>3056</S> of God<S>2316</S> had been proclaimed<S>2605</S> by Paul<S>3972</S> in Berea<S>960</S> also,<S>2532</S> they came<S>2064</S> there<S>2546</S> likewise,<S>2546</S> agitating<S>4531</S> and stirring<S>5015</S> up the crowds.<S>3793</S>


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And then<S>5119</S> immediately<S>2112</S> the brethren<S>80</S> sent<S>1821</S> Paul<S>3972</S> out to go<S>4198</S> as far<S>2193</S> as the sea;<S>2281</S> and Silas<S>4609</S> and Timothy<S>5095</S> remained<S>5278</S> there.<S>1563</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> those<S>3588</S> who conducted<S>2525</S> Paul<S>3972</S> brought<S>71</S> him as far<S>2193</S> as Athens;<S>116</S> and receiving<S>2983</S> a command<S>1785</S> for Silas<S>4609</S> and Timothy<S>5095</S> to come<S>2064</S> to him as soon<S>5036</S> as possible,<S>5035</S> they departed.<S>1826</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> while Paul<S>3972</S> was waiting<S>1551</S> for them at Athens,<S>116</S> his spirit<S>4151</S> was being provoked<S>3947</S> within<S>1722</S> him as he was beholding<S>2334</S> the city<S>4172</S> full<S>2712</S> of idols.<S>2712</S>


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<pb/>So<S>3767</S> he was reasoning<S>1256</S> in the synagogue<S>4864</S> with the Jews<S>2453</S> and the God-fearing [Gentiles,] and in the market<S>58</S> place<S>58</S> every<S>3956</S> day<S>2250</S> with those<S>3588</S> who happened<S>3909</S> to be present.<S>3909</S>


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And also<S>2532</S> some<S>5100</S> of the Epicurean<S>1946</S> and Stoic<S>4770</S> philosophers<S>5386</S> were conversing<S>4820</S> with him. And some<S>5100</S> were saying,<S>3004</S> "What<S>5101</S> would this<S>3778</S> idle<S>4691</S> babbler<S>4691</S> wish<S>2309</S> to say<S>3004</S>?" Others,<S>3588</S> <S>1161</S> "He seems<S>1380</S> to be a proclaimer<S>2604</S> of strange<S>3581</S> deities,<S>1140</S>" – because<S>3754</S> he was preaching<S>2097</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> and the resurrection.<S>386</S>


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<pb/>And they took<S>1949</S> him and brought<S>71</S> him to the Areopagus,<S>697</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "May<S>1410</S> we know<S>1097</S> what<S>5101</S> this<S>3778</S> new<S>2537</S> teaching<S>1322</S> is which you are proclaiming<S>2980</S>?


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<pb/>"For you are bringing<S>1533</S> some<S>5100</S> strange<S>3579</S> things<S>3579</S> to our ears;<S>189</S> we want<S>1014</S> to know<S>1097</S> therefore<S>3767</S> what<S>5101</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> mean.<S>2309</S> <S>1510</S>"


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(Now<S>1161</S> all<S>3956</S> the Athenians<S>117</S> and the strangers<S>3581</S> visiting<S>1927</S> there used to spend<S>2119</S> their time<S>2119</S> in nothing<S>3762</S> other<S>2087</S> than<S>2228</S> telling<S>3004</S> or<S>2228</S> hearing<S>191</S> something<S>5100</S> new.<S>2537</S>)


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<pb/>And Paul<S>3972</S> stood<S>2476</S> in the midst<S>3319</S> of the Areopagus<S>697</S> and said,<S>5346</S> "Men<S>435</S> of Athens,<S>117</S> I observe<S>2334</S> that you are very<S>7036</S> religious<S>7036</S> in all<S>3956</S> respects.<S>3956</S>


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"For while I was passing<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> and examining<S>333</S> the objects<S>4574</S> of your worship,<S>4574</S> I also<S>2532</S> found<S>2147</S> an altar<S>1041</S> with this<S>3739</S> inscription,<S>1924</S> 'TO AN UNKNOWN<S>57</S> GOD.<S>2316</S>' What<S>3739</S> therefore<S>3767</S> you worship<S>2151</S> in ignorance,<S>50</S> this<S>3778</S> I proclaim<S>2605</S> to you.


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"The God<S>2316</S> who made<S>4160</S> the world<S>2889</S> and all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> in it, since He is Lord<S>2962</S> of heaven<S>3772</S> and earth,<S>1093</S> does not dwell<S>2730</S> in temples<S>3485</S> made<S>5499</S> with hands;<S>5499</S>


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neither<S>3761</S> is He served<S>2323</S> by human<S>442</S> hands,<S>5495</S> as though He needed<S>4326</S> anything,<S>5100</S> since He Himself<S>846</S> gives<S>1325</S> to all<S>3956</S> life<S>2222</S> and breath<S>4157</S> and all<S>3956</S> things;<S>3956</S>


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and He made<S>4160</S> from one,<S>1520</S> every<S>3956</S> nation<S>1484</S> of mankind<S>444</S> to live<S>2730</S> on all<S>3956</S> the face<S>4383</S> of the earth,<S>1093</S> having determined<S>3724</S> [their] appointed<S>4367</S> times,<S>2540</S> and the boundaries<S>3734</S> of their habitation,<S>2733</S>


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<pb/>that they should seek<S>2212</S> God,<S>2316</S> if<S>1487</S> perhaps<S>686</S> they might grope<S>5584</S> for Him and find<S>2147</S> Him, though<S>2532</S> <S>1065</S> He is not far<S>3112</S> from each<S>1538</S> one<S>1520</S> of us;


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<pb/>for in Him we live<S>2198</S> and move<S>2795</S> and exist,<S>1510</S> as even<S>2532</S> some<S>5100</S> of your own poets<S>4163</S> have said,<S>3004</S> 'For we also<S>2532</S> are His offspring.<S>1085</S>'


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<pb/>"Being<S>5225</S> then<S>3767</S> the offspring<S>1085</S> of God,<S>2316</S> we ought<S>3784</S> not to think<S>3543</S> that the Divine<S>2304</S> Nature<S>2304</S> is like<S>3664</S> gold<S>5557</S> or<S>2228</S> silver<S>696</S> or<S>2228</S> stone,<S>3037</S> an image<S>5480</S> formed<S>5480</S> by the art<S>5078</S> and thought<S>1761</S> of man.<S>444</S>


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"Therefore<S>3767</S> having overlooked<S>5237</S> the times<S>5550</S> of ignorance,<S>52</S> God<S>2316</S> is now<S>3568</S> declaring<S>518</S> to men<S>444</S> that all<S>3956</S> everywhere<S>3837</S> should repent,<S>3340</S>


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because<S>2530</S> He has fixed<S>2476</S> a day<S>2250</S> in which<S>3739</S> He will<S>3195</S> judge<S>2919</S> the world<S>3625</S> in righteousness<S>1343</S> through<S>1722</S> a Man<S>435</S> whom<S>3739</S> He has appointed,<S>3724</S> having furnished<S>3930</S> proof<S>4102</S> to all<S>3956</S> men<S>3956</S> by raising<S>450</S> Him from the dead.<S>3498</S> "


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Now<S>1161</S> when they heard<S>191</S> of the resurrection<S>386</S> of the dead,<S>3498</S> some<S>3588</S> <S>3303</S> [began] to sneer,<S>5512</S> but others<S>3588</S> said,<S>3004</S> "We shall hear<S>191</S> you again<S>2532</S> <S>3825</S> concerning<S>4012</S> this.<S>3778</S>"


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But some<S>5100</S> men<S>435</S> joined<S>2853</S> him and believed,<S>4100</S> among<S>1722</S> whom<S>3739</S> also<S>2532</S> were Dionysius<S>1354</S> the Areopagite<S>698</S> and a woman<S>1135</S> named<S>3686</S> Damaris<S>1152</S> and others<S>2087</S> with them.


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<pb/>After<S>3326</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> he left<S>5563</S> Athens<S>116</S> and went<S>2064</S> to Corinth.<S>2882</S>


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<pb/>And he found<S>2147</S> a certain<S>5100</S> Jew<S>2453</S> named<S>3686</S> Aquila,<S>207</S> a native<S>1085</S> of Pontus,<S>4193</S> having recently<S>4373</S> come<S>2064</S> from Italy<S>2482</S> with his wife<S>1135</S> Priscilla,<S>4251</S> because<S>1223</S> Claudius<S>2804</S> had commanded<S>1299</S> all<S>3956</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> to leave<S>5563</S> Rome.<S>4516</S> He came<S>4334</S> to them,


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and because<S>1223</S> he was of the same<S>3673</S> trade,<S>3673</S> he stayed<S>3306</S> with them and they were working;<S>2038</S> for by trade<S>5078</S> they were tent-makers.


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And he was reasoning<S>1256</S> in the synagogue<S>4864</S> every<S>3956</S> Sabbath<S>4521</S> and trying to persuade<S>3982</S> Jews<S>2453</S> and Greeks.<S>1672</S>


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<pb/>But when<S>5613</S> Silas<S>4609</S> and Timothy<S>5095</S> came<S>2718</S> down<S>2718</S> from Macedonia,<S>3109</S> Paul<S>3972</S> [began] devoting<S>4912</S> himself completely<S>4912</S> to the word,<S>3056</S> solemnly<S>1263</S> testifying<S>1263</S> to the Jews<S>2453</S> that Jesus<S>2424</S> was the Christ.<S>5547</S>


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And when they resisted<S>498</S> and blasphemed,<S>987</S> he shook<S>1621</S> out his garments<S>2440</S> and said<S>3004</S> to them, "Your blood<S>129</S> [be] upon your own heads!<S>2776</S> I am clean.<S>2513</S> From now<S>3568</S> on I shall go<S>4198</S> to the Gentiles.<S>1484</S>"


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And he departed<S>3327</S> from there<S>1564</S> and went<S>2064</S> to the house<S>3614</S> of a certain<S>5100</S> man<S>5100</S> named<S>3686</S> Titius<S>5102</S> Justus,<S>2459</S> a worshiper<S>4576</S> of God,<S>2316</S> whose<S>3739</S> house<S>3614</S> was next<S>4927</S> to the synagogue.<S>4864</S>


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And Crispus,<S>2921</S> the leader<S>752</S> of the synagogue,<S>752</S> believed<S>4100</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S> with all<S>3650</S> his household,<S>3624</S> and many<S>4183</S> of the Corinthians<S>2881</S> when they heard<S>191</S> were believing<S>4100</S> and being baptized.<S>907</S>


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And the Lord<S>2962</S> said<S>3004</S> to Paul<S>3972</S> in the night<S>3571</S> by a vision,<S>3705</S> <J>"Do not be afraid<S>5399</S> [any longer], but go on speaking<S>2980</S> and do not be silent<S>4623</S></J>;


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<J>for I am<S>1510</S> with you, and no<S>3762</S> man<S>3762</S> will attack<S>2007</S> you in order to harm<S>2559</S> you, for I have many<S>4183</S> people<S>2992</S> in this<S>3778</S> city.<S>4172</S></J> "


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And he settled<S>2523</S> [there] a year<S>1763</S> and six<S>1803</S> months,<S>3376</S> teaching<S>1321</S> the word<S>3056</S> of God<S>2316</S> among<S>1722</S> them.


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<pb/>But while Gallio<S>1058</S> was proconsul<S>446</S> of Achaia,<S>882</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> with one<S>3661</S> accord<S>3661</S> rose<S>2721</S> up against<S>2721</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and brought<S>71</S> him before<S>1909</S> the judgment<S>968</S> seat,<S>968</S>


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<pb/>saying,<S>3004</S> "This<S>3778</S> man<S>3778</S> persuades<S>374</S> men<S>444</S> to worship<S>4576</S> God<S>2316</S> contrary<S>3844</S> to the law.<S>3551</S>"


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But when Paul<S>3972</S> was about<S>3195</S> to open<S>455</S> his mouth,<S>4750</S> Gallio<S>1058</S> said<S>3004</S> to the Jews,<S>2453</S> "If<S>1487</S> it were a matter<S>5100</S> of wrong<S>92</S> or<S>2228</S> of vicious<S>4190</S> crime,<S>4467</S> O<S>5599</S> Jews,<S>2453</S> it would be reasonable<S>3056</S> for me to put<S>430</S> up with you;


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<pb/>but if<S>1487</S> there are questions<S>2213</S> about<S>4012</S> words<S>3056</S> and names<S>3686</S> and your own law,<S>3551</S> look<S>3708</S> after<S>3708</S> it yourselves;<S>846</S> I am<S>1014</S> unwilling<S>3756</S> <S>1014</S> to be a judge<S>2923</S> of these<S>3778</S> matters. "


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And they all<S>3956</S> took<S>1949</S> hold<S>1949</S> of Sosthenes,<S>4988</S> the leader<S>752</S> of the synagogue,<S>752</S> and [began] beating<S>5180</S> him in front<S>1715</S> of the judgment<S>968</S> seat.<S>968</S> And Gallio<S>1058</S> was not concerned<S>3199</S> about any<S>3762</S> of these<S>3778</S> things.<S>3778</S>


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<pb/>And Paul,<S>3972</S> having remained<S>4357</S> many<S>2425</S> days<S>2250</S> longer,<S>2089</S> took<S>657</S> leave<S>657</S> of the brethren<S>80</S> and put<S>1602</S> out to sea<S>1602</S> for Syria,<S>4947</S> and with him were Priscilla<S>4251</S> and Aquila.<S>207</S> In Cenchrea<S>2747</S> he had his hair<S>2776</S> cut,<S>2751</S> for he was keeping<S>2192</S> a vow.<S>2171</S>


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<pb/>And they came<S>2658</S> to Ephesus,<S>2181</S> and he left<S>2641</S> them there.<S>847</S> Now<S>1161</S> he himself<S>846</S> entered<S>1525</S> the synagogue<S>4864</S> and reasoned<S>1256</S> with the Jews.<S>2453</S>


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And when they asked<S>2065</S> him to stay<S>3306</S> for a longer<S>4183</S> time,<S>5550</S> he did not consent,<S>1962</S>


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but taking<S>657</S> leave<S>657</S> of them and saying,<S>3004</S> "I will return<S>344</S> to you again<S>3825</S> if God<S>2316</S> wills,<S>2309</S>" he set<S>321</S> sail<S>321</S> from Ephesus.<S>2181</S>


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And when he had landed<S>2718</S> at Caesarea,<S>2542</S> he went<S>305</S> up and greeted<S>782</S> the church,<S>1577</S> and went<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> to Antioch.<S>490</S>


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And having spent<S>4160</S> some<S>5100</S> time<S>5550</S> [there,] he departed<S>1831</S> and passed<S>1330</S> successively<S>2517</S> through<S>1330</S> the Galatian<S>1054</S> region<S>5561</S> and Phrygia,<S>5435</S> strengthening<S>4741</S> all<S>3956</S> the disciples.<S>3101</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> a certain<S>5100</S> Jew<S>2453</S> named<S>3686</S> Apollos,<S>625</S> an Alexandrian<S>221</S> by birth,<S>1085</S> an eloquent<S>3052</S> man,<S>435</S> came<S>2658</S> to Ephesus;<S>2181</S> and he was mighty<S>1415</S> in the Scriptures.<S>1124</S>


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This<S>3778</S> man<S>3778</S> had been<S>1510</S> instructed<S>2727</S> in the way<S>3598</S> of the Lord;<S>2962</S> and being<S>2204</S> fervent<S>2204</S> in spirit,<S>4151</S> he was speaking<S>2980</S> and teaching<S>1321</S> accurately<S>199</S> the things concerning<S>4012</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> being<S>2204</S> acquainted<S>1987</S> only<S>3440</S> with the baptism<S>908</S> of John;<S>2491</S>


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and he began<S>757</S> to speak<S>3955</S> out boldly<S>3955</S> in the synagogue.<S>4864</S> But when Priscilla<S>4251</S> and Aquila<S>207</S> heard<S>191</S> him, they took<S>4355</S> him aside<S>4355</S> and explained<S>1620</S> to him the way<S>3598</S> of God<S>2316</S> more<S>199</S> accurately.<S>199</S>


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And when he wanted<S>1014</S> to go<S>1330</S> across<S>1330</S> to Achaia,<S>882</S> the brethren<S>80</S> encouraged<S>4389</S> him and wrote<S>1125</S> to the disciples<S>3101</S> to welcome<S>588</S> him; and when he had arrived,<S>3854</S> he helped<S>4820</S> greatly<S>4183</S> those<S>3588</S> who had believed<S>4100</S> through<S>1223</S> grace;<S>5485</S>


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for he powerfully<S>2159</S> refuted<S>1246</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> in public,<S>1219</S> demonstrating<S>1925</S> by the Scriptures<S>1124</S> that Jesus<S>2424</S> was the Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>And it came<S>1096</S> about that while<S>1722</S> Apollos<S>625</S> was at Corinth,<S>2882</S> Paul<S>3972</S> having passed<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> the upper<S>510</S> country<S>3313</S> came<S>2064</S> to Ephesus,<S>2181</S> and found<S>2147</S> some<S>5100</S> disciples,<S>3101</S>


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and he said<S>3004</S> to them, "Did you receive<S>2983</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> when you believed<S>4100</S>?" And they [said] to him, "No,<S>3761</S> we have not even<S>3761</S> heard<S>191</S> whether<S>1487</S> there is a Holy<S>40</S> Spirit.<S>4151</S>"


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And he said,<S>3004</S> "Into what<S>5101</S> then<S>3767</S> were you baptized<S>907</S>?" And they said,<S>3004</S> "Into John's baptism.<S>908</S>"


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And Paul<S>3972</S> said,<S>3004</S> "John<S>2491</S> baptized<S>907</S> with the baptism<S>908</S> of repentance,<S>3341</S> telling<S>3004</S> the people<S>2992</S> to believe<S>4100</S> in Him who was coming<S>2064</S> after<S>3326</S> him, that is, in Jesus.<S>2424</S>"


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And when they heard<S>191</S> this, they were baptized<S>907</S> in the name<S>3686</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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And when Paul<S>3972</S> had laid<S>2007</S> his hands<S>5495</S> upon them, the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> came<S>2064</S> on them, and they [began] speaking<S>2980</S> with tongues<S>1100</S> and prophesying.<S>4395</S>


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<pb/>And he entered<S>1525</S> the synagogue<S>4864</S> and continued speaking<S>3955</S> out boldly<S>3955</S> for three<S>5140</S> months,<S>3376</S> reasoning<S>1256</S> and persuading<S>3982</S> [them] about<S>4012</S> the kingdom<S>932</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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But when<S>5613</S> some<S>5100</S> were becoming<S>4645</S> hardened<S>4645</S> and disobedient,<S>544</S> speaking<S>2551</S> evil<S>2551</S> of the Way<S>3598</S> before<S>1799</S> the multitude,<S>4128</S> he withdrew<S>868</S> from them and took<S>873</S> away<S>873</S> the disciples,<S>3101</S> reasoning<S>1256</S> daily<S>2596</S> <S>2250</S> in the school<S>4981</S> of Tyrannus.<S>5181</S>


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And this<S>3778</S> took<S>1096</S> place<S>1096</S> for two<S>1417</S> years,<S>2094</S> so<S>5620</S> that all<S>3956</S> who lived<S>2730</S> in Asia<S>773</S> heard<S>191</S> the word<S>3056</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> both<S>5037</S> Jews<S>2453</S> and Greeks.<S>1672</S>


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<pb/>And God<S>2316</S> was performing<S>4160</S> extraordinary<S>5177</S> miracles<S>1411</S> by the hands<S>5495</S> of Paul,<S>3972</S>


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so<S>5620</S> that handkerchiefs<S>4676</S> or<S>2228</S> aprons<S>4612</S> were even<S>2532</S> carried<S>667</S> from his body<S>5559</S> to the sick,<S>770</S> and the diseases<S>3554</S> left<S>525</S> them and the evil<S>4190</S> spirits<S>4151</S> went<S>1607</S> out.


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But also<S>2532</S> some<S>5100</S> of the Jewish<S>2453</S> exorcists,<S>1845</S> who went<S>4022</S> from place<S>4022</S> to place,<S>4022</S> attempted<S>2021</S> to name<S>3687</S> over<S>1909</S> those<S>3588</S> who had<S>2192</S> the evil<S>4190</S> spirits<S>4151</S> the name<S>3686</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "I adjure<S>3726</S> you by Jesus<S>2424</S> whom<S>3739</S> Paul<S>3972</S> preaches.<S>2784</S>"


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And seven<S>2033</S> sons<S>5207</S> of one<S>5100</S> Sceva,<S>4630</S> a Jewish<S>2453</S> chief<S>749</S> priest,<S>749</S> were doing<S>4160</S> this.<S>3778</S>


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And the evil<S>4190</S> spirit<S>4151</S> answered<S>611</S> and said<S>3004</S> to them, "I recognize<S>1097</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> and I know<S>1987</S> about<S>1987</S> Paul,<S>3972</S> but who<S>5101</S> are you?"


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And the man,<S>444</S> in whom<S>3739</S> was the evil<S>4190</S> spirit,<S>4151</S> leaped<S>2177</S> on them and subdued<S>2634</S> all<S>297</S> of them and overpowered<S>2480</S> them, so<S>5620</S> that they fled<S>1628</S> out of that house<S>3624</S> naked<S>1131</S> and wounded.<S>5135</S>


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And this<S>3778</S> became<S>1096</S> known<S>1110</S> to all,<S>3956</S> both<S>5037</S> Jews<S>2453</S> and Greeks,<S>1672</S> who lived<S>2730</S> in Ephesus;<S>2181</S> and fear<S>5401</S> fell<S>1968</S> upon them all<S>3956</S> and the name<S>3686</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> was being magnified.<S>3170</S>


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Many<S>4183</S> also<S>5037</S> of those<S>3588</S> who had believed<S>4100</S> kept coming,<S>2064</S> confessing<S>1843</S> and disclosing<S>312</S> their practices.<S>4234</S>


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And many<S>2425</S> of those<S>3588</S> who practiced<S>4238</S> magic<S>4021</S> brought<S>4851</S> their books<S>976</S> together<S>4851</S> and [began] burning<S>2618</S> them in the sight<S>1799</S> of all;<S>3956</S> and they counted<S>4860</S> up the price<S>5092</S> of them and found<S>2147</S> it fifty<S>3461</S> <S>4002</S> thousand<S>3461</S> pieces<S>694</S> of silver.<S>694</S>


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So<S>3779</S> the word<S>3056</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> was growing<S>837</S> mightily<S>2904</S> and prevailing.<S>2480</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> after<S>5613</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> were finished,<S>4137</S> Paul<S>3972</S> purposed<S>5087</S> in the spirit<S>4151</S> to go<S>4198</S> to Jerusalem<S>2414</S> after he had passed<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> Macedonia<S>3109</S> and Achaia,<S>882</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "After<S>3326</S> I have been<S>1096</S> there,<S>1563</S> I must<S>1163</S> also<S>2532</S> see<S>3708</S> Rome.<S>4516</S>"


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And having sent<S>649</S> into Macedonia<S>3109</S> two<S>1417</S> of those<S>3588</S> who ministered<S>1247</S> to him, Timothy<S>5095</S> and Erastus,<S>2037</S> he himself<S>846</S> stayed<S>1907</S> in Asia<S>773</S> for a while.<S>5550</S>


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<pb/>And about<S>2596</S> that time<S>2540</S> there arose<S>1096</S> no<S>3756</S> small<S>3641</S> disturbance<S>5017</S> concerning<S>4012</S> the Way.<S>3598</S>


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For a certain<S>5100</S> man<S>5100</S> named<S>3686</S> Demetrius,<S>1216</S> a silversmith,<S>695</S> who made<S>4160</S> silver<S>693</S> shrines<S>3485</S> of Artemis,<S>735</S> was bringing<S>3930</S> no<S>3756</S> little<S>3641</S> business<S>2039</S> to the craftsmen;<S>5079</S>


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<pb/>these<S>3739</S> he gathered<S>4867</S> together<S>4867</S> with the workmen<S>2040</S> of similar<S>5108</S> [trades,] and said,<S>3004</S> "Men,<S>435</S> you know<S>1987</S> that our prosperity<S>2142</S> depends<S>1510</S> <S>1537</S> upon this<S>3778</S> business.<S>2039</S>


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"And you see<S>2334</S> and hear<S>191</S> that not only<S>3440</S> in Ephesus,<S>2181</S> but in almost<S>4975</S> all<S>3956</S> of Asia,<S>773</S> this<S>3778</S> Paul<S>3972</S> has persuaded<S>3982</S> and turned<S>3179</S> away<S>3179</S> a considerable<S>2425</S> number<S>3793</S> of people,<S>3793</S> saying<S>3004</S> that gods made<S>1096</S> with hands<S>5495</S> are no<S>3756</S> gods<S>2316</S> [at all.]


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"And not only<S>3440</S> is there danger<S>2793</S> that this<S>3778</S> trade<S>3313</S> of ours<S>1473</S> fall<S>2064</S> into disrepute,<S>557</S> but also<S>2532</S> that the temple<S>2413</S> of the great<S>3173</S> goddess<S>2299</S> Artemis<S>735</S> be regarded<S>3049</S> as worthless<S>3762</S> and that she whom<S>3739</S> all<S>3650</S> of Asia<S>773</S> and the world<S>3625</S> worship<S>4576</S> should<S>3195</S> even<S>2532</S> be dethroned<S>2507</S> from her magnificence.<S>3168</S>"


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<pb/>And when they heard<S>191</S> [this] and were filled<S>4134</S> with rage,<S>2372</S> they [began] crying<S>2896</S> out, saying,<S>3004</S> "Great<S>3173</S> is Artemis<S>735</S> of the Ephesians!<S>2180</S>"


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And the city<S>4172</S> was filled<S>4092</S> with the confusion,<S>4799</S> and they rushed<S>3729</S> with one<S>3661</S> accord<S>3661</S> into the theater,<S>2302</S> dragging<S>4884</S> along<S>4884</S> Gaius<S>1050</S> and Aristarchus,<S>708</S> Paul's traveling<S>4898</S> companions<S>4898</S> from Macedonia.<S>3110</S>


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And when Paul<S>3972</S> wanted<S>1014</S> to go<S>1525</S> into the assembly,<S>1218</S> the disciples<S>3101</S> would not let<S>1439</S> him.


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And also<S>2532</S> some<S>5100</S> of the Asiarchs<S>775</S> who were friends<S>5384</S> of his sent<S>3992</S> to him and repeatedly urged<S>3870</S> him not to venture<S>1325</S> <S>1438</S> into the theater.<S>2302</S>


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So<S>3767</S> then,<S>3767</S> some<S>243</S> were shouting<S>2896</S> one<S>3303</S> thing and some<S>243</S> another,<S>243</S> for the assembly<S>1577</S> was in confusion,<S>4797</S> and the majority<S>4183</S> did not know<S>3609</S> for what<S>5101</S> cause<S>1752</S> they had come<S>4905</S> together.<S>4905</S>


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And some of the crowd<S>3793</S> concluded<S>4822</S> [it was] Alexander,<S>223</S> since the Jews<S>2453</S> had put<S>4261</S> him forward;<S>4261</S> and having motioned<S>2678</S> with his hand,<S>5495</S> Alexander<S>223</S> was intending<S>2309</S> to make<S>626</S> a defense<S>626</S> to the assembly.<S>1218</S>


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But when they recognized<S>1921</S> that he was a Jew,<S>2453</S> a [single] outcry<S>5456</S> arose<S>1096</S> from them all<S>3956</S> as they shouted<S>2896</S> for about<S>5613</S> two<S>1417</S> hours,<S>5610</S> "Great<S>3173</S> is Artemis<S>735</S> of the Ephesians!<S>2180</S>"


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And after quieting<S>2687</S> the multitude,<S>3793</S> the town<S>1122</S> clerk<S>1122</S> said,<S>5346</S> "Men<S>435</S> of Ephesus,<S>2181</S> what<S>5101</S> man<S>444</S> is there after<S>1063</S> all<S>1063</S> who<S>3739</S> does not know<S>1097</S> that the city<S>4172</S> of the Ephesians<S>2180</S> is guardian<S>3511</S> of the temple<S>3511</S> of the great<S>3173</S> Artemis,<S>735</S> and of the [image] which<S>1356</S> fell<S>1356</S> down<S>1356</S> from heaven<S>1356</S>?


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"Since then<S>3767</S> these<S>3778</S> are undeniable<S>368</S> facts,<S>368</S> you ought<S>7506</S> to keep<S>2687</S> calm<S>2687</S> and to do<S>4238</S> nothing<S>3367</S> rash.<S>4312</S>


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"For you have brought<S>71</S> these<S>3778</S> men<S>435</S> [here] who are neither<S>3777</S> robbers<S>2417</S> of temples<S>2417</S> nor<S>3777</S> blasphemers<S>987</S> of our goddess.<S>2299</S>


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"So<S>3767</S> then,<S>3767</S> if<S>1487</S> Demetrius<S>1216</S> and the craftsmen<S>5079</S> who are with him have<S>2192</S> a complaint<S>3056</S> against<S>4314</S> any<S>5100</S> man,<S>5100</S> the courts<S>60</S> are in session<S>71</S> and proconsuls<S>446</S> are [available]; let them bring<S>1458</S> charges<S>1458</S> against<S>1458</S> one<S>240</S> another.<S>240</S>


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"But if<S>1487</S> you want<S>1934</S> anything<S>5100</S> beyond<S>4007</S> this, it shall be settled<S>1956</S> in the lawful<S>1772</S> assembly.<S>1577</S>


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"For indeed<S>2532</S> we are in danger<S>2793</S> of being accused<S>1458</S> of a riot<S>4714</S> in connection<S>4012</S> with today's affair, since there is no<S>3367</S> [real] cause<S>159</S> [for it]; and in this<S>3739</S> connection<S>4012</S> we shall be unable<S>3756</S> <S>1410</S> to account<S>3056</S> <S>591</S> for this<S>3778</S> disorderly<S>4963</S> gathering.<S>4963</S>"


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<pb/>And after<S>3326</S> the uproar<S>2351</S> had ceased,<S>3973</S> Paul<S>3972</S> sent<S>3343</S> for the disciples<S>3101</S> and when he had exhorted<S>3870</S> them and taken<S>782</S> his leave<S>782</S> of them, he departed<S>1831</S> to go<S>4198</S> to Macedonia.<S>3109</S>


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And when he had gone<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> those<S>1565</S> districts<S>3313</S> and had given<S>3870</S> them much<S>4183</S> exhortation,<S>3870</S> <S>3056</S> he came<S>2064</S> to Greece.<S>1671</S>


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And [there] he spent<S>4160</S> three<S>5140</S> months,<S>3376</S> and when a plot<S>1917</S> was formed<S>1096</S> against<S>1917</S> him by the Jews<S>2453</S> as he was about<S>3195</S> to set<S>321</S> sail<S>321</S> for Syria,<S>4947</S> he determined<S>1096</S> <S>1106</S> to return<S>5290</S> through<S>1223</S> Macedonia.<S>3109</S>


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And he was accompanied<S>4902</S> by Sopater<S>4986</S> of Berea,<S>961</S> [the son] of Pyrrhus;<S>4450</S> and by Aristarchus<S>708</S> and Secundus<S>4580</S> of the Thessalonians;<S>2331</S> and Gaius<S>1050</S> of Derbe,<S>1190</S> and Timothy;<S>5095</S> and Tychicus<S>5190</S> and Trophimus<S>5161</S> of Asia.<S>774</S>


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But these<S>3778</S> had gone<S>4281</S> on ahead<S>4281</S> and were waiting<S>3306</S> for us at Troas.<S>5174</S>


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And we sailed<S>1602</S> from Philippi<S>5375</S> after<S>3326</S> the days<S>2250</S> of Unleavened<S>106</S> Bread, and came<S>2064</S> to them at Troas<S>5174</S> within<S>891</S> five<S>4002</S> days;<S>2250</S> and there<S>3699</S> we stayed<S>1304</S> seven<S>2033</S> days.<S>2250</S>


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<pb/>And on the first<S>1520</S> day of the week,<S>4521</S> when we were gathered<S>4863</S> together<S>4863</S> to break<S>2806</S> bread,<S>740</S> Paul<S>3972</S> [began] talking<S>1256</S> to them, intending<S>3195</S> to depart<S>1826</S> the next<S>1887</S> day,<S>1887</S> and he prolonged<S>3905</S> his message<S>3056</S> until<S>3360</S> midnight.<S>3317</S>


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And there were many<S>2425</S> lamps<S>2985</S> in the upper<S>5253</S> room<S>5253</S> where<S>3757</S> we were gathered<S>4863</S> together.<S>4863</S>


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And there was a certain<S>5100</S> young<S>3494</S> man<S>3494</S> named<S>3686</S> Eutychus<S>2161</S> sitting<S>2516</S> on the window<S>2376</S> sill,<S>2376</S> sinking<S>2702</S> into a deep<S>901</S> sleep;<S>5258</S> and as Paul<S>3972</S> kept on talking,<S>1256</S> he was overcome<S>2702</S> by sleep<S>5258</S> and fell<S>4098</S> down<S>2736</S> from the third<S>5152</S> floor,<S>5152</S> and was picked<S>142</S> up dead.<S>3498</S>


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But Paul<S>3972</S> went<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> and fell<S>1968</S> upon him and after embracing<S>4843</S> him, he said,<S>3004</S> "Do not be troubled,<S>2350</S> for his life<S>5590</S> is in him."


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And when he had gone<S>305</S> [back] up, and had broken<S>2806</S> the bread<S>740</S> and eaten,<S>1089</S> he talked<S>3656</S> with them a long<S>2425</S> while,<S>2425</S> until<S>891</S> daybreak,<S>827</S> and so<S>3779</S> departed.<S>1831</S>


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And they took<S>71</S> away<S>71</S> the boy<S>3816</S> alive,<S>2198</S> and were greatly<S>3756</S> <S>3357</S> comforted.<S>3870</S>


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<pb/>But we, going<S>4281</S> ahead<S>4281</S> to the ship,<S>4143</S> set<S>321</S> sail<S>321</S> for Assos,<S>789</S> intending<S>3195</S> from there<S>1564</S> to take<S>353</S> Paul<S>3972</S> on board;<S>353</S> for thus<S>3779</S> he had arranged<S>1299</S> it, intending<S>3195</S> himself<S>846</S> to go<S>3978</S> by land.<S>3978</S>


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And when<S>5613</S> he met<S>4820</S> us at Assos,<S>789</S> we took<S>353</S> him on board<S>353</S> and came<S>2064</S> to Mitylene.<S>3412</S>


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And sailing<S>636</S> from there,<S>2547</S> we arrived<S>2658</S> the following<S>7075</S> day opposite<S>481</S> Chios;<S>5508</S> and the next<S>2087</S> day we crossed<S>3846</S> over<S>3846</S> to Samos;<S>4544</S> and the day following<S>2192</S> we came<S>2064</S> to Miletus.<S>3399</S>


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For Paul<S>3972</S> had decided<S>2919</S> to sail<S>3896</S> past<S>3896</S> Ephesus<S>2181</S> in order<S>3704</S> that he might<S>1096</S> not have to spend<S>5551</S> time<S>5551</S> in Asia;<S>773</S> for he was hurrying<S>4692</S> to be in Jerusalem,<S>2414</S> if<S>1487</S> possible,<S>1415</S> on the day<S>2250</S> of Pentecost.<S>4005</S>


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<pb/>And from Miletus<S>3399</S> he sent<S>3992</S> to Ephesus<S>2181</S> and called<S>3333</S> to him the elders<S>4245</S> of the church.<S>1577</S>


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And when<S>5613</S> they had come<S>3854</S> to him, he said<S>3004</S> to them, "You yourselves<S>4771</S> know,<S>1987</S> from the first<S>4413</S> day<S>2250</S> that I set<S>1910</S> foot<S>1910</S> in Asia,<S>773</S> how<S>4459</S> I was with you the whole<S>3956</S> time,<S>5550</S>


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serving<S>1398</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> with all<S>3956</S> humility<S>5012</S> and with tears<S>1144</S> and with trials<S>3986</S> which came<S>4819</S> upon me through<S>1722</S> the plots<S>1917</S> of the Jews;<S>2453</S>


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<pb/>how<S>5613</S> I did not shrink<S>5288</S> from declaring<S>312</S> to you anything<S>3762</S> that was profitable,<S>4851</S> and teaching<S>1321</S> you publicly<S>1219</S> and from house<S>3624</S> to house,<S>3624</S>


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solemnly<S>1263</S> testifying<S>1263</S> to both<S>5037</S> Jews<S>2453</S> and Greeks<S>1672</S> of repentance<S>3341</S> toward<S>1519</S> God<S>2316</S> and faith<S>4102</S> in our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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"And now,<S>3568</S> behold,<S>2400</S> bound<S>1210</S> in spirit,<S>4151</S> I am<S>4198</S> on my way<S>4198</S> to Jerusalem,<S>2419</S> not knowing<S>3609</S> what will happen<S>4876</S> to me there,<S>1722</S> <S>846</S>


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except<S>4133</S> that the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> solemnly<S>1263</S> testifies<S>1263</S> to me in every<S>2596</S> city,<S>4172</S> saying<S>3004</S> that bonds<S>1199</S> and afflictions<S>2347</S> await<S>3306</S> me.


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<pb/>"But I do not consider<S>4160</S> my life<S>5590</S> of any<S>3762</S> account<S>3056</S> as dear<S>5093</S> to myself,<S>1683</S> in order<S>5613</S> that I may finish<S>5048</S> my course,<S>1408</S> and the ministry<S>1248</S> which<S>3739</S> I received<S>2983</S> from the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> to testify<S>1263</S> solemnly<S>1263</S> of the gospel<S>2098</S> of the grace<S>5485</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>"And now,<S>3568</S> behold,<S>2400</S> I know<S>3609</S> that all<S>3956</S> of you, among<S>1722</S> whom<S>3739</S> I went<S>1330</S> about<S>1330</S> preaching<S>2784</S> the kingdom,<S>932</S> will see<S>3708</S> my face<S>4383</S> no<S>3765</S> more.<S>3765</S>


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"Therefore<S>1360</S> I testify<S>3143</S> to you this<S>4594</S> day,<S>2250</S> that I am<S>1510</S> innocent<S>2513</S> of the blood<S>129</S> of all<S>3956</S> men.<S>3956</S>


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"For I did not shrink<S>5288</S> from declaring<S>312</S> to you the whole<S>3956</S> purpose<S>1012</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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"Be on guard<S>4337</S> for yourselves<S>1438</S> and for all<S>3956</S> the flock,<S>4168</S> among<S>1722</S> which<S>3739</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> has made<S>5087</S> you overseers,<S>1985</S> to shepherd<S>4165</S> the church<S>1577</S> of God<S>2316</S> which<S>3739</S> He purchased<S>4046</S> with His own<S>2398</S> blood.<S>129</S>


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"I know<S>3609</S> that after<S>3326</S> my departure<S>867</S> savage<S>926</S> wolves<S>3074</S> will come<S>1525</S> in among<S>1519</S> you, not sparing<S>5339</S> the flock;<S>4168</S>


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and from among<S>1537</S> your own selves<S>846</S> men<S>435</S> will arise,<S>450</S> speaking<S>2980</S> perverse<S>1294</S> things,<S>1294</S> to draw<S>645</S> away<S>645</S> the disciples<S>3101</S> after<S>3694</S> them.


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"Therefore<S>1352</S> be on the alert,<S>1127</S> remembering<S>3421</S> that night<S>3571</S> and day<S>2250</S> for a period<S>5148</S> of three<S>5148</S> years<S>5148</S> I did not cease<S>3973</S> to admonish<S>3560</S> each<S>1538</S> one<S>1520</S> with tears.<S>1144</S>


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"And now<S>3568</S> I commend<S>3908</S> you to God<S>2316</S> and to the word<S>3056</S> of His grace,<S>5485</S> which is able<S>1410</S> to build<S>3618</S> [you] up and to give<S>1325</S> [you] the inheritance<S>2817</S> among<S>1722</S> all<S>3956</S> those<S>3588</S> who are sanctified.<S>37</S>


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"I have coveted<S>1937</S> no<S>3762</S> one's silver<S>694</S> or<S>2228</S> gold<S>5553</S> or<S>2228</S> clothes.<S>2441</S>


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"You yourselves<S>846</S> know<S>1097</S> that these<S>3778</S> hands<S>5495</S> ministered<S>5256</S> to my [own] needs<S>5532</S> and to the men who were with me.


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"In everything<S>3956</S> I showed<S>5263</S> you that by working<S>2872</S> hard<S>2872</S> in this<S>3779</S> manner<S>3779</S> you must<S>1163</S> help<S>482</S> the weak<S>770</S> and remember<S>3421</S> the words<S>3056</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> that He Himself<S>846</S> said,<S>3004</S> <J>'It is more<S>3123</S> blessed<S>3107</S> to give<S>1325</S> than<S>2228</S> to receive.<S>2983</S>'"</J>


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<pb/>And when he had said<S>3004</S> these<S>3778</S> things,<S>3778</S> he knelt<S>1119</S> <S>5087</S> down<S>5087</S> <S>1119</S> and prayed<S>4336</S> with them all.<S>3956</S>


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And they [began] to weep<S>2805</S> aloud<S>2425</S> and embraced<S>1968</S> <S>1909</S> <S>5137</S> Paul,<S>3972</S> and repeatedly kissed<S>2705</S> him,


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grieving<S>3600</S> especially<S>3122</S> over<S>1909</S> the word<S>3056</S> which<S>3739</S> he had spoken,<S>3004</S> that they should<S>3195</S> see<S>2334</S> his face<S>4383</S> no<S>3765</S> more.<S>3765</S> And they were accompanying<S>4311</S> him to the ship.<S>4143</S>


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<pb/>And when<S>5613</S> it came<S>1096</S> about that we had parted<S>645</S> from them and had set<S>321</S> sail,<S>321</S> we ran<S>2113</S> a straight<S>2113</S> course<S>2113</S> to Cos<S>2972</S> and the next<S>1836</S> day to Rhodes<S>4499</S> and from there<S>2547</S> to Patara;<S>3959</S>


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and having found<S>2147</S> a ship<S>4143</S> crossing<S>1276</S> over<S>1276</S> to Phoenicia,<S>5403</S> we went<S>1910</S> aboard<S>1910</S> and set<S>321</S> sail.<S>321</S>


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And when we had come<S>398</S> in sight<S>398</S> of Cyprus,<S>2954</S> leaving<S>2641</S> it on the left,<S>2176</S> we kept sailing<S>4126</S> to Syria<S>4947</S> and landed<S>2718</S> at Tyre;<S>5184</S> for there<S>1566</S> the ship<S>4143</S> was to unload<S>670</S> its cargo.<S>1117</S>


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And after looking<S>429</S> up the disciples,<S>3101</S> we stayed<S>1961</S> there<S>847</S> seven<S>2033</S> days;<S>2250</S> and they kept telling<S>3004</S> Paul<S>3972</S> through<S>1223</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> not to set<S>1910</S> foot<S>1910</S> in Jerusalem.<S>2414</S>


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And when<S>3753</S> it came<S>1096</S> about that our days<S>2250</S> there were ended,<S>1822</S> we departed<S>1831</S> and started<S>4198</S> on our journey,<S>4311</S> while they all,<S>3956</S> with wives<S>1135</S> and children,<S>5043</S> escorted<S>4311</S> us until<S>2193</S> [we were] out of the city.<S>4172</S> And after kneeling<S>1119</S> <S>5087</S> down<S>5087</S> <S>1119</S> on the beach<S>123</S> and praying,<S>4336</S> we said<S>7017</S> farewell<S>7017</S> to one<S>240</S> another.<S>240</S>


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Then<S>2532</S> we went<S>1684</S> on board<S>1684</S> the ship,<S>4143</S> and they returned<S>5290</S> home<S>2398</S> again.


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<pb/>And when we had finished<S>1274</S> the voyage<S>4144</S> from Tyre,<S>5184</S> we arrived<S>2658</S> at Ptolemais;<S>4424</S> and after greeting<S>782</S> the brethren,<S>80</S> we stayed<S>3306</S> with them for a day.<S>2250</S>


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And on the next<S>1887</S> day<S>1887</S> we departed<S>1831</S> and came<S>2064</S> to Caesarea;<S>2542</S> and entering<S>1525</S> the house<S>3624</S> of Philip<S>5376</S> the evangelist,<S>2099</S> who was one of the seven,<S>2033</S> we stayed<S>3306</S> with him.


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Now<S>1161</S> this<S>3778</S> man<S>3778</S> had<S>1510</S> four<S>5064</S> virgin<S>3933</S> daughters<S>2364</S> who were prophetesses.<S>4395</S>


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And as we were staying<S>1961</S> there for some<S>4183</S> days,<S>2250</S> a certain<S>5100</S> prophet<S>4396</S> named<S>3686</S> Agabus<S>13</S> came<S>2718</S> down<S>2718</S> from Judea.<S>2453</S>


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And coming<S>2064</S> to us, he took<S>142</S> Paul's belt<S>2223</S> and bound<S>1210</S> his own<S>1438</S> feet<S>4228</S> and hands,<S>5495</S> and said,<S>3004</S> "This<S>3592</S> is what<S>3592</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> says:<S>3004</S> 'In this<S>3779</S> way<S>3779</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> at Jerusalem<S>2419</S> will bind<S>1210</S> the man<S>435</S> who<S>3739</S> owns<S>1510</S> this<S>3778</S> belt<S>2223</S> and deliver<S>3860</S> him into the hands<S>5495</S> of the Gentiles.<S>1484</S>'"


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And when<S>5613</S> we had heard<S>191</S> this,<S>3778</S> we as well<S>5037</S> <S>2532</S> as the local<S>1786</S> residents<S>1786</S> [began] begging<S>3870</S> him not to go<S>305</S> up to Jerusalem.<S>2419</S>


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Then<S>5119</S> Paul<S>3972</S> answered,<S>611</S> "What<S>5101</S> are you doing,<S>4160</S> weeping<S>2799</S> and breaking<S>4919</S> my heart<S>2588</S>? For I am<S>2192</S> ready<S>2093</S> not only<S>3440</S> to be bound,<S>1210</S> but even<S>2532</S> to die<S>599</S> at Jerusalem<S>2419</S> for the name<S>3686</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>"


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And since he would not be persuaded,<S>3982</S> we fell<S>2270</S> silent,<S>2270</S> remarking,<S>3004</S> "The will<S>2307</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> be done!<S>1096</S>"


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<pb/>And after<S>3326</S> these<S>3778</S> days<S>2250</S> we got<S>7079</S> ready<S>7079</S> and started<S>305</S> on our way<S>305</S> up to Jerusalem.<S>2414</S>


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And [some] of the disciples<S>3101</S> from Caesarea<S>2542</S> also<S>2532</S> came<S>4905</S> with us, taking<S>71</S> us to Mnason<S>3416</S> of Cyprus,<S>2953</S> a disciple<S>3101</S> of long<S>744</S> standing<S>744</S> with whom<S>3739</S> we were to lodge.<S>3579</S>


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<pb/>And when we had come<S>1096</S> to Jerusalem,<S>2414</S> the brethren<S>80</S> received<S>588</S> us gladly.<S>780</S>


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And now<S>1161</S> the following<S>7075</S> day Paul<S>3972</S> went<S>1524</S> in with us to James,<S>2385</S> and all<S>3956</S> the elders<S>4245</S> were present.<S>3854</S>


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And after he had greeted<S>782</S> them, he [began] to relate<S>1834</S> one<S>1520</S> by one<S>1520</S> the things which<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> had done<S>4160</S> among<S>1722</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> through<S>1223</S> his ministry.<S>1248</S>


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And when they heard<S>191</S> it they [began] glorifying<S>1392</S> God;<S>2316</S> and they said<S>3004</S> to him, "You see,<S>2334</S> brother,<S>80</S> how<S>4214</S> many<S>4214</S> thousands<S>3461</S> there are among<S>1722</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> of those<S>3588</S> who have believed,<S>4100</S> and they are all<S>3956</S> zealous<S>2207</S> for the Law;<S>3551</S>


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and they have been told<S>2727</S> about<S>4012</S> you, that you are teaching<S>1321</S> all<S>3956</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> who are among<S>2596</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> to forsake<S>646</S> Moses,<S>3475</S> telling<S>3004</S> them not to circumcise<S>4059</S> their children<S>5043</S> nor<S>3366</S> to walk<S>4043</S> according to the customs.<S>1485</S>


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"What,<S>5101</S> then,<S>3767</S> is [to be done]? They will certainly<S>3843</S> hear<S>191</S> that you have come.<S>2064</S>


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"Therefore<S>3767</S> do<S>4160</S> this<S>3778</S> that we tell<S>3004</S> you. We have four<S>5064</S> men<S>435</S> who are under<S>2192</S> <S>1909</S> a vow;<S>2171</S>


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<pb/>take<S>3880</S> them and purify<S>48</S> yourself along<S>4862</S> with them, and pay<S>1159</S> their expenses<S>1159</S> in order<S>2443</S> that they may shave<S>3587</S> their heads;<S>2776</S> and all<S>3956</S> will know<S>1097</S> that there is nothing<S>3762</S> to the things which<S>3739</S> they have been told<S>2727</S> about<S>4012</S> you, but that you yourself<S>846</S> also<S>2532</S> walk<S>4748</S> orderly,<S>4748</S> keeping<S>5442</S> the Law.<S>3551</S>


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"But concerning<S>4012</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> who have believed,<S>4100</S> we wrote,<S>1989</S> having decided<S>2919</S> that they should abstain<S>5442</S> from meat<S>3588</S> sacrificed<S>1494</S> to idols<S>1494</S> and from blood<S>129</S> and from what is strangled<S>4156</S> and from fornication.<S>4202</S>"


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Then<S>5119</S> Paul<S>3972</S> took<S>3880</S> the men,<S>435</S> and the next<S>2192</S> day,<S>2250</S> purifying<S>48</S> himself along<S>4862</S> with them, went<S>1524</S> into the temple,<S>2413</S> giving<S>1229</S> notice<S>1229</S> of the completion<S>1604</S> of the days<S>2250</S> of purification,<S>49</S> until<S>2193</S> the sacrifice<S>4376</S> was offered<S>4374</S> for each<S>1538</S> one<S>1520</S> of them.


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<pb/>And when<S>5613</S> the seven<S>2033</S> days<S>2250</S> were almost<S>3195</S> over,<S>4931</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> from Asia,<S>773</S> upon seeing<S>2300</S> him in the temple,<S>2413</S> [began] to stir<S>4797</S> up all<S>3956</S> the multitude<S>3793</S> and laid<S>1911</S> hands<S>5495</S> on him,


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crying<S>2896</S> out, "Men<S>435</S> of Israel,<S>2475</S> come<S>997</S> to our aid!<S>997</S> This<S>3778</S> is the man<S>444</S> who preaches<S>1321</S> to all<S>3956</S> men<S>3956</S> everywhere<S>3836</S> against<S>2596</S> our people,<S>2992</S> and the Law,<S>3551</S> and this<S>3778</S> place;<S>5117</S> and besides<S>2089</S> he has even<S>2532</S> brought<S>1521</S> Greeks<S>1672</S> into the temple<S>2413</S> and has defiled<S>2840</S> this<S>3778</S> holy<S>40</S> place.<S>5117</S>"


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For they had previously<S>4308</S> seen<S>4308</S> Trophimus<S>5161</S> the Ephesian<S>2180</S> in the city<S>4172</S> with him, and they supposed<S>3543</S> that Paul<S>3972</S> had brought<S>1521</S> him into the temple.<S>2413</S>


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<pb/>And all<S>3650</S> the city<S>4172</S> was aroused,<S>2795</S> and the people<S>2992</S> rushed<S>4890</S> together;<S>4890</S> and taking<S>1949</S> hold<S>1949</S> of Paul,<S>3972</S> they dragged<S>1670</S> him out of the temple;<S>2413</S> and immediately<S>2112</S> the doors<S>2374</S> were shut.<S>2808</S>


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And while they were seeking<S>2212</S> to kill<S>615</S> him, a report<S>5334</S> came<S>305</S> up to the commander<S>5506</S> of the [Roman] cohort<S>4686</S> that all<S>3650</S> Jerusalem<S>2419</S> was in confusion.<S>4797</S>


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<pb/>And at once<S>1824</S> he took<S>3880</S> along<S>3880</S> [some] soldiers<S>4757</S> and centurions,<S>1543</S> and ran<S>2701</S> down<S>2701</S> to them; and when they saw<S>3708</S> the commander<S>5506</S> and the soldiers,<S>4757</S> they stopped<S>3973</S> beating<S>5180</S> Paul.<S>3972</S>


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Then<S>5119</S> the commander<S>5506</S> came<S>1448</S> up and took<S>1949</S> hold<S>1949</S> of him, and ordered<S>2753</S> him to be bound<S>1210</S> with two<S>1417</S> chains;<S>254</S> and he [began] asking<S>4441</S> who<S>5101</S> he was and what<S>5101</S> he had done.<S>4160</S>


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But among<S>1722</S> the crowd<S>3793</S> some<S>243</S> were shouting<S>2019</S> one thing [and] some<S>243</S> another,<S>243</S> and when he could<S>1410</S> not find<S>1097</S> out the facts<S>804</S> on account<S>1223</S> of the uproar,<S>2351</S> he ordered<S>2753</S> him to be brought<S>71</S> into the barracks.<S>3925</S>


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And when<S>3753</S> he got<S>1096</S> to the stairs,<S>304</S> it so<S>4819</S> happened<S>4819</S> that he was carried<S>941</S> by the soldiers<S>4757</S> because<S>1223</S> of the violence<S>970</S> of the mob;<S>3793</S>


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for the multitude<S>4128</S> of the people<S>2992</S> kept following<S>190</S> behind, crying<S>2896</S> out, "Away<S>142</S> with him!"


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<pb/>And as Paul<S>3972</S> was about<S>3195</S> to be brought<S>1521</S> into the barracks,<S>3925</S> he said<S>3004</S> to the commander,<S>5506</S> "May<S>1832</S> I say<S>3004</S> something<S>5100</S> to you?" And he said,<S>5346</S> "Do you know<S>1097</S> Greek<S>1676</S>?


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"Then<S>686</S> you are not the Egyptian<S>124</S> who some<S>3778</S> time<S>2250</S> ago<S>4253</S> stirred<S>387</S> up a revolt<S>387</S> and led<S>1806</S> the four<S>5070</S> thousand<S>5070</S> men<S>435</S> of the Assassins<S>4607</S> out into the wilderness<S>2048</S>?"


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But Paul<S>3972</S> said,<S>3004</S> "I am<S>1510</S> a Jew<S>2453</S> of Tarsus<S>5018</S> in Cilicia,<S>2791</S> a citizen<S>4177</S> of no<S>3756</S> insignificant<S>767</S> city;<S>4172</S> and I beg<S>1189</S> you, allow<S>2010</S> me to speak<S>2980</S> to the people.<S>2992</S>"


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And when he had given<S>2010</S> him permission,<S>2010</S> Paul,<S>3972</S> standing<S>2476</S> on the stairs,<S>304</S> motioned<S>2678</S> to the people<S>2992</S> with his hand;<S>5495</S> and when there was a great<S>4183</S> hush,<S>4602</S> he spoke<S>4377</S> to them in the Hebrew<S>1446</S> dialect,<S>1258</S> saying,<S>3004</S>


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<pb/>"Brethren<S>435</S> <S>80</S> and fathers,<S>3962</S> hear<S>191</S> my defense<S>627</S> which I now<S>3570</S> [offer] to you."


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And when they heard<S>191</S> that he was addressing<S>4377</S> them in the Hebrew<S>1446</S> dialect,<S>1258</S> they became<S>3930</S> even more<S>3123</S> quiet;<S>2271</S> and he said,<S>5346</S>


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"I am<S>1510</S> a Jew,<S>2453</S> born<S>1080</S> in Tarsus<S>5019</S> of Cilicia,<S>2791</S> but brought<S>397</S> up in this<S>3778</S> city,<S>4172</S> educated<S>3811</S> under<S>3844</S> <S>3588</S> <S>4228</S> Gamaliel,<S>1059</S> strictly<S>195</S> according<S>2596</S> to the law<S>3551</S> of our fathers,<S>3971</S> being<S>5225</S> zealous<S>2207</S> for God,<S>2316</S> just<S>2531</S> as you all<S>3956</S> are today.<S>4594</S>


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"And I persecuted<S>1377</S> this<S>3778</S> Way<S>3598</S> to the death,<S>2288</S> binding<S>1195</S> and putting<S>3860</S> both<S>5037</S> men<S>435</S> and women<S>1135</S> into prisons,<S>5438</S>


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as also<S>2532</S> the high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> and all<S>3956</S> the Council<S>4244</S> of the elders<S>4244</S> can testify.<S>3140</S> From them I also<S>2532</S> received<S>1209</S> letters<S>1992</S> to the brethren,<S>80</S> and started<S>4198</S> off for Damascus<S>1154</S> in order to bring<S>71</S> even<S>2532</S> those<S>3588</S> who were there<S>1566</S> to Jerusalem<S>2419</S> as prisoners<S>1210</S> to be punished.<S>5097</S>


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<pb/>"And it came<S>1096</S> about that as I was on my way,<S>4198</S> approaching<S>1448</S> Damascus<S>1154</S> about<S>4012</S> noontime,<S>3314</S> a very<S>2425</S> bright<S>2425</S> light<S>5457</S> suddenly<S>1810</S> flashed<S>4015</S> from heaven<S>3772</S> all<S>4012</S> around<S>4012</S> me,


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and I fell<S>4098</S> to the ground<S>1475</S> and heard<S>191</S> a voice<S>5456</S> saying<S>3004</S> to me, <J>'Saul,<S>4549</S> Saul,<S>4549</S> why<S>5101</S> are you persecuting<S>1377</S> Me?'</J>


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"And I answered,<S>611</S> 'Who<S>5101</S> art<S>1510</S> Thou, Lord<S>2962</S>?' And He said<S>3004</S> to me, <J>'I am<S>1510</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> the Nazarene,<S>3480</S> whom<S>3739</S> you are persecuting.<S>1377</S>'</J>


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"And those<S>3588</S> who<S>5101</S> were with me beheld<S>2300</S> the light,<S>5457</S> to be sure,<S>3303</S> but did not understand<S>191</S> the voice<S>5456</S> of the One who was speaking<S>2980</S> to me.


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"And I said,<S>3004</S> 'What<S>5101</S> shall I do,<S>4160</S> Lord<S>2962</S>?' And the Lord<S>2962</S> said<S>3004</S> to me, <J>'Arise<S>450</S> and go<S>4198</S> on into Damascus;<S>1154</S> and there<S>2546</S> you will be told<S>2980</S> of all<S>3956</S> that has been appointed<S>5021</S> for you to do.<S>4160</S>'</J>


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"But since<S>5613</S> I could not see<S>1689</S> because<S>575</S> of the brightness<S>1391</S> of that light,<S>5457</S> I was led<S>5496</S> by the hand<S>5496</S> by those<S>3588</S> who were with me, and came<S>2064</S> into Damascus.<S>1154</S>


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<pb/>"And a certain<S>5100</S> Ananias,<S>367</S> a man<S>435</S> who was devout<S>2126</S> by the standard<S>3358</S> of the Law,<S>3551</S> [and] well<S>3140</S> spoken<S>3140</S> of by all<S>3956</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> who lived<S>2730</S> there,


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came<S>2064</S> to me, and standing<S>2186</S> near<S>2186</S> said<S>3004</S> to me, 'Brother<S>80</S> Saul,<S>4549</S> receive<S>308</S> your sight!<S>308</S>' And at that very<S>846</S> time<S>5610</S> I looked<S>308</S> up at him.


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"And he said,<S>3004</S> 'The God<S>2316</S> of our fathers<S>3962</S> has appointed<S>4400</S> you to know<S>1097</S> His will,<S>2307</S> and to see<S>3708</S> the Righteous<S>1342</S> One,<S>1342</S> and to hear<S>191</S> an utterance<S>5456</S> from His mouth.<S>4750</S>


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'For you will be a witness<S>3144</S> for Him to all<S>3956</S> men<S>444</S> of what<S>3739</S> you have seen<S>3708</S> and heard.<S>191</S>


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'And now<S>3568</S> why<S>5101</S> do you delay<S>3195</S>? Arise,<S>450</S> and be baptized,<S>907</S> and wash<S>628</S> away<S>628</S> your sins,<S>266</S> calling<S>1941</S> on His name.<S>3686</S>'


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<pb/>"And it came<S>1096</S> about when I returned<S>5290</S> to Jerusalem<S>2419</S> and was praying<S>4336</S> in the temple,<S>2413</S> that I fell<S>1096</S> into a trance,<S>1611</S>


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and I saw<S>3708</S> Him saying<S>3004</S> to me, <J>'Make<S>4692</S> haste,<S>4692</S> and get<S>1831</S> out of Jerusalem<S>2419</S> quickly,<S>5034</S> because<S>1360</S> they will not accept<S>3858</S> your testimony<S>3141</S> about<S>4012</S> Me.'</J>


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"And I said,<S>3004</S> 'Lord,<S>2962</S> they themselves<S>846</S> understand<S>1987</S> that in one synagogue<S>4864</S> after<S>2596</S> another<S>2596</S> I used to imprison<S>5439</S> and beat<S>1194</S> those<S>3588</S> who believed<S>4100</S> in Thee.


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'And when<S>3753</S> the blood<S>129</S> of Thy witness<S>3144</S> Stephen<S>4736</S> was being shed,<S>7062</S> I also<S>2532</S> was standing<S>2186</S> by approving,<S>4909</S> and watching<S>5442</S> out for the cloaks<S>2440</S> of those<S>3588</S> who were slaying<S>337</S> him.'


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"And He said<S>3004</S> to me, <J>'Go!<S>4198</S> For I will send<S>1821</S> you far<S>3112</S> away<S>1821</S> to the Gentiles.<S>1484</S>'"</J>


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<pb/>And they listened<S>191</S> to him up to this<S>3778</S> statement,<S>3056</S> and [then] they raised<S>1869</S> their voices<S>5456</S> and said,<S>3004</S> "Away<S>142</S> with such<S>5108</S> a fellow<S>5108</S> from the earth,<S>1093</S> for he should<S>2520</S> not be allowed<S>2520</S> to live!<S>2198</S>"


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And as they were crying<S>2905</S> out and throwing<S>4496</S> off<S>4496</S> their cloaks<S>2440</S> and tossing<S>906</S> dust<S>2868</S> into the air,<S>109</S>


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the commander<S>5506</S> ordered<S>2753</S> him to be brought<S>1521</S> into the barracks,<S>3925</S> stating<S>3004</S> that he should be examined<S>426</S> by scourging<S>3148</S> so<S>2443</S> that he might find<S>1921</S> out the reason<S>156</S> why<S>1223</S> <S>3739</S> they were shouting<S>2019</S> against him that way.<S>3779</S>


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And when<S>5613</S> they stretched<S>4385</S> him out with thongs,<S>2438</S> Paul<S>3972</S> said<S>3004</S> to the centurion<S>1543</S> who was standing<S>2476</S> by, "Is it lawful<S>1832</S> for you to scourge<S>3147</S> a man<S>444</S> who is a Roman<S>4514</S> and uncondemned<S>178</S>?"


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And when the centurion<S>1543</S> heard<S>191</S> [this,<S>3778</S>] he went<S>4334</S> to the commander<S>5506</S> and told<S>518</S> him, saying,<S>3004</S> "What<S>5101</S> are you about<S>3195</S> to do<S>4160</S>? For this man<S>444</S> is a Roman.<S>4514</S>"


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And the commander<S>5506</S> came<S>4334</S> and said<S>3004</S> to him, "Tell<S>3004</S> me, are you a Roman<S>4514</S>?" And he said,<S>5346</S> "Yes.<S>3483</S>"


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And the commander<S>5506</S> answered,<S>611</S> "I acquired<S>2932</S> this<S>3778</S> citizenship<S>4174</S> with a large<S>4183</S> sum<S>2774</S> of money.<S>2774</S>" And Paul<S>3972</S> said,<S>5346</S> "But I was actually<S>2532</S> born<S>1080</S> [a citizen.]"


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Therefore<S>3767</S> those<S>3588</S> who were about<S>3195</S> to examine<S>426</S> him immediately<S>2112</S> let<S>868</S> go<S>868</S> of him; and the commander<S>5506</S> also<S>2532</S> was afraid<S>5399</S> when he found<S>1921</S> out that he was a Roman,<S>4514</S> and because<S>3754</S> he had put<S>1210</S> him in chains.<S>1210</S>


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<pb/>But on the next<S>1887</S> day,<S>1887</S> wishing<S>1014</S> to know<S>1097</S> for certain<S>804</S> why<S>5101</S> he had been accused<S>2723</S> by the Jews,<S>2453</S> he released<S>3089</S> him and ordered<S>2753</S> the chief<S>749</S> priests<S>749</S> and all<S>3956</S> the Council<S>4892</S> to assemble,<S>4905</S> and brought<S>2609</S> Paul<S>3972</S> down<S>2609</S> and set<S>2476</S> him before<S>1519</S> them.


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<pb/>And Paul,<S>3972</S> looking<S>816</S> intently<S>816</S> at the Council,<S>4892</S> said,<S>3004</S> "Brethren,<S>435</S> <S>80</S> I have lived<S>4176</S> my life<S>4176</S> with a perfectly<S>3956</S> good<S>18</S> conscience<S>4893</S> before God<S>2316</S> up to this<S>3778</S> day.<S>2250</S>"


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And the high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> Ananias<S>367</S> commanded<S>2004</S> those<S>3588</S> standing<S>3936</S> beside<S>3936</S> him to strike<S>5180</S> him on the mouth.<S>4750</S>


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Then<S>5119</S> Paul<S>3972</S> said<S>3004</S> to him, "God<S>2316</S> is going<S>3195</S> to strike<S>5180</S> you, you whitewashed<S>2867</S> wall!<S>5109</S> And do you sit<S>2521</S> to try<S>2919</S> me according<S>2596</S> to the Law,<S>3551</S> and in violation<S>3891</S> of the Law<S>3891</S> order<S>2753</S> me to be struck<S>5180</S>?"


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But the bystanders<S>3936</S> said,<S>3004</S> "Do you revile<S>3058</S> God's high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S>?"


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And Paul<S>3972</S> said,<S>5346</S> "I was not aware,<S>3609</S> brethren,<S>80</S> that he was high<S>749</S> priest;<S>749</S> for it is written,<S>1125</S> 'You shall not speak<S>3004</S> evil<S>2560</S> of a ruler<S>758</S> of your people.<S>2992</S>'"


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But perceiving<S>1097</S> that one<S>1520</S> part<S>3313</S> were Sadducees<S>4523</S> and the other<S>2087</S> Pharisees,<S>5330</S> Paul<S>3972</S> [began] crying<S>2896</S> out in the Council,<S>4892</S> "Brethren,<S>435</S> <S>80</S> I am<S>1510</S> a Pharisee,<S>5330</S> a son<S>5207</S> of Pharisees;<S>5330</S> I am on trial<S>2919</S> for the hope<S>1680</S> and resurrection<S>386</S> of the dead!<S>3498</S>"


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<pb/>And as he said<S>2980</S> this,<S>3778</S> there arose<S>1096</S> a dissension<S>4714</S> between the Pharisees<S>5330</S> and Sadducees;<S>4523</S> and the assembly<S>4128</S> was divided.<S>4977</S>


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For the Sadducees<S>4523</S> say<S>3004</S> that there is no<S>3361</S> resurrection,<S>386</S> nor<S>3383</S> an angel,<S>32</S> nor<S>3383</S> a spirit;<S>4151</S> but the Pharisees<S>5330</S> acknowledge<S>3670</S> them all.<S>297</S>


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And there arose<S>1096</S> a great<S>3173</S> uproar;<S>2906</S> and some<S>5100</S> of the scribes<S>1122</S> of the Pharisaic<S>5330</S> party<S>3313</S> stood<S>450</S> up and [began] to argue<S>1264</S> heatedly,<S>1264</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "We find<S>2147</S> nothing<S>3762</S> wrong<S>2556</S> with this<S>3778</S> man;<S>444</S> suppose<S>1487</S> <S>1161</S> a spirit<S>4151</S> or<S>2228</S> an angel<S>32</S> has spoken<S>2980</S> to him?"


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And as a great<S>4183</S> dissension<S>4714</S> was developing,<S>1096</S> the commander<S>5506</S> was afraid<S>5399</S> Paul<S>3972</S> would be torn<S>1288</S> to pieces<S>1288</S> by them and ordered<S>2753</S> the troops<S>4753</S> to go<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> and take<S>726</S> him away<S>726</S> from them by force,<S>726</S> and bring<S>71</S> him into the barracks.<S>3925</S>


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<pb/>But on the night<S>3571</S> [immediately] following,<S>7075</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> stood<S>2186</S> at his side and said,<S>3004</S> <J>"Take<S>2293</S> courage;<S>2293</S> for as you have solemnly<S>1263</S> witnessed<S>1263</S> to My cause<S>3588</S> <S>4012</S> at Jerusalem,<S>2419</S> so<S>3779</S> you must<S>1163</S> witness<S>3140</S> at Rome<S>4516</S> also<S>2532</S>."</J>


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<pb/>And when it was day,<S>2250</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> formed<S>4160</S> a conspiracy<S>4160</S> and bound<S>332</S> themselves<S>1438</S> under<S>332</S> an oath,<S>332</S> saying<S>3004</S> that they would neither<S>3383</S> eat<S>2068</S> nor<S>3383</S> drink<S>4095</S> until<S>2193</S> they had killed<S>615</S> Paul.<S>3972</S>


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And there were more<S>4183</S> than forty<S>5065</S> who formed<S>4160</S> this<S>3778</S> plot.<S>4945</S>


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And they came<S>4334</S> to the chief<S>749</S> priests<S>749</S> and the elders,<S>4245</S> and said,<S>3004</S> "We have bound<S>332</S> ourselves<S>1438</S> under<S>332</S> a solemn<S>331</S> oath<S>332</S> to taste<S>1089</S> nothing<S>3367</S> until<S>2193</S> we have killed<S>615</S> Paul.<S>3972</S>


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"Now,<S>3568</S> therefore,<S>3767</S> you and the Council<S>4892</S> notify<S>1718</S> the commander<S>5506</S> to bring<S>2609</S> him down<S>2609</S> to you, as though<S>5613</S> you were going<S>3195</S> to determine<S>1231</S> his case<S>3588</S> <S>4012</S> by a more<S>199</S> thorough<S>199</S> investigation;<S>199</S> and we for our part are ready<S>2092</S> to slay<S>337</S> him before<S>4253</S> he comes<S>1448</S> near<S>1448</S> [the place.]"


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But the son<S>5207</S> of Paul<S>3972</S>'s sister<S>79</S> heard<S>191</S> of their ambush,<S>1747</S> and he came<S>3854</S> and entered<S>1525</S> the barracks<S>3925</S> and told<S>518</S> Paul.


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And Paul<S>3972</S> called<S>4341</S> one<S>1520</S> of the centurions<S>1543</S> to him and said,<S>5346</S> "Lead<S>520</S> this<S>3778</S> young<S>3494</S> man<S>3494</S> to the commander,<S>5506</S> for he has<S>2192</S> something<S>5100</S> to report<S>518</S> to him."


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So<S>3767</S> he took<S>3880</S> him and led<S>71</S> him to the commander<S>5506</S> and said,<S>5346</S> "Paul<S>3972</S> the prisoner<S>1198</S> called<S>4341</S> me to him and asked<S>2065</S> me to lead<S>71</S> this<S>3778</S> young<S>3495</S> man<S>3495</S> to you since he has<S>2192</S> something<S>5100</S> to tell<S>2980</S> you."


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And the commander<S>5506</S> took<S>1949</S> him by the hand<S>5495</S> and stepping<S>402</S> aside,<S>402</S> [began] to inquire<S>4441</S> of him privately,<S>2596</S> <S>2398</S> "What<S>5101</S> is it that you have<S>2192</S> to report<S>518</S> to me?"


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And he said,<S>3004</S> "The Jews<S>2453</S> have agreed<S>4934</S> to ask<S>2065</S> you to bring<S>2609</S> Paul<S>3972</S> down<S>2609</S> tomorrow<S>839</S> to the Council,<S>4892</S> as though<S>5613</S> they were going<S>3195</S> to inquire<S>4441</S> somewhat<S>5100</S> more<S>199</S> thoroughly<S>199</S> about<S>4012</S> him.


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"So<S>3767</S> do not listen<S>3982</S> to them, for more<S>4183</S> than forty<S>5065</S> of them are lying<S>1748</S> in wait<S>1748</S> for him who<S>3748</S> have bound<S>332</S> themselves<S>1438</S> under<S>332</S> a curse<S>332</S> not to eat<S>2068</S> or<S>3383</S> drink<S>4095</S> until<S>2193</S> they slay<S>337</S> him; and now<S>3568</S> they are ready<S>2092</S> and waiting<S>4327</S> for the promise<S>1860</S> from you."


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Therefore<S>3767</S> the commander<S>5506</S> let<S>630</S> the young<S>3495</S> man<S>3495</S> go,<S>630</S> instructing<S>3853</S> him, "Tell<S>1583</S> no<S>3367</S> one<S>3367</S> that you have notified<S>1718</S> me of these<S>3778</S> things.<S>3778</S>"


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<pb/>And he called<S>4341</S> to him two<S>1417</S> of the centurions,<S>1543</S> and said,<S>3004</S> "Get<S>2090</S> two<S>1250</S> hundred<S>1250</S> soldiers<S>4757</S> ready<S>2090</S> by the third<S>5154</S> hour<S>5610</S> of the night<S>3571</S> to proceed<S>4198</S> to Caesarea,<S>2542</S> with seventy<S>1440</S> horsemen<S>2460</S> and two<S>1250</S> hundred<S>1250</S> spearmen.<S>1187</S>"


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[They were] also<S>5037</S> to provide<S>3936</S> mounts<S>2934</S> to put<S>1913</S> Paul<S>3972</S> on and bring<S>1295</S> him safely<S>1295</S> to Felix<S>5344</S> the governor.<S>2232</S>


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<pb/>And he wrote<S>1125</S> a letter<S>1992</S> having<S>2192</S> this<S>3778</S> form: <S>5179</S>


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"Claudius<S>2804</S> Lysias,<S>3079</S> to the most<S>2903</S> excellent<S>2903</S> governor<S>2232</S> Felix,<S>5344</S> greetings.<S>5463</S>


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"When this<S>3778</S> man<S>435</S> was arrested<S>4815</S> by the Jews<S>2453</S> and was about<S>3195</S> to be slain<S>337</S> by them, I came<S>2186</S> upon them with the troops<S>4753</S> and rescued<S>1807</S> him, having learned<S>3129</S> that he was a Roman.<S>4514</S>


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"And wanting<S>1014</S> to ascertain<S>1921</S> the charge<S>156</S> for which<S>3739</S> they were accusing<S>1458</S> him, I brought<S>2609</S> him down<S>2609</S> to their Council;<S>4892</S>


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and I found<S>2147</S> him to be accused<S>1458</S> over<S>4012</S> questions<S>2213</S> about<S>4012</S> their Law,<S>3551</S> but under<S>2192</S> no<S>3367</S> accusation<S>1462</S> deserving<S>514</S> death<S>2288</S> or<S>2228</S> imprisonment.<S>1199</S>


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"And when I was informed<S>3377</S> that there would be a plot<S>1917</S> against<S>1519</S> the man,<S>435</S> I sent<S>3992</S> him to you at once,<S>1824</S> also<S>2532</S> instructing<S>3853</S> his accusers<S>2725</S> to bring<S>3004</S> charges<S>3004</S> against<S>4314</S> him before<S>1909</S> you."


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<pb/>So<S>3767</S> the soldiers,<S>4757</S> in accordance<S>2596</S> with their orders,<S>1299</S> took<S>353</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and brought<S>71</S> him by night<S>3571</S> to Antipatris.<S>494</S>


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<pb/>But the next<S>1887</S> day,<S>1887</S> leaving<S>1439</S> the horsemen<S>2460</S> to go<S>565</S> on with him, they returned<S>5290</S> to the barracks.<S>3925</S>


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And when these<S>3748</S> had come<S>1525</S> to Caesarea<S>2542</S> and delivered<S>325</S> the letter<S>1992</S> to the governor,<S>2232</S> they also<S>2532</S> presented<S>3936</S> Paul<S>3972</S> to him.


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And when he had read<S>314</S> it, he asked<S>1905</S> from what<S>4169</S> province<S>1885</S> he was; and when he learned<S>4441</S> that he was from Cilicia,<S>2791</S>


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he said,<S>5346</S> "I will give<S>1251</S> you a hearing<S>1251</S> after<S>3752</S> your accusers<S>2725</S> arrive<S>3854</S> also,<S>2532</S>" giving<S>2753</S> orders<S>2753</S> for him to be kept<S>5442</S> in Herod's Praetorium.<S>4232</S>


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<pb/>And after<S>3326</S> five<S>4002</S> days<S>2250</S> the high<S>749</S> priest<S>749</S> Ananias<S>367</S> came<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> with some<S>5100</S> elders,<S>4245</S> with a certain<S>5100</S> attorney<S>4489</S> [named] Tertullus;<S>5061</S> and they brought<S>1718</S> charges<S>1718</S> to the governor<S>2232</S> against<S>2596</S> Paul.<S>3972</S>


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And after [Paul] had been summoned,<S>2564</S> Tertullus<S>5061</S> began<S>757</S> to accuse<S>2723</S> him, saying<S>3004</S> [to the governor], "Since we have through<S>1223</S> you attained<S>5177</S> much<S>4183</S> peace,<S>1515</S> and since by your providence<S>4307</S> reforms<S>7045</S> are being<S>1096</S> carried<S>1096</S> out for this<S>3778</S> nation,<S>1484</S>


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<pb/>we acknowledge<S>588</S> [this] in every<S>3839</S> way<S>3839</S> and everywhere,<S>3837</S> most<S>2903</S> excellent<S>2903</S> Felix,<S>5344</S> with all<S>3956</S> thankfulness.<S>2169</S>


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"But, that I may not weary<S>1465</S> you any<S>1909</S> further,<S>1909</S> <S>4183</S> I beg<S>3870</S> you to grant<S>191</S> us, by your kindness,<S>1932</S> a brief<S>4935</S> hearing.<S>191</S>


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"For we have found<S>2147</S> this<S>3778</S> man<S>435</S> a real pest<S>3061</S> and a fellow who stirs<S>2795</S> up dissension<S>4714</S> among all<S>3956</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> throughout<S>2596</S> the world,<S>3625</S> and a ringleader<S>4414</S> of the sect<S>139</S> of the Nazarenes.<S>3480</S>


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"And he even<S>2532</S> tried<S>3985</S> to desecrate<S>953</S> the temple;<S>2413</S> and then<S>2532</S> we arrested<S>2902</S> him. [ And we wanted<S>2309</S> to judge<S>2919</S> him according<S>2596</S> to our own Law.<S>3551</S>


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"But Lysias<S>3079</S> the commander<S>5506</S> came<S>3928</S> along,<S>3928</S> and with much<S>4183</S> violence<S>970</S> took<S>520</S> him out of our hands,<S>5495</S>


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<pb/>ordering<S>2753</S> his accusers<S>2725</S> to come<S>2064</S> before<S>1909</S> you.] And by examining<S>350</S> him yourself<S>846</S> concerning<S>4012</S> all<S>3956</S> these<S>3778</S> matters, you will be able<S>1410</S> to ascertain<S>1921</S> the things of which<S>3739</S> we accuse<S>2723</S> him. "


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And the Jews<S>2453</S> also<S>2532</S> joined<S>4902</S> in the attack,<S>4902</S> asserting<S>5335</S> that these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> were so.<S>3779</S>


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<pb/>And when the governor<S>2232</S> had nodded<S>3506</S> for him to speak,<S>3004</S> Paul<S>3972</S> responded: <S>611</S>"Knowing<S>1987</S> that for many<S>4183</S> years<S>2094</S> you have been<S>1510</S> a judge<S>2923</S> to this<S>3778</S> nation,<S>1484</S> I cheerfully<S>7085</S> make<S>626</S> my defense,<S>626</S>


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since you can<S>1410</S> take<S>1921</S> note<S>1921</S> of the fact<S>3754</S> that no<S>3756</S> more<S>4183</S> than twelve<S>1427</S> days<S>2250</S> ago<S>575</S> I went<S>305</S> up to Jerusalem<S>2419</S> to worship.<S>4352</S>


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"And neither<S>3777</S> in the temple,<S>2413</S> nor<S>3777</S> in the synagogues,<S>4864</S> nor<S>3777</S> in the city<S>4172</S> [itself] did they find<S>2147</S> me carrying<S>1256</S> on a discussion<S>1256</S> with anyone<S>5100</S> or<S>2228</S> causing<S>4160</S> a riot.<S>3793</S> <S>7081</S>


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"Nor<S>3761</S> can<S>1410</S> they prove<S>3936</S> to you [the charges] of which<S>3739</S> they now<S>3570</S> accuse<S>2723</S> me.


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"But this<S>3778</S> I admit<S>3670</S> to you, that according<S>2596</S> to the Way<S>3598</S> which<S>3739</S> they call<S>3004</S> a sect<S>139</S> I do serve<S>3000</S> the God<S>2316</S> of our fathers,<S>3971</S> believing<S>4100</S> everything<S>3956</S> that is in accordance<S>2596</S> with the Law,<S>3551</S> and that is written<S>1125</S> in the Prophets;<S>4396</S>


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having<S>2192</S> a hope<S>1680</S> in God,<S>2316</S> which<S>3739</S> these<S>3778</S> men<S>3778</S> cherish<S>4327</S> themselves,<S>846</S> that there shall certainly<S>3195</S> be a resurrection<S>386</S> of both<S>5037</S> the righteous<S>1342</S> and the wicked.<S>94</S>


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<pb/>"In view of this,<S>3778</S> I also<S>2532</S> do<S>778</S> my best<S>778</S> to maintain<S>2192</S> always<S>1223</S> <S>3956</S> a blameless<S>677</S> conscience<S>4893</S> [both] before<S>4314</S> God<S>2316</S> and before men.<S>444</S>


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"Now<S>1161</S> after<S>1223</S> several<S>4183</S> years<S>2094</S> I came<S>3854</S> to bring<S>4160</S> alms<S>1654</S> to my nation<S>1484</S> and to present<S>4160</S> offerings;<S>4376</S>


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in which<S>3739</S> they found<S>2147</S> me [occupied] in the temple,<S>2413</S> having been purified,<S>48</S> without<S>3326</S> <S>3756</S> [any] crowd<S>3793</S> or<S>3761</S> uproar.<S>2351</S> But [there were] certain<S>5100</S> Jews<S>2453</S> from Asia<S>773</S> –


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who<S>3739</S> ought<S>1163</S> to have been<S>3918</S> present<S>3918</S> before<S>1909</S> you, and to make<S>2723</S> accusation,<S>2723</S> if<S>1487</S> they should have<S>2192</S> anything<S>5100</S> against<S>4314</S> me.


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"Or<S>2228</S> else<S>2228</S> let these<S>3778</S> men<S>3778</S> themselves<S>846</S> tell<S>3004</S> what<S>5101</S> misdeed<S>92</S> they found<S>2147</S> when I stood<S>2476</S> before<S>1909</S> the Council,<S>4892</S>


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other<S>2228</S> than<S>2228</S> for this<S>3778</S> one<S>1520</S> statement<S>5456</S> which<S>3739</S> I shouted<S>2896</S> out while standing<S>2476</S> among<S>1722</S> them, 'For the resurrection<S>386</S> of the dead<S>3498</S> I am on trial<S>2919</S> before<S>1909</S> you today.<S>4594</S>' "


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<pb/>But Felix,<S>5344</S> having<S>3609</S> a more<S>199</S> exact<S>199</S> knowledge<S>3609</S> about<S>4012</S> the Way,<S>3598</S> put<S>306</S> them off,<S>306</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "When<S>3752</S> Lysias<S>3079</S> the commander<S>5506</S> comes<S>2597</S> down,<S>2597</S> I will decide<S>1231</S> your case.<S>3588</S> <S>2596</S>"


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And he gave<S>1299</S> orders<S>1299</S> to the centurion<S>1543</S> for him to be kept<S>5083</S> in custody<S>5083</S> and [yet] have<S>2192</S> [some] freedom,<S>425</S> and not to prevent<S>2967</S> any<S>3367</S> of his friends<S>2398</S> from ministering<S>5256</S> to him.


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<pb/>But some<S>5100</S> days<S>2250</S> later,<S>3326</S> Felix<S>5344</S> arrived<S>3854</S> with Drusilla,<S>1409</S> his wife<S>1135</S> who was a Jewess,<S>2453</S> and sent<S>3343</S> for Paul,<S>3972</S> and heard<S>191</S> him [speak] about<S>4012</S> faith<S>4102</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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And as he was discussing<S>1256</S> righteousness,<S>1343</S> self-control and the judgment<S>2917</S> to come,<S>3195</S> Felix<S>5344</S> became<S>1096</S> frightened<S>1719</S> and said,<S>611</S> "Go<S>4198</S> away<S>4198</S> for the present,<S>3568</S> and when I find<S>3335</S> time,<S>2540</S> I will summon<S>3333</S> you."


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At the same<S>260</S> time<S>260</S> too,<S>2532</S> he was hoping<S>1679</S> that money<S>5536</S> would be given<S>1325</S> him by Paul;<S>3972</S> therefore<S>1352</S> he also<S>2532</S> used to send<S>3343</S> for him quite<S>4437</S> often<S>4437</S> and converse<S>3656</S> with him.


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<pb/>But after two<S>1333</S> years<S>1333</S> had passed,<S>4137</S> Felix<S>5344</S> was succeeded<S>1240</S> by Porcius<S>4201</S> Festus;<S>5347</S> and wishing<S>2309</S> to do<S>2698</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> a favor,<S>5485</S> Felix<S>5344</S> left<S>2641</S> Paul<S>3972</S> imprisoned.<S>1210</S>


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<pb/>Festus<S>5347</S> therefore,<S>3767</S> having arrived<S>1910</S> in the province,<S>1885</S> three<S>5140</S> days<S>2250</S> later<S>3326</S> went<S>305</S> up to Jerusalem<S>2414</S> from Caesarea.<S>2542</S>


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And the chief<S>749</S> priests<S>749</S> and the leading<S>4413</S> men<S>4413</S> of the Jews<S>2453</S> brought<S>1718</S> charges<S>1718</S> against<S>2596</S> Paul;<S>3972</S> and they were urging<S>3870</S> him,


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requesting<S>154</S> a concession<S>5485</S> against<S>2596</S> Paul, that he might have him brought<S>3343</S> to Jerusalem<S>2419</S> ([at the same time,] setting<S>4160</S> an ambush<S>1747</S> to kill<S>337</S> him on the way<S>3598</S>).


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Festus<S>5347</S> then<S>3767</S> answered<S>611</S> that Paul<S>3972</S> was being kept<S>5083</S> in custody<S>5083</S> at Caesarea<S>2542</S> and that he himself<S>1438</S> was about<S>3195</S> to leave<S>1607</S> shortly.<S>5034</S>


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"Therefore,<S>3767</S>" he said,<S>5346</S> "let the influential<S>1415</S> men<S>1415</S> among<S>1722</S> you go<S>4782</S> there with me, and if<S>1487</S> there is anything<S>5100</S> wrong<S>824</S> about<S>1722</S> the man,<S>435</S> let them prosecute<S>2723</S> him."


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<pb/>And after he had spent<S>1304</S> not more<S>4183</S> than eight<S>3638</S> or<S>2228</S> ten<S>1176</S> days<S>2250</S> among<S>1722</S> them, he went<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> to Caesarea;<S>2542</S> and on the next<S>1887</S> day<S>1887</S> he took<S>2523</S> his seat<S>2523</S> on the tribunal<S>968</S> and ordered<S>2753</S> Paul<S>3972</S> to be brought.<S>71</S>


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And after he had arrived,<S>3854</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> who had come<S>2597</S> down<S>2597</S> from Jerusalem<S>2414</S> stood<S>4026</S> around<S>4026</S> him, bringing<S>2702</S> many<S>4183</S> and serious<S>926</S> charges<S>7004</S> against<S>2702</S> him which<S>3739</S> they could<S>2480</S> not prove;<S>584</S>


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while Paul<S>3972</S> said<S>626</S> in his own defense,<S>626</S> "I have committed<S>264</S> no<S>3777</S> offense<S>264</S> either<S>3777</S> against<S>1519</S> the Law<S>3551</S> of the Jews<S>2453</S> or<S>3777</S> against<S>1519</S> the temple<S>2413</S> or<S>3777</S> against<S>1519</S> Caesar.<S>2541</S>"


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But Festus,<S>5347</S> wishing<S>2309</S> to do<S>2698</S> the Jews<S>2453</S> a favor,<S>5485</S> answered<S>611</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and said,<S>3004</S> "Are you willing<S>2309</S> to go<S>305</S> up to Jerusalem<S>2414</S> and stand<S>2919</S> trial<S>2919</S> before<S>1909</S> me on these<S>3778</S> [charges]?"


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But Paul<S>3972</S> said,<S>3004</S> "I am<S>1510</S> standing<S>2476</S> before<S>1909</S> Caesar's tribunal,<S>968</S> where<S>3757</S> I ought<S>1163</S> to be tried.<S>2919</S> I have done<S>91</S> no<S>3762</S> wrong<S>91</S> to [the] Jews,<S>2453</S> as you also<S>2532</S> very<S>2573</S> well<S>2573</S> know.<S>1921</S>


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"If<S>1487</S> then<S>3767</S> I am<S>91</S> a wrongdoer,<S>91</S> and have committed<S>4238</S> anything<S>5100</S> worthy<S>514</S> of death,<S>2288</S> I do not refuse<S>3868</S> to die;<S>599</S> but if<S>1487</S> none<S>3762</S> of those things is [true] of which<S>3739</S> these<S>3778</S> men<S>3778</S> accuse<S>2723</S> me, no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> can<S>1410</S> hand<S>5483</S> me over to them. I appeal<S>1941</S> to Caesar.<S>2541</S>"


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Then<S>5119</S> when Festus<S>5347</S> had conferred<S>4814</S> with his council,<S>4824</S> he answered,<S>611</S> "You have appealed<S>1941</S> to Caesar,<S>2541</S> to Caesar<S>2541</S> you shall go.<S>4198</S>"


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> when several<S>5100</S> days<S>2250</S> had elapsed,<S>1230</S> King<S>935</S> Agrippa<S>67</S> and Bernice<S>959</S> arrived<S>2658</S> at Caesarea,<S>2542</S> and paid<S>782</S> their respects<S>782</S> to Festus.<S>5347</S>


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And while<S>5613</S> they were spending<S>1304</S> many<S>4183</S> days<S>2250</S> there,<S>1563</S> Festus<S>5347</S> laid<S>394</S> Paul's case<S>3588</S> <S>2596</S> before the king,<S>935</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "There is a certain<S>5100</S> man<S>435</S> left<S>2641</S> a prisoner<S>1198</S> by Felix;<S>5344</S>


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and when I was at Jerusalem,<S>2414</S> the chief<S>749</S> priests<S>749</S> and the elders<S>4245</S> of the Jews<S>2453</S> brought<S>1718</S> charges<S>1718</S> against<S>4012</S> him, asking<S>154</S> for a sentence<S>7104</S> of condemnation<S>7104</S> upon him.


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"And I answered<S>611</S> them that it is not the custom<S>1485</S> of the Romans<S>4514</S> to hand<S>5483</S> over any<S>5100</S> man<S>444</S> before<S>4250</S> the accused<S>2723</S> meets<S>2192</S> his accusers<S>2725</S> face<S>4383</S> to face,<S>4383</S> and has<S>2192</S> an opportunity<S>5117</S> to make his defense<S>627</S> against<S>4012</S> the charges.<S>1462</S>


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"And so<S>3767</S> after they had assembled<S>4905</S> here,<S>1759</S> I made<S>4160</S> no<S>3367</S> delay,<S>311</S> but on the next<S>1836</S> day took<S>2523</S> my seat<S>2523</S> on the tribunal,<S>968</S> and ordered<S>2753</S> the man<S>435</S> to be brought.<S>71</S>


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"And when the accusers<S>2725</S> stood<S>2476</S> up, they [began] bringing<S>5342</S> charges<S>156</S> against<S>4012</S> him not of such<S>3739</S> crimes<S>4190</S> as I was expecting;<S>5282</S>


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<pb/>but they [simply] had<S>2192</S> some<S>5100</S> points<S>2213</S> of disagreement<S>2213</S> with him about<S>4012</S> their own<S>2398</S> religion<S>1175</S> and about<S>4012</S> a certain<S>5100</S> dead<S>2348</S> man,<S>5100</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> whom<S>3739</S> Paul<S>3972</S> asserted<S>5335</S> to be alive.<S>2198</S>


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"And being<S>639</S> at a loss<S>639</S> how<S>2214</S> to investigate<S>2214</S> such<S>3778</S> matters, I asked<S>3004</S> whether<S>1487</S> he was willing<S>1014</S> to go<S>4198</S> to Jerusalem<S>2414</S> and there<S>2546</S> stand<S>2919</S> trial<S>2919</S> on these<S>3778</S> matters.


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"But when Paul<S>3972</S> appealed<S>1941</S> to be held<S>5083</S> in custody<S>5083</S> for the Emperor's decision,<S>1233</S> I ordered<S>2753</S> him to be kept<S>5083</S> in custody<S>5083</S> until<S>2193</S> I send<S>375</S> him to Caesar.<S>2541</S>"


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And Agrippa<S>67</S> [said<S>5346</S>] to Festus,<S>5347</S> "I also<S>2532</S> would like<S>1014</S> to hear<S>191</S> the man<S>444</S> myself.<S>846</S>" "Tomorrow,<S>839</S>" he said, "you shall hear<S>191</S> him."


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<pb/>And so,<S>3767</S> on the next<S>1887</S> day<S>1887</S> when Agrippa<S>67</S> had come<S>2064</S> together<S>2532</S> with Bernice,<S>959</S> amid<S>3326</S> great<S>4183</S> pomp,<S>5325</S> and had entered<S>1525</S> the auditorium<S>201</S> accompanied<S>4862</S> by the commanders<S>5506</S> and the prominent<S>1851</S> men<S>435</S> of the city,<S>4172</S> at the command<S>2753</S> of Festus,<S>5347</S> Paul<S>3972</S> was brought<S>71</S> in.


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And Festus<S>5347</S> said,<S>5346</S> "King<S>935</S> Agrippa,<S>67</S> and all<S>3956</S> you gentlemen<S>435</S> here<S>4840</S> present<S>4840</S> with us, you behold<S>2334</S> this<S>3778</S> man<S>3778</S> about<S>4012</S> whom<S>3739</S> all<S>537</S> the people<S>4128</S> of the Jews<S>2453</S> appealed<S>1793</S> to me, both<S>5037</S> at Jerusalem<S>2414</S> and here,<S>1759</S> loudly<S>994</S> declaring<S>994</S> that he ought<S>1163</S> not to live<S>2198</S> any<S>3371</S> longer.<S>3371</S>


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"But I found<S>2638</S> that he had committed<S>4238</S> nothing<S>3367</S> worthy<S>514</S> of death;<S>2288</S> and since he himself<S>846</S> appealed<S>1941</S> to the Emperor,<S>4575</S> I decided<S>2919</S> to send<S>3992</S> him.


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"Yet I have<S>2192</S> nothing<S>3756</S> definite<S>804</S> about<S>4012</S> him to write<S>1125</S> to my lord.<S>2962</S> Therefore<S>1352</S> I have brought<S>4254</S> him before<S>4254</S> you [all] and especially<S>3122</S> before<S>1909</S> you, King<S>935</S> Agrippa,<S>67</S> so<S>3704</S> that after the investigation<S>351</S> has taken<S>1096</S> place,<S>1096</S> I may have<S>2192</S> something<S>5101</S> to write.<S>1125</S>


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"For it seems<S>1380</S> absurd<S>249</S> to me in sending<S>3992</S> a prisoner,<S>1198</S> not to indicate<S>4591</S> also<S>2532</S> the charges<S>156</S> against<S>2596</S> him."


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<pb/>And Agrippa<S>67</S> said<S>5346</S> to Paul,<S>3972</S> "You are permitted<S>2010</S> to speak<S>3004</S> for yourself.<S>4572</S>" Then<S>5119</S> Paul<S>3972</S> stretched<S>1614</S> out his hand<S>5495</S> and [proceeded] to make<S>626</S> his defense: <S>626</S>


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"In regard<S>4012</S> to all<S>3956</S> the things<S>3956</S> of which<S>3739</S> I am accused<S>1458</S> by the Jews,<S>2453</S> I consider<S>2233</S> myself<S>1683</S> fortunate,<S>3107</S> King<S>935</S> Agrippa,<S>67</S> that I am<S>3195</S> about<S>3195</S> to make<S>626</S> my defense<S>626</S> before<S>1909</S> you today;<S>4594</S>


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especially<S>3122</S> because you are an expert<S>1109</S> in all<S>3956</S> customs<S>1485</S> and questions<S>2213</S> among<S>2596</S> [the] Jews;<S>2453</S> therefore<S>1352</S> I beg<S>1189</S> you to listen<S>191</S> to me patiently.<S>3116</S>


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"So<S>3767</S> then,<S>3767</S> all<S>3956</S> Jews<S>2453</S> know<S>3609</S> my manner<S>981</S> of life<S>981</S> from my youth<S>3503</S> up, which from the beginning<S>746</S> was spent<S>1096</S> among<S>1722</S> my [own] nation<S>1484</S> and at Jerusalem;<S>2414</S>


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since they have known<S>4267</S> about me for a long<S>509</S> time<S>509</S> previously,<S>4267</S> if<S>1437</S> they are willing<S>2309</S> to testify,<S>3140</S> that I lived<S>2198</S> [as] a Pharisee<S>5330</S> according<S>2596</S> to the strictest<S>7005</S> sect<S>139</S> of our religion.<S>2356</S>


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"And now<S>3568</S> I am standing<S>2476</S> trial<S>2919</S> for the hope<S>1680</S> of the promise<S>1860</S> made<S>1096</S> by God<S>2316</S> to our fathers;<S>3962</S>


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[the promise] to which<S>3739</S> our twelve<S>1429</S> tribes<S>1429</S> hope<S>1679</S> to attain,<S>2658</S> as they earnestly<S>1722</S> <S>1616</S> serve<S>3000</S> [God] night<S>3571</S> and day.<S>2250</S> And for this<S>3739</S> hope,<S>1680</S> O King,<S>935</S> I am being accused<S>1458</S> by Jews.<S>2453</S>


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"Why<S>5101</S> is it considered<S>2919</S> incredible<S>571</S> among<S>3844</S> you [people] if<S>1487</S> God<S>2316</S> does raise<S>1453</S> the dead<S>3498</S>?


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"So<S>3767</S> then,<S>3767</S> I thought<S>1380</S> to myself<S>1683</S> that I had<S>1163</S> to do<S>4238</S> many<S>4183</S> things<S>4183</S> hostile<S>1727</S> to the name<S>3686</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> of Nazareth.<S>3480</S>


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<pb/>"And this<S>3739</S> is just<S>2532</S> what<S>3739</S> I did<S>4160</S> in Jerusalem;<S>2414</S> not only<S>2532</S> <S>5037</S> did I lock<S>2623</S> up many<S>4183</S> of the saints<S>40</S> in prisons,<S>5438</S> having received<S>2983</S> authority<S>1849</S> from the chief<S>749</S> priests,<S>749</S> but also<S>5037</S> when they were being put<S>337</S> to death<S>337</S> I cast<S>2702</S> my vote<S>5586</S> against<S>2702</S> them.


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"And as I punished<S>5097</S> them often<S>4178</S> in all<S>3956</S> the synagogues,<S>4864</S> I tried to force<S>315</S> them to blaspheme;<S>987</S> and being furiously<S>4057</S> enraged<S>1693</S> at them, I kept pursuing<S>1377</S> them even<S>2193</S> to foreign<S>1854</S> cities.<S>4172</S>


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<pb/>"While<S>1722</S> thus<S>3739</S> engaged as I was journeying<S>4198</S> to Damascus<S>1154</S> with the authority<S>1849</S> and commission<S>2011</S> of the chief<S>749</S> priests,<S>749</S>


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at midday,<S>2250</S> <S>3319</S> O King,<S>935</S> I saw<S>3708</S> on the way<S>3598</S> a light<S>5457</S> from heaven,<S>3771</S> brighter<S>2987</S> than<S>5228</S> the sun,<S>2246</S> shining<S>4034</S> all around<S>4034</S> me and those<S>3588</S> who were journeying<S>4198</S> with me.


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"And when we had all<S>3956</S> fallen<S>2667</S> to the ground,<S>1093</S> I heard<S>191</S> a voice<S>5456</S> saying<S>3004</S> to me in the Hebrew<S>1446</S> dialect,<S>1258</S> <J>'Saul,<S>4549</S> Saul,<S>4549</S> why<S>5101</S> are you persecuting<S>1377</S> Me? It is hard<S>4642</S> for you to kick<S>2979</S> against<S>4314</S> the goads.<S>2759</S>'</J>


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"And I said,<S>3004</S> 'Who<S>5101</S> art<S>1510</S> Thou, Lord<S>2962</S>?' And the Lord<S>2962</S> said,<S>3004</S> <J>'I am<S>1510</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> whom<S>3739</S> you are persecuting.<S>1377</S></J>


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<J>'But arise,<S>450</S> and stand<S>2476</S> on your feet;<S>4228</S> for this<S>3778</S> purpose I have appeared<S>3708</S> to you, to appoint<S>4400</S> you a minister<S>5257</S> and a witness<S>3144</S> not only<S>5037</S> to the things which<S>3739</S> you have seen,<S>3708</S> but also<S>5037</S> to the things in which<S>3739</S> I will appear<S>3708</S> to you;</J>


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<J>delivering<S>1807</S> you from the [Jewish] people<S>2992</S> and from the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> to whom<S>3739</S> I am sending<S>649</S> you,</J>


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<J>to open<S>455</S> their eyes<S>3788</S> so that they may turn<S>1994</S> from darkness<S>4655</S> to light<S>5457</S> and from the dominion<S>1849</S> of Satan<S>4567</S> to God,<S>2316</S> in order that they may receive<S>2983</S> forgiveness<S>859</S> of sins<S>266</S> and an inheritance<S>2819</S> among<S>1722</S> those<S>3588</S> who have been sanctified<S>37</S> by faith<S>4102</S> in Me.'</J>


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<pb/>"Consequently,<S>3606</S> King<S>935</S> Agrippa,<S>67</S> I did not prove<S>1096</S> disobedient<S>545</S> to the heavenly<S>3770</S> vision,<S>3701</S>


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but [kept] declaring<S>518</S> both<S>5037</S> to those<S>3588</S> of Damascus<S>1154</S> first,<S>4413</S> and [also] at Jerusalem<S>2414</S> and [then] throughout all<S>3956</S> the region<S>5561</S> of Judea,<S>2453</S> and [even] to the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> that they should repent<S>3340</S> and turn<S>1994</S> to God,<S>2316</S> performing<S>4238</S> deeds<S>2041</S> appropriate<S>514</S> to repentance.<S>3341</S>


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"For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1752</S> [some] Jews<S>2453</S> seized<S>4815</S> me in the temple<S>2413</S> and tried<S>3987</S> to put<S>1315</S> me to death.<S>1315</S>


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"And so,<S>3767</S> having obtained<S>5177</S> help<S>1947</S> from God,<S>2316</S> I stand<S>2476</S> to this<S>3778</S> day<S>2250</S> testifying<S>3143</S> both<S>5037</S> to small<S>3398</S> and great,<S>3173</S> stating<S>3004</S> nothing<S>3762</S> but what<S>3739</S> the Prophets<S>4396</S> and Moses<S>3475</S> said<S>2980</S> was going<S>3195</S> to take<S>1096</S> place;<S>1096</S>


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that the Christ<S>5547</S> was to suffer,<S>3805</S> [and] that by reason<S>1537</S> of [His] resurrection<S>386</S> from the dead<S>3498</S> He should<S>3195</S> be the first<S>4413</S> to proclaim<S>2605</S> light<S>5457</S> both<S>5037</S> to the [Jewish] people<S>2992</S> and to the Gentiles.<S>1484</S> "


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<pb/>And while [Paul<S>3972</S>] was saying<S>626</S> this<S>3778</S> in his defense,<S>626</S> Festus<S>5347</S> said<S>5346</S> in a loud<S>3173</S> voice,<S>5456</S> "Paul, you are out of your mind!<S>3105</S> [Your] great<S>4183</S> learning<S>1121</S> is driving<S>4062</S> you mad.<S>3130</S>"


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But Paul<S>3972</S> said,<S>5346</S> "I am<S>3105</S> not out of my mind,<S>3105</S> most<S>2903</S> excellent<S>2903</S> Festus,<S>5347</S> but I utter<S>669</S> words<S>4487</S> of sober<S>4997</S> truth.<S>225</S>


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"For the king<S>935</S> knows<S>1987</S> about<S>4012</S> these<S>3778</S> matters, and I speak<S>2980</S> to him also<S>2532</S> with confidence,<S>3955</S> since<S>1063</S> I am persuaded<S>3982</S> that none<S>3756</S> <S>3762</S> of these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> escape<S>2990</S> his notice;<S>2990</S> for this<S>3778</S> has not been<S>1510</S> done<S>4238</S> in a corner.<S>1137</S>


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"King<S>935</S> Agrippa,<S>67</S> do you believe<S>4100</S> the Prophets<S>4396</S>? I know<S>3609</S> that you do.<S>4100</S>"


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And Agrippa<S>67</S> [replied] to Paul,<S>3972</S> "In a short<S>3641</S> time<S>3641</S> you will persuade<S>3982</S> me to become<S>4160</S> a Christian.<S>5546</S>"


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And Paul<S>3972</S> [said,] "I would<S>2172</S> to God,<S>2316</S> that whether<S>2532</S> in a short<S>3641</S> or<S>2532</S> long<S>3173</S> time,<S>3173</S> not only<S>3440</S> you, but also<S>2532</S> all<S>3956</S> who hear<S>191</S> me this<S>4594</S> day,<S>4594</S> might become<S>1096</S> such<S>5108</S> as I am,<S>1510</S> except<S>3924</S> for these<S>3778</S> chains.<S>1199</S>"


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<pb/>And the king<S>935</S> arose<S>450</S> and the governor<S>2232</S> and Bernice,<S>959</S> and those<S>3588</S> who were sitting<S>4775</S> with them,


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and when they had drawn<S>402</S> aside,<S>402</S> they [began] talking<S>2980</S> to one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "This<S>3778</S> man<S>444</S> is not doing<S>4238</S> anything<S>3762</S> worthy<S>514</S> of death<S>2288</S> or<S>2228</S> imprisonment.<S>1199</S>"


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And Agrippa<S>67</S> said<S>5346</S> to Festus,<S>5347</S> "This<S>3778</S> man<S>444</S> might<S>1410</S> have been<S>1096</S> set<S>630</S> free<S>630</S> if<S>1487</S> he had not appealed<S>1941</S> to Caesar.<S>2541</S>"


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<pb/>And when<S>5613</S> it was decided<S>2919</S> that we should sail<S>636</S> for Italy,<S>2482</S> they proceeded to deliver<S>3860</S> Paul<S>3972</S> and some<S>5100</S> other<S>2087</S> prisoners<S>1202</S> to a centurion<S>1543</S> of the Augustan<S>4575</S> cohort<S>4686</S> named<S>3686</S> Julius.<S>2457</S>


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And embarking<S>1910</S> in an Adramyttian<S>98</S> ship,<S>4143</S> which was about<S>3195</S> to sail<S>4126</S> to the regions<S>5117</S> along<S>2596</S> the coast<S>2596</S> of Asia,<S>773</S> we put<S>321</S> out to sea,<S>321</S> accompanied<S>1510</S> <S>4862</S> by Aristarchus,<S>708</S> a Macedonian<S>3110</S> of Thessalonica.<S>2331</S>


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<pb/>And the next<S>2087</S> day we put<S>2609</S> in at Sidon;<S>4605</S> and Julius<S>2457</S> treated<S>5530</S> Paul<S>3972</S> with consideration<S>5364</S> and allowed<S>2010</S> him to go<S>4198</S> to his friends<S>5384</S> and receive<S>5177</S> care.<S>1958</S>


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And from there<S>2547</S> we put<S>321</S> out to sea<S>321</S> and sailed<S>5284</S> under<S>5284</S> the shelter<S>5284</S> of Cyprus<S>2954</S> because<S>1223</S> the winds<S>417</S> were contrary.<S>1727</S>


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And when we had sailed<S>1277</S> through<S>1277</S> the sea<S>3989</S> along<S>2596</S> the coast<S>2596</S> of Cilicia<S>2791</S> and Pamphylia,<S>3828</S> we landed<S>2718</S> at Myra<S>3460</S> in Lycia.<S>3073</S>


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And there<S>2546</S> the centurion<S>1543</S> found<S>2147</S> an Alexandrian<S>222</S> ship<S>4143</S> sailing<S>4126</S> for Italy,<S>2482</S> and he put<S>1688</S> us aboard<S>1688</S> it.


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And when we had sailed<S>1020</S> slowly<S>1020</S> for a good<S>2425</S> many<S>2425</S> days,<S>2250</S> and with difficulty<S>3433</S> had arrived<S>1096</S> off<S>2596</S> Cnidus,<S>2834</S> since the wind<S>417</S> did not permit<S>4330</S> us [to go] farther,<S>4330</S> we sailed<S>5284</S> under<S>5284</S> the shelter<S>5284</S> of Crete,<S>2914</S> off<S>2596</S> Salmone;<S>4534</S>


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and with difficulty<S>3433</S> sailing<S>3881</S> past<S>3881</S> it we came<S>2064</S> to a certain<S>5100</S> place<S>5117</S> called<S>2564</S> Fair<S>2568</S> Havens,<S>2568</S> near<S>1451</S> which<S>3739</S> was the city<S>4172</S> of Lasea.<S>2996</S>


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<pb/>And when considerable<S>2425</S> time<S>5550</S> had passed<S>1230</S> and the voyage<S>4144</S> was now<S>2235</S> dangerous,<S>2000</S> since<S>1223</S> even<S>2532</S> the fast<S>3521</S> was already<S>2235</S> over,<S>3928</S> Paul<S>3972</S> [began] to admonish<S>3867</S> them,


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and said<S>3004</S> to them, "Men,<S>435</S> I perceive<S>2334</S> that the voyage<S>4144</S> will<S>3195</S> certainly<S>3195</S> be [attended] with damage<S>5196</S> and great<S>4183</S> loss,<S>2209</S> not only<S>3440</S> of the cargo<S>5413</S> and the ship,<S>4143</S> but also<S>2532</S> of our lives.<S>5590</S>"


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But the centurion<S>1543</S> was more<S>3123</S> persuaded<S>3982</S> by the pilot<S>2942</S> and the captain<S>3490</S> of the ship,<S>3490</S> than<S>2228</S> by what was being said<S>3004</S> by Paul.<S>3972</S>


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And because the harbor<S>3040</S> was not suitable<S>428</S> for wintering,<S>3915</S> the majority<S>4183</S> reached<S>5087</S> a decision<S>1012</S> to put<S>321</S> out to sea<S>321</S> from there,<S>1564</S> if<S>1487</S> somehow<S>4458</S> they could<S>1410</S> reach<S>2658</S> Phoenix,<S>5405</S> a harbor<S>3040</S> of Crete,<S>2914</S> facing<S>991</S> southwest<S>3047</S> and northwest,<S>5566</S> and spend<S>3914</S> the winter<S>3914</S> [there.]


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<pb/>And when a moderate<S>5285</S> south<S>3558</S> wind<S>3558</S> came<S>5285</S> up, supposing<S>1380</S> that they had gained<S>2902</S> their purpose,<S>4286</S> they weighed<S>142</S> anchor<S>142</S> and [began] sailing<S>3881</S> along<S>3881</S> Crete,<S>2914</S> close<S>788</S> [inshore.]


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But before<S>3326</S> <S>3756</S> very<S>4183</S> long<S>4183</S> there rushed<S>906</S> down<S>2596</S> from the land a violent<S>5189</S> wind,<S>417</S> called<S>2564</S> Euraquilo;<S>7087</S>


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<pb/>and when the ship<S>4143</S> was caught<S>4884</S> [in it,] and could<S>1410</S> not face<S>503</S> the wind,<S>417</S> we gave<S>1929</S> way<S>1929</S> [to it,] and let ourselves be driven<S>5342</S> along.


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And running<S>5295</S> under<S>5295</S> the shelter<S>5295</S> of a small<S>3519</S> island<S>3519</S> called<S>2564</S> Clauda,<S>2802</S> we were scarcely<S>3433</S> able<S>2480</S> to get<S>1096</S> the [ship's] boat<S>4627</S> under<S>4031</S> control.<S>4031</S>


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And after they had hoisted<S>142</S> it up, they used<S>5530</S> supporting<S>996</S> cables<S>996</S> in undergirding<S>5269</S> the ship;<S>4143</S> and fearing<S>5399</S> that they might run<S>1601</S> aground<S>1601</S> on [the shallows] of Syrtis,<S>4950</S> they let<S>5465</S> down<S>5465</S> the sea<S>4632</S> anchor,<S>4632</S> and so<S>3779</S> let themselves be driven<S>5342</S> along.


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The next<S>1836</S> day as we were being violently<S>4971</S> storm-tossed, they began to jettison<S>1546</S> the cargo;<S>1546</S>


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and on the third<S>5154</S> day they threw<S>4496</S> the ship's tackle<S>4631</S> overboard with their own<S>849</S> hands.<S>849</S>


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And since neither<S>3383</S> sun<S>2246</S> nor<S>3383</S> stars<S>798</S> appeared<S>2014</S> for many<S>4183</S> days,<S>2250</S> and no<S>3756</S> small<S>3641</S> storm<S>5494</S> was assailing<S>1945</S> [us,] from then<S>3062</S> on all<S>3956</S> hope<S>1680</S> of our being saved<S>4982</S> was gradually abandoned.<S>4014</S>


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<pb/>And when they had gone<S>5225</S> a long<S>4183</S> time<S>776</S> without<S>776</S> food,<S>776</S> then<S>5119</S> Paul<S>3972</S> stood<S>2476</S> up in their midst<S>3319</S> and said,<S>3004</S> "Men,<S>435</S> you ought<S>1163</S> to have followed<S>3980</S> my advice<S>3980</S> and not to have set<S>321</S> sail<S>321</S> from Crete,<S>2914</S> and incurred<S>2770</S> this<S>3778</S> damage<S>5196</S> and loss.<S>2209</S>


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"And [yet] now<S>3568</S> I urge<S>3867</S> you to keep<S>2114</S> up your courage,<S>2114</S> for there shall be no<S>3762</S> loss<S>580</S> of life<S>5590</S> among<S>1537</S> you, but [only] of the ship.<S>4143</S>


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"For this<S>3778</S> very night<S>3571</S> an angel<S>32</S> of the God<S>2316</S> to whom<S>3739</S> I belong<S>1510</S> and whom<S>3739</S> I serve<S>3000</S> stood<S>3936</S> before<S>3936</S> me,


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saying,<S>3004</S> 'Do not be afraid,<S>5399</S> Paul;<S>3972</S> you must<S>1163</S> stand<S>3936</S> before<S>3936</S> Caesar;<S>2541</S> and behold,<S>2400</S> God<S>2316</S> has granted<S>5483</S> you all<S>3956</S> those<S>3588</S> who are sailing<S>4126</S> with you.'


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"Therefore,<S>1352</S> keep<S>2114</S> up your courage,<S>2114</S> men,<S>435</S> for I believe<S>4100</S> God,<S>2316</S> that it will turn<S>1510</S> out exactly<S>3779</S> <S>2596</S> <S>5158</S> as I have been told.<S>2980</S>


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"But we must<S>1163</S> run<S>1601</S> aground<S>1601</S> on a certain<S>5100</S> island.<S>3520</S>"


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<pb/>But when<S>5613</S> the fourteenth<S>5065</S> night<S>3571</S> had come,<S>1096</S> as we were being driven<S>1308</S> about<S>1308</S> in the Adriatic<S>99</S> Sea, about<S>2596</S> midnight<S>3319</S> <S>3571</S> the sailors<S>3492</S> [began] to surmise<S>5282</S> that they were approaching<S>4317</S> some<S>5100</S> land.<S>5561</S>


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And they took<S>1001</S> soundings,<S>1001</S> and found<S>2147</S> [it to be] twenty<S>1501</S> fathoms;<S>3712</S> and a little<S>1024</S> farther<S>1339</S> on they took<S>1001</S> another<S>3825</S> sounding<S>1001</S> and found<S>2147</S> [it to be] fifteen<S>1178</S> fathoms.<S>3712</S>


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And fearing<S>5399</S> that we might run<S>1601</S> aground<S>1601</S> somewhere<S>4225</S> on the rocks,<S>5138</S> they cast<S>4496</S> four<S>5064</S> anchors<S>45</S> from the stern<S>4403</S> and wished<S>2172</S> for daybreak.<S>2250</S>


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And as the sailors<S>3492</S> were trying<S>2212</S> to escape<S>5343</S> from the ship,<S>4143</S> and had let<S>5465</S> down<S>5465</S> the [ship's] boat<S>4627</S> into the sea,<S>2281</S> on the pretense<S>4392</S> of intending<S>3195</S> to lay<S>1614</S> out anchors<S>45</S> from the bow,<S>4408</S>


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Paul<S>3972</S> said<S>3004</S> to the centurion<S>1543</S> and to the soldiers,<S>4757</S> "Unless<S>1437</S> <S>3361</S> these<S>3778</S> men<S>3778</S> remain<S>3306</S> in the ship,<S>4143</S> you yourselves<S>4771</S> cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3756</S> be saved.<S>4982</S>"


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Then<S>5119</S> the soldiers<S>4757</S> cut<S>609</S> away<S>609</S> the ropes<S>4979</S> of the [ship's] boat,<S>4627</S> and let<S>1439</S> it fall<S>1601</S> away.<S>1601</S>


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<pb/>And until<S>891</S> the day<S>2250</S> was about<S>3195</S> to dawn,<S>1096</S> Paul<S>3972</S> was encouraging<S>3870</S> them all<S>537</S> to take<S>3335</S> some food,<S>5160</S> saying,<S>3004</S> "Today<S>4594</S> is the fourteenth<S>5065</S> day<S>2250</S> that you have been constantly watching<S>4328</S> and going without<S>777</S> eating,<S>777</S> having taken<S>4355</S> nothing.<S>3367</S>


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"Therefore<S>1352</S> I encourage<S>3870</S> you to take<S>3335</S> some food,<S>5160</S> for this<S>3778</S> is for your preservation;<S>4991</S> for not a hair<S>2359</S> from the head<S>2776</S> of any<S>3762</S> of you shall perish.<S>622</S>"


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And having said<S>3004</S> this,<S>3778</S> he took<S>2983</S> bread<S>740</S> and gave<S>2168</S> thanks<S>2168</S> to God<S>2316</S> in the presence<S>1799</S> of all;<S>3956</S> and he broke<S>2806</S> it and began<S>757</S> to eat.<S>2068</S>


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<pb/>And all<S>3956</S> of them were encouraged,<S>2115</S> and they themselves<S>846</S> also took<S>4355</S> food.<S>5160</S>


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<pb/>And all<S>3956</S> of us in the ship<S>4143</S> were two<S>1250</S> hundred<S>1250</S> and seventy-six persons.<S>5590</S>


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And when they had eaten<S>2880</S> enough,<S>2880</S> <S>5160</S> they [began] to lighten<S>2893</S> the ship<S>4143</S> by throwing<S>1544</S> out the wheat<S>4621</S> into the sea.<S>2281</S>


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<pb/>And when<S>3753</S> day<S>2250</S> came,<S>1096</S> they could not recognize<S>1921</S> the land;<S>1093</S> but they did observe<S>2657</S> a certain<S>5100</S> bay<S>2859</S> with a beach,<S>123</S> and they resolved<S>1011</S> to drive<S>1856</S> the ship<S>4143</S> onto<S>1856</S> it if<S>1487</S> they could.<S>1410</S>


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And casting<S>4014</S> off<S>4014</S> the anchors,<S>45</S> they left<S>1439</S> them in the sea<S>2281</S> while at the same<S>260</S> time<S>260</S> they were loosening<S>447</S> the ropes<S>2202</S> of the rudders,<S>4079</S> and hoisting<S>1869</S> the foresail<S>736</S> to the wind,<S>4154</S> they were heading<S>2722</S> for the beach.<S>123</S>


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But striking<S>4045</S> a reef<S>5117</S> where<S>1337</S> two<S>1337</S> seas<S>1337</S> met,<S>1337</S> they ran<S>7077</S> the vessel<S>3491</S> aground;<S>7077</S> and the prow<S>4408</S> stuck<S>2043</S> fast<S>2043</S> and remained<S>3306</S> immovable,<S>761</S> but the stern<S>4403</S> [began] to be broken<S>3089</S> up by the force<S>970</S> [of the waves.]


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And the soldiers' plan<S>1012</S> was to kill<S>615</S> the prisoners,<S>1202</S> that none<S>3361</S> <S>5100</S> [of them] should swim<S>1579</S> away<S>1579</S> and escape;<S>1309</S>


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but the centurion,<S>1543</S> wanting<S>1014</S> to bring<S>1295</S> Paul<S>3972</S> safely<S>1295</S> through,<S>1295</S> kept<S>2967</S> them from their intention,<S>1013</S> and commanded<S>2753</S> that those<S>3588</S> who could<S>1410</S> swim<S>2860</S> should jump<S>641</S> overboard<S>641</S> first<S>4413</S> and get<S>1826</S> to land,<S>1093</S>


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and the rest<S>3062</S> [should follow], some<S>3739</S> <S>3303</S> on planks,<S>4548</S> and others<S>3739</S> <S>1161</S> on various<S>5100</S> things<S>5100</S> from the ship.<S>4143</S> And thus<S>3779</S> it happened<S>1096</S> that they all<S>3956</S> were brought<S>1295</S> safely<S>1295</S> to land.<S>1093</S>


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<pb/>And when they had been brought<S>1295</S> safely<S>1295</S> through,<S>1295</S> then<S>5119</S> we found<S>1921</S> out that the island<S>3520</S> was called<S>2564</S> Malta.<S>3194</S>


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And the natives<S>915</S> showed<S>3930</S> us extraordinary<S>5177</S> kindness;<S>5363</S> for because<S>1223</S> of the rain<S>5205</S> that had set<S>2186</S> in and because<S>1223</S> of the cold,<S>5592</S> they kindled<S>681</S> a fire<S>4443</S> and received<S>4355</S> us all.<S>3956</S>


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But when Paul<S>3972</S> had gathered<S>4962</S> a bundle<S>4128</S> of sticks<S>5434</S> and laid<S>2007</S> them on the fire,<S>4443</S> a viper<S>2191</S> came<S>1831</S> out because<S>575</S> of the heat,<S>2329</S> and fastened<S>2510</S> on his hand.<S>5495</S>


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And when<S>5613</S> the natives<S>915</S> saw<S>3708</S> the creature<S>2342</S> hanging<S>2910</S> from his hand,<S>5495</S> they [began] saying<S>3004</S> to one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> "Undoubtedly<S>3843</S> this<S>3778</S> man<S>444</S> is a murderer,<S>5406</S> and though he has been saved<S>1295</S> from the sea,<S>2281</S> justice<S>1349</S> has not allowed<S>1439</S> him to live.<S>2198</S>"


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However<S>3303</S> <S>3767</S> he shook<S>660</S> the creature<S>2342</S> off<S>660</S> into the fire<S>4442</S> and suffered<S>3958</S> no<S>3762</S> harm.<S>2556</S>


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But they were expecting<S>4328</S> that he was about<S>3195</S> to swell<S>4092</S> up or<S>2228</S> suddenly<S>869</S> fall<S>2667</S> down<S>2667</S> dead.<S>3498</S> But after they had waited<S>4328</S> a long<S>4183</S> time and had seen<S>2334</S> nothing<S>3367</S> unusual<S>824</S> happen<S>1096</S> to him, they changed<S>3328</S> their minds<S>3328</S> and [began] to say<S>3004</S> that he was a god.<S>2316</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> in the neighborhood<S>4012</S> of that place<S>5117</S> were lands<S>5564</S> belonging to the leading<S>4413</S> man<S>4413</S> of the island,<S>3520</S> named<S>3686</S> Publius,<S>4196</S> who<S>3739</S> welcomed<S>324</S> us and entertained<S>3579</S> us courteously<S>5390</S> three<S>5140</S> days.<S>2250</S>


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And it came<S>1096</S> about that the father<S>3962</S> of Publius<S>4196</S> was lying<S>2621</S> [in bed] afflicted<S>4912</S> with [recurrent] fever<S>4446</S> and dysentery;<S>1420</S> and Paul<S>3972</S> went<S>1525</S> in [to see] him and after he had prayed,<S>4336</S> he laid<S>2007</S> his hands<S>5495</S> on him and healed<S>2390</S> him.


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And after this<S>3778</S> had happened,<S>1096</S> the rest<S>3062</S> of the people on the island<S>3520</S> who had<S>2192</S> diseases<S>769</S> were coming<S>4334</S> to him and getting<S>2323</S> cured.<S>2323</S>


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And they also honored<S>5091</S> us with many<S>4183</S> marks<S>5092</S> of respect;<S>5092</S> and when we were setting<S>321</S> sail,<S>321</S> they supplied<S>2007</S> [us] with all<S>3588</S> we needed.<S>5532</S>


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<pb/>And at the end<S>3326</S> of three<S>5140</S> months<S>3376</S> we set<S>321</S> sail<S>321</S> on an Alexandrian<S>222</S> ship<S>4143</S> which had wintered<S>3914</S> at the island,<S>3520</S> and which had<S>3902</S> the Twin<S>1359</S> Brothers<S>1359</S> for its figurehead.<S>3902</S>


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And after we put<S>2609</S> in at Syracuse,<S>4946</S> we stayed<S>1961</S> there for three<S>5140</S> days.<S>2250</S>


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And from there<S>3606</S> we sailed<S>4022</S> around<S>4022</S> and arrived<S>2658</S> at Rhegium,<S>4484</S> and a day<S>2250</S> later<S>3326</S> a south<S>3558</S> wind<S>3558</S> sprang<S>1920</S> up, and on the second<S>1206</S> day<S>1206</S> we came<S>2064</S> to Puteoli.<S>4223</S>


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There<S>3757</S> we found<S>2147</S> [some] brethren,<S>80</S> and were invited<S>3870</S> to stay<S>1961</S> with them for seven<S>2033</S> days;<S>2250</S> and thus<S>3779</S> we came<S>2064</S> to Rome.<S>4516</S>


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And the brethren,<S>80</S> when they heard<S>191</S> about<S>4012</S> us, came<S>2064</S> from there<S>2547</S> as far<S>891</S> as the Market<S>5410</S> of Appius<S>675</S> and Three<S>5140</S> Inns<S>4999</S> to meet<S>529</S> us; and when Paul<S>3972</S> saw<S>3708</S> them, he thanked<S>2168</S> God<S>2316</S> and took<S>2983</S> courage.<S>2294</S>


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<pb/>And when<S>3753</S> we entered<S>1525</S> Rome,<S>4516</S> Paul<S>3972</S> was allowed<S>2010</S> to stay<S>3306</S> by himself,<S>1438</S> with the soldier<S>4757</S> who was guarding<S>5442</S> him.


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<pb/>And it happened<S>1096</S> that after<S>3326</S> three<S>5140</S> days<S>2250</S> he called<S>4779</S> together<S>4779</S> those<S>3588</S> who were the leading<S>4413</S> men<S>4413</S> of the Jews,<S>2453</S> and when they had come<S>4905</S> together,<S>4905</S> he [began] saying<S>3004</S> to them, "Brethren,<S>435</S> <S>80</S> though I had done<S>4160</S> nothing<S>3762</S> against<S>1727</S> our people,<S>2992</S> or<S>2228</S> the customs<S>1485</S> of our fathers,<S>3971</S> yet I was delivered<S>3860</S> prisoner<S>1198</S> from Jerusalem<S>2414</S> into the hands<S>5495</S> of the Romans.<S>4514</S>


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"And when they had examined<S>350</S> me, they were willing<S>1014</S> to release<S>630</S> me because<S>1223</S> there was no<S>3367</S> ground<S>156</S> for putting me to death.<S>2288</S>


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"But when the Jews<S>2453</S> objected,<S>483</S> I was forced<S>315</S> to appeal<S>1941</S> to Caesar;<S>2541</S> not that I had<S>2192</S> any<S>5100</S> accusation<S>2723</S> against<S>2723</S> my nation.<S>1484</S>


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"For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>156</S> therefore,<S>3767</S> I requested<S>3870</S> to see<S>3708</S> you and to speak<S>4354</S> with you, for I am wearing<S>4029</S> this<S>3778</S> chain<S>254</S> for the sake<S>1752</S> of the hope<S>1680</S> of Israel.<S>2274</S>"


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And they said<S>3004</S> to him, "We have neither<S>3777</S> received<S>1209</S> letters<S>1121</S> from Judea<S>2453</S> concerning<S>4012</S> you, nor<S>3777</S> have any<S>5100</S> of the brethren<S>80</S> come<S>3854</S> here<S>3854</S> and reported<S>518</S> or<S>2228</S> spoken<S>2980</S> anything<S>5100</S> bad<S>4190</S> about<S>4012</S> you.


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"But we desire<S>515</S> to hear<S>191</S> from you what<S>3739</S> your views<S>5426</S> are; for concerning<S>4012</S> this<S>3778</S> sect,<S>139</S> it is known<S>1110</S> to us that it is spoken<S>483</S> against<S>483</S> everywhere.<S>3837</S>"


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<pb/>And when they had set<S>5021</S> a day<S>2250</S> for him, they came<S>2064</S> to him at his lodging<S>3578</S> in large<S>4183</S> numbers;<S>4183</S> and he was explaining<S>1620</S> to them by solemnly<S>1263</S> testifying<S>1263</S> about the kingdom<S>932</S> of God,<S>2316</S> and trying to persuade<S>3982</S> them concerning<S>4012</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> from both<S>5037</S> the Law<S>3551</S> of Moses<S>3475</S> and from the Prophets,<S>4396</S> from morning<S>4404</S> until<S>2193</S> evening.<S>2073</S>


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And some<S>3588</S> <S>3303</S> were being persuaded<S>3982</S> by the things<S>3004</S> spoken,<S>3004</S> but others<S>3588</S> would<S>569</S> not believe.<S>569</S>


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And when they did not agree<S>800</S> with one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> they [began] leaving<S>630</S> after Paul<S>3972</S> had spoken<S>3004</S> one<S>1520</S> [parting] word,<S>4487</S> "The Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> rightly<S>2573</S> spoke<S>2980</S> through<S>1223</S> Isaiah<S>2268</S> the prophet<S>4396</S> to your fathers,<S>3962</S>


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<pb/>saying,<S>3004</S> 'Go<S>4198</S> to this<S>3778</S> people<S>2992</S> and say,<S>3004</S> <t>"You will keep<S>189</S> on hearing,<S>191</S> but will not understand;<S>4920</S> And you will keep<S>991</S> on seeing,<S>991</S> but will not perceive;<S>3708</S></t>


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<t>For the heart<S>2588</S> of this<S>3778</S> people<S>2992</S> has become<S>3975</S> dull,<S>3975</S> And with their ears<S>3775</S> they scarcely<S>917</S> hear,<S>191</S> And they have closed<S>2576</S> their eyes;<S>3788</S> Lest<S>3379</S> they should see<S>3708</S> with their eyes,<S>3788</S> And hear<S>191</S> with their ears,<S>3775</S> And understand<S>4920</S> with their heart<S>2588</S> and return,<S>1994</S> And I should heal<S>2390</S> them."'</t>


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<pb/>"Let it be known<S>1110</S> to you therefore,<S>3767</S> that this<S>3778</S> salvation<S>4992</S> of God<S>2316</S> has been sent<S>649</S> to the Gentiles;<S>1484</S> they will also<S>2532</S> listen.<S>191</S>"


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[And when he had spoken<S>3004</S> these<S>3778</S> words, the Jews<S>2453</S> departed,<S>565</S> having<S>2192</S> a great<S>4183</S> dispute<S>4803</S> among<S>1722</S> themselves.<S>1438</S>]


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And he stayed<S>1696</S> two<S>1333</S> full<S>3650</S> years<S>1333</S> in his own<S>2398</S> rented<S>3410</S> quarters,<S>3410</S> and was welcoming<S>588</S> all<S>3956</S> who came<S>1531</S> to him,


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<pb/>preaching<S>2784</S> the kingdom<S>932</S> of God,<S>2316</S> and teaching<S>1321</S> concerning<S>4012</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> with all<S>3956</S> openness,<S>3954</S> unhindered.<S>209</S>


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<pb/>Paul,<S>3972</S> a bond-servant of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> called<S>2822</S> [as] an apostle,<S>652</S> set<S>873</S> apart<S>873</S> for the gospel<S>2098</S> of God,<S>2316</S>


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which<S>3739</S> He promised<S>4279</S> beforehand<S>4279</S> through<S>1223</S> His prophets<S>4396</S> in the holy<S>40</S> Scriptures,<S>1124</S>


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concerning<S>4012</S> His Son,<S>5207</S> who was born<S>1096</S> of a descendant<S>4690</S> of David<S>7035</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh,<S>4561</S>


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who was declared<S>3724</S> the Son<S>5207</S> of God<S>2316</S> with power<S>1411</S> by the resurrection<S>386</S> from the dead,<S>3498</S> according<S>2596</S> to the Spirit<S>4151</S> of holiness,<S>42</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> our Lord,<S>2962</S>


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through<S>1223</S> whom<S>3739</S> we have received<S>2983</S> grace<S>5485</S> and apostleship<S>651</S> to bring<S>1519</S> about<S>1519</S> [the] obedience<S>5218</S> of faith<S>4102</S> among<S>1722</S> all<S>3956</S> the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> for His name's sake,<S>5228</S>


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among<S>1722</S> whom<S>3739</S> you also<S>2532</S> are the called<S>2822</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ;<S>5547</S>


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to all<S>3956</S> who are beloved<S>27</S> of God<S>2316</S> in Rome,<S>4516</S> called<S>2822</S> [as] saints:<S>40</S> Grace<S>5485</S> to you and peace<S>1515</S> from God<S>2316</S> our Father<S>3962</S> and the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>First,<S>4413</S> I thank<S>2168</S> my God<S>2316</S> through<S>1223</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> for you all,<S>3956</S> because<S>3754</S> your faith<S>4102</S> is being proclaimed<S>2605</S> throughout<S>1722</S> the whole<S>3650</S> world.<S>2889</S>


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<pb/>For God,<S>2316</S> whom<S>3739</S> I serve<S>3000</S> in my spirit<S>4151</S> in the [preaching of the] gospel<S>2098</S> of His Son,<S>5207</S> is my witness<S>3144</S> [as to] how<S>5613</S> unceasingly<S>89</S> I make<S>4160</S> mention<S>3417</S> of you,


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always<S>3842</S> in my prayers<S>4335</S> making<S>1189</S> request,<S>1189</S> if<S>1487</S> perhaps<S>4458</S> now<S>2235</S> at last<S>4218</S> by the will<S>2307</S> of God<S>2316</S> I may succeed<S>2137</S> in coming<S>2064</S> to you.


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For I long<S>1971</S> to see<S>3708</S> you in order<S>2443</S> that I may impart<S>3330</S> some<S>5100</S> spiritual<S>4152</S> gift<S>5486</S> to you, that you may be established;<S>4741</S>


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that is, that I may be encouraged<S>4837</S> together<S>4837</S> with you [while] among<S>1722</S> you, each<S>240</S> of us by the other's faith,<S>4102</S> both<S>5037</S> yours<S>4771</S> and mine.<S>1473</S>


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And I do not want<S>2309</S> you to be unaware,<S>50</S> brethren,<S>80</S> that often<S>4178</S> I have planned<S>4388</S> to come<S>2064</S> to you (and have been prevented<S>2967</S> thus<S>891</S> far<S>891</S>) in order<S>2443</S> that I might obtain<S>2192</S> some<S>5100</S> fruit<S>2590</S> among<S>1722</S> you also,<S>2532</S> even<S>2531</S> as among<S>1722</S> the rest<S>3062</S> of the Gentiles.<S>1484</S>


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I am<S>1510</S> under<S>3781</S> obligation<S>3781</S> both<S>5037</S> to Greeks<S>1672</S> and to barbarians,<S>915</S> both<S>5037</S> to the wise<S>4680</S> and to the foolish.<S>453</S>


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Thus,<S>3779</S> for my part,<S>1473</S> I am eager<S>4289</S> to preach<S>2097</S> the gospel<S>2097</S> to you also<S>2532</S> who<S>3588</S> are in Rome.<S>4516</S>


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<pb/>For I am<S>1870</S> not ashamed<S>1870</S> of the gospel,<S>2098</S> for it is the power<S>1411</S> of God<S>2316</S> for salvation<S>4991</S> to everyone<S>3956</S> who believes,<S>4100</S> to the Jew<S>2453</S> first<S>4413</S> and also<S>5037</S> to the Greek.<S>1672</S>


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For in it [the] righteousness<S>1343</S> of God<S>2316</S> is revealed<S>601</S> from faith<S>4102</S> to faith;<S>4102</S> as it is written,<S>1125</S> "But the righteous<S>1342</S> [man] shall live<S>2198</S> by faith.<S>4102</S>"


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<pb/>For the wrath<S>3709</S> of God<S>2316</S> is revealed<S>601</S> from heaven<S>3772</S> against<S>1909</S> all<S>3956</S> ungodliness<S>763</S> and unrighteousness<S>93</S> of men,<S>444</S> who suppress<S>2722</S> the truth<S>225</S> in unrighteousness,<S>93</S>


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because<S>1360</S> that which<S>1110</S> is known<S>1110</S> about God<S>2316</S> is evident<S>5318</S> within<S>1722</S> them; for God<S>2316</S> made<S>5319</S> it evident<S>5319</S> to them.


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For since<S>575</S> the creation<S>2937</S> of the world<S>2889</S> His invisible<S>517</S> attributes, His eternal<S>126</S> power<S>1411</S> and divine<S>2305</S> nature,<S>2305</S> have been clearly<S>2529</S> seen,<S>2529</S> being understood<S>3539</S> through what<S>4161</S> has<S>4161</S> been<S>4161</S> made,<S>4161</S> so<S>1519</S> that they are without<S>379</S> excuse.<S>379</S>


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For even though they knew<S>1097</S> God,<S>2316</S> they did not honor<S>1392</S> Him as God,<S>2316</S> or<S>2228</S> give<S>2168</S> thanks;<S>2168</S> but they became<S>3154</S> futile<S>3154</S> in their speculations,<S>1261</S> and their foolish<S>801</S> heart<S>2588</S> was darkened.<S>4654</S>


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and exchanged<S>236</S> the glory<S>1391</S> of the incorruptible<S>862</S> God<S>2316</S> for an image<S>1504</S> in the form<S>3667</S> of corruptible<S>5349</S> man<S>444</S> and of birds<S>4071</S> and four-footed animals<S>5074</S> and crawling<S>2062</S> creatures.<S>2062</S>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>1352</S> God<S>2316</S> gave<S>3860</S> them over<S>3860</S> in the lusts<S>1939</S> of their hearts<S>2588</S> to impurity,<S>167</S> that their bodies<S>4983</S> might be dishonored<S>818</S> among<S>1722</S> them.


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<pb/>For they exchanged<S>3337</S> the truth<S>225</S> of God<S>2316</S> for a lie,<S>5579</S> and worshiped<S>4573</S> and served<S>3000</S> the creature<S>2937</S> rather<S>3844</S> than<S>3844</S> the Creator,<S>2936</S> who<S>3739</S> is blessed<S>2128</S> forever.<S>165</S> Amen.<S>281</S>


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For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> God<S>2316</S> gave<S>3860</S> them over<S>3860</S> to degrading<S>819</S> passions;<S>3806</S> for their women<S>2338</S> exchanged<S>3337</S> the natural<S>5446</S> function<S>5540</S> for that which is unnatural,<S>3844</S> <S>5449</S>


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and in the same<S>3668</S> way<S>3668</S> also<S>2532</S> the men<S>7021</S> abandoned<S>863</S> the natural<S>5446</S> function<S>5540</S> of the woman<S>2338</S> and burned<S>1572</S> in their desire<S>3715</S> toward<S>1519</S> one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> men<S>7021</S> with men<S>7021</S> committing<S>2716</S> indecent<S>808</S> acts<S>808</S> and receiving<S>618</S> in their own<S>1438</S> persons<S>1438</S> the due<S>1163</S> penalty<S>489</S> of their error.<S>4106</S>


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And just<S>2531</S> as they did not see<S>1381</S> fit<S>1381</S> to acknowledge<S>2192</S> <S>1922</S> God<S>2316</S> any longer, God<S>2316</S> gave<S>3860</S> them over<S>3860</S> to a depraved<S>96</S> mind,<S>3563</S> to do<S>4160</S> those<S>3588</S> things which are not proper,<S>2520</S>


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being filled<S>4137</S> with all<S>3956</S> unrighteousness,<S>93</S> wickedness,<S>4189</S> greed,<S>4124</S> evil;<S>2549</S> full<S>3324</S> of envy,<S>5355</S> murder,<S>5408</S> strife,<S>2054</S> deceit,<S>1388</S> malice;<S>2550</S> [they are] gossips,<S>5588</S>


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slanderers,<S>2637</S> haters<S>2319</S> of God,<S>2319</S> insolent,<S>5197</S> arrogant,<S>5244</S> boastful,<S>213</S> inventors<S>2182</S> of evil,<S>2556</S> disobedient<S>545</S> to parents,<S>1118</S>


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without<S>801</S> understanding,<S>801</S> untrustworthy,<S>802</S> unloving,<S>794</S> unmerciful;<S>415</S>


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and, although they know<S>1921</S> the ordinance<S>1345</S> of God,<S>2316</S> that those<S>3588</S> who practice<S>4238</S> such<S>5108</S> things<S>5108</S> are worthy<S>514</S> of death,<S>2288</S> they not only<S>3440</S> do<S>4160</S> the same,<S>846</S> but also<S>2532</S> give<S>4909</S> hearty<S>4909</S> approval<S>4909</S> to those<S>3588</S> who practice<S>4238</S> them.


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<pb/>Therefore<S>1352</S> you are without<S>379</S> excuse,<S>379</S> every<S>3956</S> man<S>444</S> [of you] who passes<S>2919</S> judgment,<S>2919</S> for in that you judge<S>2919</S> another,<S>2087</S> you condemn<S>2632</S> yourself;<S>4572</S> for you who judge<S>2919</S> practice<S>4238</S> the same<S>846</S> things.<S>846</S>


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And we know<S>3609</S> that the judgment<S>2917</S> of God<S>2316</S> rightly<S>2596</S> <S>225</S> falls<S>1510</S> upon those<S>3588</S> who practice<S>4238</S> such<S>5108</S> things.<S>5108</S>


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And do you suppose<S>3049</S> this,<S>3778</S> O<S>5599</S> man,<S>444</S> when you pass<S>2919</S> judgment<S>2919</S> upon those<S>3588</S> who practice<S>4238</S> such<S>5108</S> things<S>5108</S> and do<S>4160</S> the same<S>846</S> [yourself,] that you will escape<S>1628</S> the judgment<S>2917</S> of God<S>2316</S>?


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Or<S>2228</S> do you think<S>2706</S> lightly<S>2706</S> of the riches<S>4149</S> of His kindness<S>5544</S> and forbearance<S>463</S> and patience,<S>3115</S> not knowing<S>50</S> that the kindness<S>5543</S> of God<S>2316</S> leads<S>71</S> you to repentance<S>3341</S>?


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But because<S>2596</S> of your stubbornness<S>4643</S> and unrepentant<S>279</S> heart<S>2588</S> you are storing<S>2343</S> up wrath<S>3709</S> for yourself<S>4572</S> in the day<S>2250</S> of wrath<S>3709</S> and revelation<S>602</S> of the righteous<S>1341</S> judgment<S>1341</S> of God,<S>2316</S>


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who<S>3739</S> will render<S>591</S> to every<S>1538</S> man<S>1538</S> according<S>2596</S> to his deeds: <S>2041</S>


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to those<S>3588</S> who by perseverance<S>5281</S> in doing<S>2041</S> good<S>18</S> seek<S>2212</S> for glory<S>1391</S> and honor<S>5092</S> and immortality,<S>861</S> eternal<S>166</S> life;<S>2222</S>


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but to those<S>3588</S> who are selfishly<S>2052</S> ambitious<S>2052</S> and do not obey<S>544</S> the truth,<S>225</S> but obey<S>3982</S> unrighteousness,<S>93</S> wrath<S>3709</S> and indignation.<S>2372</S>


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[There will be] tribulation<S>2347</S> and distress<S>4730</S> for every<S>3956</S> soul<S>5590</S> of man<S>444</S> who does<S>2716</S> evil,<S>2556</S> of the Jew<S>2453</S> first<S>4413</S> and also<S>5037</S> of the Greek,<S>1672</S>


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but glory<S>1391</S> and honor<S>5092</S> and peace<S>1515</S> to every<S>3956</S> man<S>3956</S> who does<S>2038</S> good,<S>18</S> to the Jew<S>2453</S> first<S>4413</S> and also<S>5037</S> to the Greek.<S>1672</S>


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For all<S>3745</S> who<S>3745</S> have sinned<S>264</S> without<S>460</S> the Law<S>460</S> will also<S>2532</S> perish<S>622</S> without<S>460</S> the Law;<S>460</S> and all<S>3745</S> who<S>3745</S> have sinned<S>264</S> under<S>1722</S> the Law<S>3551</S> will be judged<S>2919</S> by the Law;<S>3551</S>


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for not the hearers<S>202</S> of the Law<S>3551</S> are just<S>1342</S> before<S>3844</S> God,<S>2316</S> but the doers<S>4163</S> of the Law<S>3551</S> will be justified.<S>1344</S>


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For when<S>3752</S> Gentiles<S>1484</S> who do not have<S>2192</S> the Law<S>3551</S> do<S>4160</S> instinctively<S>5449</S> the things of the Law,<S>3551</S> these,<S>3778</S> not having<S>2192</S> the Law,<S>3551</S> are a law<S>3551</S> to themselves,<S>1438</S>


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<pb/>in that they show<S>1731</S> the work<S>2041</S> of the Law<S>3551</S> written<S>1123</S> in their hearts,<S>2588</S> their conscience<S>4893</S> bearing<S>4828</S> witness,<S>4828</S> and their thoughts<S>3053</S> alternately<S>3342</S> accusing<S>2723</S> or<S>2228</S> else<S>2532</S> defending<S>626</S> them,


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on the day<S>2250</S> when,<S>3739</S> according<S>2596</S> to my gospel,<S>2098</S> God<S>2316</S> will judge<S>2919</S> the secrets<S>2927</S> of men<S>444</S> through<S>1223</S> Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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<pb/>But if<S>1487</S> you bear<S>2028</S> the name<S>2028</S> "Jew,<S>2453</S>" and rely<S>1879</S> upon the Law,<S>3551</S> and boast<S>2744</S> in God,<S>2316</S>


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and know<S>1097</S> [His] will,<S>2307</S> and approve<S>1381</S> the things that are essential,<S>1308</S> being instructed<S>2727</S> out of the Law,<S>3551</S>


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and are confident<S>3982</S> that you yourself<S>4572</S> are a guide<S>3595</S> to the blind,<S>5185</S> a light<S>5457</S> to those<S>3588</S> who are in darkness,<S>4655</S>


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a corrector<S>3810</S> of the foolish,<S>878</S> a teacher<S>1320</S> of the immature,<S>3516</S> having<S>2192</S> in the Law<S>3551</S> the embodiment<S>3446</S> of knowledge<S>1108</S> and of the truth,<S>225</S>


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you, therefore,<S>3767</S> who teach<S>1321</S> another,<S>2087</S> do you not teach<S>1321</S> yourself<S>4572</S>? You who preach<S>2784</S> that one should not steal,<S>2813</S> do you steal<S>2813</S>?


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You who say<S>3004</S> that one should not commit<S>3431</S> adultery,<S>3431</S> do you commit<S>3431</S> adultery<S>3431</S>? You who abhor<S>948</S> idols,<S>1497</S> do you rob<S>2416</S> temples<S>2416</S>?


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You who<S>3739</S> boast<S>2744</S> in the Law,<S>3551</S> through<S>1223</S> your breaking<S>3847</S> the Law,<S>3551</S> do you dishonor<S>818</S> God<S>2316</S>?


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For "the name<S>3686</S> of God<S>2316</S> is blasphemed<S>987</S> among<S>1722</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> because<S>1223</S> of you," just<S>2531</S> as it is written.<S>1125</S>


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<pb/>For indeed<S>3303</S> circumcision<S>4061</S> is of value,<S>5623</S> if<S>1437</S> you practice<S>4238</S> the Law;<S>3551</S> but if<S>1437</S> you are a transgressor<S>3848</S> of the Law,<S>3551</S> your circumcision<S>4061</S> has become<S>1096</S> uncircumcision.<S>203</S>


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If<S>1437</S> therefore<S>3767</S> the uncircumcised<S>203</S> man<S>203</S> keeps<S>5442</S> the requirements<S>1345</S> of the Law,<S>3551</S> will not his uncircumcision<S>203</S> be regarded<S>3049</S> as circumcision<S>4061</S>?


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And will not he who is physically<S>5449</S> uncircumcised,<S>203</S> if he keeps<S>5055</S> the Law,<S>3551</S> will he not judge<S>2919</S> you who<S>3588</S> though<S>1223</S> having the letter<S>1121</S> [of the Law<S>3551</S>] and circumcision<S>4061</S> are a transgressor<S>3848</S> of the Law?


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For he is not a Jew<S>2453</S> who<S>3588</S> is one outwardly<S>1722</S>;<S>5318</S> neither<S>3761</S> is circumcision<S>4061</S> that which is outward<S>5318</S> in the flesh.<S>4561</S>


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But he is a Jew<S>2453</S> who<S>3588</S> is one inwardly;<S>2927</S> and circumcision<S>4061</S> is that which is of the heart,<S>2588</S> by the Spirit,<S>4151</S> not by the letter;<S>1121</S> and his praise<S>1868</S> is not from men,<S>444</S> but from God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>Then<S>3767</S> what<S>5101</S> advantage<S>4053</S> has the Jew<S>2453</S>? Or<S>2228</S> what<S>5101</S> is the benefit<S>5622</S> of circumcision<S>4061</S>?


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Great<S>4183</S> in every<S>3956</S> respect.<S>5158</S> First<S>4413</S> of all,<S>4413</S> that they were entrusted<S>4100</S> with the oracles<S>3051</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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What<S>5101</S> then<S>1063</S>? If<S>1487</S> some<S>5100</S> did not believe,<S>569</S> their unbelief<S>570</S> will not nullify<S>2673</S> the faithfulness<S>4102</S> of God,<S>2316</S> will it?


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May it never<S>3361</S> be! Rather,<S>1161</S> let God<S>2316</S> be found<S>1096</S> true,<S>227</S> though<S>1161</S> every<S>3956</S> man<S>444</S> [be found] a liar,<S>5583</S> as it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"That Thou mightest be justified<S>1344</S> in Thy words,<S>3056</S> And mightest prevail<S>3528</S> when<S>1722</S> Thou art judged.<S>2919</S>"</t>


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<pb/>But if<S>1487</S> our unrighteousness<S>93</S> demonstrates<S>4921</S> the righteousness<S>1343</S> of God,<S>2316</S> what<S>5101</S> shall we say<S>3004</S>? The God<S>2316</S> who inflicts<S>2018</S> wrath<S>3709</S> is not unrighteous,<S>94</S> is He? (I am speaking<S>3004</S> in human<S>444</S> terms.<S>2596</S>)


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May it never<S>3361</S> be! For otherwise<S>1893</S> how<S>4459</S> will God<S>2316</S> judge<S>2919</S> the world<S>2889</S>?


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But if<S>1487</S> through<S>1722</S> my lie<S>5582</S> the truth<S>225</S> of God<S>2316</S> abounded<S>4052</S> to His glory,<S>1391</S> why<S>5101</S> am I also<S>2532</S> still<S>2089</S> being judged<S>2919</S> as a sinner<S>268</S>?


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And why not [say<S>3004</S>] (as we are slanderously<S>987</S> reported<S>987</S> and as some<S>5100</S> affirm<S>5346</S> that we say), "Let us do<S>4160</S> evil<S>2556</S> that good<S>18</S> may come<S>2064</S>"? Their condemnation<S>2917</S> is just.<S>1738</S>


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<pb/>What<S>5101</S> then<S>3767</S>? Are we better<S>4284</S> than they? Not at all;<S>3843</S> for we have already<S>4256</S> charged<S>4256</S> that both<S>5037</S> Jews<S>2453</S> and Greeks<S>1672</S> are all<S>3956</S> under<S>5259</S> sin;<S>266</S>


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as it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"There is none<S>3756</S> righteous,<S>1342</S> not even<S>3761</S> one;<S>1520</S></t>


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<t>There is none<S>3756</S> who understands,<S>4920</S> There is none<S>3756</S> who seeks<S>1567</S> for God;<S>2316</S></t>


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<t>All<S>3956</S> have turned<S>1578</S> aside,<S>1578</S> together<S>260</S> they have become<S>889</S> useless;<S>889</S> There is none<S>3756</S> who does<S>4160</S> good,<S>5544</S> There is not even<S>2193</S> one.<S>1520</S> "</t>


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<t>"Their throat<S>2995</S> is an open<S>455</S> grave,<S>5028</S> With their tongues<S>1100</S> they keep deceiving,<S>1387</S>" "The poison<S>2447</S> of asps<S>785</S> is under<S>5259</S> their lips<S>5491</S>";</t>


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<t>"Whose<S>3739</S> mouth<S>4750</S> is full<S>1073</S> of cursing<S>685</S> and bitterness<S>4088</S>";</t>


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<t>"There is no<S>3756</S> fear<S>5401</S> of God<S>2316</S> before<S>561</S> their eyes.<S>3788</S>"</t>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> we know<S>3609</S> that whatever<S>3745</S> the Law<S>3551</S> says,<S>3004</S> it speaks<S>2980</S> to those<S>3588</S> who are under<S>1722</S> the Law,<S>3551</S> that every<S>3956</S> mouth<S>4750</S> may be closed,<S>5420</S> and all<S>3956</S> the world<S>2889</S> may become<S>1096</S> accountable<S>5267</S> to God;<S>2316</S>


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because<S>1360</S> by the works<S>2041</S> of the Law<S>3551</S> no<S>3756</S> <S>3956</S> flesh<S>4561</S> will be justified<S>1344</S> in His sight;<S>1799</S> for through<S>1223</S> the Law<S>3551</S> [comes] the knowledge<S>1922</S> of sin.<S>266</S>


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<pb/>But now<S>3570</S> apart<S>5565</S> from the Law<S>3551</S> [the] righteousness<S>1343</S> of God<S>2316</S> has been manifested,<S>5319</S> being witnessed<S>3140</S> by the Law<S>3551</S> and the Prophets,<S>4396</S>


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even<S>1161</S> [the] righteousness<S>1343</S> of God<S>2316</S> through<S>1223</S> faith<S>4102</S> in Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> for all<S>3956</S> those<S>3588</S> who believe;<S>4100</S> for there is no<S>3756</S> distinction;<S>1293</S>


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for all<S>3956</S> have sinned<S>264</S> and fall<S>5302</S> short<S>5302</S> of the glory<S>1391</S> of God,<S>2316</S>


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being justified<S>1344</S> as a gift<S>1431</S> by His grace<S>5485</S> through<S>1223</S> the redemption<S>629</S> which is in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus;<S>2424</S>


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whom<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> displayed<S>4388</S> publicly<S>4388</S> as a propitiation<S>2435</S> in His blood<S>129</S> through<S>1223</S> faith.<S>4102</S> [This was] to demonstrate<S>1731</S> His righteousness,<S>1343</S> because<S>1223</S> in the forbearance<S>463</S> of God<S>2316</S> He passed<S>3929</S> over<S>3929</S> the sins<S>265</S> previously<S>4266</S> committed;<S>4266</S>


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for the demonstration,<S>1732</S> [I say,] of His righteousness<S>1343</S> at the present<S>3568</S> time,<S>2540</S> that He might be just<S>1342</S> and the justifier<S>1344</S> of the one who has faith<S>4102</S> in Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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<pb/>Where<S>4226</S> then<S>3767</S> is boasting<S>2746</S>? It is excluded.<S>1576</S> By what<S>4169</S> kind<S>4169</S> of law<S>3551</S>? Of works<S>2041</S>? No,<S>3780</S> but by a law<S>3551</S> of faith.<S>4102</S>


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For we maintain<S>3049</S> that a man<S>444</S> is justified<S>1344</S> by faith<S>4102</S> apart<S>5565</S> from works<S>2041</S> of the Law.<S>3551</S>


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Or<S>2228</S> is God<S>2316</S> [the God] of Jews<S>2453</S> only<S>3440</S>? Is He not [the God] of Gentiles<S>1484</S> also<S>2532</S>? Yes,<S>3483</S> of Gentiles<S>1484</S> also,<S>2532</S>


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since<S>1512</S> indeed<S>1512</S> God<S>2316</S> who<S>3739</S> will justify<S>1344</S> the circumcised<S>4061</S> by faith<S>4102</S> and the uncircumcised<S>203</S> through<S>1223</S> faith<S>4102</S> is one.<S>1520</S>


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Do we then<S>3767</S> nullify<S>2673</S> the Law<S>3551</S> through<S>1223</S> faith<S>4102</S>? May it never<S>3361</S> be! On the contrary,<S>235</S> we establish<S>2476</S> the Law.<S>3551</S>


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<pb/>What<S>5101</S> then<S>3767</S> shall we say<S>3004</S> that Abraham,<S>11</S> our forefather<S>4310</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh,<S>4561</S> has found<S>2147</S>?


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For if<S>1487</S> Abraham<S>11</S> was justified<S>1344</S> by works,<S>2041</S> he has<S>2192</S> something<S>2745</S> to boast<S>2745</S> about;<S>2745</S> but not before<S>4314</S> God.<S>2316</S>


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For what<S>5101</S> does the Scripture<S>1124</S> say<S>3004</S>? "And Abraham<S>11</S> believed<S>4100</S> God,<S>2316</S> and it was reckoned<S>3049</S> to him as righteousness.<S>1343</S>"


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Now<S>1161</S> to the one who works,<S>2038</S> his wage<S>3408</S> is not reckoned<S>3049</S> as a favor,<S>5485</S> but as what<S>3783</S> is due.<S>3783</S>


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But to the one who does not work,<S>2038</S> but believes<S>4100</S> in Him who justifies<S>1344</S> the ungodly,<S>765</S> his faith<S>4102</S> is reckoned<S>3049</S> as righteousness,<S>1343</S>


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just<S>2509</S> as David<S>7035</S> also<S>2532</S> speaks<S>3004</S> of the blessing<S>3108</S> upon the man<S>444</S> to whom<S>3739</S> God<S>2316</S> reckons<S>3049</S> righteousness<S>1343</S> apart<S>5565</S> from works: <S>2041</S>


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<t>"Blessed<S>3107</S> are those whose<S>3739</S> lawless<S>458</S> deeds<S>458</S> have been forgiven,<S>863</S> And whose<S>3739</S> sins<S>266</S> have been covered.<S>1943</S></t>


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<t>"Blessed<S>3107</S> is the man<S>435</S> whose<S>3739</S> sin<S>266</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> will not take<S>3049</S> into account.<S>3049</S>"</t>


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<pb/>Is this<S>3778</S> blessing<S>3108</S> then<S>3767</S> upon the circumcised,<S>4061</S> or<S>2228</S> upon the uncircumcised<S>203</S> also<S>2532</S>? For we say,<S>3004</S> "Faith<S>4102</S> was reckoned<S>3049</S> to Abraham<S>11</S> as righteousness.<S>1343</S>"


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How<S>4459</S> then<S>3767</S> was it reckoned<S>3049</S>? While he was circumcised,<S>4061</S> or<S>2228</S> uncircumcised<S>203</S>? Not while circumcised,<S>4061</S> but while uncircumcised;<S>203</S>


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and he received<S>2983</S> the sign<S>4592</S> of circumcision,<S>4061</S> a seal<S>4973</S> of the righteousness<S>1343</S> of the faith<S>4102</S> which he had while uncircumcised,<S>203</S> that he might be the father<S>3962</S> of all<S>3956</S> who believe<S>4100</S> without<S>203</S> being<S>203</S> circumcised,<S>203</S> that righteousness<S>1343</S> might be reckoned<S>3049</S> to them,


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and the father<S>3962</S> of circumcision<S>4061</S> to those<S>3588</S> who not only<S>3440</S> are of the circumcision,<S>4061</S> but who also<S>2532</S> follow<S>4748</S> in the steps<S>2487</S> of the faith<S>4102</S> of our father<S>3962</S> Abraham<S>11</S> which he had while uncircumcised.<S>203</S>


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<pb/>For the promise<S>1860</S> to Abraham<S>11</S> or<S>2228</S> to his descendants<S>4690</S> that he would be heir<S>2818</S> of the world<S>2889</S> was not through<S>1223</S> the Law,<S>3551</S> but through<S>1223</S> the righteousness<S>1343</S> of faith.<S>4102</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> those<S>3588</S> who are of the Law<S>3551</S> are heirs,<S>2818</S> faith<S>4102</S> is made<S>2758</S> void<S>2758</S> and the promise<S>1860</S> is nullified;<S>2673</S>


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for the Law<S>3551</S> brings<S>2716</S> about<S>2716</S> wrath,<S>3709</S> but where<S>3757</S> there is no<S>3756</S> law,<S>3551</S> neither<S>3761</S> is there violation.<S>3847</S>


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For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> [it is] by faith,<S>4102</S> that [it might be] in accordance<S>2596</S> with grace,<S>5485</S> in order<S>1519</S> that the promise<S>1860</S> may be certain<S>949</S> to all<S>3956</S> the descendants,<S>4690</S> not only<S>3440</S> to those<S>3588</S> who are of the Law,<S>3551</S> but also<S>2532</S> to those<S>3588</S> who are of the faith<S>4102</S> of Abraham,<S>11</S> who<S>3739</S> is the father<S>3962</S> of us all,<S>3956</S>


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(as it is written,<S>1125</S> "A father<S>3962</S> of many<S>4183</S> nations<S>1484</S> have I made<S>5087</S> you") in the sight<S>2713</S> of Him whom<S>3739</S> he believed,<S>4100</S> [even] God,<S>2316</S> who gives<S>2227</S> life<S>2227</S> to the dead<S>3498</S> and calls<S>2564</S> into being<S>1510</S> that which does not exist.<S>1510</S>


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In hope<S>1680</S> against<S>1909</S> hope<S>1680</S> he believed,<S>4100</S> in order<S>1519</S> that he might become<S>1096</S> a father<S>3962</S> of many<S>4183</S> nations,<S>1484</S> according<S>2596</S> to that which had been spoken,<S>3004</S> "So<S>3779</S> shall your descendants<S>4690</S> be."


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And without<S>3361</S> becoming<S>770</S> weak<S>770</S> in faith<S>4102</S> he contemplated<S>2657</S> his own<S>1438</S> body,<S>4983</S> now as good as dead<S>3498</S> since he was about<S>4225</S> a hundred<S>1541</S> years<S>1541</S> old,<S>1541</S> and the deadness<S>3500</S> of Sarah's womb;<S>3388</S>


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yet,<S>1161</S> with respect<S>1519</S> to the promise<S>1860</S> of God,<S>2316</S> he did not waver<S>1252</S> in unbelief,<S>570</S> but grew<S>1743</S> strong<S>1743</S> in faith,<S>4102</S> giving<S>1325</S> glory<S>1391</S> to God,<S>2316</S>


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and being fully<S>4135</S> assured<S>4135</S> that what<S>3739</S> He had promised,<S>1861</S> He was able<S>1415</S> also<S>2532</S> to perform.<S>2038</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> not for his sake<S>1223</S> only<S>3440</S> was it written,<S>1125</S> that it was reckoned<S>3049</S> to him,


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but for our sake<S>1223</S> also,<S>2532</S> to whom<S>3739</S> it will<S>3195</S> be reckoned,<S>3049</S> as those<S>3588</S> who believe<S>4100</S> in Him who raised<S>1453</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> our Lord<S>2962</S> from the dead,<S>3499</S>


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[He] who<S>3739</S> was delivered<S>3860</S> up because<S>1223</S> of our transgressions,<S>3900</S> and was raised<S>1453</S> because<S>1223</S> of our justification.<S>1347</S>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>3767</S> having been justified<S>1344</S> by faith,<S>4102</S> we have<S>2192</S> peace<S>1515</S> with God<S>2316</S> through<S>1223</S> our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S>


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through<S>1223</S> whom<S>3739</S> also<S>2532</S> we have obtained<S>2192</S> our introduction<S>4318</S> by faith<S>4102</S> into this<S>3778</S> grace<S>5485</S> in which<S>3739</S> we stand;<S>2476</S> and we exult<S>2744</S> in hope<S>1680</S> of the glory<S>1391</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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And not only<S>3440</S> this, but we also<S>2532</S> exult<S>2744</S> in our tribulations,<S>2347</S> knowing<S>3609</S> that tribulation<S>2347</S> brings<S>2716</S> about<S>2716</S> perseverance;<S>5281</S>


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and perseverance,<S>5281</S> proven<S>1382</S> character;<S>1382</S> and proven<S>1382</S> character,<S>1382</S> hope;<S>1680</S>


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and hope<S>1680</S> does not disappoint,<S>2617</S> because<S>3754</S> the love<S>26</S> of God<S>2316</S> has been poured<S>7062</S> out within<S>1722</S> our hearts<S>2588</S> through<S>1223</S> the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> who was given<S>1325</S> to us.


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For while we were still<S>2089</S> helpless,<S>772</S> at the right<S>2540</S> time<S>2540</S> Christ<S>5547</S> died<S>599</S> for the ungodly.<S>765</S>


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For one<S>5100</S> will hardly<S>3433</S> die<S>599</S> for a righteous<S>1342</S> man;<S>1342</S> though<S>1063</S> perhaps<S>5029</S> for the good<S>18</S> man<S>18</S> someone<S>5100</S> would dare<S>5111</S> even<S>2532</S> to die.<S>599</S>


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But God<S>2316</S> demonstrates<S>4921</S> His own<S>1438</S> love<S>26</S> toward<S>1519</S> us, in that while we were yet<S>2089</S> sinners,<S>268</S> Christ<S>5547</S> died<S>599</S> for us.


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Much<S>4183</S> more<S>3123</S> then,<S>3767</S> having now<S>3568</S> been justified<S>1344</S> by His blood,<S>129</S> we shall be saved<S>4982</S> from the wrath<S>3709</S> [of God] through<S>1223</S> Him.


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For if<S>1487</S> while we were enemies,<S>2190</S> we were reconciled<S>2644</S> to God<S>2316</S> through<S>1223</S> the death<S>2288</S> of His Son,<S>5207</S> much<S>4183</S> more,<S>3123</S> having been reconciled,<S>2644</S> we shall be saved<S>4982</S> by His life.<S>2222</S>


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And not only<S>3440</S> this, but we also<S>2532</S> exult<S>2744</S> in God<S>2316</S> through<S>1223</S> our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> through<S>1223</S> whom<S>3739</S> we have now<S>3568</S> received<S>2983</S> the reconciliation.<S>2643</S>


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<pb/>Therefore,<S>1223</S> <S>3778</S> just<S>5618</S> as through<S>1223</S> one<S>1520</S> man<S>444</S> sin<S>266</S> entered<S>1525</S> into the world,<S>2889</S> and death<S>2288</S> through<S>1223</S> sin,<S>266</S> and so<S>3779</S> death<S>2288</S> spread<S>1330</S> to all<S>3956</S> men,<S>444</S> because<S>1909</S> <S>3739</S> all<S>3956</S> sinned<S>264</S> –


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for until<S>891</S> the Law<S>3551</S> sin<S>266</S> was in the world;<S>2889</S> but sin<S>266</S> is not imputed<S>1677</S> when there is no<S>3361</S> law.<S>3551</S>


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Nevertheless<S>235</S> death<S>2288</S> reigned<S>936</S> from Adam<S>76</S> until<S>3360</S> Moses,<S>3475</S> even<S>2532</S> over<S>1909</S> those<S>3588</S> who had not sinned<S>264</S> in the likeness<S>3667</S> of the offense<S>3847</S> of Adam,<S>76</S> who<S>3739</S> is a type<S>5179</S> of Him who was to come.<S>3195</S>


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<pb/>But the free<S>5486</S> gift<S>5486</S> is not like<S>5613</S> the transgression.<S>3900</S> For if<S>1487</S> by the transgression<S>3900</S> of the one<S>1520</S> the many<S>4183</S> died,<S>599</S> much<S>4183</S> more<S>3123</S> did the grace<S>5485</S> of God<S>2316</S> and the gift<S>1431</S> by the grace<S>5485</S> of the one<S>1520</S> Man,<S>444</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> abound<S>4052</S> to the many.<S>4183</S>


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And the gift<S>1434</S> is not like<S>5613</S> [that which came] through<S>1223</S> the one<S>1520</S> who sinned;<S>264</S> for on the one<S>3303</S> hand<S>3303</S> the judgment<S>2917</S> [arose] from one<S>1520</S> [transgression] resulting<S>1519</S> in condemnation,<S>2631</S> but on the other<S>1161</S> hand<S>1161</S> the free<S>5486</S> gift<S>5486</S> [arose] from many<S>4183</S> transgressions<S>3900</S> resulting<S>1519</S> in justification.<S>1345</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> by the transgression<S>3900</S> of the one,<S>1520</S> death<S>2288</S> reigned<S>936</S> through<S>1223</S> the one,<S>1520</S> much<S>4183</S> more<S>3123</S> those<S>3588</S> who receive<S>2983</S> the abundance<S>4050</S> of grace<S>5485</S> and of the gift<S>1431</S> of righteousness<S>1343</S> will reign<S>936</S> in life<S>2222</S> through<S>1223</S> the One,<S>1520</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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So<S>686</S> then<S>686</S> as through<S>1223</S> one<S>1520</S> transgression<S>3900</S> there resulted<S>1519</S> condemnation<S>2631</S> to all<S>3956</S> men,<S>444</S> even<S>2532</S> so<S>3779</S> through<S>1223</S> one<S>1520</S> act<S>1345</S> of righteousness<S>1345</S> there resulted<S>1519</S> justification<S>1347</S> of life<S>2222</S> to all<S>3956</S> men.<S>444</S>


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For as through<S>1223</S> the one<S>1520</S> man's disobedience<S>3876</S> the many<S>4183</S> were made<S>2525</S> sinners,<S>268</S> even<S>2532</S> so<S>3779</S> through<S>1223</S> the obedience<S>5218</S> of the One<S>1520</S> the many<S>4183</S> will be made<S>2525</S> righteous.<S>1342</S>


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And the Law<S>3551</S> came<S>3922</S> in that the transgression<S>3900</S> might increase;<S>4121</S> but where<S>3757</S> sin<S>266</S> increased,<S>4121</S> grace<S>5485</S> abounded<S>5248</S> all<S>5248</S> the more,<S>5248</S>


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that, as sin<S>266</S> reigned<S>936</S> in death,<S>2288</S> even<S>2532</S> so<S>3779</S> grace<S>5485</S> might reign<S>936</S> through<S>1223</S> righteousness<S>1343</S> to eternal<S>166</S> life<S>2222</S> through<S>1223</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> our Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>What<S>5101</S> shall we say<S>3004</S> then<S>3767</S>? Are we to continue<S>1961</S> in sin<S>266</S> that grace<S>5485</S> might increase<S>4121</S>?


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May it never<S>3361</S> be! How<S>4459</S> shall we who<S>3748</S> died<S>599</S> to sin<S>266</S> still<S>2089</S> live<S>2198</S> in it?


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Or<S>2228</S> do you not know<S>50</S> that all<S>3745</S> of us who<S>3745</S> have been baptized<S>907</S> into Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> have been baptized<S>907</S> into His death<S>2288</S>?


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Therefore<S>3767</S> we have been buried<S>4916</S> with Him through<S>1223</S> baptism<S>908</S> into death,<S>2288</S> in order<S>2443</S> that as Christ<S>5547</S> was raised<S>1453</S> from the dead<S>3498</S> through<S>1223</S> the glory<S>1391</S> of the Father,<S>3962</S> so<S>3779</S> we too<S>2532</S> might walk<S>4043</S> in newness<S>2538</S> of life.<S>2222</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> we have become<S>1096</S> united<S>4854</S> with [Him] in the likeness<S>3667</S> of His death,<S>2288</S> certainly<S>235</S> we shall be also<S>2532</S> [in the likeness] of His resurrection,<S>386</S>


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<pb/>knowing<S>1097</S> this,<S>3778</S> that our old<S>3820</S> self<S>444</S> was crucified<S>4957</S> with [Him,] that our body<S>4983</S> of sin<S>266</S> might be done<S>2673</S> away<S>2673</S> with, that we should no<S>3371</S> longer<S>3371</S> be slaves<S>1398</S> to sin;<S>266</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> if<S>1487</S> we have died<S>599</S> with Christ,<S>5547</S> we believe<S>4100</S> that we shall also<S>2532</S> live<S>4800</S> with Him,


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knowing<S>3609</S> that Christ,<S>5547</S> having been raised<S>1453</S> from the dead,<S>3498</S> is never<S>3765</S> to die<S>599</S> again;<S>3765</S> death<S>2288</S> no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> is master<S>2961</S> over<S>2961</S> Him.


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For the death that He died,<S>599</S> He died<S>599</S> to sin,<S>266</S> once<S>2178</S> for all;<S>2178</S> but the life<S>2198</S> that He lives,<S>2198</S> He lives<S>2198</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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Even<S>2532</S> so<S>3779</S> consider<S>3049</S> yourselves<S>1438</S> to be dead<S>3498</S> to sin,<S>266</S> but alive<S>2198</S> to God<S>2316</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>3767</S> do not let sin<S>266</S> reign<S>936</S> in your mortal<S>2349</S> body<S>4983</S> that you should obey<S>5219</S> its lusts,<S>1939</S>


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and do not go on presenting<S>3936</S> the members<S>3196</S> of your body to sin<S>266</S> [as] instruments<S>3696</S> of unrighteousness;<S>93</S> but present<S>3936</S> yourselves<S>1438</S> to God<S>2316</S> as those alive<S>2198</S> from the dead,<S>3498</S> and your members<S>3196</S> [as] instruments<S>3696</S> of righteousness<S>1343</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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For sin<S>266</S> shall not be master<S>2961</S> over<S>2961</S> you, for you are not under<S>5259</S> law,<S>3551</S> but under<S>5259</S> grace.<S>5485</S>


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<pb/>What<S>5101</S> then<S>3767</S>? Shall we sin<S>264</S> because<S>3754</S> we are not under<S>5259</S> law<S>3551</S> but under<S>5259</S> grace<S>5485</S>? May it never<S>3361</S> be!


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Do you not know<S>3609</S> that when<S>3739</S> you present<S>3936</S> yourselves<S>1438</S> to someone<S>3739</S> [as] slaves<S>1401</S> for obedience,<S>5218</S> you are slaves<S>1401</S> of the one whom<S>3739</S> you obey,<S>5219</S> either<S>2273</S> of sin<S>266</S> resulting<S>1519</S> in death,<S>2288</S> or<S>2228</S> of obedience<S>5218</S> resulting<S>1519</S> in righteousness<S>1343</S>?


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But thanks<S>5485</S> be to God<S>2316</S> that though you were slaves<S>1401</S> of sin,<S>266</S> you became<S>5219</S> obedient<S>5219</S> from the heart<S>2588</S> to that form<S>5179</S> of teaching<S>1322</S> to which<S>3739</S> you were committed,<S>3860</S>


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and having been freed<S>1659</S> from sin,<S>266</S> you became<S>1402</S> slaves<S>1402</S> of righteousness.<S>1343</S>


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I am speaking<S>3004</S> in human<S>442</S> terms<S>442</S> because<S>1223</S> of the weakness<S>769</S> of your flesh.<S>4561</S> For just<S>5618</S> as you presented<S>3936</S> your members<S>3196</S> [as] slaves<S>1401</S> to impurity<S>167</S> and to lawlessness,<S>458</S> resulting<S>1519</S> in [further] lawlessness,<S>458</S> so<S>3779</S> now<S>3568</S> present<S>3936</S> your members<S>3196</S> [as] slaves<S>1401</S> to righteousness,<S>1343</S> resulting<S>1519</S> in sanctification.<S>38</S>


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For when<S>3753</S> you were slaves<S>1401</S> of sin,<S>266</S> you were free<S>1658</S> in regard to righteousness.<S>1343</S>


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Therefore<S>3767</S> what<S>5101</S> benefit<S>2590</S> were you then<S>5119</S> deriving<S>2192</S> from the things of which<S>3739</S> you are now<S>3568</S> ashamed<S>1870</S>? For the outcome<S>5056</S> of those<S>1565</S> things<S>1565</S> is death.<S>2288</S>


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But now<S>3570</S> having been freed<S>1659</S> from sin<S>266</S> and enslaved<S>1402</S> to God,<S>2316</S> you derive<S>2192</S> your benefit,<S>2590</S> resulting<S>1519</S> in sanctification,<S>38</S> and the outcome,<S>5056</S> eternal<S>166</S> life.<S>2222</S>


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For the wages<S>3800</S> of sin<S>266</S> is death,<S>2288</S> but the free<S>5486</S> gift<S>5486</S> of God<S>2316</S> is eternal<S>166</S> life<S>2222</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> our Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>Or<S>2228</S> do you not know,<S>50</S> brethren<S>80</S> (for I am speaking<S>2980</S> to those who know<S>1097</S> the law<S>3551</S>), that the law<S>3551</S> has<S>2961</S> jurisdiction<S>2961</S> over<S>2961</S> a person<S>444</S> as long<S>5550</S> as he lives<S>2198</S>?


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For the married<S>5220</S> woman<S>1135</S> is bound<S>1210</S> by law<S>3551</S> to her husband<S>435</S> while he is living;<S>2198</S> but if<S>1437</S> her husband<S>435</S> dies,<S>599</S> she is released<S>2673</S> from the law<S>3551</S> concerning the husband.<S>435</S>


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So<S>686</S> then<S>686</S> if,<S>1437</S> while her husband<S>435</S> is living,<S>2198</S> she is joined<S>1096</S> to another<S>2087</S> man,<S>435</S> she shall be called<S>5537</S> an adulteress;<S>3428</S> but if<S>1437</S> her husband<S>435</S> dies,<S>599</S> she is free<S>1658</S> from the law,<S>3551</S> so that she is not an adulteress,<S>3428</S> though she is joined<S>1096</S> to another<S>2087</S> man.<S>435</S>


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Therefore,<S>5620</S> my brethren,<S>80</S> you also<S>2532</S> were made<S>2289</S> to die<S>2289</S> to the Law<S>3551</S> through<S>1223</S> the body<S>4983</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> that you might be joined<S>1096</S> to another,<S>2087</S> to Him who was raised<S>1453</S> from the dead,<S>3498</S> that we might bear<S>2592</S> fruit<S>2592</S> for God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>For while<S>3753</S> we were in the flesh,<S>4561</S> the sinful<S>266</S> passions,<S>3804</S> which were [aroused] by the Law,<S>3551</S> were at work<S>1754</S> in the members<S>3196</S> of our body to bear<S>2592</S> fruit<S>2592</S> for death.<S>2288</S>


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But now<S>3570</S> we have been released<S>2673</S> from the Law,<S>3551</S> having died<S>599</S> to that by which<S>3739</S> we were bound,<S>2722</S> so<S>5620</S> that we serve<S>1398</S> in newness<S>2538</S> of the Spirit<S>4151</S> and not in oldness<S>3821</S> of the letter.<S>1121</S>


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<pb/>What<S>5101</S> shall we say<S>3004</S> then<S>3767</S>? Is the Law<S>3551</S> sin<S>266</S>? May it never<S>3361</S> be! On the contrary,<S>235</S> I would not have come to know<S>1097</S> sin<S>266</S> except<S>1508</S> through<S>1223</S> the Law;<S>3551</S> for I would not have known<S>3609</S> about<S>3609</S> coveting<S>1939</S> if<S>1487</S> the Law<S>3551</S> had not said,<S>3004</S> "You shall not covet.<S>1937</S>"


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But sin,<S>266</S> taking<S>2983</S> opportunity<S>874</S> through<S>1223</S> the commandment,<S>1785</S> produced<S>2716</S> in me coveting<S>1939</S> of every<S>3956</S> kind;<S>3956</S> for apart<S>5565</S> from the Law<S>3551</S> sin<S>266</S> [is] dead.<S>3498</S>


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And I was once<S>4218</S> alive<S>2198</S> apart<S>5565</S> from the Law;<S>3551</S> but when the commandment<S>1785</S> came,<S>2064</S> sin<S>266</S> became<S>326</S> alive,<S>326</S> and I died;<S>599</S>


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and this<S>3778</S> commandment,<S>1785</S> which was to result<S>1519</S> in life,<S>2222</S> proved<S>2147</S> to result<S>1519</S> in death<S>2288</S> for me;


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for sin,<S>266</S> taking<S>2983</S> opportunity<S>874</S> through<S>1223</S> the commandment,<S>1785</S> deceived<S>1818</S> me, and through<S>1223</S> it killed<S>615</S> me.


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So<S>5620</S> then,<S>5620</S> the Law<S>3551</S> is holy,<S>40</S> and the commandment<S>1785</S> is holy<S>40</S> and righteous<S>1342</S> and good.<S>18</S>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>3767</S> did that which<S>18</S> is good<S>18</S> become<S>1096</S> [a cause of] death<S>2288</S> for me? May it never<S>3361</S> be! Rather<S>235</S> it was sin,<S>266</S> in order<S>2443</S> that it might be shown<S>5316</S> to be sin<S>266</S> by effecting<S>2716</S> my death<S>2288</S> through<S>1223</S> that which<S>18</S> is good,<S>18</S> that through<S>1223</S> the commandment<S>1785</S> sin<S>266</S> might become<S>1096</S> utterly<S>5236</S> sinful.<S>266</S>


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For we know<S>3609</S> that the Law<S>3551</S> is spiritual;<S>4152</S> but I am<S>1510</S> of flesh,<S>4560</S> sold<S>4097</S> into bondage to sin.<S>266</S>


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For that which<S>3739</S> I am doing,<S>2716</S> I do not understand;<S>1097</S> for I am not practicing<S>4238</S> what<S>3739</S> I [would] like<S>2309</S> to [do,] but I am doing<S>4160</S> the very<S>3778</S> thing<S>3739</S> I hate.<S>3404</S>


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But if<S>1487</S> I do<S>4160</S> the very<S>3778</S> thing<S>3778</S> I do not wish<S>2309</S> [to do], I agree<S>4852</S> with the Law,<S>3551</S> [confessing] that it is good.<S>2570</S>


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So<S>1161</S> now,<S>3570</S> no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> am I the one doing<S>2716</S> it, but sin<S>266</S> which indwells<S>1774</S> me.


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For I know<S>3609</S> that nothing<S>3756</S> good<S>18</S> dwells<S>3611</S> in me, that is, in my flesh;<S>4561</S> for the wishing<S>2309</S> is present<S>3873</S> in me, but the doing<S>2716</S> of the good<S>2570</S> [is] not.


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<pb/>For the good<S>18</S> that I wish,<S>2309</S> I do not do;<S>4160</S> but I practice<S>4238</S> the very<S>3778</S> evil<S>2556</S> that I do not wish.<S>2309</S>


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But if<S>1487</S> I am doing<S>4160</S> the very<S>3778</S> thing<S>3778</S> I do not wish,<S>2309</S> I am no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> the one doing<S>2716</S> it, but sin<S>266</S> which dwells<S>3611</S> in me.


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I find<S>2147</S> then<S>686</S> the principle<S>3551</S> that evil<S>2556</S> is present<S>3873</S> in me, the one who wishes<S>2309</S> to do<S>4160</S> good.<S>2570</S>


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For I joyfully<S>4913</S> concur<S>4913</S> with the law<S>3551</S> of God<S>2316</S> in the inner<S>2080</S> man,<S>444</S>


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but I see<S>991</S> a different<S>2087</S> law<S>3551</S> in the members<S>3196</S> of my body, waging<S>497</S> war<S>497</S> against<S>497</S> the law<S>3551</S> of my mind,<S>3563</S> and making<S>163</S> me a prisoner<S>163</S> of the law<S>3551</S> of sin<S>266</S> which is in my members.<S>3196</S>


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Wretched<S>5005</S> man<S>444</S> that I am! Who<S>5101</S> will set<S>4506</S> me free<S>4506</S> from the body<S>4983</S> of this<S>3778</S> death<S>2288</S>?


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<pb/>Thanks<S>5485</S> be to God<S>2316</S> through<S>1223</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> our Lord!<S>2962</S> So<S>686</S> then,<S>686</S> on the one<S>3303</S> hand<S>3303</S> I myself<S>846</S> with my mind<S>3563</S> am serving<S>1398</S> the law<S>3551</S> of God,<S>2316</S> but on the other,<S>1161</S> with my flesh<S>4561</S> the law<S>3551</S> of sin.<S>266</S>


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<pb/>There is therefore<S>686</S> now<S>3568</S> no<S>3762</S> condemnation<S>2631</S> for those<S>3588</S> who are in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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For the law<S>3551</S> of the Spirit<S>4151</S> of life<S>2222</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> has set<S>1659</S> you free<S>1659</S> from the law<S>3551</S> of sin<S>266</S> and of death.<S>2288</S>


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For what<S>102</S> the Law<S>3551</S> could<S>102</S> not do, weak<S>770</S> as it was through<S>1223</S> the flesh,<S>4561</S> God<S>2316</S> [did: ] sending<S>3992</S> His own<S>1438</S> Son<S>5207</S> in the likeness<S>3667</S> of sinful<S>266</S> flesh<S>4561</S> and [as an offering] for sin,<S>266</S> He condemned<S>2632</S> sin<S>266</S> in the flesh,<S>4561</S>


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in order<S>2443</S> that the requirement<S>1345</S> of the Law<S>3551</S> might be fulfilled<S>4137</S> in us, who do not walk<S>4043</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh,<S>4561</S> but according<S>2596</S> to the Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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For those<S>3588</S> who are according<S>2596</S> to the flesh<S>4561</S> set<S>5426</S> their minds<S>5426</S> on the things of the flesh,<S>4561</S> but those<S>3588</S> who are according<S>2596</S> to the Spirit,<S>4151</S> the things of the Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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For the mind<S>5427</S> set<S>5427</S> on the flesh<S>4561</S> is death,<S>2288</S> but the mind<S>5427</S> set<S>5427</S> on the Spirit<S>4151</S> is life<S>2222</S> and peace,<S>1515</S>


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because<S>1360</S> the mind<S>5427</S> set<S>5427</S> on the flesh<S>4561</S> is hostile<S>2189</S> toward<S>1519</S> God;<S>2316</S> for it does not subject<S>5293</S> itself to the law<S>3551</S> of God,<S>2316</S> for it is not even<S>3761</S> able<S>1410</S> [to do so];


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and those<S>3588</S> who are in the flesh<S>4561</S> cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3756</S> please<S>700</S> God.<S>2316</S>


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However,<S>1161</S> you are not in the flesh<S>4561</S> but in the Spirit,<S>4151</S> if<S>1512</S> indeed<S>1512</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> of God<S>2316</S> dwells<S>3611</S> in you. But if<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> does not have<S>2192</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> he does not belong<S>1510</S> to Him.


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And if<S>1487</S> Christ<S>5547</S> is in you, though<S>3303</S> the body<S>4983</S> is dead<S>3498</S> because<S>1223</S> of sin,<S>266</S> yet<S>1161</S> the spirit<S>4151</S> is alive<S>2222</S> because<S>1223</S> of righteousness.<S>1343</S>


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But if<S>1487</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> of Him who raised<S>1453</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> from the dead<S>3498</S> dwells<S>3611</S> in you, He who raised<S>1453</S> Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> from the dead<S>3498</S> will also<S>2532</S> give<S>2227</S> life<S>2227</S> to your mortal<S>2349</S> bodies<S>4983</S> through<S>1223</S> His Spirit<S>4151</S> who indwells<S>1774</S> you.


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<pb/>So<S>686</S> then,<S>686</S> brethren,<S>80</S> we are under<S>3781</S> obligation,<S>3781</S> not to the flesh,<S>4561</S> to live<S>2198</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh<S>4561</S> –


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for if<S>1487</S> you are living<S>2198</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh,<S>4561</S> you must<S>3195</S> die;<S>599</S> but if<S>1487</S> by the Spirit<S>4151</S> you are putting<S>2289</S> to death<S>2289</S> the deeds<S>4234</S> of the body,<S>4983</S> you will live.<S>2198</S>


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For all<S>3745</S> who<S>3745</S> are being led<S>71</S> by the Spirit<S>4151</S> of God,<S>2316</S> these<S>3778</S> are sons<S>5207</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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For you have not received<S>2983</S> a spirit<S>4151</S> of slavery<S>1397</S> leading<S>1519</S> to fear<S>5401</S> again,<S>3825</S> but you have received<S>2983</S> a spirit<S>4151</S> of adoption<S>5206</S> as sons<S>5206</S> by which<S>3739</S> we cry<S>2896</S> out, "Abba! Father!<S>5</S>"


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The Spirit<S>4151</S> Himself<S>846</S> bears<S>4828</S> witness<S>4828</S> with our spirit<S>4151</S> that we are children<S>5043</S> of God,<S>2316</S>


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and if<S>1487</S> children,<S>5043</S> heirs<S>2818</S> also,<S>2532</S> heirs<S>2818</S> of God<S>2316</S> and fellow<S>4789</S> heirs<S>4789</S> with Christ,<S>5547</S> if<S>1512</S> indeed<S>1512</S> we suffer<S>4841</S> with [Him] in order<S>2443</S> that we may also<S>2532</S> be glorified<S>4888</S> with [Him.]


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<pb/>For I consider<S>3049</S> that the sufferings<S>3804</S> of this<S>3588</S> present<S>3568</S> time<S>2540</S> are not worthy<S>514</S> to be compared with the glory<S>1391</S> that is to be revealed<S>601</S> to us.


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For the anxious<S>603</S> longing<S>603</S> of the creation<S>2937</S> waits<S>553</S> eagerly<S>553</S> for the revealing<S>602</S> of the sons<S>5207</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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For the creation<S>2937</S> was subjected<S>5293</S> to futility,<S>3153</S> not of its own<S>1635</S> will,<S>1635</S> but because<S>1223</S> of Him who subjected<S>5293</S> it, in hope<S>1680</S>


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that the creation<S>2937</S> itself<S>846</S> also<S>2532</S> will be set<S>1659</S> free<S>1659</S> from its slavery<S>1397</S> to corruption<S>5356</S> into the freedom<S>1657</S> of the glory<S>1391</S> of the children<S>5043</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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For we know<S>3609</S> that the whole<S>3956</S> creation<S>2937</S> groans<S>4959</S> and suffers<S>4944</S> the pains<S>4944</S> of childbirth<S>4944</S> together<S>4959</S> <S>4944</S> until<S>891</S> now.<S>3568</S>


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And not only<S>3440</S> this, but also<S>2532</S> we ourselves,<S>846</S> having<S>2192</S> the first<S>536</S> fruits<S>536</S> of the Spirit,<S>4151</S> even<S>2532</S> we ourselves<S>846</S> groan<S>4727</S> within<S>1722</S> ourselves,<S>1438</S> waiting<S>553</S> eagerly<S>553</S> for [our] adoption<S>5206</S> as sons,<S>5206</S> the redemption<S>629</S> of our body.<S>4983</S>


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For in hope<S>1680</S> we have been saved,<S>4982</S> but hope<S>1680</S> that is seen<S>991</S> is not hope;<S>1680</S> for why<S>5101</S> does one<S>5100</S> also<S>2532</S> hope<S>1679</S> for what<S>3739</S> he sees<S>991</S>?


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But if<S>1487</S> we hope<S>1679</S> for what<S>3739</S> we do not see,<S>991</S> with perseverance<S>5281</S> we wait<S>553</S> eagerly<S>553</S> for it.


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<pb/>And in the same<S>5615</S> way<S>5615</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> also<S>2532</S> helps<S>4878</S> our weakness;<S>769</S> for we do not know<S>3609</S> how<S>5101</S> to pray<S>4336</S> as we should,<S>1163</S> but the Spirit<S>4151</S> Himself<S>846</S> intercedes<S>5241</S> for [us] with groanings<S>4726</S> too<S>215</S> deep<S>215</S> for words;<S>215</S>


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and He who searches<S>2045</S> the hearts<S>2588</S> knows<S>3609</S> what<S>5101</S> the mind<S>5427</S> of the Spirit<S>4151</S> is, because<S>3754</S> He intercedes<S>1793</S> for the saints<S>40</S> according<S>2596</S> to [the will of] God.<S>2316</S>


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And we know<S>3609</S> that God<S>2316</S> causes<S>4903</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> to work<S>4903</S> together<S>4903</S> for good<S>18</S> to those<S>3588</S> who love<S>25</S> God,<S>2316</S> to those<S>3588</S> who are called<S>2822</S> according<S>2596</S> to [His] purpose.<S>4286</S>


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For whom<S>3739</S> He foreknew,<S>4267</S> He also<S>2532</S> predestined<S>4309</S> [to become] conformed<S>4832</S> to the image<S>1504</S> of His Son,<S>5207</S> that He might be the first-born among<S>1722</S> many<S>4183</S> brethren;<S>80</S>


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and whom<S>3739</S> He predestined,<S>4309</S> these<S>3778</S> He also<S>2532</S> called;<S>2564</S> and whom<S>3739</S> He called,<S>2564</S> these<S>3778</S> He also<S>2532</S> justified;<S>1344</S> and whom<S>3739</S> He justified,<S>1344</S> these<S>3778</S> He also<S>2532</S> glorified.<S>1392</S>


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<pb/>What<S>5101</S> then<S>3767</S> shall we say<S>3004</S> to these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S>? If<S>1487</S> God<S>2316</S> [is] for us, who<S>5101</S> [is] against<S>2596</S> us?


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<pb/>He who<S>3739</S> did not spare<S>5339</S> His own<S>2398</S> Son,<S>5207</S> but delivered<S>3860</S> Him up for us all,<S>3956</S> how<S>4459</S> will He not also<S>2532</S> with Him freely<S>5483</S> give<S>5483</S> us all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S>?


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<pb/>Who<S>5101</S> will bring<S>1458</S> a charge<S>1458</S> against<S>2596</S> God<S>2316</S>'s elect<S>1588</S>? God is the one who justifies;<S>1344</S>


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who<S>5101</S> is the one who condemns<S>2632</S>? Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> is He who died,<S>599</S> yes,<S>1161</S> rather<S>3123</S> who was raised,<S>1453</S> who<S>3739</S> is at the right<S>1188</S> hand<S>1188</S> of God,<S>2316</S> who<S>3739</S> also<S>2532</S> intercedes<S>1793</S> for us.


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Who<S>5101</S> shall separate<S>5563</S> us from the love<S>26</S> of Christ<S>5547</S>? Shall tribulation,<S>2347</S> or<S>2228</S> distress,<S>4730</S> or<S>2228</S> persecution,<S>1375</S> or<S>2228</S> famine,<S>3042</S> or<S>2228</S> nakedness,<S>1132</S> or<S>2228</S> peril,<S>2794</S> or<S>2228</S> sword<S>3162</S>?


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Just<S>2531</S> as it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"For Thy sake<S>1752</S> we are being put<S>2289</S> to death<S>2289</S> all<S>3650</S> day<S>2250</S> long; We were considered<S>3049</S> as sheep<S>4263</S> to be slaughtered.<S>4967</S>"</t>


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<pb/>But in all<S>3956</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> we overwhelmingly<S>5245</S> conquer<S>5245</S> through<S>1223</S> Him who loved<S>25</S> us.


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<pb/>For I am convinced<S>3982</S> that neither<S>3777</S> death,<S>2288</S> nor<S>3777</S> life,<S>2222</S> nor<S>3777</S> angels,<S>32</S> nor<S>3777</S> principalities,<S>746</S> nor<S>3777</S> things<S>1764</S> present,<S>1764</S> nor<S>3777</S> things<S>3195</S> to come,<S>3195</S> nor<S>3777</S> powers,<S>1411</S>


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nor<S>3777</S> height,<S>5313</S> nor<S>3777</S> depth,<S>899</S> nor<S>3777</S> any<S>5100</S> other<S>2087</S> created<S>2937</S> thing,<S>2937</S> shall be able<S>1410</S> to separate<S>5563</S> us from the love<S>26</S> of God,<S>2316</S> which is in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> our Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>I am telling<S>3004</S> the truth<S>225</S> in Christ,<S>5547</S> I am not lying,<S>5574</S> my conscience<S>4893</S> bearing<S>4828</S> me witness<S>4828</S> in the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S>


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that I have great<S>3173</S> sorrow<S>3077</S> and unceasing<S>88</S> grief<S>3601</S> in my heart.<S>2588</S>


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For I could wish<S>2172</S> that I myself<S>846</S> were accursed,<S>331</S> [separated] from Christ<S>5547</S> for the sake<S>5228</S> of my brethren,<S>80</S> my kinsmen<S>4773</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh,<S>4561</S>


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who<S>3748</S> are Israelites,<S>2475</S> to whom<S>3739</S> belongs the adoption<S>5206</S> as sons<S>5206</S> and the glory<S>1391</S> and the covenants<S>1242</S> and the giving<S>3548</S> of the Law<S>3548</S> and the [temple] service<S>2999</S> and the promises,<S>1860</S>


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whose<S>3739</S> are the fathers,<S>3962</S> and from whom<S>3739</S> is the Christ<S>5547</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh,<S>4561</S> who is over<S>1909</S> all,<S>3956</S> God<S>2316</S> blessed<S>2128</S> forever.<S>165</S> Amen.<S>281</S>


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<pb/>But [it is] not as though<S>3754</S> the word<S>3056</S> of God<S>2316</S> has failed.<S>1601</S> For they are not all<S>3956</S> Israel<S>2274</S> who<S>3588</S> are [descended] from Israel;<S>2274</S>


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neither<S>3761</S> are they all<S>3956</S> children<S>5043</S> because<S>3754</S> they are Abraham's descendants,<S>4690</S> but: "through<S>1722</S> Isaac<S>2464</S> your descendants<S>4690</S> will be named.<S>2564</S>"


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That is, it is not the children<S>5043</S> of the flesh<S>4561</S> who<S>3778</S> are children<S>5043</S> of God,<S>2316</S> but the children<S>5043</S> of the promise<S>1860</S> are regarded<S>3049</S> as descendants.<S>4690</S>


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For this<S>3778</S> is a word<S>3056</S> of promise:<S>1860</S> "At this<S>3778</S> time<S>2540</S> I will come,<S>2064</S> and Sarah<S>4564</S> shall have a son.<S>5207</S>"


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And not only<S>3440</S> this, but there was Rebekah<S>4479</S> also,<S>2532</S> when she had conceived<S>2845</S> <S>2192</S> [twins] by one<S>1520</S> man,<S>1520</S> our father<S>3962</S> Isaac;<S>2464</S>


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for though [the twins] were not yet<S>3380</S> born,<S>1080</S> and had not done<S>4238</S> anything<S>5100</S> good<S>18</S> or<S>2228</S> bad,<S>5337</S> in order<S>2443</S> that God's purpose<S>4286</S> according<S>2596</S> to [His] choice<S>1589</S> might stand,<S>3306</S> not because<S>1537</S> of works,<S>2041</S> but because<S>1537</S> of Him who calls,<S>2564</S>


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Just<S>2509</S> as it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"Jacob<S>2384</S> I loved,<S>25</S> but Esau<S>2269</S> I hated.<S>3404</S>"</t>


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<pb/>What<S>5101</S> shall we say<S>3004</S> then<S>3767</S>? There is no<S>3361</S> injustice<S>93</S> with God,<S>2316</S> is there? May it never<S>3361</S> be!


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For He says<S>3004</S> to Moses,<S>3475</S> <t>"I will have<S>1653</S> mercy<S>1653</S> on whom<S>3739</S> I have<S>1653</S> mercy,<S>1653</S> and I will have<S>3627</S> compassion<S>3627</S> on whom<S>3739</S> I have<S>3627</S> compassion.<S>3627</S>"</t>


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<pb/>So<S>686</S> then<S>686</S> it [does] not [depend] on the man who wills<S>2309</S> or<S>3761</S> the man who runs,<S>5143</S> but on God<S>2316</S> who has<S>1653</S> mercy.<S>1653</S>


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For the Scripture<S>1124</S> says<S>3004</S> to Pharaoh,<S>5328</S> "For this<S>3778</S> very<S>846</S> purpose I raised<S>1825</S> you up, to demonstrate<S>1731</S> My power<S>1411</S> in you, and that My name<S>3686</S> might be proclaimed<S>1229</S> throughout<S>1722</S> the whole<S>3956</S> earth.<S>1093</S>"


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So<S>686</S> then<S>686</S> He has<S>1653</S> mercy<S>1653</S> on whom<S>3739</S> He desires,<S>2309</S> and He hardens<S>4645</S> whom<S>3739</S> He desires.<S>2309</S>


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<pb/>You will say<S>3004</S> to me then,<S>3767</S> "Why<S>5101</S> does He still<S>2089</S> find<S>3201</S> fault<S>3201</S>? For who<S>5101</S> resists<S>436</S> His will<S>1013</S>?"


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On the contrary,<S>3304</S> who<S>5101</S> are you, O<S>5599</S> man,<S>444</S> who answers<S>470</S> back<S>470</S> to God<S>2316</S>? The thing<S>4110</S> molded<S>4110</S> will not say<S>3004</S> to the molder,<S>4111</S> "Why<S>5101</S> did you make<S>4160</S> me like<S>3779</S> this,<S>3779</S>" will it?


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Or<S>2228</S> does not the potter<S>2763</S> have<S>2192</S> a right<S>1849</S> over the clay,<S>4081</S> to make<S>4160</S> from the same<S>846</S> lump<S>5445</S> one<S>3739</S> <S>3303</S> vessel<S>4632</S> for honorable<S>5092</S> use,<S>5092</S> and another<S>3739</S> <S>1161</S> for common<S>819</S> use<S>819</S>?


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What<S>1161</S> if<S>1487</S> God,<S>2316</S> although willing<S>2309</S> to demonstrate<S>1731</S> His wrath<S>3709</S> and to make<S>1107</S> His power<S>1415</S> known,<S>1107</S> endured<S>5342</S> with much<S>4183</S> patience<S>3115</S> vessels<S>4632</S> of wrath<S>3709</S> prepared<S>2675</S> for destruction<S>684</S>?


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And [He did so] in order<S>2443</S> that He might make<S>1107</S> known<S>1107</S> the riches<S>4149</S> of His glory<S>1391</S> upon vessels<S>4632</S> of mercy,<S>1656</S> which<S>3739</S> He prepared<S>4282</S> beforehand<S>4282</S> for glory,<S>1391</S>


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[even] us, whom<S>3739</S> He also<S>2532</S> called,<S>2564</S> not from among<S>1537</S> Jews<S>2453</S> only,<S>3440</S> but also<S>2532</S> from among<S>1537</S> Gentiles.<S>1484</S>


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As He says<S>3004</S> also<S>2532</S> in Hosea,<S>5617</S> <t>"I will call<S>2564</S> those<S>3588</S> who were not My people,<S>2992</S> 'My people,<S>2992</S>' And her who was not beloved,<S>25</S> 'beloved.<S>25</S>'"</t>


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<t>"And it shall be that in the place<S>5117</S> where<S>3757</S> it was said<S>3004</S> to them, 'you are not My people,<S>2992</S>' There<S>1563</S> they shall be called<S>2564</S> sons<S>5207</S> of the living<S>2198</S> God.<S>2316</S>"</t>


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<pb/>And Isaiah<S>2268</S> cries<S>2896</S> out concerning<S>5228</S> Israel,<S>2474</S> "Though<S>1437</S> the number<S>706</S> of the sons<S>5207</S> of Israel<S>2274</S> be as the sand<S>285</S> of the sea,<S>2281</S> it is the remnant<S>5275</S> that will be saved;<S>4982</S>


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for the Lord<S>2962</S> will execute<S>4160</S> His word<S>3056</S> upon the earth,<S>1093</S> thoroughly<S>4931</S> and quickly.<S>4932</S> "


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<pb/>And just<S>2531</S> as Isaiah<S>2268</S> foretold,<S>4275</S> <t>"Except<S>1508</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> of Sabaoth<S>4519</S> had left<S>1459</S> to us a posterity,<S>4690</S> We would have become<S>1096</S> as Sodom,<S>4670</S> and would have resembled<S>3666</S> Gomorrah.<S>1116</S>"</t>


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<pb/>What<S>5101</S> shall we say<S>3004</S> then<S>3767</S>? That Gentiles,<S>1484</S> who did not pursue<S>1377</S> righteousness,<S>1343</S> attained<S>2638</S> righteousness,<S>1343</S> even<S>1161</S> the righteousness<S>1343</S> which is by faith;<S>4102</S>


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but Israel,<S>2474</S> pursuing<S>1377</S> a law<S>3551</S> of righteousness,<S>1343</S> did not arrive<S>5348</S> at [that] law.<S>3551</S>


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Why<S>1223</S> <S>5101</S>? Because<S>3754</S> [they did] not [pursue it] by faith,<S>4102</S> but as though<S>5613</S> [it were] by works.<S>2041</S> They stumbled<S>4350</S> over<S>4350</S> the stumbling<S>4348</S> stone,<S>3037</S>


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just<S>2531</S> as it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"Behold,<S>2400</S> I lay<S>5087</S> in Zion<S>4622</S> a stone<S>3037</S> of stumbling<S>4348</S> and a rock<S>4073</S> of offense,<S>4625</S> And he who believes<S>4100</S> in Him will not be disappointed.<S>2617</S>"</t>


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<pb/>Brethren,<S>80</S> my heart's desire<S>2107</S> and my prayer<S>1162</S> to God<S>2316</S> for them is for [their] salvation.<S>4991</S>


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For I bear<S>3140</S> them witness<S>3140</S> that they have<S>2192</S> a zeal<S>2205</S> for God,<S>2316</S> but not in accordance<S>2596</S> with knowledge.<S>1922</S>


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For not knowing<S>50</S> about God<S>2316</S>'s righteousness,<S>1343</S> and seeking<S>2212</S> to establish<S>2476</S> their own,<S>2398</S> they did not subject<S>5293</S> themselves to the righteousness<S>1343</S> of God.


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For Christ<S>5547</S> is the end<S>5056</S> of the law<S>3551</S> for righteousness<S>1343</S> to everyone<S>3956</S> who believes.<S>4100</S>


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<pb/>For Moses<S>3475</S> writes<S>1125</S> that the man<S>444</S> who practices<S>4160</S> the righteousness<S>1343</S> which is based<S>1537</S> on law<S>3551</S> shall live<S>2198</S> by that righteousness.<S>846</S>


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But the righteousness<S>1343</S> based<S>1537</S> on faith<S>4102</S> speaks<S>3004</S> thus,<S>3779</S> "Do not say<S>3004</S> in your heart,<S>2588</S> 'Who<S>5101</S> will ascend<S>305</S> into heaven<S>3772</S>?' (that is, to bring<S>2609</S> Christ<S>5547</S> down<S>2609</S>),


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or<S>2228</S> 'Who<S>5101</S> will descend<S>2597</S> into the abyss<S>12</S>?' (that is, to bring<S>321</S> Christ<S>5547</S> up from the dead<S>3498</S>). "


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But what<S>5101</S> does it say<S>3004</S>? <t>"The word<S>4487</S> is near<S>1451</S> you, in your mouth<S>4750</S> and in your heart<S>2588</S>" – that is, the word<S>4487</S> of faith<S>4102</S> which<S>3739</S> we are preaching,<S>2784</S>


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that if<S>1437</S> you confess<S>3670</S> with your mouth<S>4750</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> [as] Lord,<S>2962</S> and believe<S>4100</S> in your heart<S>2588</S> that God<S>2316</S> raised<S>1453</S> Him from the dead,<S>3498</S> you shall be saved;<S>4982</S>


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for with the heart<S>2588</S> man believes,<S>4100</S> resulting<S>1519</S> in righteousness,<S>1343</S> and with the mouth<S>4750</S> he confesses,<S>3670</S> resulting<S>1519</S> in salvation.<S>4991</S>


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For the Scripture<S>1124</S> says,<S>3004</S> "Whoever<S>3956</S> believes<S>4100</S> in Him will not be disappointed.<S>2617</S>"


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For there is no<S>3756</S> distinction<S>1293</S> between Jew<S>2453</S> and Greek;<S>1672</S> for the same<S>846</S> [Lord<S>2962</S>] is Lord of all,<S>3956</S> abounding<S>4147</S> in riches<S>4147</S> for all<S>3956</S> who call<S>1941</S> upon Him;


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for "Whoever<S>3956</S> will call<S>1941</S> upon the name<S>3686</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> will be saved.<S>4982</S>"


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How<S>4459</S> then<S>3767</S> shall they call<S>1941</S> upon Him in whom<S>3739</S> they have not believed<S>4100</S>? And how<S>4459</S> shall they believe<S>4100</S> in Him whom<S>3739</S> they have not heard<S>191</S>? And how<S>4459</S> shall they hear<S>191</S> without<S>5565</S> a preacher<S>2784</S>?


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And how<S>4459</S> shall they preach<S>2784</S> unless<S>1437</S> <S>3361</S> they are sent<S>649</S>? Just<S>2509</S> as it is written,<S>1125</S> "How<S>5613</S> beautiful<S>5611</S> are the feet<S>4228</S> of those<S>3588</S> who bring<S>2097</S> glad<S>2097</S> tidings<S>2097</S> of good<S>18</S> things!<S>18</S>"


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However,<S>235</S> they did not all<S>3956</S> heed<S>5219</S> the glad<S>2098</S> tidings;<S>2098</S> for Isaiah<S>2268</S> says,<S>3004</S> "Lord,<S>2962</S> who<S>5101</S> has believed<S>4100</S> our report<S>189</S>? "


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So<S>686</S> faith<S>4102</S> [comes] from hearing,<S>189</S> and hearing<S>189</S> by the word<S>4487</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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But I say,<S>3004</S> surely<S>3361</S> they have never<S>3361</S> <S>3756</S> heard,<S>191</S> have they? Indeed<S>3304</S> they have; <t>"Their voice<S>5353</S> has gone<S>1831</S> out into all<S>3956</S> the earth,<S>1093</S> And their words<S>4487</S> to the ends<S>4009</S> of the world.<S>3625</S>"</t>


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<pb/>But I say,<S>3004</S> surely<S>3361</S> Israel<S>2474</S> did not know,<S>1097</S> did they? At the first<S>4413</S> Moses<S>3475</S> says,<S>3004</S> <t>"I will make<S>3863</S> you jealous<S>3863</S> by that which is not a nation,<S>1484</S> By a nation<S>1484</S> without<S>801</S> understanding<S>801</S> will I anger<S>3949</S> you."</t>


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<pb/>And Isaiah<S>2268</S> is very<S>662</S> bold<S>662</S> and says,<S>3004</S> <t>"I was found<S>2147</S> by those<S>3588</S> who sought<S>2212</S> Me not, I became<S>1096</S> manifest<S>1717</S> to those<S>3588</S> who did not ask<S>1905</S> for Me."</t>


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<pb/>But as for Israel<S>2474</S> He says,<S>3004</S> "All<S>3650</S> the day<S>2250</S> long I have stretched<S>1600</S> out My hands<S>5495</S> to a disobedient<S>544</S> and obstinate<S>483</S> people.<S>2992</S>"


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<pb/>I say<S>3004</S> then,<S>3767</S> God<S>2316</S> has not rejected<S>683</S> His people,<S>2992</S> has He? May it never<S>3361</S> be! For I too<S>2532</S> am<S>1510</S> an Israelite,<S>2475</S> a descendant<S>4690</S> of Abraham,<S>11</S> of the tribe<S>5443</S> of Benjamin.<S>958</S>


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God<S>2316</S> has not rejected<S>683</S> His people<S>2992</S> whom<S>3739</S> He foreknew.<S>4267</S> Or<S>2228</S> do you not know<S>3609</S> what<S>5101</S> the Scripture<S>1124</S> says<S>3004</S> in [the passage about] Elijah,<S>2243</S> how<S>5613</S> he pleads<S>1793</S> with God<S>2316</S> against<S>2596</S> Israel<S>2474</S>?


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"Lord,<S>2962</S> they have killed<S>615</S> Thy prophets,<S>4396</S> they have torn<S>2679</S> down<S>2679</S> Thine<S>4771</S> altars,<S>2379</S> and I alone<S>3441</S> am left,<S>5275</S> and they are seeking<S>2212</S> my life.<S>5590</S>"


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But what<S>5101</S> is the divine<S>5538</S> response<S>5538</S> to him? "I have kept<S>2641</S> for Myself<S>1683</S> seven<S>2035</S> thousand<S>2035</S> men<S>435</S> who<S>3748</S> have not bowed<S>2578</S> the knee<S>1119</S> to Baal.<S>896</S>"


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In the same<S>3779</S> way<S>3779</S> then,<S>3767</S> there has also<S>2532</S> come<S>1096</S> to be at the present<S>3568</S> time<S>2540</S> a remnant<S>3005</S> according<S>2596</S> to [God's] gracious<S>5485</S> choice.<S>1589</S>


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But if<S>1487</S> it is by grace,<S>5485</S> it is no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> on the basis<S>1537</S> of works,<S>2041</S> otherwise<S>1893</S> grace<S>5485</S> is no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> grace.<S>5485</S>


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What<S>5101</S> then<S>3767</S>? That which<S>3739</S> Israel<S>2474</S> is seeking<S>1934</S> for, it has not obtained,<S>2013</S> but those<S>1589</S> who were chosen<S>1589</S> obtained<S>2013</S> it, and the rest<S>3062</S> were hardened;<S>4456</S>


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just<S>2509</S> as it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"God<S>2316</S> gave<S>1325</S> them a spirit<S>4151</S> of stupor,<S>2659</S> Eyes<S>3788</S> to see<S>991</S> not and ears<S>3775</S> to hear<S>191</S> not, Down<S>2193</S> to this<S>4594</S> very<S>4594</S> day.<S>2250</S>"</t>


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<pb/>And David<S>7035</S> says,<S>3004</S> <t>"Let their table<S>5132</S> become<S>1096</S> a snare<S>3803</S> and a trap,<S>2339</S> And a stumbling<S>4625</S> block<S>4625</S> and a retribution<S>468</S> to them.</t>


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<t>"Let their eyes<S>3788</S> be darkened<S>4654</S> to see<S>991</S> not, And bend<S>4781</S> their backs<S>3577</S> forever.<S>1223</S> <S>3956</S>"</t>


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<pb/>I say<S>3004</S> then,<S>3767</S> they did not stumble<S>4417</S> so<S>2443</S> as to fall,<S>4098</S> did they? May it never<S>3361</S> be! But by their transgression<S>3900</S> salvation<S>4991</S> [has come] to the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> to make<S>3863</S> them jealous.<S>3863</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> if<S>1487</S> their transgression<S>3900</S> be riches<S>4149</S> for the world<S>2889</S> and their failure<S>2275</S> be riches<S>4149</S> for the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> how<S>4214</S> much<S>4214</S> more<S>3123</S> will their fulfillment<S>4138</S> be!


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<pb/>But I am speaking<S>3004</S> to you who are Gentiles.<S>1484</S> Inasmuch<S>1909</S> <S>3745</S> then<S>3767</S> as I am<S>1510</S> an apostle<S>652</S> of Gentiles,<S>1484</S> I magnify<S>1392</S> my ministry,<S>1248</S>


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if<S>1487</S> somehow<S>4458</S> I might move<S>3863</S> to jealousy<S>3863</S> my fellow<S>4561</S> countrymen<S>4561</S> and save<S>4982</S> some<S>5100</S> of them.


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For if<S>1487</S> their rejection<S>580</S> be the reconciliation<S>2643</S> of the world,<S>2889</S> what<S>5101</S> will [their] acceptance<S>4356</S> be but life<S>2222</S> from the dead<S>3498</S>?


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And if<S>1487</S> the first<S>536</S> piece<S>536</S> [of dough] be holy,<S>40</S> the lump<S>5445</S> is also;<S>2532</S> and if<S>1487</S> the root<S>4491</S> be holy,<S>40</S> the branches<S>2798</S> are too.<S>2532</S>


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<pb/>But if<S>1487</S> some<S>5100</S> of the branches<S>2798</S> were broken<S>1575</S> off,<S>1575</S> and you, being<S>1510</S> a wild<S>65</S> olive,<S>65</S> were grafted<S>1461</S> in among<S>1722</S> them and became<S>1096</S> partaker<S>4791</S> with them of the rich<S>4096</S> root<S>4491</S> of the olive<S>1636</S> tree,<S>1636</S>


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do not be arrogant<S>2620</S> toward<S>2620</S> the branches;<S>2798</S> but if<S>1487</S> you are arrogant,<S>2620</S> [remember that] it is not you who supports<S>941</S> the root,<S>4491</S> but the root<S>4491</S> [supports] you.


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You will say<S>3004</S> then,<S>3767</S> "Branches<S>2798</S> were broken<S>1575</S> off<S>1575</S> so<S>2443</S> that I might be grafted<S>1461</S> in."


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Quite<S>2573</S> right,<S>2573</S> they were broken<S>1575</S> off<S>1575</S> for their unbelief,<S>570</S> but you stand<S>2476</S> by your faith.<S>4102</S> Do not be conceited,<S>5426</S> <S>5308</S> but fear;<S>5399</S>


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for if<S>1487</S> God<S>2316</S> did not spare<S>5339</S> the natural<S>5449</S> branches,<S>2798</S> neither<S>3761</S> will He spare<S>5339</S> you.


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Behold<S>3708</S> then<S>3767</S> the kindness<S>5544</S> and severity<S>663</S> of God;<S>2316</S> to those<S>3588</S> who fell,<S>4098</S> severity,<S>663</S> but to you, God's kindness,<S>5544</S> if<S>1437</S> you continue<S>1961</S> in His kindness;<S>5544</S> otherwise<S>1893</S> you also<S>2532</S> will be cut<S>1581</S> off.<S>1581</S>


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And they also,<S>2548</S> if<S>1437</S> they do not continue<S>1961</S> in their unbelief,<S>570</S> will be grafted<S>1461</S> in; for God<S>2316</S> is able<S>1415</S> to graft<S>1461</S> them in again.<S>3825</S>


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For if<S>1437</S> you were cut<S>1581</S> off<S>1581</S> from what<S>65</S> is by nature<S>5449</S> a wild<S>65</S> olive<S>65</S> tree,<S>65</S> and were grafted<S>1461</S> contrary<S>3844</S> to nature<S>5449</S> into a cultivated<S>2565</S> olive<S>2565</S> tree,<S>2565</S> how<S>4214</S> much<S>4214</S> more<S>3123</S> shall these<S>3778</S> who<S>3588</S> are the natural<S>2596</S> <S>5449</S> [branches] be grafted<S>1461</S> into their own<S>2398</S> olive<S>1636</S> tree<S>1636</S>?


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<pb/>For I do not want<S>2309</S> you, brethren,<S>80</S> to be uninformed<S>50</S> of this<S>3778</S> mystery,<S>3466</S> lest<S>2443</S> <S>3361</S> you be wise<S>5429</S> in your own<S>1438</S> estimation,<S>1438</S> that a partial<S>3313</S> hardening<S>4457</S> has happened<S>1096</S> to Israel<S>2474</S> until<S>891</S> the fulness<S>4138</S> of the Gentiles<S>1484</S> has come<S>1525</S> in;


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and thus<S>3779</S> all<S>3956</S> Israel<S>2474</S> will be saved;<S>4982</S> just<S>2531</S> as it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"The Deliverer<S>4506</S> will come<S>2240</S> from Zion,<S>4622</S> He will remove<S>654</S> ungodliness<S>763</S> from Jacob.<S>2384</S>"</t>


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<t>"And this<S>3778</S> is My covenant<S>1242</S> with them, When<S>3752</S> I take<S>851</S> away<S>851</S> their sins.<S>266</S>"</t>


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<pb/>From the standpoint<S>2596</S> of the gospel<S>2098</S> they are enemies<S>2190</S> for your sake,<S>1223</S> but from the standpoint<S>2596</S> of [God's] choice<S>1589</S> they are beloved<S>27</S> for the sake<S>1223</S> of the fathers;<S>3962</S>


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For just<S>5618</S> as you once<S>4218</S> were disobedient<S>544</S> to God,<S>2316</S> but now<S>3568</S> have been shown<S>1653</S> mercy<S>1653</S> because of their disobedience,<S>543</S>


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so<S>3779</S> these<S>3778</S> also<S>2532</S> now<S>3568</S> have been disobedient,<S>544</S> in order<S>2443</S> that because of the mercy<S>1656</S> shown to you they also<S>2532</S> may now<S>3568</S> be shown<S>1653</S> mercy.<S>1653</S>


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For God<S>2316</S> has shut<S>4788</S> up all<S>3956</S> in disobedience<S>543</S> that He might show<S>1653</S> mercy<S>1653</S> to all.<S>3956</S>


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Oh,<S>5599</S> the depth<S>899</S> of the riches<S>4149</S> both<S>2532</S> of the wisdom<S>4678</S> and knowledge<S>1108</S> of God!<S>2316</S> How<S>5613</S> unsearchable<S>419</S> are His judgments<S>2917</S> and unfathomable<S>421</S> His ways!<S>3598</S>


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<t>For who<S>5101</S> has known<S>1097</S> the mind<S>3563</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> or<S>2228</S> who<S>5101</S> became<S>1096</S> His counselor<S>4825</S>?</t>


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<t>Or<S>2228</S> who<S>5101</S> has first<S>4272</S> given<S>4272</S> to Him that it might be paid<S>467</S> back<S>467</S> to him again?</t>


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<pb/>For from Him and through<S>1223</S> Him and to Him are all<S>3956</S> things.<S>3956</S> To Him [be] the glory<S>1391</S> forever.<S>165</S> Amen.<S>281</S>


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<pb/>I urge<S>3870</S> you therefore,<S>3767</S> brethren,<S>80</S> by the mercies<S>3628</S> of God,<S>2316</S> to present<S>3936</S> your bodies<S>4983</S> a living<S>2198</S> and holy<S>40</S> sacrifice,<S>2378</S> acceptable<S>2101</S> to God,<S>2316</S> [which is] your spiritual<S>3050</S> service<S>2999</S> of worship.<S>2999</S>


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And do not be conformed<S>4964</S> to this<S>3778</S> world,<S>165</S> but be transformed<S>3339</S> by the renewing<S>342</S> of your mind,<S>3563</S> that you may prove<S>1381</S> what<S>5101</S> the will<S>2307</S> of God<S>2316</S> is, that which<S>18</S> is good<S>18</S> and acceptable<S>2101</S> and perfect.<S>5046</S>


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<pb/>For through<S>1223</S> the grace<S>5485</S> given<S>1325</S> to me I say<S>3004</S> to every<S>3956</S> man<S>3956</S> among<S>1722</S> you not to think<S>5252</S> more<S>5252</S> highly<S>5252</S> of himself than<S>3844</S> he ought<S>1163</S> to think;<S>5426</S> but to think<S>5426</S> so<S>1519</S> as to have<S>4993</S> sound<S>4993</S> judgment,<S>4993</S> as God<S>2316</S> has allotted<S>3307</S> to each<S>1538</S> a measure<S>3358</S> of faith.<S>4102</S>


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For just<S>2509</S> as we have<S>2192</S> many<S>4183</S> members<S>3196</S> in one<S>1520</S> body<S>4983</S> and all<S>3956</S> the members<S>3196</S> do not have<S>2192</S> the same<S>846</S> function,<S>4234</S>


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so<S>3779</S> we, who are many,<S>4183</S> are one<S>1520</S> body<S>4983</S> in Christ,<S>5547</S> and individually<S>2596</S> <S>1520</S> members<S>3196</S> one<S>1520</S> of another.<S>240</S>


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And since we have<S>2192</S> gifts<S>5486</S> that differ<S>1313</S> according<S>2596</S> to the grace<S>5485</S> given<S>1325</S> to us, [let each exercise them accordingly]: if<S>1535</S> prophecy,<S>4394</S> according<S>2596</S> to the proportion<S>356</S> of his faith;<S>4102</S>


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if<S>1535</S> service,<S>1248</S> in his serving;<S>1248</S> or<S>1535</S> he who teaches,<S>1321</S> in his teaching;<S>1319</S>


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or<S>1535</S> he who exhorts,<S>3870</S> in his exhortation;<S>3874</S> he who gives,<S>3330</S> with liberality;<S>572</S> he who leads,<S>4291</S> with diligence;<S>4710</S> he who shows<S>1653</S> mercy,<S>1653</S> with cheerfulness.<S>2432</S>


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<pb/>Let love<S>26</S> be without<S>505</S> hypocrisy.<S>505</S> Abhor<S>655</S> what<S>4190</S> is evil;<S>4190</S> cling<S>2853</S> to what<S>18</S> is good.<S>18</S>


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Be devoted<S>5387</S> to one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S> in brotherly<S>5360</S> love;<S>5360</S> give<S>4285</S> preference<S>4285</S> to one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S> in honor;<S>5092</S>


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not lagging<S>3636</S> behind<S>3636</S> in diligence,<S>4710</S> fervent<S>2204</S> in spirit,<S>4151</S> serving<S>1398</S> the Lord;<S>2962</S>


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rejoicing<S>5463</S> in hope,<S>1680</S> persevering<S>5278</S> in tribulation,<S>2347</S> devoted<S>4342</S> to prayer,<S>4335</S>


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contributing<S>2841</S> to the needs<S>5532</S> of the saints,<S>40</S> practicing<S>1377</S> hospitality.<S>5381</S>


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Bless<S>2127</S> those<S>3588</S> who persecute<S>1377</S> you; bless<S>2127</S> and curse<S>2672</S> not.


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Rejoice<S>5463</S> with those who rejoice,<S>5463</S> and weep<S>2799</S> with those who weep.<S>2799</S>


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Be of the same<S>846</S> mind<S>5426</S> toward<S>1519</S> one<S>240</S> another;<S>240</S> do not be haughty<S>5308</S> in mind,<S>5426</S> but associate<S>4879</S> with the lowly.<S>5011</S> Do not be wise<S>5429</S> in your own<S>1438</S> estimation.<S>1438</S>


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Never<S>3367</S> pay<S>591</S> back<S>591</S> evil<S>2556</S> for evil<S>2556</S> to anyone.<S>3367</S> Respect<S>4306</S> what<S>2570</S> is right<S>2570</S> in the sight<S>1799</S> of all<S>3956</S> men.<S>444</S>


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If<S>1487</S> possible,<S>1415</S> so far<S>3588</S> as it depends<S>1537</S> on you, be at peace<S>1514</S> with all<S>3956</S> men.<S>444</S>


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Never<S>3361</S> take<S>1556</S> your own<S>1438</S> revenge,<S>1556</S> beloved,<S>27</S> but leave<S>1325</S> room<S>5117</S> for the wrath<S>3709</S> [of God,] for it is written,<S>1125</S> "Vengeance<S>1557</S> is Mine,<S>1699</S> I will repay,<S>467</S>" says<S>3004</S> the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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"But if<S>1437</S> your enemy<S>2190</S> is hungry,<S>3983</S> feed<S>5595</S> him, and if<S>1437</S> he is thirsty,<S>1372</S> give<S>4222</S> him a drink;<S>4222</S> for in so<S>3778</S> doing<S>4160</S> you will heap<S>4987</S> burning<S>4442</S> coals<S>440</S> upon his head.<S>2776</S>"


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Do not be overcome<S>3528</S> by evil,<S>2556</S> but overcome<S>3528</S> evil<S>2556</S> with good.<S>18</S>


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<pb/>Let every<S>3956</S> person<S>5590</S> be in subjection<S>5293</S> to the governing<S>5242</S> authorities.<S>1849</S> For there is no<S>3756</S> authority<S>1849</S> except<S>1508</S> from God,<S>2316</S> and those<S>3588</S> which exist<S>1510</S> are established<S>5021</S> by God.<S>2316</S>


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Therefore<S>5620</S> he who resists<S>436</S> authority<S>1849</S> has opposed<S>436</S> the ordinance<S>1296</S> of God;<S>2316</S> and they who have opposed<S>436</S> will receive<S>2983</S> condemnation<S>2917</S> upon themselves.<S>1438</S>


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For rulers<S>758</S> are not a cause<S>5401</S> of fear<S>5401</S> for good<S>18</S> behavior,<S>2041</S> but for evil.<S>2556</S> Do you want<S>2309</S> to have<S>5399</S> no<S>3361</S> fear<S>5399</S> of authority<S>1849</S>? Do<S>4160</S> what<S>18</S> is good,<S>18</S> and you will have<S>2192</S> praise<S>1868</S> from the same;<S>846</S>


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for it is a minister<S>1249</S> of God<S>2316</S> to you for good.<S>18</S> But if<S>1437</S> you do<S>4160</S> what<S>2556</S> is evil,<S>2556</S> be afraid;<S>5399</S> for it does not bear<S>5409</S> the sword<S>3162</S> for nothing;<S>1500</S> for it is a minister<S>1249</S> of God,<S>2316</S> an avenger<S>1558</S> who brings wrath<S>3709</S> upon the one who practices<S>4238</S> evil.<S>2556</S>


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Wherefore<S>1352</S> it is necessary<S>318</S> to be in subjection,<S>5293</S> not only<S>3440</S> because<S>1223</S> of wrath,<S>3709</S> but also<S>2532</S> for conscience' sake.<S>1223</S>


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<pb/>For because<S>1223</S> of this<S>3778</S> you also<S>2532</S> pay<S>5055</S> taxes,<S>5411</S> for [rulers] are servants<S>3011</S> of God,<S>2316</S> devoting<S>4342</S> themselves<S>4342</S> to this<S>3778</S> very<S>846</S> thing.<S>3778</S>


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Render<S>591</S> to all<S>3956</S> what<S>3782</S> is due<S>3782</S> them: tax<S>5411</S> to whom<S>3588</S> tax<S>5411</S> [is due;] custom<S>5056</S> to whom<S>3588</S> custom;<S>5056</S> fear<S>5401</S> to whom<S>3588</S> fear;<S>5401</S> honor<S>5092</S> to whom<S>3588</S> honor.<S>5092</S>


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<pb/>Owe<S>3784</S> nothing<S>3367</S> to anyone<S>3367</S> except<S>1508</S> to love<S>25</S> one<S>240</S> another;<S>240</S> for he who loves<S>25</S> his neighbor<S>2087</S> has fulfilled<S>4137</S> [the] law.<S>3551</S>


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For this,<S>3588</S> "You shall not commit<S>3431</S> adultery,<S>3431</S> You shall not murder,<S>5407</S> You shall not steal,<S>2813</S> You shall not covet,<S>1937</S>" and if<S>1487</S> there is any<S>5100</S> other<S>2087</S> commandment,<S>1785</S> it is summed<S>346</S> up in this<S>3778</S> saying,<S>3056</S> "You shall love<S>25</S> your neighbor<S>4139</S> as yourself.<S>4572</S>"


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Love<S>26</S> does<S>2038</S> no<S>3756</S> wrong<S>2556</S> to a neighbor;<S>4139</S> love<S>26</S> therefore<S>3767</S> is the fulfillment<S>4138</S> of [the] law.<S>3551</S>


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<pb/>And this<S>3778</S> [do,] knowing<S>3609</S> the time,<S>2540</S> that it is already<S>2235</S> the hour<S>5610</S> for you to awaken<S>1453</S> from sleep;<S>5258</S> for now<S>3568</S> salvation<S>4991</S> is nearer<S>1451</S> to us than<S>2228</S> when<S>3753</S> we believed.<S>4100</S>


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<pb/>The night<S>3571</S> is almost<S>4298</S> gone,<S>4298</S> and the day<S>2250</S> is at hand.<S>1448</S> Let us therefore<S>3767</S> lay<S>659</S> aside<S>659</S> the deeds<S>2041</S> of darkness<S>4655</S> and put<S>1746</S> on the armor<S>3696</S> of light.<S>5457</S>


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Let us behave<S>4043</S> properly<S>2156</S> as in the day,<S>2250</S> not in carousing<S>2970</S> and drunkenness,<S>3178</S> not in sexual<S>2845</S> promiscuity<S>2845</S> and sensuality,<S>766</S> not in strife<S>2054</S> and jealousy.<S>2205</S>


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But put<S>1746</S> on the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> and make<S>4160</S> no<S>3361</S> provision<S>4307</S> for the flesh<S>4561</S> in regard<S>1519</S> to [its] lusts.<S>1939</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> accept<S>4355</S> the one who is weak<S>770</S> in faith,<S>4102</S> [but] not for [the purpose of] passing<S>1253</S> judgment<S>1253</S> on his opinions.<S>1261</S>


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One<S>3739</S> <S>3303</S> man has<S>4100</S> faith<S>4100</S> that he may eat<S>2068</S> all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> but he who is weak<S>770</S> eats<S>2068</S> vegetables<S>3001</S> [only.]


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Let not him who eats<S>2068</S> regard<S>1848</S> with contempt<S>1848</S> him who does not eat,<S>2068</S> and let not him who does not eat<S>2068</S> judge<S>2919</S> him who eats,<S>2068</S> for God<S>2316</S> has accepted<S>4355</S> him.


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Who<S>5101</S> are you to judge<S>2919</S> the servant<S>3610</S> of another<S>245</S>? To his own<S>2398</S> master<S>2962</S> he stands<S>4739</S> or<S>2228</S> falls;<S>4098</S> and stand<S>2476</S> he will, for the Lord<S>2962</S> is able<S>1414</S> to make<S>2476</S> him stand.<S>2476</S>


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One<S>3739</S> <S>3303</S> man regards<S>2919</S> one day<S>2250</S> above<S>3844</S> another,<S>2250</S> another<S>3739</S> <S>1161</S> regards<S>2919</S> every<S>3956</S> day<S>2250</S> [alike.] Let each<S>1538</S> man<S>1538</S> be fully<S>4135</S> convinced<S>4135</S> in his own<S>2398</S> mind.<S>3563</S>


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He who observes<S>5426</S> the day,<S>2250</S> observes<S>5426</S> it for the Lord,<S>2962</S> and he who eats,<S>2068</S> does<S>2068</S> so<S>2068</S> for the Lord,<S>2962</S> for he gives<S>2168</S> thanks<S>2168</S> to God;<S>2316</S> and he who eats<S>2068</S> not, for the Lord<S>2962</S> he does not eat,<S>2068</S> and gives<S>2168</S> thanks<S>2168</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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For not one<S>3762</S> of us lives<S>2198</S> for himself,<S>1438</S> and not one<S>3762</S> dies<S>599</S> for himself;<S>1438</S>


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for if<S>1437</S> we live,<S>2198</S> we live<S>2198</S> for the Lord,<S>2962</S> or<S>5037</S> if<S>1437</S> we die,<S>599</S> we die<S>599</S> for the Lord;<S>2962</S> therefore<S>3767</S> whether<S>1437</S> <S>5037</S> we live<S>2198</S> or<S>1437</S> <S>5037</S> die,<S>599</S> we are the Lord's.


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For to this<S>3778</S> end Christ<S>5547</S> died<S>599</S> and lived<S>2198</S> [again], that He might be Lord<S>2961</S> both<S>2532</S> of the dead<S>3498</S> and of the living.<S>2198</S>


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But you, why<S>5101</S> do you judge<S>2919</S> your brother<S>80</S>? Or<S>2228</S> you again,<S>2532</S> why<S>5101</S> do you regard<S>1848</S> your brother<S>80</S> with contempt<S>1848</S>? For we shall all<S>3956</S> stand<S>3936</S> before<S>3936</S> the judgment<S>968</S> seat<S>968</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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For it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"As I live,<S>2198</S> says<S>3004</S> the Lord,<S>2962</S> every<S>3956</S> knee<S>1119</S> shall bow<S>2578</S> to Me, And every<S>3956</S> tongue<S>1100</S> shall give<S>1843</S> praise<S>1843</S> to God.<S>2316</S>"</t>


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<pb/>So<S>686</S> then<S>686</S> each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> of us shall give<S>1325</S> account<S>3056</S> of himself<S>1438</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>3767</S> let us not judge<S>2919</S> one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S> anymore,<S>3371</S> but rather<S>3123</S> determine<S>2919</S> this<S>3778</S> – not to put<S>5087</S> an obstacle<S>4348</S> or<S>2228</S> a stumbling<S>4625</S> block<S>4625</S> in a brother's way.


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I know<S>3609</S> and am convinced<S>3982</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> that nothing<S>3762</S> is unclean<S>2839</S> in itself;<S>1438</S> but to him who thinks<S>3049</S> anything<S>5100</S> to be unclean,<S>2839</S> to him it is unclean.<S>2839</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> because<S>1223</S> of food<S>1033</S> your brother<S>80</S> is hurt,<S>3076</S> you are no<S>3765</S> longer<S>3765</S> walking<S>4043</S> according<S>2596</S> to love.<S>26</S> Do not destroy<S>622</S> with your food<S>1033</S> him for whom<S>3739</S> Christ<S>5547</S> died.<S>599</S>


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Therefore<S>3767</S> do not let what<S>18</S> is for you a good<S>18</S> thing<S>18</S> be spoken<S>987</S> of as evil;<S>987</S>


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for the kingdom<S>932</S> of God<S>2316</S> is not eating<S>1035</S> and drinking,<S>4213</S> but righteousness<S>1343</S> and peace<S>1515</S> and joy<S>5479</S> in the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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For he who in this<S>3778</S> [way] serves<S>1398</S> Christ<S>5547</S> is acceptable<S>2101</S> to God<S>2316</S> and approved<S>1384</S> by men.<S>444</S>


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So<S>686</S> then<S>686</S> let us pursue<S>1377</S> the things which make for peace<S>1515</S> and the building<S>3619</S> up of one<S>240</S> another.<S>240</S>


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Do not tear<S>2647</S> down<S>2647</S> the work<S>2041</S> of God<S>2316</S> for the sake<S>1752</S> of food.<S>1033</S> All<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> indeed<S>3303</S> are clean,<S>2513</S> but they are evil<S>2556</S> for the man<S>444</S> who eats<S>2068</S> and gives<S>1223</S> offense.<S>4348</S>


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It is good<S>2570</S> not to eat<S>2068</S> meat<S>2907</S> or<S>3366</S> to drink<S>4095</S> wine,<S>3631</S> or<S>3366</S> [to do anything] by which<S>3739</S> your brother<S>80</S> stumbles.<S>4350</S>


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<pb/>The faith<S>4102</S> which<S>3739</S> you have,<S>2192</S> have<S>2192</S> as your own<S>4572</S> conviction<S>4572</S> before<S>1799</S> God.<S>2316</S> Happy<S>3107</S> is he who does not condemn<S>2919</S> himself<S>1438</S> in what<S>3739</S> he approves.<S>1381</S>


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But he who doubts<S>1252</S> is condemned<S>2632</S> if<S>1437</S> he eats,<S>2068</S> because<S>3754</S> [his eating is] not from faith;<S>4102</S> and whatever<S>3956</S> <S>3739</S> is not from faith<S>4102</S> is sin.<S>266</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> we who are strong<S>1415</S> ought<S>3784</S> to bear<S>941</S> the weaknesses<S>771</S> of those<S>3588</S> without<S>102</S> strength<S>102</S> and not [just] please<S>700</S> ourselves.<S>1438</S>


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Let each<S>1538</S> of us please<S>700</S> his neighbor<S>4139</S> for his good,<S>18</S> to his edification.<S>3619</S>


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For even<S>2532</S> Christ<S>5547</S> did not please<S>700</S> Himself;<S>1438</S> but as it is written,<S>1125</S> "The reproaches<S>3680</S> of those<S>3588</S> who reproached<S>3679</S> Thee fell<S>1968</S> upon Me."


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For whatever<S>3745</S> was written<S>4270</S> in earlier<S>4270</S> times<S>4270</S> was written<S>1125</S> for our instruction,<S>1319</S> that through<S>1223</S> perseverance<S>5281</S> and the encouragement<S>3874</S> of the Scriptures<S>1124</S> we might have<S>2192</S> hope.<S>1680</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> may the God<S>2316</S> who gives<S>1325</S> perseverance<S>5281</S> and encouragement<S>3874</S> grant<S>1325</S> you to be of the same<S>846</S> mind<S>5426</S> with one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S> according<S>2596</S> to Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus;<S>2424</S>


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that with one<S>3661</S> accord<S>3661</S> you may with one<S>1520</S> voice<S>4750</S> glorify<S>1392</S> the God<S>2316</S> and Father<S>3962</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>Wherefore,<S>1352</S> accept<S>4355</S> one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> just<S>2531</S> as Christ<S>5547</S> also<S>2532</S> accepted<S>4355</S> us to the glory<S>1391</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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For I say<S>3004</S> that Christ<S>5547</S> has become<S>1096</S> a servant<S>1249</S> to the circumcision<S>4061</S> on behalf<S>5228</S> of the truth<S>225</S> of God<S>2316</S> to confirm<S>950</S> the promises<S>1860</S> [given] to the fathers,<S>3962</S>


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and for the Gentiles<S>1484</S> to glorify<S>1392</S> God<S>2316</S> for His mercy;<S>1656</S> as it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"Therefore<S>1223</S> <S>3778</S> I will give<S>1843</S> praise<S>1843</S> to Thee among<S>1722</S> the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> And I will sing<S>5567</S> to Thy name.<S>3686</S>"</t>


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<pb/>And again<S>3825</S> he says,<S>3004</S> <t>"Rejoice,<S>2165</S> O Gentiles,<S>1484</S> with His people.<S>2992</S>"</t>


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<pb/>And again,<S>3825</S> <t>"Praise<S>134</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> all<S>3956</S> you Gentiles,<S>1484</S> And let all<S>3956</S> the peoples<S>2992</S> praise<S>1867</S> Him."</t>


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<pb/>And again<S>3825</S> Isaiah<S>2268</S> says,<S>3004</S> <t>"There shall come<S>1510</S> the root<S>4491</S> of Jesse,<S>2421</S> And He who arises<S>450</S> to rule<S>757</S> over the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> In Him shall the Gentiles<S>1484</S> hope.<S>1679</S>"</t>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> may the God<S>2316</S> of hope<S>1680</S> fill<S>4137</S> you with all<S>3956</S> joy<S>5479</S> and peace<S>1515</S> in believing,<S>4100</S> that you may abound<S>4052</S> in hope<S>1680</S> by the power<S>1411</S> of the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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<pb/>And concerning<S>4012</S> you, my brethren,<S>80</S> I myself<S>846</S> also<S>2532</S> am convinced<S>3982</S> that you yourselves<S>846</S> are full<S>3324</S> of goodness,<S>19</S> filled<S>4137</S> with all<S>3956</S> knowledge,<S>1108</S> and able<S>1410</S> also<S>2532</S> to admonish<S>3560</S> one<S>240</S> another.<S>240</S>


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But I have written<S>1125</S> very<S>5112</S> boldly<S>5112</S> to you on some<S>3313</S> points,<S>3313</S> so<S>5613</S> as to remind<S>1878</S> you again,<S>1878</S> because<S>1223</S> of the grace<S>5485</S> that was given<S>1325</S> me from God,<S>2316</S>


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to be a minister<S>3011</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> to the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> ministering<S>2418</S> as a priest<S>2418</S> the gospel<S>2098</S> of God,<S>2316</S> that [my] offering<S>4376</S> of the Gentiles<S>1484</S> might become<S>1096</S> acceptable,<S>2144</S> sanctified<S>37</S> by the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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Therefore<S>3767</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> I have<S>2192</S> found reason<S>2746</S> for boasting<S>2746</S> in things pertaining<S>4314</S> to God.<S>2316</S>


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For I will not presume<S>5111</S> to speak<S>2980</S> of anything<S>5100</S> except<S>3756</S> what<S>3739</S> Christ<S>5547</S> has accomplished<S>2716</S> through<S>1223</S> me, resulting<S>1519</S> in the obedience<S>5218</S> of the Gentiles<S>1484</S> by word<S>3056</S> and deed,<S>2041</S>


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in the power<S>1411</S> of signs<S>4592</S> and wonders,<S>5059</S> in the power<S>1411</S> of the Spirit;<S>4151</S> so<S>5620</S> that from Jerusalem<S>2419</S> and round<S>2945</S> about<S>2945</S> as far<S>3360</S> as Illyricum<S>2437</S> I have fully<S>4137</S> preached<S>4137</S> the gospel<S>2098</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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And thus<S>3779</S> I aspired<S>5389</S> to preach<S>2097</S> the gospel,<S>2097</S> not where<S>3699</S> Christ<S>5547</S> was [already] named,<S>3687</S> that I might not build<S>3618</S> upon another<S>245</S> man's foundation;<S>2310</S>


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but as it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"They who<S>3739</S> had<S>312</S> no<S>3756</S> news<S>312</S> of Him shall see,<S>3708</S> And they who have not heard<S>191</S> shall understand.<S>4920</S>"</t>


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<pb/>For this<S>1352</S> reason<S>1352</S> I have often<S>4183</S> been hindered<S>1465</S> from coming<S>2064</S> to you;


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but now,<S>3570</S> with no<S>3371</S> further<S>3371</S> place<S>5117</S> for me in these<S>3778</S> regions,<S>2824</S> and since I have had<S>2192</S> for many<S>2425</S> years<S>2094</S> a longing<S>1974</S> to come<S>2064</S> to you


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whenever<S>5613</S> <S>1437</S> I go<S>4198</S> to Spain<S>4681</S> – for I hope<S>1679</S> to see<S>2300</S> you in passing,<S>1279</S> and to be helped<S>4311</S> on my way<S>4311</S> there<S>1563</S> by you, when I have first<S>4413</S> enjoyed<S>1705</S> your company for a while<S>3313</S> –


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but now,<S>3570</S> I am going<S>4198</S> to Jerusalem<S>2419</S> serving<S>1247</S> the saints.<S>40</S>


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For Macedonia<S>3109</S> and Achaia<S>882</S> have been<S>2106</S> pleased<S>2106</S> to make<S>4160</S> a contribution<S>2842</S> for the poor<S>4434</S> among the saints<S>40</S> in Jerusalem.<S>2419</S>


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Yes,<S>1063</S> they were pleased<S>2106</S> [to do so,] and they are indebted<S>3781</S> to them. For if<S>1487</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> have shared<S>2841</S> in their spiritual<S>4152</S> things,<S>4152</S> they are indebted<S>3784</S> to minister<S>3008</S> to them also<S>2532</S> in material<S>4559</S> things.<S>4559</S>


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Therefore,<S>3767</S> when I have finished<S>2005</S> this,<S>3778</S> and have put<S>4972</S> my seal<S>4972</S> on this<S>3778</S> fruit<S>2590</S> of theirs,<S>846</S> I will go<S>565</S> on by way<S>1223</S> of you to Spain.<S>4681</S>


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And I know<S>3609</S> that when I come<S>2064</S> to you, I will come<S>2064</S> in the fulness<S>4138</S> of the blessing<S>2129</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> I urge<S>3870</S> you, brethren,<S>80</S> by our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> and by the love<S>26</S> of the Spirit,<S>4151</S> to strive<S>4865</S> together<S>4865</S> with me in your prayers<S>4335</S> to God<S>2316</S> for me,


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that I may be delivered<S>4506</S> from those<S>3588</S> who are disobedient<S>544</S> in Judea,<S>2453</S> and [that] my service<S>1248</S> for Jerusalem<S>2419</S> may prove<S>1096</S> acceptable<S>2144</S> to the saints;<S>40</S>


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so<S>2443</S> that I may come<S>2064</S> to you in joy<S>5479</S> by the will<S>2307</S> of God<S>2316</S> and find<S>4875</S> [refreshing] rest<S>4875</S> in your company.


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<pb/>I commend<S>4921</S> to you our sister<S>79</S> Phoebe,<S>5402</S> who is a servant<S>1249</S> of the church<S>1577</S> which is at Cenchrea;<S>2747</S>


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that you receive<S>4327</S> her in the Lord<S>2962</S> in a manner<S>516</S> worthy<S>516</S> of the saints,<S>40</S> and that you help<S>3936</S> her in whatever<S>3739</S> <S>302</S> matter<S>4229</S> she may have<S>5535</S> need<S>5535</S> of you; for she herself<S>846</S> has also<S>2532</S> been<S>1096</S> a helper<S>4368</S> of many,<S>4183</S> and of myself<S>1473</S> as well.<S>846</S>


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<pb/>Greet<S>782</S> Prisca<S>4251</S> and Aquila,<S>207</S> my fellow<S>4904</S> workers<S>4904</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S>


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who<S>3748</S> for my life<S>5590</S> risked<S>5294</S> their own<S>1438</S> necks,<S>5137</S> to whom<S>3739</S> not only<S>3441</S> do I give<S>2168</S> thanks,<S>2168</S> but also<S>2532</S> all<S>3956</S> the churches<S>1577</S> of the Gentiles;<S>1484</S>


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also<S>2532</S> [greet<S>782</S>] the church<S>1577</S> that is in their house.<S>3624</S> Greet Epaenetus,<S>1866</S> my beloved,<S>27</S> who<S>3739</S> is the first<S>536</S> convert<S>536</S> to Christ<S>5547</S> from Asia.<S>773</S>


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Greet<S>782</S> Andronicus<S>408</S> and Junias,<S>2458</S> my kinsmen,<S>4773</S> and my fellow<S>4869</S> prisoners,<S>4869</S> who<S>3748</S> are outstanding<S>1978</S> among<S>1722</S> the apostles,<S>652</S> who<S>3739</S> also<S>2532</S> were in Christ<S>5547</S> before<S>4253</S> me.


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Greet<S>782</S> Urbanus,<S>3773</S> our fellow<S>4904</S> worker<S>4904</S> in Christ,<S>5547</S> and Stachys<S>4720</S> my beloved.<S>27</S>


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Greet<S>782</S> Apelles,<S>559</S> the approved<S>1384</S> in Christ.<S>5547</S> Greet<S>782</S> those<S>3588</S> who<S>3588</S> are of the [household] of Aristobulus.<S>711</S>


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Greet<S>782</S> Herodion,<S>2267</S> my kinsman.<S>4773</S> Greet<S>782</S> those<S>3588</S> of the [household] of Narcissus,<S>3488</S> who are in the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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Greet<S>782</S> Tryphaena<S>5170</S> and Tryphosa,<S>5173</S> workers<S>2872</S> in the Lord.<S>2962</S> Greet<S>782</S> Persis<S>4069</S> the beloved,<S>27</S> who<S>3748</S> has worked<S>2872</S> hard<S>4183</S> in the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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Greet<S>782</S> Rufus,<S>4504</S> a choice<S>1588</S> man<S>1588</S> in the Lord,<S>2962</S> also<S>2532</S> his mother<S>3384</S> and mine.<S>1699</S>


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Greet<S>782</S> Asyncritus,<S>799</S> Phlegon,<S>5393</S> Hermes,<S>2060</S> Patrobas,<S>3969</S> Hermas<S>2057</S> and the brethren<S>80</S> with them.


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Greet<S>782</S> Philologus<S>5378</S> and Julia,<S>2456</S> Nereus<S>3517</S> and his sister,<S>79</S> and Olympas,<S>3652</S> and all<S>3956</S> the saints<S>40</S> who are with them.


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Greet<S>782</S> one<S>240</S> another<S>240</S> with a holy<S>40</S> kiss.<S>5370</S> All<S>3956</S> the churches<S>1577</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> greet<S>782</S> you.


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> I urge<S>3870</S> you, brethren,<S>80</S> keep<S>4648</S> your eye<S>4648</S> on those<S>3588</S> who cause<S>4160</S> dissensions<S>1370</S> and hindrances<S>4625</S> contrary<S>3844</S> to the teaching<S>1322</S> which<S>3739</S> you learned,<S>3129</S> and turn<S>1578</S> away<S>1578</S> from them.


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For such<S>5108</S> men<S>5108</S> are slaves,<S>1398</S> not of our Lord<S>2962</S> Christ<S>5547</S> but of their own<S>1438</S> appetites;<S>2836</S> and by their smooth<S>5542</S> and flattering<S>2129</S> speech<S>2129</S> they deceive<S>1818</S> the hearts<S>2588</S> of the unsuspecting.<S>172</S>


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For the report of your obedience<S>5218</S> has reached<S>864</S> to all;<S>3956</S> therefore<S>3767</S> I am rejoicing<S>5463</S> over<S>1909</S> you, but I want<S>2309</S> you to be wise<S>4680</S> in what<S>18</S> is good,<S>18</S> and innocent<S>185</S> in what<S>2556</S> is evil.<S>2556</S>


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And the God<S>2316</S> of peace<S>1515</S> will soon<S>5034</S> crush<S>4937</S> Satan<S>4567</S> under<S>5259</S> your feet.<S>4228</S> The grace<S>5485</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> be with you.


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<pb/>Timothy<S>5095</S> my fellow<S>4904</S> worker<S>4904</S> greets<S>782</S> you, and [so do] Lucius<S>3066</S> and Jason<S>2394</S> and Sosipater,<S>4989</S> my kinsmen.<S>4773</S>


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I, Tertius,<S>5060</S> who write<S>1125</S> this<S>3588</S> letter,<S>1992</S> greet<S>782</S> you in the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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Gaius,<S>1050</S> host<S>3581</S> to me and to the whole<S>3650</S> church,<S>1577</S> greets<S>782</S> you. Erastus,<S>2037</S> the city<S>4172</S> treasurer<S>3623</S> greets<S>782</S> you, and Quartus,<S>2890</S> the brother.<S>80</S>


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[The grace<S>5485</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> be with you all.<S>3956</S> Amen.<S>281</S>]


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> to Him who is able<S>1410</S> to establish<S>4741</S> you according<S>2596</S> to my gospel<S>2098</S> and the preaching<S>2782</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> according<S>2596</S> to the revelation<S>602</S> of the mystery<S>3466</S> which has been kept<S>4601</S> secret<S>4601</S> for long<S>5550</S> ages<S>5550</S> past,


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but now<S>3568</S> is manifested,<S>5319</S> and by the Scriptures<S>1124</S> of the prophets,<S>4397</S> according<S>2596</S> to the commandment<S>2003</S> of the eternal<S>166</S> God,<S>2316</S> has been made<S>1107</S> known<S>1107</S> to all<S>3956</S> the nations,<S>1484</S> [leading] to obedience<S>5218</S> of faith;<S>4102</S>


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<pb/>to the only<S>3441</S> wise<S>4680</S> God,<S>2316</S> through<S>1223</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> be the glory<S>1391</S> forever.<S>165</S> Amen.<S>281</S>


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<pb/>Paul,<S>3972</S> called<S>2822</S> [as] an apostle<S>652</S> of Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> by the will<S>2307</S> of God,<S>2316</S> and Sosthenes<S>4988</S> our brother,<S>80</S>


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to the church<S>1577</S> of God<S>2316</S> which is at Corinth,<S>2882</S> to those who have been sanctified<S>37</S> in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> saints<S>40</S> by calling,<S>2822</S> with all<S>3956</S> who in every<S>3956</S> place<S>5117</S> call<S>1941</S> upon the name<S>3686</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> their [Lord] and ours: <S>1473</S>


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Grace<S>5485</S> to you and peace<S>1515</S> from God<S>2316</S> our Father<S>3962</S> and the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>I thank<S>2168</S> my God<S>2316</S> always<S>3842</S> concerning<S>4012</S> you, for the grace<S>5485</S> of God<S>2316</S> which was given<S>1325</S> you in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S>


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that in everything<S>3956</S> you were enriched<S>4148</S> in Him, in all<S>3956</S> speech<S>3056</S> and all<S>3956</S> knowledge,<S>1108</S>


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even<S>2531</S> as the testimony<S>3142</S> concerning Christ<S>5547</S> was confirmed<S>950</S> in you,


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so<S>5620</S> that you are not lacking<S>5302</S> in any<S>3367</S> gift,<S>5486</S> awaiting<S>553</S> eagerly<S>553</S> the revelation<S>602</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S>


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who<S>3739</S> shall also<S>2532</S> confirm<S>950</S> you to the end,<S>5056</S> blameless<S>410</S> in the day<S>2250</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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God<S>2316</S> is faithful,<S>4103</S> through<S>1223</S> whom<S>3739</S> you were called<S>2564</S> into fellowship<S>2842</S> with His Son,<S>5207</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ<S>5547</S> our Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> I exhort<S>3870</S> you, brethren,<S>80</S> by the name<S>3686</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> that you all<S>3956</S> agree,<S>846</S> <S>3004</S> and there be no<S>3361</S> divisions<S>4978</S> among<S>1722</S> you, but you be made<S>2675</S> complete<S>2675</S> in the same<S>846</S> mind<S>3563</S> and in the same<S>846</S> judgment.<S>1106</S>


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For I have been informed<S>1213</S> concerning<S>4012</S> you, my brethren,<S>80</S> by Chloe's [people,] that there are quarrels<S>2054</S> among<S>1722</S> you.


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Now<S>1161</S> I mean<S>3004</S> this,<S>3778</S> that each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> of you is saying,<S>3004</S> "I am<S>1510</S> of Paul,<S>3972</S>" and "I of Apollos,<S>625</S>" and "I of Cephas,<S>2786</S>" and "I of Christ.<S>5547</S>"


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Has Christ<S>5547</S> been divided<S>3307</S>? Paul<S>3972</S> was not crucified<S>4717</S> for you, was he? Or<S>2228</S> were you baptized<S>907</S> in the name<S>3686</S> of Paul<S>3972</S>?


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I thank<S>2168</S> God<S>2316</S> that I baptized<S>907</S> none<S>3762</S> of you except<S>1508</S> Crispus<S>2921</S> and Gaius,<S>1050</S>


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that no<S>3361</S> man<S>5100</S> should say<S>3004</S> you were baptized<S>907</S> in my name.<S>3686</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> I did baptize<S>907</S> also<S>2532</S> the household<S>3624</S> of Stephanas;<S>4734</S> beyond<S>3062</S> that, I do not know<S>3609</S> whether<S>1487</S> I baptized<S>907</S> any<S>5100</S> other.<S>243</S>


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For Christ<S>5547</S> did not send<S>649</S> me to baptize,<S>907</S> but to preach<S>2097</S> the gospel,<S>2097</S> not in cleverness<S>4678</S> of speech,<S>3056</S> that the cross<S>4716</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> should not be made<S>2758</S> void.<S>2758</S>


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<pb/>For the word<S>3056</S> of the cross<S>4716</S> is to those<S>3588</S> who are perishing<S>622</S> foolishness,<S>3472</S> but to us who are being saved<S>4982</S> it is the power<S>1411</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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For it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"I will destroy<S>622</S> the wisdom<S>4678</S> of the wise,<S>4680</S> And the cleverness<S>4907</S> of the clever<S>4908</S> I will set<S>114</S> aside.<S>114</S>"</t>


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<pb/>Where<S>4226</S> is the wise<S>4680</S> man<S>4680</S>? Where<S>4226</S> is the scribe<S>1122</S>? Where<S>4226</S> is the debater<S>4804</S> of this<S>3778</S> age<S>165</S>? Has not God<S>2316</S> made<S>3471</S> foolish<S>3471</S> the wisdom<S>4678</S> of the world<S>2889</S>?


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For since<S>1894</S> in the wisdom<S>4678</S> of God<S>2316</S> the world<S>2889</S> through<S>1223</S> its wisdom<S>4678</S> did not [come to] know<S>1097</S> God,<S>2316</S> God<S>2316</S> was well-pleased through<S>1223</S> the foolishness<S>3472</S> of the message<S>2782</S> preached<S>2782</S> to save<S>4982</S> those<S>3588</S> who believe.<S>4100</S>


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For indeed<S>2532</S> Jews<S>2453</S> ask<S>154</S> for signs,<S>4592</S> and Greeks<S>1672</S> search<S>2212</S> for wisdom;<S>4678</S>


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but we preach<S>2784</S> Christ<S>5547</S> crucified,<S>4717</S> to Jews<S>2453</S> a stumbling<S>4625</S> block,<S>4625</S> and to Gentiles<S>1484</S> foolishness,<S>3472</S>


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but to those<S>3588</S> who are the called,<S>2822</S> both<S>5037</S> Jews<S>2453</S> and Greeks,<S>1672</S> Christ<S>5547</S> the power<S>1411</S> of God<S>2316</S> and the wisdom<S>4678</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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Because<S>3754</S> the foolishness<S>3474</S> of God<S>2316</S> is wiser<S>4680</S> than men,<S>444</S> and the weakness<S>772</S> of God<S>2316</S> is stronger<S>2478</S> than men.<S>444</S>


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For consider<S>991</S> your calling,<S>2821</S> brethren,<S>80</S> that there were not many<S>4183</S> wise<S>4680</S> according<S>2596</S> to the flesh,<S>4561</S> not many<S>4183</S> mighty,<S>1415</S> not many<S>4183</S> noble;<S>2104</S>


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but God<S>2316</S> has chosen<S>1586</S> the foolish<S>3474</S> things<S>3474</S> of the world<S>2889</S> to shame<S>2617</S> the wise,<S>4680</S> and God<S>2316</S> has chosen<S>1586</S> the weak<S>772</S> things<S>772</S> of the world<S>2889</S> to shame<S>2617</S> the things which<S>2478</S> are strong,<S>2478</S>


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and the base<S>36</S> things<S>36</S> of the world<S>2889</S> and the despised,<S>1848</S> God<S>2316</S> has chosen,<S>1586</S> the things that are not, that He might nullify<S>2673</S> the things that are,


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that no<S>3361</S> <S>3956</S> man<S>4561</S> should boast<S>2744</S> before<S>1799</S> God.<S>2316</S>


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But by His doing you are in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> who<S>3739</S> became<S>1096</S> to us wisdom<S>4678</S> from God,<S>2316</S> and righteousness<S>1343</S> and sanctification,<S>38</S> and redemption,<S>629</S>


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that, just<S>2531</S> as it is written,<S>1125</S> "Let him who boasts,<S>2744</S> boast<S>2744</S> in the Lord.<S>2962</S>"


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<pb/>And when I came<S>2064</S> to you, brethren,<S>80</S> I did not come<S>2064</S> with superiority<S>5247</S> of speech<S>3056</S> or<S>2228</S> of wisdom,<S>4678</S> proclaiming<S>2605</S> to you the testimony<S>3142</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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For I determined<S>2919</S> to know<S>3609</S> nothing<S>3756</S> <S>5100</S> among<S>1722</S> you except<S>1508</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> and Him crucified.<S>4717</S>


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And I was with you in weakness<S>769</S> and in fear<S>5401</S> and in much<S>4183</S> trembling.<S>5156</S>


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And my message<S>3056</S> and my preaching<S>2782</S> were not in persuasive<S>3981</S> words<S>3056</S> of wisdom,<S>4678</S> but in demonstration<S>585</S> of the Spirit<S>4151</S> and of power,<S>1411</S>


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that your faith<S>4102</S> should not rest<S>1510</S> on the wisdom<S>4678</S> of men,<S>444</S> but on the power<S>1411</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>Yet<S>1161</S> we do speak<S>2980</S> wisdom<S>4678</S> among<S>1722</S> those<S>3588</S> who are mature;<S>5046</S> a wisdom,<S>4678</S> however,<S>1161</S> not of this<S>3778</S> age,<S>165</S> nor<S>3761</S> of the rulers<S>758</S> of this<S>3778</S> age,<S>165</S> who are passing<S>2673</S> away;<S>2673</S>


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<pb/>but we speak<S>2980</S> God<S>2316</S>'s wisdom<S>4678</S> in a mystery,<S>3466</S> the hidden<S>613</S> [wisdom,] which<S>3739</S> God predestined<S>4309</S> before<S>4253</S> the ages<S>165</S> to our glory;<S>1391</S>


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[the wisdom] which<S>3739</S> none<S>3762</S> of the rulers<S>758</S> of this<S>3778</S> age<S>165</S> has understood;<S>1097</S> for if<S>1487</S> they had understood<S>1097</S> it, they would not have crucified<S>4717</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> of glory;<S>1391</S>


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but just<S>2531</S> as it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"Things which<S>3739</S> eye<S>3788</S> has not seen<S>3708</S> and ear<S>3775</S> has not heard,<S>191</S> And [which] have not entered<S>305</S> the heart<S>2588</S> of man,<S>444</S> All<S>3745</S> that God<S>2316</S> has prepared<S>2090</S> for those<S>3588</S> who love<S>25</S> Him."</t>


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<pb/>For to us God<S>2316</S> revealed<S>601</S> [them] through<S>1223</S> the Spirit;<S>4151</S> for the Spirit<S>4151</S> searches<S>2045</S> all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> even<S>2532</S> the depths<S>899</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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For who<S>5101</S> among men<S>444</S> knows<S>3609</S> the [thoughts] of a man<S>444</S> except<S>1508</S> the spirit<S>4151</S> of the man,<S>444</S> which is in him? Even<S>2532</S> so<S>3779</S> the [thoughts] of God<S>2316</S> no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> knows<S>1097</S> except<S>1508</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> we have received,<S>2983</S> not the spirit<S>4151</S> of the world,<S>2889</S> but the Spirit<S>4151</S> who<S>3588</S> is from God,<S>2316</S> that we might know<S>3609</S> the things<S>5483</S> freely<S>5483</S> given<S>5483</S> to us by God,<S>2316</S>


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which<S>3739</S> things we also<S>2532</S> speak,<S>2980</S> not in words<S>3056</S> taught<S>1318</S> by human<S>442</S> wisdom,<S>4678</S> but in those taught<S>1318</S> by the Spirit,<S>4151</S> combining<S>4793</S> spiritual<S>4152</S> [thoughts] with spiritual<S>4152</S> [words.]


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But a natural<S>5591</S> man<S>444</S> does not accept<S>1209</S> the things of the Spirit<S>4151</S> of God;<S>2316</S> for they are foolishness<S>3472</S> to him, and he cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3756</S> understand<S>1097</S> them, because<S>3754</S> they are spiritually<S>4153</S> appraised.<S>350</S>


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But he who is spiritual<S>4152</S> appraises<S>350</S> all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> yet<S>1161</S> he himself<S>846</S> is appraised<S>350</S> by no<S>3762</S> man.<S>3762</S>


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<t>For who<S>5101</S> has known<S>1097</S> the mind<S>3563</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S></t> that he should instruct<S>4822</S> Him? But we have<S>2192</S> the mind<S>3563</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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<pb/>And I, brethren,<S>80</S> could<S>1410</S> not speak<S>2980</S> to you as to spiritual<S>4152</S> men,<S>4152</S> but as to men<S>4560</S> of flesh,<S>4560</S> as to babes<S>3516</S> in Christ.<S>5547</S>


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I gave<S>4222</S> you milk<S>1051</S> to drink,<S>4222</S> not solid food;<S>1033</S> for you were not yet<S>3768</S> able<S>1410</S> [to receive it.] Indeed,<S>235</S> even<S>3761</S> now<S>3568</S> you are not yet<S>2089</S> able,<S>1410</S>


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for you are still<S>2089</S> fleshly.<S>4559</S> For since<S>3699</S> there is jealousy<S>2205</S> and strife<S>2054</S> among<S>1722</S> you, are you not fleshly,<S>4559</S> and are you not walking<S>4043</S> like<S>2596</S> mere men<S>444</S>?


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For when<S>3752</S> one<S>5100</S> says,<S>3004</S> "I am<S>1510</S> of Paul,<S>3972</S>" and another,<S>2087</S> "I am of Apollos,<S>625</S>" are you not [mere] men<S>444</S>?


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What<S>5101</S> then<S>3767</S> is Apollos<S>625</S>? And what<S>5101</S> is Paul<S>3972</S>? Servants<S>1249</S> through<S>1223</S> whom<S>3739</S> you believed,<S>4100</S> even<S>2532</S> as the Lord<S>2962</S> gave<S>1325</S> [opportunity] to each<S>1538</S> one.<S>1538</S>


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I planted,<S>5452</S> Apollos<S>625</S> watered,<S>4222</S> but God<S>2316</S> was causing<S>837</S> the growth.<S>837</S>


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So<S>5620</S> then<S>5620</S> neither<S>3777</S> the one who plants<S>5452</S> nor<S>3777</S> the one who waters<S>4222</S> is anything,<S>5100</S> but God<S>2316</S> who causes<S>837</S> the growth.<S>837</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> he who plants<S>5452</S> and he who waters<S>4222</S> are one;<S>1520</S> but each<S>1538</S> will receive<S>2983</S> his own<S>2398</S> reward<S>3408</S> according<S>2596</S> to his own<S>2398</S> labor.<S>2873</S>


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For we are God's fellow<S>4904</S> workers;<S>4904</S> you are God's field,<S>1091</S> God's building.<S>3619</S>


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<pb/>According<S>2596</S> to the grace<S>5485</S> of God<S>2316</S> which was given<S>1325</S> to me, as a wise<S>4680</S> master<S>753</S> builder<S>753</S> I laid<S>5087</S> a foundation,<S>2310</S> and another<S>243</S> is building<S>2026</S> upon it. But let each<S>1538</S> man<S>1538</S> be careful<S>991</S> how<S>4459</S> he builds<S>2026</S> upon it.


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For no<S>3762</S> man<S>3762</S> can<S>1410</S> lay<S>5087</S> a foundation<S>2310</S> other<S>243</S> than<S>3844</S> the one which is laid,<S>2749</S> which<S>3739</S> is Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> if<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> man<S>5100</S> builds<S>2026</S> upon the foundation<S>2310</S> with gold,<S>5553</S> silver,<S>694</S> precious<S>5093</S> stones,<S>3037</S> wood,<S>3586</S> hay,<S>5528</S> straw,<S>2562</S>


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<pb/>each<S>1538</S> man's work<S>2041</S> will become<S>1096</S> evident;<S>5318</S> for the day<S>2250</S> will show<S>1213</S> it, because<S>3754</S> it is [to be] revealed<S>601</S> with fire;<S>4442</S> and the fire<S>4442</S> itself<S>846</S> will test<S>1381</S> the quality<S>3697</S> of each<S>1538</S> man's work.<S>2041</S>


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If<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> man's work<S>2041</S> which<S>3739</S> he has built<S>2026</S> upon it remains,<S>3306</S> he shall receive<S>2983</S> a reward.<S>3408</S>


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If<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> man's work<S>2041</S> is burned<S>2618</S> up, he shall suffer<S>2210</S> loss;<S>2210</S> but he himself<S>846</S> shall be saved,<S>4982</S> yet<S>1161</S> so<S>3779</S> as through<S>1223</S> fire.<S>4442</S>


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Do you not know<S>3609</S> that you are a temple<S>3485</S> of God,<S>2316</S> and [that] the Spirit<S>4151</S> of God<S>2316</S> dwells<S>3611</S> in you?


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If<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> man<S>5100</S> destroys<S>5351</S> the temple<S>3485</S> of God,<S>2316</S> God<S>2316</S> will destroy<S>5351</S> him, for the temple<S>3485</S> of God<S>2316</S> is holy,<S>40</S> and that is what<S>3748</S> you are.


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<pb/>Let no<S>3367</S> man<S>3367</S> deceive<S>1818</S> himself.<S>1438</S> If<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> man<S>5100</S> among<S>1722</S> you thinks<S>1380</S> that he is wise<S>4680</S> in this<S>3778</S> age,<S>165</S> let him become<S>1096</S> foolish<S>3474</S> that he may become<S>1096</S> wise.<S>4680</S>


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For the wisdom<S>4678</S> of this<S>3778</S> world<S>2889</S> is foolishness<S>3472</S> before<S>3844</S> God.<S>2316</S> For it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"[He is] the one who catches<S>1405</S> the wise<S>4680</S> in their craftiness<S>3834</S>";</t>


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<pb/>and again,<S>3825</S> <t>"The Lord<S>2962</S> knows<S>1097</S> the reasonings<S>1261</S> of the wise,<S>4680</S> that they are useless.<S>3152</S>"</t>


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<pb/>So<S>5620</S> then<S>5620</S> let no<S>3367</S> one<S>3367</S> boast<S>2744</S> in men.<S>444</S> For all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> belong<S>1510</S> to you,


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<pb/>whether<S>1535</S> Paul<S>3972</S> or<S>1535</S> Apollos<S>625</S> or<S>1535</S> Cephas<S>2786</S> or<S>1535</S> the world<S>2889</S> or<S>1535</S> life<S>2222</S> or<S>1535</S> death<S>2288</S> or<S>1535</S> things<S>1764</S> present<S>1764</S> or<S>1535</S> things<S>3195</S> to come;<S>3195</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> belong to you,


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<pb/>Let a man<S>444</S> regard<S>3049</S> us in this<S>3779</S> manner,<S>3779</S> as servants<S>5257</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> and stewards<S>3623</S> of the mysteries<S>3466</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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In this<S>5602</S> case,<S>5602</S> moreover,<S>3062</S> it is required<S>523</S> of stewards<S>3623</S> that one<S>5100</S> be found<S>2147</S> trustworthy.<S>4103</S>


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But to me it is a very<S>1646</S> small<S>1646</S> thing<S>1646</S> that I should be examined<S>350</S> by you, or<S>2228</S> by [any] human<S>442</S> court;<S>2250</S> in fact,<S>235</S> I do not even<S>3761</S> examine<S>350</S> myself.<S>1683</S>


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For I am<S>4924</S> conscious<S>4924</S> of nothing<S>3762</S> against myself,<S>1683</S> yet<S>235</S> I am not by this<S>3778</S> acquitted;<S>1344</S> but the one who examines<S>350</S> me is the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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Therefore<S>5620</S> do not go on passing<S>2919</S> judgment<S>2919</S> before<S>4253</S> the time,<S>2540</S> [but wait] until<S>2193</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> comes<S>2064</S> who<S>3739</S> will both<S>2532</S> bring<S>5461</S> to light<S>5461</S> the things<S>2927</S> hidden<S>2927</S> in the darkness<S>4655</S> and disclose<S>5319</S> the motives<S>1012</S> of [men's] hearts;<S>2588</S> and then<S>5119</S> each<S>1538</S> man's praise<S>1868</S> will come<S>1096</S> to him from God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> these<S>3778</S> things,<S>3778</S> brethren,<S>80</S> I have figuratively<S>3345</S> applied<S>3345</S> to myself<S>1683</S> and Apollos<S>625</S> for your sakes,<S>1223</S> that in us you might learn<S>3129</S> not to exceed<S>5228</S> what<S>3739</S> is written,<S>1125</S> in order<S>2443</S> that no<S>3361</S> one<S>1520</S> of you might become arrogant<S>5448</S> in behalf<S>5228</S> of one<S>1520</S> against<S>2596</S> the other.<S>2087</S>


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For who<S>5101</S> regards<S>1252</S> you as superior<S>1252</S>? And what<S>5101</S> do you have<S>2192</S> that you did not receive<S>2983</S>? But if<S>1487</S> you did receive<S>2983</S> it, why<S>5101</S> do you boast<S>2744</S> as if<S>5613</S> you had not received<S>2983</S> it?


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You are already<S>2235</S> filled,<S>2880</S> you have already<S>2235</S> become<S>4147</S> rich,<S>4147</S> you have become<S>936</S> kings<S>936</S> without<S>5565</S> us; and [I] would<S>3785</S> indeed<S>1065</S> that you had become<S>936</S> kings<S>936</S> so<S>2443</S> that we also<S>2532</S> might reign<S>4821</S> with you.


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For, I think,<S>1380</S> God<S>2316</S> has exhibited<S>584</S> us apostles<S>652</S> last<S>2078</S> of all,<S>2078</S> as men<S>1935</S> condemned<S>1935</S> to death;<S>1935</S> because<S>3754</S> we have become<S>1096</S> a spectacle<S>2302</S> to the world,<S>2889</S> both<S>2532</S> to angels<S>32</S> and to men.<S>444</S>


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We are fools<S>3474</S> for Christ<S>5547</S>'s sake,<S>1223</S> but you are prudent<S>5429</S> in Christ; we are weak,<S>772</S> but you are strong;<S>2478</S> you are distinguished,<S>1741</S> but we are without<S>820</S> honor.<S>820</S>


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To this<S>3588</S> present<S>737</S> hour<S>5610</S> we are both<S>2532</S> hungry<S>3983</S> and thirsty,<S>1372</S> and are poorly<S>1130</S> clothed,<S>1130</S> and are roughly<S>2852</S> treated,<S>2852</S> and are homeless;<S>790</S>


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and we toil,<S>2872</S> working<S>2038</S> with our own<S>2398</S> hands;<S>5495</S> when we are reviled,<S>3058</S> we bless;<S>2127</S> when we are persecuted,<S>1377</S> we endure;<S>430</S>


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when we are slandered,<S>7049</S> we try to conciliate;<S>3870</S> we have become<S>1096</S> as the scum<S>4027</S> of the world,<S>2889</S> the dregs<S>4067</S> of all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> [even] until<S>2193</S> now.<S>737</S>


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<pb/>I do not write<S>1125</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> to shame<S>1788</S> you, but to admonish<S>3560</S> you as my beloved<S>27</S> children.<S>5043</S>


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For if<S>1437</S> you were to have<S>2192</S> countless<S>3463</S> tutors<S>3807</S> in Christ,<S>5547</S> yet<S>235</S> [you would] not [have] many<S>4183</S> fathers;<S>3962</S> for in Christ<S>5547</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> I became<S>1080</S> your father<S>1080</S> through<S>1223</S> the gospel.<S>2098</S>


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For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> I have sent<S>3992</S> to you Timothy,<S>5095</S> who<S>3739</S> is my beloved<S>27</S> and faithful<S>4103</S> child<S>5043</S> in the Lord,<S>2962</S> and he will remind<S>363</S> you of my ways<S>3598</S> which are in Christ,<S>5547</S> just<S>2531</S> as I teach<S>1321</S> everywhere<S>3837</S> in every<S>3956</S> church.<S>1577</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> some<S>5100</S> have become arrogant,<S>5448</S> as though<S>5613</S> I were not coming<S>2064</S> to you.


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But I will come<S>2064</S> to you soon,<S>5030</S> if<S>1437</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> wills,<S>2309</S> and I shall find<S>1097</S> out, not the words<S>3056</S> of those<S>3588</S> who are arrogant,<S>5448</S> but their power.<S>1411</S>


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For the kingdom<S>932</S> of God<S>2316</S> does not consist in words,<S>3056</S> but in power.<S>1411</S>


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What<S>5101</S> do you desire<S>2309</S>? Shall I come<S>2064</S> to you with a rod<S>4464</S> or<S>2228</S> with love<S>26</S> and a spirit<S>4151</S> of gentleness<S>4240</S>?


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<pb/>It is actually<S>3654</S> reported<S>191</S> that there is immorality<S>4202</S> among<S>1722</S> you, and immorality<S>4202</S> of such<S>5108</S> a kind<S>5108</S> as does not exist even<S>3761</S> among<S>1722</S> the Gentiles,<S>1484</S> that someone<S>5100</S> has<S>2192</S> his father's wife.<S>1135</S>


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And you have become arrogant,<S>5448</S> and have not mourned<S>3996</S> instead,<S>3123</S> in order<S>2443</S> that the one who had done<S>4238</S> this<S>3778</S> deed<S>2041</S> might be removed<S>142</S> from your midst.<S>3319</S>


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For I, on my part,<S>1473</S> though<S>3303</S> absent<S>548</S> in body<S>4983</S> but present<S>3918</S> in spirit,<S>4151</S> have already<S>2235</S> judged<S>2919</S> him who has so<S>3779</S> committed<S>2716</S> this,<S>3778</S> as though<S>5613</S> I were present.<S>3918</S>


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In the name<S>3686</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S> when you are assembled,<S>4863</S> and I with you in spirit,<S>4151</S> with the power<S>1411</S> of our Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus,<S>2424</S>


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[I have decided] to deliver<S>3860</S> such<S>5108</S> a one<S>5108</S> to Satan<S>4567</S> for the destruction<S>3639</S> of his flesh,<S>4561</S> that his spirit<S>4151</S> may be saved<S>4982</S> in the day<S>2250</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus.<S>2424</S>


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Your boasting<S>2745</S> is not good.<S>2570</S> Do you not know<S>3609</S> that a little<S>3398</S> leaven<S>2219</S> leavens<S>2220</S> the whole<S>3650</S> lump<S>5445</S> [of dough]?


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Clean<S>1571</S> out the old<S>3820</S> leaven,<S>2219</S> that you may be a new<S>3501</S> lump,<S>5445</S> just<S>2531</S> as you are [in fact] unleavened.<S>106</S> For Christ<S>5547</S> our Passover<S>3957</S> also<S>2532</S> has been sacrificed.<S>2380</S>


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Let us therefore<S>5620</S> celebrate<S>1858</S> the feast,<S>1858</S> not with old<S>3820</S> leaven,<S>2219</S> nor<S>3366</S> with the leaven<S>2219</S> of malice<S>2549</S> and wickedness,<S>4189</S> but with the unleavened<S>106</S> bread of sincerity<S>1505</S> and truth.<S>225</S>


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<pb/>I wrote<S>1125</S> you in my letter<S>1992</S> not to associate<S>4874</S> with immoral<S>4205</S> people;<S>4205</S>


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I [did] not at all<S>3843</S> [mean] with the immoral<S>4205</S> people<S>4205</S> of this<S>3778</S> world,<S>2889</S> or<S>2228</S> with the covetous<S>4123</S> and swindlers,<S>727</S> or<S>2228</S> with idolaters;<S>1496</S> for then<S>686</S> you would have<S>3784</S> to go<S>1831</S> out of the world.<S>2889</S>


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But actually,<S>3568</S> I wrote<S>1125</S> to you not to associate<S>4874</S> with any<S>5100</S> so-called brother<S>80</S> if<S>1437</S> he should be an immoral<S>4205</S> person,<S>4205</S> or<S>2228</S> covetous,<S>4123</S> or<S>2228</S> an idolater,<S>1496</S> or<S>2228</S> a reviler,<S>3060</S> or<S>2228</S> a drunkard,<S>3183</S> or<S>2228</S> a swindler<S>727</S> – not even<S>3366</S> to eat<S>4906</S> with such<S>5108</S> a one.<S>5108</S>


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For what<S>5101</S> have I to do with judging<S>2919</S> outsiders<S>3588</S> <S>1854</S>? Do you not judge<S>2919</S> those<S>3588</S> who<S>3588</S> are within<S>2080</S> [the church]?


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But those<S>3588</S> who<S>3588</S> are outside,<S>1854</S> God<S>2316</S> judges.<S>2919</S> Remove<S>1808</S> the wicked<S>4190</S> man<S>4190</S> from among<S>1537</S> yourselves.<S>4771</S> <S>846</S>


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<pb/>Does any<S>5100</S> one<S>5100</S> of you, when he has<S>2192</S> a case<S>4229</S> against<S>4314</S> his neighbor,<S>2087</S> dare<S>5111</S> to go<S>2919</S> to law<S>2919</S> before<S>1909</S> the unrighteous,<S>94</S> and not before<S>1909</S> the saints<S>40</S>?


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Or<S>2228</S> do you not know<S>3609</S> that the saints<S>40</S> will judge<S>2919</S> the world<S>2889</S>? And if<S>1487</S> the world<S>2889</S> is judged<S>2919</S> by you, are you not competent<S>370</S> [to constitute] the smallest<S>1646</S> law<S>2922</S> courts<S>2922</S>?


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Do you not know<S>3609</S> that we shall judge<S>2919</S> angels<S>32</S>? How<S>3386</S> much<S>3386</S> more,<S>3386</S> matters<S>982</S> of this life<S>982</S>?


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If<S>1437</S> then<S>3767</S> you have<S>2192</S> law<S>2922</S> courts<S>2922</S> dealing with matters<S>982</S> of this life,<S>982</S> do you appoint<S>2523</S> them as judges who are of no<S>1848</S> account<S>1848</S> in the church<S>1577</S>?


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I say<S>3004</S> [this] to your shame.<S>1791</S> [Is it] so,<S>3779</S> [that] there is not among<S>1722</S> you one<S>3762</S> wise<S>4680</S> man<S>4680</S> who<S>3739</S> will be able<S>1410</S> to decide<S>1252</S> between<S>303</S> <S>3319</S> his brethren,<S>80</S>


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but brother<S>80</S> goes<S>2919</S> to law<S>2919</S> with brother,<S>80</S> and that before<S>1909</S> unbelievers<S>571</S>?


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Actually,<S>3654</S> then,<S>3767</S> it is already<S>2235</S> a defeat<S>2275</S> for you, that you have<S>2192</S> lawsuits<S>2917</S> with one<S>1438</S> another.<S>1438</S> Why<S>1223</S> <S>5101</S> not rather<S>3123</S> be wronged<S>91</S>? Why<S>1223</S> <S>5101</S> not rather<S>3123</S> be defrauded<S>650</S>?


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On the contrary,<S>235</S> you yourselves<S>4771</S> wrong<S>91</S> and defraud,<S>650</S> and that [your] brethren.<S>80</S>


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Or<S>2228</S> do you not know<S>3609</S> that the unrighteous<S>94</S> shall not inherit<S>2816</S> the kingdom<S>932</S> of God<S>2316</S>? Do not be deceived;<S>4105</S> neither<S>3777</S> fornicators,<S>4205</S> nor<S>3777</S> idolaters,<S>1496</S> nor<S>3777</S> adulterers,<S>3432</S> nor<S>3777</S> effeminate,<S>3120</S> nor<S>3777</S> homosexuals,<S>733</S>


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nor<S>3777</S> thieves,<S>2812</S> nor<S>3777</S> [the] covetous,<S>4123</S> nor<S>3756</S> drunkards,<S>3183</S> nor<S>3756</S> revilers,<S>3060</S> nor<S>3756</S> swindlers,<S>727</S> shall inherit<S>2816</S> the kingdom<S>932</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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And such<S>3778</S> were some<S>5100</S> of you; but you were washed,<S>628</S> but you were sanctified,<S>37</S> but you were justified<S>1344</S> in the name<S>3686</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> and in the Spirit<S>4151</S> of our God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>All<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> are lawful<S>1832</S> for me, but not all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> are profitable.<S>4851</S> All<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> are lawful<S>1832</S> for me, but I will not be mastered<S>1850</S> by anything.<S>5100</S>


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Food<S>1033</S> is for the stomach,<S>2836</S> and the stomach<S>2836</S> is for food;<S>1033</S> but God<S>2316</S> will do<S>2673</S> away<S>2673</S> with both<S>2532</S> of them. Yet<S>1161</S> the body<S>4983</S> is not for immorality,<S>4202</S> but for the Lord;<S>2962</S> and the Lord<S>2962</S> is for the body.<S>4983</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> God<S>2316</S> has not only<S>2532</S> raised<S>1453</S> the Lord,<S>2962</S> but will also<S>2532</S> raise<S>1825</S> us up through<S>1223</S> His power.<S>1411</S>


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Do you not know<S>3609</S> that your bodies<S>4983</S> are members<S>3196</S> of Christ<S>5547</S>? Shall I then<S>3767</S> take<S>142</S> away<S>142</S> the members<S>3196</S> of Christ<S>5547</S> and make<S>4160</S> them members<S>3196</S> of a harlot<S>4204</S>? May it never<S>3361</S> be!


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Or<S>2228</S> do you not know<S>3609</S> that the one who joins<S>2853</S> himself to a harlot<S>4204</S> is one<S>1520</S> body<S>4983</S> [with her]? For He says,<S>5346</S> "The two<S>1417</S> will become<S>1510</S> <S>1519</S> one<S>1520</S> flesh.<S>4561</S>"


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But the one who joins<S>2853</S> himself to the Lord<S>2962</S> is one<S>1520</S> spirit<S>4151</S> [with Him.]


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Flee<S>5343</S> immorality.<S>4202</S> Every<S>3956</S> [other] sin<S>265</S> that a man<S>444</S> commits<S>4160</S> is outside<S>1622</S> the body,<S>4983</S> but the immoral<S>4203</S> man sins<S>264</S> against<S>1519</S> his own<S>2398</S> body.<S>4983</S>


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Or<S>2228</S> do you not know<S>3609</S> that your body<S>4983</S> is a temple<S>3485</S> of the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> who is in you, whom<S>3739</S> you have<S>2192</S> from God,<S>2316</S> and that you are not your own<S>1438</S>?


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For you have been bought<S>59</S> with a price:<S>5092</S> therefore<S>1211</S> glorify<S>1392</S> God<S>2316</S> in your body.<S>4983</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> concerning<S>4012</S> the things about which<S>3739</S> you wrote,<S>1125</S> it is good<S>2570</S> for a man<S>444</S> not to touch<S>681</S> a woman.<S>1135</S>


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<pb/>But because<S>1223</S> of immoralities,<S>4202</S> let each<S>1538</S> man<S>1538</S> have<S>2192</S> his own<S>1438</S> wife,<S>1135</S> and let each<S>1538</S> woman<S>1135</S> have<S>2192</S> her own<S>2398</S> husband.<S>435</S>


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Let the husband<S>435</S> fulfill<S>591</S> his duty<S>3782</S> to his wife,<S>1135</S> and likewise<S>3668</S> also<S>2532</S> the wife<S>1135</S> to her husband.<S>435</S>


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The wife<S>1135</S> does not have<S>1850</S> authority<S>1850</S> over<S>1850</S> her own<S>2398</S> body,<S>4983</S> but the husband<S>435</S> [does]; and likewise<S>3668</S> also<S>2532</S> the husband<S>435</S> does not have<S>1850</S> authority<S>1850</S> over<S>1850</S> his own<S>2398</S> body,<S>4983</S> but the wife<S>1135</S> [does.]


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Stop<S>3361</S> depriving<S>650</S> one<S>240</S> another,<S>240</S> except<S>1509</S> by agreement<S>4859</S> for a time<S>2540</S> that you may devote<S>4980</S> yourselves<S>4980</S> to prayer,<S>4335</S> and come<S>1510</S> together<S>1909</S> <S>3588</S> <S>846</S> again<S>3825</S> lest<S>2443</S> <S>3361</S> Satan<S>4567</S> tempt<S>3985</S> you because<S>1223</S> of your lack<S>192</S> of self-control.


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But this<S>3778</S> I say<S>3004</S> by way<S>2596</S> of concession,<S>4774</S> not of command.<S>2003</S>


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Yet<S>1161</S> I wish<S>2309</S> that all<S>3956</S> men<S>444</S> were even<S>2532</S> as I myself<S>1683</S> am. However,<S>235</S> each<S>1538</S> man<S>1538</S> has<S>2192</S> his own<S>2398</S> gift<S>5486</S> from God,<S>2316</S> one<S>3588</S> <S>3303</S> in this<S>3779</S> manner,<S>3779</S> and another<S>3739</S> <S>1161</S> in that.


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<pb/>But I say<S>3004</S> to the unmarried<S>22</S> and to widows<S>5503</S> that it is good<S>2570</S> for them if<S>1437</S> they remain<S>3306</S> even<S>2532</S> as I.


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But if<S>1487</S> they do not have<S>1467</S> self-control, let them marry;<S>1060</S> for it is better<S>2909</S> to marry<S>1060</S> than<S>2228</S> to burn.<S>4448</S>


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But to the married<S>1060</S> I give<S>3853</S> instructions,<S>3853</S> not I, but the Lord,<S>2962</S> that the wife<S>1135</S> should not leave<S>5563</S> her husband<S>435</S>


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(but if<S>1437</S> she does leave,<S>5563</S> let her remain<S>3306</S> unmarried,<S>22</S> or<S>2228</S> else<S>2228</S> be reconciled<S>2644</S> to her husband<S>435</S>), and that the husband<S>435</S> should not send<S>863</S> his wife<S>1135</S> away.<S>863</S>


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But to the rest<S>3062</S> I say,<S>3004</S> not the Lord,<S>2962</S> that if<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> brother<S>80</S> has<S>2192</S> a wife<S>1135</S> who is an unbeliever,<S>571</S> and she consents<S>4909</S> to live<S>3611</S> with him, let him not send<S>863</S> her away.<S>863</S>


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And a woman<S>1135</S> who<S>3748</S> has<S>2192</S> an unbelieving<S>571</S> husband,<S>435</S> and he consents<S>4909</S> to live<S>3611</S> with her, let her not send<S>863</S> her husband<S>435</S> away.<S>863</S>


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For the unbelieving<S>571</S> husband<S>435</S> is sanctified<S>37</S> through<S>1722</S> his wife,<S>1135</S> and the unbelieving<S>571</S> wife<S>1135</S> is sanctified<S>37</S> through<S>1722</S> her believing<S>80</S> husband;<S>80</S> for otherwise<S>1893</S> your children<S>5043</S> are unclean,<S>169</S> but now<S>3568</S> they are holy.<S>40</S>


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Yet<S>1161</S> if<S>1487</S> the unbelieving<S>571</S> one<S>571</S> leaves,<S>5563</S> let him leave;<S>5563</S> the brother<S>80</S> or<S>2228</S> the sister<S>79</S> is not under<S>1402</S> bondage<S>1402</S> in such<S>5108</S> [cases,] but God<S>2316</S> has called<S>2564</S> us to peace.<S>1515</S>


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For how<S>5101</S> do you know,<S>3609</S> O wife,<S>1135</S> whether<S>1487</S> you will save<S>4982</S> your husband<S>435</S>? Or<S>2228</S> how<S>5101</S> do you know,<S>3609</S> O husband,<S>435</S> whether<S>1487</S> you will save<S>4982</S> your wife<S>1135</S>?


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<pb/>Only,<S>1487</S> <S>3361</S> as the Lord<S>2962</S> has assigned<S>3307</S> to each<S>1538</S> one,<S>1538</S> as God<S>2316</S> has called<S>2564</S> each,<S>1538</S> in this<S>3779</S> manner<S>3779</S> let him walk.<S>4043</S> And thus<S>3779</S> I direct<S>1299</S> in all<S>3956</S> the churches.<S>1577</S>


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Was any<S>5100</S> man<S>5100</S> called<S>2564</S> [already] circumcised<S>4059</S>? Let him not become<S>1986</S> uncircumcised.<S>1986</S> Has anyone<S>5100</S> been called<S>2564</S> in uncircumcision<S>203</S>? Let him not be circumcised.<S>4059</S>


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Circumcision<S>4061</S> is nothing,<S>3762</S> and uncircumcision<S>203</S> is nothing,<S>3762</S> but [what matters is] the keeping<S>5084</S> of the commandments<S>1785</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>Let each<S>1538</S> man<S>1538</S> remain<S>3306</S> in that condition<S>2821</S> in which<S>3739</S> he was called.<S>2564</S>


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Were you called<S>2564</S> while a slave<S>1401</S>? Do not worry<S>3199</S> about it; but if<S>1487</S> you are able<S>1410</S> also<S>2532</S> to become<S>1096</S> free,<S>1658</S> rather<S>3123</S> do<S>5530</S> that.


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For he who was called<S>2564</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S> while a slave,<S>1401</S> is the Lord's freedman;<S>558</S> likewise<S>3668</S> he who was called<S>2564</S> while free,<S>1658</S> is Christ's slave.<S>1401</S>


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You were bought<S>59</S> with a price;<S>5092</S> do not become<S>1096</S> slaves<S>1401</S> of men.<S>444</S>


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Brethren,<S>80</S> let each<S>1538</S> man<S>1538</S> remain<S>3306</S> with God<S>2316</S> in that [condition] in which<S>3739</S> he was called.<S>2564</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> concerning<S>4012</S> virgins<S>3933</S> I have<S>2192</S> no<S>3756</S> command<S>2003</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> but I give<S>1325</S> an opinion<S>1106</S> as one who by the mercy<S>1653</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> is trustworthy.<S>4103</S>


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I think<S>3543</S> then<S>3767</S> that this<S>3778</S> is good<S>2570</S> in view<S>1223</S> of the present<S>1764</S> distress,<S>318</S> that it is good<S>2570</S> for a man<S>444</S> to remain<S>1510</S> as he is.


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Are you bound<S>1210</S> to a wife<S>1135</S>? Do not seek<S>2212</S> to be released.<S>3080</S> Are you released<S>3089</S> from a wife<S>1135</S>? Do not seek<S>2212</S> a wife.<S>1135</S>


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But if<S>1437</S> you should marry,<S>1060</S> you have not sinned;<S>264</S> and if<S>1437</S> a virgin<S>3933</S> should marry,<S>1060</S> she has not sinned.<S>264</S> Yet<S>1161</S> such<S>5108</S> will have<S>2192</S> trouble<S>2347</S> in this<S>3588</S> life,<S>4561</S> and I am trying to spare<S>5339</S> you.


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But this<S>3778</S> I say,<S>5346</S> brethren,<S>80</S> the time<S>2540</S> has been<S>1510</S> shortened,<S>4958</S> so<S>2443</S> that from now<S>3062</S> on those<S>3588</S> who have<S>2192</S> wives<S>1135</S> should be as though<S>5613</S> they had<S>2192</S> none;<S>3361</S>


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and those<S>3588</S> who weep,<S>2799</S> as though<S>5613</S> they did not weep;<S>2799</S> and those<S>3588</S> who rejoice,<S>5463</S> as though<S>5613</S> they did not rejoice;<S>5463</S> and those<S>3588</S> who buy,<S>59</S> as though<S>5613</S> they did not possess;<S>2722</S>


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<pb/>and those<S>3588</S> who use<S>5530</S> the world,<S>2889</S> as though<S>5613</S> they did not make<S>2710</S> full<S>2710</S> use<S>2710</S> of it; for the form<S>4976</S> of this<S>3778</S> world<S>2889</S> is passing<S>3855</S> away.<S>3855</S>


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But I want<S>2309</S> you to be free<S>275</S> from concern.<S>275</S> One who is unmarried<S>22</S> is concerned<S>3309</S> about the things of the Lord,<S>2962</S> how<S>4459</S> he may please<S>700</S> the Lord;<S>2962</S>


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but one who is married<S>1060</S> is concerned<S>3309</S> about the things of the world,<S>2889</S> how<S>4459</S> he may please<S>700</S> his wife,<S>1135</S>


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and [his interests] are divided.<S>3307</S> And the woman<S>1135</S> who is unmarried,<S>22</S> and the virgin,<S>3933</S> is concerned<S>3309</S> about the things of the Lord,<S>2962</S> that she may be holy<S>40</S> both<S>2532</S> in body<S>4983</S> and spirit;<S>4151</S> but one who is married<S>1060</S> is concerned<S>3309</S> about the things of the world,<S>2889</S> how<S>4459</S> she may please<S>700</S> her husband.<S>435</S>


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And this<S>3778</S> I say<S>3004</S> for your own<S>846</S> benefit;<S>4851</S> not to put<S>1911</S> a restraint<S>1029</S> upon you, but to promote<S>4314</S> what<S>2158</S> is seemly,<S>2158</S> and [to secure] undistracted<S>563</S> devotion<S>7086</S> to the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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<pb/>But if<S>1487</S> any<S>5100</S> man<S>5100</S> thinks<S>3543</S> that he is acting<S>807</S> unbecomingly<S>807</S> toward<S>1909</S> his virgin<S>3933</S> [daughter,] if<S>1437</S> she should be of full<S>5230</S> age,<S>5230</S> and if it must<S>3784</S> be so,<S>3779</S> let him do<S>4160</S> what<S>3739</S> he wishes,<S>2309</S> he does not sin;<S>264</S> let her marry.<S>1060</S>


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But he who<S>3739</S> stands<S>2476</S> firm<S>1476</S> in his heart,<S>2588</S> being<S>2192</S> under<S>2192</S> no<S>3361</S> constraint,<S>318</S> but has<S>2192</S> authority<S>1849</S> over<S>4012</S> his own<S>2398</S> will,<S>2307</S> and has decided<S>2919</S> this<S>3778</S> in his own<S>2398</S> heart,<S>2588</S> to keep<S>5083</S> his own<S>1438</S> virgin<S>3933</S> [daughter,] he will do<S>4160</S> well.<S>2573</S>


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So<S>5620</S> then<S>5620</S> both<S>2532</S> he who gives<S>7031</S> his own<S>1438</S> virgin<S>3933</S> [daughter] in marriage<S>7031</S> does<S>4160</S> well,<S>2573</S> and he who does not give<S>7031</S> her in marriage<S>7031</S> will do<S>4160</S> better.<S>2909</S>


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<pb/>A wife<S>1135</S> is bound<S>1210</S> as long<S>5550</S> as her husband<S>435</S> lives;<S>2198</S> but if<S>1437</S> her husband<S>435</S> is dead,<S>2837</S> she is free<S>1658</S> to be married<S>1060</S> to whom<S>3739</S> she wishes,<S>2309</S> only<S>3440</S> in the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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But in my opinion<S>1106</S> she is happier<S>3107</S> if<S>1437</S> she remains<S>3306</S> as she is; and I think<S>1380</S> that I also<S>2532</S> have<S>2192</S> the Spirit<S>4151</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> concerning<S>4012</S> things<S>1494</S> sacrificed<S>1494</S> to idols,<S>1494</S> we know<S>3609</S> that we all<S>3956</S> have<S>2192</S> knowledge.<S>1108</S> Knowledge<S>1108</S> makes<S>5448</S> arrogant,<S>5448</S> but love<S>26</S> edifies.<S>3618</S>


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If<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> supposes<S>1380</S> that he knows<S>1097</S> anything,<S>5100</S> he has not yet<S>3768</S> known<S>1097</S> as he ought<S>1163</S> to know;<S>1097</S>


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Therefore<S>3767</S> concerning<S>4012</S> the eating<S>1035</S> of things<S>1494</S> sacrificed<S>1494</S> to idols,<S>1494</S> we know<S>3609</S> that there is no<S>3762</S> such thing<S>3762</S> as an idol<S>1497</S> in the world,<S>2889</S> and that there is no<S>3762</S> God<S>2316</S> but one.<S>1520</S>


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For even<S>2532</S> if<S>1512</S> there are so-called gods<S>2316</S> whether<S>1535</S> in heaven<S>3772</S> or<S>1535</S> on earth,<S>1093</S> as indeed<S>5618</S> there are many<S>4183</S> gods<S>2316</S> and many<S>4183</S> lords,<S>2962</S>


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yet<S>235</S> for us there is [but] one<S>1520</S> God,<S>2316</S> the Father,<S>3962</S> from whom<S>3739</S> are all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> and we [exist] for Him; and one<S>1520</S> Lord,<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> Christ,<S>5547</S> by whom<S>3739</S> are all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> and we [exist] through<S>1223</S> Him.


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<pb/>However<S>235</S> not all<S>3956</S> men<S>3956</S> have this<S>3588</S> knowledge;<S>1108</S> but some,<S>5100</S> being accustomed<S>4914</S> to the idol<S>1497</S> until<S>2193</S> now,<S>737</S> eat<S>2068</S> [food] as if<S>5613</S> it were sacrificed<S>1494</S> to an idol;<S>1494</S> and their conscience<S>4893</S> being<S>1510</S> weak<S>772</S> is defiled.<S>3435</S>


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But food<S>1033</S> will not commend<S>3936</S> us to God;<S>2316</S> we are neither<S>3777</S> the worse<S>5302</S> if<S>1437</S> we do not eat,<S>2068</S> nor<S>3777</S> the better<S>4052</S> if<S>1437</S> we do eat.<S>2068</S>


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But take<S>991</S> care<S>991</S> lest<S>3381</S> this<S>3778</S> liberty<S>1849</S> of yours<S>4771</S> somehow<S>4458</S> become<S>1096</S> a stumbling<S>4348</S> block<S>4348</S> to the weak.<S>772</S>


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For if<S>1437</S> someone<S>5100</S> sees<S>3708</S> you, who have<S>2192</S> knowledge,<S>1108</S> dining<S>2621</S> in an idol's temple,<S>1493</S> will not his conscience,<S>4893</S> if he is weak,<S>772</S> be strengthened<S>3618</S> to eat<S>2068</S> things<S>1494</S> sacrificed<S>1494</S> to idols<S>1494</S>?


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For through<S>1722</S> your knowledge<S>1108</S> he who is weak<S>770</S> is ruined,<S>622</S> the brother<S>80</S> for whose<S>3739</S> sake<S>1223</S> Christ<S>5547</S> died.<S>599</S>


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And thus,<S>3779</S> by sinning<S>264</S> against<S>1519</S> the brethren<S>80</S> and wounding<S>5180</S> their conscience<S>4893</S> when it is weak,<S>770</S> you sin<S>264</S> against<S>1519</S> Christ.<S>5547</S>


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Therefore,<S>1355</S> if<S>1487</S> food<S>1033</S> causes<S>4624</S> my brother<S>80</S> to stumble,<S>4624</S> I will never<S>3756</S> <S>3361</S> eat<S>2068</S> meat<S>2907</S> again, that I might not cause<S>4624</S> my brother<S>80</S> to stumble.<S>4624</S>


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<pb/>Am<S>1510</S> I not free<S>1658</S>? Am<S>1510</S> I not an apostle<S>652</S>? Have I not seen<S>3708</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> our Lord<S>2962</S>? Are you not my work<S>2041</S> in the Lord<S>2962</S>?


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If<S>1487</S> to others<S>243</S> I am<S>1510</S> not an apostle,<S>652</S> at least<S>235</S> <S>1065</S> I am<S>1510</S> to you; for you are the seal<S>4973</S> of my apostleship<S>651</S> in the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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Do we not have<S>2192</S> a right<S>1849</S> to take<S>4013</S> along<S>4013</S> a believing<S>79</S> wife,<S>1135</S> even<S>2532</S> as the rest<S>3062</S> of the apostles,<S>652</S> and the brothers<S>80</S> of the Lord,<S>2962</S> and Cephas<S>2786</S>?


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Or<S>2228</S> do only<S>3441</S> Barnabas<S>921</S> and I not have<S>2192</S> a right<S>1849</S> to refrain<S>3361</S> from working<S>2038</S>?


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Who<S>5101</S> at any<S>4218</S> time<S>4218</S> serves<S>4754</S> as a soldier<S>4754</S> at his own<S>2398</S> expense<S>3800</S>? Who<S>5101</S> plants<S>5452</S> a vineyard,<S>290</S> and does not eat<S>2068</S> the fruit<S>2590</S> of it? Or<S>2228</S> who<S>5101</S> tends<S>4165</S> a flock<S>4167</S> and does not use<S>2068</S> the milk<S>1051</S> of the flock<S>4167</S>?


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I am not speaking<S>2980</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> according<S>2596</S> to human<S>444</S> judgment,<S>444</S> am I? Or<S>2228</S> does not the Law<S>3551</S> also<S>2532</S> say<S>3004</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S>?


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For it is written<S>1125</S> in the Law<S>3551</S> of Moses,<S>3475</S> "You shall not muzzle<S>2778</S> the ox<S>1016</S> while he is threshing.<S>248</S>" God<S>2316</S> is not concerned<S>3199</S> about oxen,<S>1016</S> is He?


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Or<S>2228</S> is He speaking<S>3004</S> altogether<S>3843</S> for our sake<S>1223</S>? Yes,<S>1063</S> for our sake<S>1223</S> it was written,<S>1125</S> because<S>3754</S> the plowman<S>722</S> ought<S>3784</S> to plow<S>722</S> in hope,<S>1680</S> and the thresher<S>248</S> [to thresh] in hope<S>1680</S> of sharing<S>3348</S> [the crops.]


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If<S>1487</S> we sowed<S>4687</S> spiritual<S>4152</S> things<S>4152</S> in you, is it too<S>3173</S> much<S>3173</S> if<S>1487</S> we should reap<S>2325</S> material<S>4559</S> things<S>4559</S> from you?


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If<S>1487</S> others<S>243</S> share<S>3348</S> the right<S>1849</S> over you, do we not more<S>3123</S>? Nevertheless,<S>235</S> we did not use<S>5530</S> this<S>3778</S> right,<S>1849</S> but we endure<S>4722</S> all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> that we may cause<S>1325</S> no<S>3361</S> <S>5100</S> hindrance<S>1464</S> to the gospel<S>2098</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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Do you not know<S>3609</S> that those<S>3588</S> who perform<S>2038</S> sacred<S>2413</S> services<S>2413</S> eat<S>2068</S> the [food] of the temple,<S>2413</S> [and] those<S>3588</S> who attend<S>3918</S> regularly<S>3918</S> to the altar<S>2379</S> have<S>4829</S> their share<S>4829</S> with the altar<S>2379</S>?


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So<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> directed<S>1299</S> those<S>3588</S> who proclaim<S>2605</S> the gospel<S>2098</S> to get<S>2198</S> their living<S>2198</S> from the gospel.<S>2098</S>


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But I have used<S>5530</S> none<S>3762</S> of these<S>3778</S> things.<S>3778</S> And I am not writing<S>1125</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> that it may be done<S>1096</S> so<S>3779</S> in my case;<S>1722</S> for it would be better<S>2570</S> <S>3123</S> for me to die<S>599</S> than<S>2228</S> have any<S>5100</S> man make<S>2758</S> my boast<S>2745</S> an empty<S>2758</S> one.


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For if<S>1437</S> I preach<S>2097</S> the gospel,<S>2097</S> I have nothing<S>3756</S> to boast<S>2745</S> of, for I am<S>1945</S> under<S>1945</S> compulsion;<S>318</S> for woe<S>3759</S> is me if<S>1437</S> I do not preach<S>2097</S> the gospel.<S>2097</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> I do<S>4238</S> this<S>3778</S> voluntarily,<S>1635</S> I have<S>2192</S> a reward;<S>3408</S> but if<S>1487</S> against<S>210</S> my will,<S>210</S> I have a stewardship<S>3622</S> entrusted<S>4100</S> to me.


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What<S>5101</S> then<S>3767</S> is my reward<S>3408</S>? That, when I preach<S>2097</S> the gospel,<S>2097</S> I may offer<S>5087</S> the gospel<S>2098</S> without<S>77</S> charge,<S>77</S> so<S>1519</S> as not to make<S>2710</S> full<S>2710</S> use<S>2710</S> of my right<S>1849</S> in the gospel.<S>2098</S>


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<pb/>For though I am<S>1510</S> free<S>1658</S> from all<S>3956</S> [men,] I have made<S>1402</S> myself<S>1683</S> a slave<S>1402</S> to all,<S>3956</S> that I might win<S>2770</S> the more.<S>4183</S>


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And to the Jews<S>2453</S> I became<S>1096</S> as a Jew,<S>2453</S> that I might win<S>2770</S> Jews;<S>2453</S> to those<S>3588</S> who<S>3588</S> are under<S>5259</S> the Law,<S>3551</S> as under<S>5259</S> the Law,<S>3551</S> though not being<S>1510</S> myself<S>846</S> under<S>5259</S> the Law,<S>3551</S> that I might win<S>2770</S> those<S>3588</S> who<S>3588</S> are under<S>5259</S> the Law;<S>3551</S>


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to those<S>3588</S> who are without<S>459</S> law,<S>459</S> as without<S>459</S> law,<S>459</S> though not being<S>1510</S> without<S>459</S> the law<S>459</S> of God<S>2316</S> but under<S>1772</S> the law<S>1772</S> of Christ,<S>5547</S> that I might win<S>2770</S> those<S>3588</S> who are without<S>459</S> law.<S>459</S>


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<pb/>To the weak<S>772</S> I became<S>1096</S> weak,<S>772</S> that I might win<S>2770</S> the weak;<S>772</S> I have become<S>1096</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> to all<S>3956</S> men,<S>3956</S> that I may by all<S>3843</S> means<S>3843</S> save<S>4982</S> some.<S>5100</S>


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And I do<S>4160</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> for the sake<S>1223</S> of the gospel,<S>2098</S> that I may become<S>1096</S> a fellow<S>4791</S> partaker<S>4791</S> of it.


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<pb/>Do you not know<S>3609</S> that those<S>3588</S> who run<S>5143</S> in a race<S>4712</S> all<S>3956</S> run,<S>5143</S> but [only] one<S>1520</S> receives<S>2983</S> the prize<S>1017</S>? Run<S>5143</S> in such<S>3779</S> a way<S>3779</S> that you may win.<S>2638</S>


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And everyone<S>3956</S> who competes<S>75</S> in the games<S>75</S> exercises<S>1467</S> self-control in all<S>3956</S> things.<S>3956</S> They then<S>3767</S> [do it] to receive<S>2983</S> a perishable<S>5349</S> wreath,<S>4735</S> but we an imperishable.<S>862</S>


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Therefore<S>5106</S> I run<S>5143</S> in such<S>3779</S> a way,<S>3779</S> as not without<S>84</S> aim;<S>84</S> I box<S>4438</S> in such<S>3779</S> a way,<S>3779</S> as not beating<S>1194</S> the air;<S>109</S>


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but I buffet<S>5299</S> my body<S>4983</S> and make<S>1396</S> it my slave,<S>1396</S> lest<S>3381</S> possibly,<S>3381</S> after I have preached<S>2784</S> to others,<S>243</S> I myself<S>846</S> should be disqualified.<S>96</S>


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<pb/>For I do not want<S>2309</S> you to be unaware,<S>50</S> brethren,<S>80</S> that our fathers<S>3962</S> were all<S>3956</S> under<S>5259</S> the cloud,<S>3507</S> and all<S>3956</S> passed<S>1330</S> through<S>1330</S> the sea;<S>2281</S>


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<pb/>and all<S>3956</S> were baptized<S>907</S> into Moses<S>3475</S> in the cloud<S>3507</S> and in the sea;<S>2281</S>


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and all<S>3956</S> drank<S>4095</S> the same<S>846</S> spiritual<S>4152</S> drink,<S>4188</S> for they were drinking<S>4095</S> from a spiritual<S>4152</S> rock<S>4073</S> which followed<S>190</S> them; and the rock<S>4073</S> was Christ.<S>5547</S>


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Nevertheless,<S>235</S> with most<S>4183</S> of them God<S>2316</S> was not well-pleased; for they were laid<S>2693</S> low<S>2693</S> in the wilderness.<S>2048</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> happened<S>1096</S> as examples<S>5179</S> for us, that we should not crave<S>1510</S> <S>1938</S> evil<S>2556</S> things,<S>2556</S> as they also<S>2548</S> craved.<S>1937</S>


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And do not be idolaters,<S>1496</S> as some<S>5100</S> of them were; as it is written,<S>1125</S> "The people<S>2992</S> sat<S>2523</S> down<S>2523</S> to eat<S>2068</S> and drink,<S>4095</S> and stood<S>450</S> up to play.<S>3815</S>"


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Nor<S>3366</S> let us act<S>4203</S> immorally,<S>4203</S> as some<S>5100</S> of them did,<S>4203</S> and twenty-three thousand<S>5505</S> fell<S>4098</S> in one<S>1520</S> day.<S>2250</S>


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Nor<S>3366</S> let us try<S>1598</S> the Lord,<S>2962</S> as some<S>5100</S> of them did,<S>3985</S> and were destroyed<S>622</S> by the serpents.<S>3789</S>


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Nor<S>3366</S> grumble,<S>1111</S> as some<S>5100</S> of them did,<S>1111</S> and were destroyed<S>622</S> by the destroyer.<S>3644</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> these<S>3778</S> things<S>3778</S> happened<S>4819</S> to them as an example,<S>5179</S> and they were written<S>1125</S> for our instruction,<S>3559</S> upon whom<S>3739</S> the ends<S>5056</S> of the ages<S>165</S> have come.<S>2658</S>


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Therefore<S>5620</S> let him who thinks<S>1380</S> he stands<S>2476</S> take<S>991</S> heed<S>991</S> lest<S>3361</S> he fall.<S>4098</S>


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No<S>3756</S> temptation<S>3986</S> has overtaken<S>2983</S> you but such<S>442</S> as is common<S>442</S> to man;<S>442</S> and God<S>2316</S> is faithful,<S>4103</S> who<S>3739</S> will not allow<S>1439</S> you to be tempted<S>3985</S> beyond<S>5228</S> what<S>3739</S> you are able,<S>1410</S> but with the temptation<S>3986</S> will provide<S>4160</S> the way<S>1545</S> of escape<S>1545</S> also,<S>2532</S> that you may be able<S>1410</S> to endure<S>5297</S> it.


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I speak<S>3004</S> as to wise<S>5429</S> men;<S>5429</S> you judge<S>2919</S> what<S>3739</S> I say.<S>5346</S>


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Is not the cup<S>4221</S> of blessing<S>2129</S> which<S>3739</S> we bless<S>2127</S> a sharing<S>2842</S> in the blood<S>129</S> of Christ<S>5547</S>? Is not the bread<S>740</S> which<S>3739</S> we break<S>2806</S> a sharing<S>2842</S> in the body<S>4983</S> of Christ<S>5547</S>?


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<pb/>Since<S>3754</S> there is one<S>1520</S> bread,<S>740</S> we who are many<S>4183</S> are one<S>1520</S> body;<S>4983</S> for we all<S>3956</S> partake<S>3348</S> of the one<S>1520</S> bread.<S>740</S>


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Look<S>991</S> at the nation<S>4561</S> Israel;<S>2474</S> are not those<S>3588</S> who eat<S>2068</S> the sacrifices<S>2378</S> sharers<S>2844</S> in the altar<S>2379</S>?


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What<S>5101</S> do I mean<S>5346</S> then<S>3767</S>? That a thing<S>1494</S> sacrificed<S>1494</S> to idols<S>1494</S> is anything,<S>5100</S> or<S>2228</S> that an idol<S>1497</S> is anything<S>5100</S>?


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[No,] but [I say] that the things which<S>3739</S> the Gentiles<S>1484</S> sacrifice,<S>2380</S> they sacrifice<S>2380</S> to demons,<S>1140</S> and not to God;<S>2316</S> and I do not want<S>2309</S> you to become<S>1096</S> sharers<S>2844</S> in demons.<S>1140</S>


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You cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3756</S> drink<S>4095</S> the cup<S>4221</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> and the cup<S>4221</S> of demons;<S>1140</S> you cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3756</S> partake<S>3348</S> of the table<S>5132</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> and the table<S>5132</S> of demons.<S>1140</S>


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Or<S>2228</S> do we provoke<S>3863</S> the Lord<S>2962</S> to jealousy<S>3863</S>? We are not stronger<S>2478</S> than He, are we?


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<pb/>All<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> are lawful,<S>1832</S> but not all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> are profitable.<S>4851</S> All<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> are lawful,<S>1832</S> but not all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> edify.<S>3618</S>


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Let no<S>3367</S> one<S>3367</S> seek<S>2212</S> his own<S>1438</S> [good,] but that of his neighbor.<S>2087</S>


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<pb/>Eat<S>2068</S> anything<S>3956</S> that is sold<S>4453</S> in the meat<S>3111</S> market,<S>3111</S> without<S>3367</S> asking<S>350</S> questions<S>350</S> for conscience' sake;<S>1223</S>


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<pb/>If<S>1487</S> one<S>5100</S> of the unbelievers<S>571</S> invites<S>2564</S> you, and you wish<S>2309</S> to go,<S>4198</S> eat<S>2068</S> anything<S>3956</S> that is set<S>3908</S> before<S>3908</S> you, without<S>3367</S> asking<S>350</S> questions<S>350</S> for conscience' sake.<S>1223</S>


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<pb/>But if<S>1437</S> anyone<S>5100</S> should say<S>3004</S> to you, "This<S>3778</S> is meat sacrificed<S>7094</S> to idols,<S>7094</S>" do not eat<S>2068</S> [it,] for the sake<S>1223</S> of the one<S>1565</S> who informed<S>3377</S> [you,] and for conscience' sake;


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<pb/>I mean<S>3004</S> not your own<S>1438</S> conscience,<S>4893</S> but the other<S>2087</S> [man's]; for why<S>2443</S> <S>5101</S> is my freedom<S>1657</S> judged<S>2919</S> by another's conscience<S>4893</S>?


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If<S>1487</S> I partake<S>3348</S> with thankfulness,<S>5485</S> why<S>5101</S> am I slandered<S>987</S> concerning<S>5228</S> that for which<S>3739</S> I give<S>2168</S> thanks<S>2168</S>?


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Whether,<S>1535</S> then,<S>3767</S> you eat<S>2068</S> or<S>1535</S> drink<S>4095</S> or<S>1535</S> whatever<S>5100</S> you do,<S>4160</S> do<S>4160</S> all<S>3956</S> to the glory<S>1391</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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Give<S>1096</S> no<S>677</S> offense<S>677</S> either<S>2532</S> to Jews<S>2453</S> or<S>2532</S> to Greeks<S>1672</S> or<S>2532</S> to the church<S>1577</S> of God;<S>2316</S>


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just<S>2531</S> as I also<S>2532</S> please<S>700</S> all<S>3956</S> men<S>3956</S> in all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> not seeking<S>2212</S> my own<S>1683</S> profit,<S>4851</S> but the [profit] of the many,<S>4183</S> that they may be saved.<S>4982</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> I praise<S>1867</S> you because<S>3754</S> you remember<S>3403</S> me in everything,<S>3956</S> and hold<S>2722</S> firmly<S>2722</S> to the traditions,<S>3862</S> just<S>2531</S> as I delivered<S>3860</S> them to you.


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But I want<S>2309</S> you to understand<S>3609</S> that Christ<S>5547</S> is the head<S>2776</S> of every<S>3956</S> man,<S>435</S> and the man<S>435</S> is the head<S>2776</S> of a woman,<S>1135</S> and God<S>2316</S> is the head<S>2776</S> of Christ.<S>5547</S>


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Every<S>3956</S> man<S>435</S> who has<S>2192</S> [something] on his head<S>2776</S> while praying<S>4336</S> or<S>2228</S> prophesying,<S>4395</S> disgraces<S>2617</S> his head.<S>2776</S>


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<pb/>But every<S>3956</S> woman<S>1135</S> who has her head<S>2776</S> uncovered<S>177</S> while praying<S>4336</S> or<S>2228</S> prophesying,<S>4395</S> disgraces<S>2617</S> her head;<S>2776</S> for she is one<S>1520</S> and the same<S>846</S> with her whose head is shaved.<S>3587</S>


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For if<S>1487</S> a woman<S>1135</S> does not cover<S>2619</S> her head, let her also<S>2532</S> have her hair<S>2751</S> cut<S>2751</S> off;<S>2751</S> but if<S>1487</S> it is disgraceful<S>150</S> for a woman<S>1135</S> to have her hair<S>2751</S> cut<S>2751</S> off<S>2751</S> or<S>2228</S> her head shaved,<S>3587</S> let her cover<S>2619</S> her head.


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For a man<S>435</S> ought<S>3784</S> not to have his head<S>2776</S> covered,<S>2619</S> since he is the image<S>1504</S> and glory<S>1391</S> of God;<S>2316</S> but the woman<S>1135</S> is the glory<S>1391</S> of man.<S>435</S>


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For man<S>435</S> does not originate<S>1510</S> from woman,<S>1135</S> but woman<S>1135</S> from man;<S>435</S>


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for indeed<S>2532</S> man<S>435</S> was not created<S>2936</S> for the woman<S>1135</S>'s sake,<S>1223</S> but woman for the man's sake.<S>1223</S>


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Therefore<S>1223</S> <S>3778</S> the woman<S>1135</S> ought<S>3784</S> to have<S>2192</S> [a symbol of] authority<S>1849</S> on her head,<S>2776</S> because<S>1223</S> of the angels.<S>32</S>


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However,<S>4133</S> in the Lord,<S>2962</S> neither<S>3777</S> is woman<S>1135</S> independent<S>5565</S> of man,<S>435</S> nor<S>3777</S> is man<S>435</S> independent<S>5565</S> of woman.<S>1135</S>


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For as the woman<S>1135</S> originates from the man,<S>435</S> so<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> the man<S>435</S> [has his birth] through<S>1223</S> the woman;<S>1135</S> and all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> originate from God.<S>2316</S>


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Judge<S>2919</S> for yourselves<S>4771</S>:<S>846</S> is it proper<S>4241</S> for a woman<S>1135</S> to pray<S>4336</S> to God<S>2316</S> [with head] uncovered<S>177</S>?


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Does not even<S>3761</S> nature<S>5449</S> itself<S>846</S> teach<S>1321</S> you that if<S>1437</S> a man<S>435</S> has<S>2863</S> long<S>2863</S> hair,<S>2863</S> it is a dishonor<S>819</S> to him,


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but if<S>1437</S> a woman<S>1135</S> has<S>2863</S> long<S>2863</S> hair,<S>2863</S> it is a glory<S>1391</S> to her? For her hair<S>2864</S> is given<S>1325</S> to her for a covering.<S>4018</S>


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But if<S>1487</S> one<S>5100</S> is inclined<S>1380</S> to be contentious,<S>5380</S> we have<S>2192</S> no<S>3756</S> other<S>5108</S> practice,<S>4914</S> nor<S>3761</S> have the churches<S>1577</S> of God.<S>2316</S>


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<pb/>But in giving<S>3853</S> this<S>3778</S> instruction,<S>3853</S> I do not praise<S>1867</S> you, because<S>3754</S> you come<S>4905</S> together<S>4905</S> not for the better<S>2909</S> but for the worse.<S>7090</S>


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For, in the first<S>4413</S> place, when you come<S>4905</S> together<S>4905</S> as a church,<S>1577</S> I hear<S>191</S> that divisions<S>4978</S> exist<S>5225</S> among<S>1722</S> you; and in part,<S>3313</S> I believe<S>4100</S> it.


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<pb/>For there must<S>1163</S> also<S>2532</S> be factions<S>139</S> among<S>1722</S> you, in order<S>2443</S> that those<S>3588</S> who are approved<S>1384</S> may have become<S>1096</S> evident<S>5318</S> among<S>1722</S> you.


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Therefore<S>3767</S> when you meet<S>4905</S> together<S>1909</S>,<S>3588</S> <S>846</S> it is not to eat<S>2068</S> the Lord's Supper,<S>1173</S>


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for in your eating<S>2068</S> each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> takes<S>4301</S> his own<S>2398</S> supper<S>1173</S> first;<S>4301</S> and one<S>3739</S> <S>3303</S> is hungry<S>3983</S> and another<S>3739</S> <S>1161</S> is drunk.<S>3184</S>


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What!<S>1063</S> Do you not have<S>2192</S> houses<S>3614</S> in which to eat<S>2068</S> and drink<S>4095</S>? Or<S>2228</S> do you despise<S>2706</S> the church<S>1577</S> of God,<S>2316</S> and shame<S>2617</S> those<S>3588</S> who have<S>2192</S> nothing<S>3361</S>? What<S>5101</S> shall I say<S>3004</S> to you? Shall I praise<S>1867</S> you? In this<S>3778</S> I will not praise<S>1867</S> you.


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<pb/>For I received<S>3880</S> from the Lord<S>2962</S> that which<S>3739</S> I also<S>2532</S> delivered<S>3860</S> to you, that the Lord<S>2962</S> Jesus<S>2424</S> in the night<S>3571</S> in which<S>3739</S> He was betrayed<S>3860</S> took<S>2983</S> bread;<S>740</S>


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and when He had given<S>2168</S> thanks,<S>2168</S> He broke<S>2806</S> it, and said,<S>3004</S> <J>"This<S>3778</S> is My body,<S>4983</S> which is for you; do<S>4160</S> this<S>3778</S> in remembrance<S>364</S> of Me."</J>


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In the same<S>5615</S> way<S>5615</S> [He took] the cup<S>4221</S> also,<S>2532</S> after<S>3326</S> supper,<S>1172</S> saying,<S>3004</S> <J>"This<S>3778</S> cup<S>4221</S> is the new<S>2537</S> covenant<S>1242</S> in My blood;<S>129</S> do<S>4160</S> this,<S>3778</S> as often<S>3740</S> as you drink<S>4095</S> [it,] in remembrance<S>364</S> of Me."</J>


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For as often<S>3740</S> as you eat<S>2068</S> this<S>3778</S> bread<S>740</S> and drink<S>4095</S> the cup,<S>4221</S> you proclaim<S>2605</S> the Lord's death<S>2288</S> until<S>891</S> He comes.<S>2064</S>


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<pb/>Therefore<S>5620</S> whoever<S>3739</S> <S>302</S> eats<S>2068</S> the bread<S>740</S> or<S>2228</S> drinks<S>4095</S> the cup<S>4221</S> of the Lord<S>2962</S> in an unworthy<S>371</S> manner,<S>371</S> shall be guilty<S>1777</S> of the body<S>4983</S> and the blood<S>129</S> of the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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But let a man<S>444</S> examine<S>1381</S> himself,<S>1438</S> and so<S>3779</S> let him eat<S>2068</S> of the bread<S>740</S> and drink<S>4095</S> of the cup.<S>4221</S>


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For he who eats<S>2068</S> and drinks,<S>4095</S> eats<S>2068</S> and drinks<S>4095</S> judgment<S>2917</S> to himself,<S>1438</S> if he does not judge<S>1252</S> the body<S>4983</S> rightly.


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For this<S>3778</S> reason<S>1223</S> many<S>4183</S> among<S>1722</S> you are weak<S>772</S> and sick,<S>732</S> and a number<S>2425</S> sleep.<S>2837</S>


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But if<S>1487</S> we judged<S>1252</S> ourselves<S>1438</S> rightly, we should not be judged.<S>2919</S>


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But when we are judged,<S>2919</S> we are disciplined<S>3811</S> by the Lord<S>2962</S> in order<S>2443</S> that we may not be condemned<S>2632</S> along<S>4862</S> with the world.<S>2889</S>


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So<S>5620</S> then,<S>5620</S> my brethren,<S>80</S> when you come<S>4905</S> together<S>4905</S> to eat,<S>2068</S> wait<S>1551</S> for one<S>240</S> another.<S>240</S>


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If<S>1487</S> anyone<S>5100</S> is hungry,<S>3983</S> let him eat<S>2068</S> at home,<S>3624</S> so<S>2443</S> that you may not come<S>4905</S> together<S>4905</S> for judgment.<S>2917</S> And the remaining<S>3062</S> matters I shall arrange<S>1299</S> when<S>5613</S> I come.<S>2064</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> concerning<S>4012</S> spiritual<S>4152</S> [gifts,] brethren,<S>80</S> I do not want<S>2309</S> you to be unaware.<S>50</S>


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<pb/>You know<S>3609</S> that when<S>3753</S> you were pagans,<S>1484</S> [you were] led<S>520</S> astray<S>520</S> to the dumb<S>880</S> idols,<S>1497</S> however<S>5613</S> <S>302</S> you were led.<S>71</S>


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Therefore<S>1352</S> I make<S>1107</S> known<S>1107</S> to you, that no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> speaking<S>2980</S> by the Spirit<S>4151</S> of God<S>2316</S> says,<S>3004</S> "Jesus<S>2424</S> is accursed<S>331</S>"; and no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> can<S>1410</S> say,<S>3004</S> "Jesus<S>2424</S> is Lord,<S>2962</S>" except<S>1508</S> by the Holy<S>40</S> Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> there are varieties<S>1243</S> of gifts,<S>5486</S> but the same<S>846</S> Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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And there are varieties<S>1243</S> of ministries,<S>1248</S> and the same<S>846</S> Lord.<S>2962</S>


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And there are varieties<S>1243</S> of effects,<S>1755</S> but the same<S>846</S> God<S>2316</S> who works<S>1754</S> all<S>3956</S> things<S>3956</S> in all<S>3956</S> [persons.]


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But to each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> is given<S>1325</S> the manifestation<S>5321</S> of the Spirit<S>4151</S> for the common<S>4851</S> good.<S>4851</S>


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<pb/>For to one<S>3739</S> <S>3303</S> is given<S>1325</S> the word<S>3056</S> of wisdom<S>4678</S> through<S>1223</S> the Spirit,<S>4151</S> and to another<S>243</S> the word<S>3056</S> of knowledge<S>1108</S> according<S>2596</S> to the same<S>846</S> Spirit;<S>4151</S>


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to another<S>2087</S> faith<S>4102</S> by the same<S>846</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S> and to another<S>243</S> gifts<S>5486</S> of healing<S>2386</S> by the one<S>1520</S> Spirit,<S>4151</S>


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and to another<S>243</S> the effecting<S>1755</S> of miracles,<S>1411</S> and to another<S>243</S> prophecy,<S>4394</S> and to another<S>243</S> the distinguishing<S>1253</S> of spirits,<S>4151</S> to another<S>2087</S> [various] kinds<S>1085</S> of tongues,<S>1100</S> and to another<S>243</S> the interpretation<S>2058</S> of tongues.<S>1100</S>


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But one<S>1520</S> and the same<S>846</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> works<S>1754</S> all<S>3956</S> these<S>3778</S> things,<S>3778</S> distributing<S>1244</S> to each<S>1538</S> one<S>1538</S> individually<S>2398</S> just<S>2531</S> as He wills.<S>1014</S>


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<pb/>For even<S>2509</S> as the body<S>4983</S> is one<S>1520</S> and [yet] has<S>2192</S> many<S>4183</S> members,<S>3196</S> and all<S>3956</S> the members<S>3196</S> of the body,<S>4983</S> though they are many,<S>4183</S> are one<S>1520</S> body,<S>4983</S> so<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> is Christ.<S>5547</S>


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For by one<S>1520</S> Spirit<S>4151</S> we were all<S>3956</S> baptized<S>907</S> into one<S>1520</S> body,<S>4983</S> whether<S>1535</S> Jews<S>2453</S> or<S>1535</S> Greeks,<S>1672</S> whether<S>1535</S> slaves<S>1401</S> or<S>1535</S> free,<S>1658</S> and we were all<S>3956</S> made<S>4222</S> to drink<S>4222</S> of one<S>1520</S> Spirit.<S>4151</S>


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If<S>1437</S> the foot<S>4228</S> should say,<S>3004</S> "Because<S>3754</S> I am<S>1510</S> not a hand,<S>5495</S> I am<S>1510</S> not [a part] of the body,<S>4983</S>" it is not for this<S>3778</S> reason<S>3844</S> any<S>3756</S> the less<S>3756</S> [a part] of the body.<S>4983</S>


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And if<S>1437</S> the ear<S>3775</S> should say,<S>3004</S> "Because<S>3754</S> I am<S>1510</S> not an eye,<S>3788</S> I am<S>1510</S> not [a part] of the body,<S>4983</S>" it is not for this<S>3778</S> reason<S>3844</S> any<S>3756</S> the less<S>3756</S> [a part] of the body.<S>4983</S>


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If<S>1487</S> the whole<S>3650</S> body<S>4983</S> were an eye,<S>3788</S> where<S>4226</S> would the hearing<S>189</S> be? If<S>1487</S> the whole<S>3650</S> were hearing,<S>189</S> where<S>4226</S> would the sense<S>3750</S> of smell<S>3750</S> be?


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But now<S>3568</S> God<S>2316</S> has placed<S>5087</S> the members,<S>3196</S> each<S>1538</S> one<S>1520</S> of them, in the body,<S>4983</S> just<S>2531</S> as He desired.<S>2309</S>


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And if<S>1487</S> they were all<S>3956</S> one<S>1520</S> member,<S>3196</S> where<S>4226</S> would the body<S>4983</S> be?


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But now<S>3568</S> there are many<S>4183</S> members,<S>3196</S> but one<S>1520</S> body.<S>4983</S>


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And the eye<S>3788</S> cannot<S>1410</S> <S>3756</S> say<S>3004</S> to the hand,<S>5495</S> "I have<S>2192</S> no<S>3756</S> need<S>5532</S> of you"; or<S>2228</S> again<S>3825</S> the head<S>2776</S> to the feet,<S>4228</S> "I have<S>2192</S> no<S>3756</S> need<S>5532</S> of you."


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On the contrary,<S>235</S> it is much<S>4183</S> truer<S>3123</S> that the members<S>3196</S> of the body<S>4983</S> which seem<S>1380</S> to be weaker<S>772</S> are necessary;<S>316</S>


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and those [members] of the body,<S>4983</S> which<S>3739</S> we deem<S>1380</S> less<S>820</S> honorable,<S>820</S> on these<S>3778</S> we bestow<S>4060</S> more<S>4053</S> abundant<S>4053</S> honor,<S>5092</S> and our unseemly<S>809</S> [members come to] have<S>2192</S> more<S>4053</S> abundant<S>4053</S> seemliness,<S>2157</S>


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whereas<S>1161</S> our seemly<S>2158</S> [members] have<S>2192</S> no<S>3756</S> need<S>5532</S> [of it.] But God<S>2316</S> has [so] composed<S>4786</S> the body,<S>4983</S> giving<S>1325</S> more<S>4053</S> abundant<S>4053</S> honor<S>5092</S> to that [member] which lacked,<S>5302</S>


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that there should be no<S>3361</S> division<S>4978</S> in the body,<S>4983</S> but [that] the members<S>3196</S> should have<S>3309</S> the same<S>846</S> care<S>3309</S> for one<S>240</S> another.<S>240</S>


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And if<S>1535</S> one<S>1520</S> member<S>3196</S> suffers,<S>3958</S> all<S>3956</S> the members<S>3196</S> suffer<S>4841</S> with it; if<S>1535</S> [one] member<S>3196</S> is honored,<S>1392</S> all<S>3956</S> the members<S>3196</S> rejoice<S>4796</S> with it.


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<pb/>Now<S>1161</S> you are Christ's body,<S>4983</S> and individually<S>3313</S> members<S>3196</S> of it.


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And God<S>2316</S> has appointed<S>5087</S> in the church,<S>1577</S> first<S>4413</S> apostles,<S>652</S> second<S>1208</S> prophets,<S>4396</S> third<S>5154</S> teachers,<S>1320</S> then<S>1899</S> miracles,<S>1411</S> then<S>1899</S> gifts<S>5486</S> of healings,<S>2386</S> helps,<S>484</S> administrations,<S>2941</S> [various] kinds<S>1085</S> of tongues.<S>1100</S>


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All<S>3956</S> are not apostles,<S>652</S> are they? All<S>3956</S> are not prophets,<S>4396</S> are they? All<S>3956</S> are not teachers,<S>1320</S> are they? All<S>3956</S> are not [workers of] miracles,<S>1411</S> are they?


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All<S>3956</S> do not have<S>2192</S> gifts<S>5486</S> of healings,<S>2386</S> do they? All<S>3956</S> do not speak<S>2980</S> with tongues,<S>1100</S> do they? All<S>3956</S> do not interpret,<S>1329</S> do they?


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But earnestly<S>2206</S> desire<S>2206</S> the greater<S>3173</S> gifts.<S>5486</S> And I show<S>1166</S> you a still<S>2089</S> more<S>5236</S> excellent<S>5236</S> way.<S>3598</S>


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<pb/>If<S>1437</S> I speak<S>2980</S> with the tongues<S>1100</S> of men<S>444</S> and of angels,<S>32</S> but do not have<S>2192</S> love,<S>26</S> I have become<S>1096</S> a noisy<S>2278</S> gong<S>5475</S> or<S>2228</S> a clanging<S>214</S> cymbal.<S>2950</S>


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And if<S>1437</S> I have<S>2192</S> [the gift of] prophecy,<S>4394</S> and know<S>3609</S> all<S>3956</S> mysteries<S>3466</S> and all<S>3956</S> knowledge;<S>1108</S> and if<S>1437</S> I have<S>2192</S> all<S>3956</S> faith,<S>4102</S> so<S>5620</S> as to remove<S>3179</S> mountains,<S>3735</S> but do not have<S>2192</S> love,<S>26</S> I am<S>1510</S> nothing.<S>3762</S>


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And if<S>1437</S> I give<S>5595</S> all<S>3956</S> my possessions<S>5225</S> to feed<S>5595</S> [the poor,] and if<S>1437</S> I deliver<S>3860</S> my body<S>4983</S> to be burned,<S>2545</S> but do not have<S>2192</S> love,<S>26</S> it profits<S>5623</S> me nothing.<S>3762</S>


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Love<S>26</S> is patient,<S>3114</S> love<S>26</S> is kind,<S>5541</S> [and] is not jealous;<S>2206</S> love<S>26</S> does not brag<S>4068</S> [and] is not arrogant,<S>5448</S>


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does not act<S>807</S> unbecomingly;<S>807</S> it does not seek<S>2212</S> its own,<S>1438</S> is not provoked,<S>3947</S> does not take<S>3049</S> into account<S>3049</S> a wrong<S>2556</S> [suffered,]


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does not rejoice<S>5463</S> in unrighteousness,<S>93</S> but rejoices<S>4796</S> with the truth;<S>225</S>


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bears<S>4722</S> all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> believes<S>4100</S> all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> hopes<S>1679</S> all<S>3956</S> things,<S>3956</S> endures<S>5278</S> all<S>3956</S> things.<S>3956</S>


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<pb/>Love<S>26</S> never<S>3763</S> fails;<S>4098</S> but if<S>1535</S> [there are gifts of] prophecy,<S>4394</S> they will be done<S>2673</S> away;<S>2673</S> if<S>1535</S> [there are] tongues,<S>1100</S> they will cease;<S>3973</S> if<S>1535</S> [there is] knowledge,<S>1108</S> it will be done<S>2673</S> away.<S>2673</S>


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but when<S>3752</S> the perfect<S>5046</S> comes,<S>2064</S> the partial<S>3313</S> will be done<S>2673</S> away.<S>2673</S>


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When<S>3753</S> I was a child,<S>3516</S> I used to speak<S>2980</S> as a child,<S>3516</S> think<S>5426</S> as a child,<S>3516</S> reason<S>3049</S> as a child;<S>3516</S> when<S>3753</S> I became<S>1096</S> a man,<S>435</S> I did<S>2673</S> away<S>2673</S> with childish<S>3516</S> things.


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For now<S>737</S> we see<S>991</S> in a mirror<S>2072</S> dimly,<S>135</S> but then<S>5119</S> face<S>4383</S> to face;<S>4383</S> now<S>737</S> I know<S>1097</S> in part,<S>3313</S> but then<S>5119</S> I shall know<S>1921</S> fully<S>1921</S> just<S>2531</S> as I also<S>2532</S> have been fully<S>1921</S> known.<S>1921</S>


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<pb/>But now<S>3570</S> abide<S>3306</S> faith,<S>4102</S> hope,<S>1680</S> love,<S>26</S> these<S>3778</S> three;<S>5140</S> but the greatest<S>3173</S> of these<S>3778</S> is love.<S>26</S>


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<pb/>Pursue<S>1377</S> love,<S>26</S> yet<S>1161</S> desire<S>2206</S> earnestly<S>2206</S> spiritual<S>4152</S> [gifts,] but especially<S>3123</S> that you may prophesy.<S>4395</S>


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For one who speaks<S>2980</S> in a tongue<S>1100</S> does not speak<S>2980</S> to men,<S>444</S> but to God;<S>2316</S> for no<S>3762</S> one<S>3762</S> understands,<S>191</S> but in [his] spirit<S>4151</S> he speaks<S>2980</S> mysteries.<S>3466</S>


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But one who prophesies<S>4395</S> speaks<S>2980</S> to men<S>444</S> for edification<S>3619</S> and exhortation<S>3874</S> and consolation.<S>3889</S>


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One who speaks<S>2980</S> in a tongue<S>1100</S> edifies<S>3618</S> himself;<S>1438</S> but one who prophesies<S>4395</S> edifies<S>3618</S> the church.<S>1577</S>


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Now<S>1161</S> I wish<S>2309</S> that you all<S>3956</S> spoke<S>2980</S> in tongues,<S>1100</S> but [even] more<S>3123</S> that you would prophesy;<S>4395</S> and greater<S>3173</S> is one who prophesies<S>4395</S> than<S>2228</S> one who speaks<S>2980</S> in tongues,<S>1100</S> unless<S>1487</S> <S>3361</S> he interprets,<S>1329</S> so<S>2443</S> that the church<S>1577</S> may receive<S>2983</S> edifying.<S>3619</S>


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<pb/>But now,<S>3568</S> brethren,<S>80</S> if<S>1437</S> I come<S>2064</S> to you speaking<S>2980</S> in tongues,<S>1100</S> what<S>5101</S> shall I profit<S>5623</S> you, unless<S>1437</S> <S>3361</S> I speak<S>2980</S> to you either<S>2228</S> by way<S>1722</S> of revelation<S>602</S> or<S>2228</S> of knowledge<S>1108</S> or<S>2228</S> of prophecy<S>4394</S> or<S>2228</S> of teaching<S>1322</S>?


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Yet<S>3676</S> [even] lifeless<S>895</S> things,<S>895</S> either<S>1535</S> flute<S>836</S> or<S>1535</S> harp,<S>2788</S> in producing<S>1325</S> a sound,<S>5456</S> if<S>1437</S> they do not produce<S>1325</S> a distinction<S>1293</S> in the tones,<S>5353</S> how<S>4459</S> will it be known<S>1097</S> what is played<S>832</S> on the flute<S>832</S> or<S>2228</S> on the harp<S>2789</S>?


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For if<S>1437</S> the bugle<S>4536</S> produces<S>1325</S> an indistinct<S>82</S> sound,<S>5456</S> who<S>5101</S> will prepare<S>3903</S> himself for battle<S>4171</S>?


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So<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> you, unless<S>1437</S> <S>3361</S> you utter<S>1325</S> by the tongue<S>1100</S> speech<S>3056</S> that is clear,<S>2154</S> how<S>4459</S> will it be known<S>1097</S> what is spoken<S>2980</S>? For you will be speaking<S>2980</S> into the air.<S>109</S>


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There are, perhaps,<S>5177</S> a great<S>5118</S> many<S>5118</S> kinds<S>1085</S> of languages<S>5456</S> in the world,<S>2889</S> and no<S>3762</S> [kind] is without<S>880</S> meaning.<S>880</S>


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If<S>1437</S> then<S>3767</S> I do not know<S>3609</S> the meaning<S>1411</S> of the language,<S>5456</S> I shall be to the one who speaks<S>2980</S> a barbarian,<S>915</S> and the one who speaks<S>2980</S> will be a barbarian<S>915</S> to me.


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So<S>3779</S> also<S>2532</S> you, since<S>1893</S> you are zealous<S>2207</S> of spiritual<S>4151</S> [gifts,] seek<S>2212</S> to abound<S>4052</S> for the edification<S>3619</S> of the church.<S>1577</S>


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Therefore<S>1352</S> let one who speaks<S>2980</S> in a tongue<S>1100</S> pray<S>4336</S> that he may interpret.<S>1329</S>


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For if<S>1437</S> I pray<S>4336</S> in a tongue,<S>1100</S> my spirit<S>4151</S> prays,<S>4336</S> but my mind<S>3563</S> is unfruitful.<S>175</S>


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What<S>5101</S> is [the outcome] then<S>3767</S>? I shall pray<S>4336</S> with the spirit<S>4151</S> and I shall pray<S>4336</S> with the mind<S>3563</S> also;<S>2532</S> I shall sing<S>5567</S> with the spirit<S>4151</S> and I shall sing<S>5567</S> with the mind<S>3563</S> also.<S>2532</S>


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Otherwise<S>1893</S> if<S>1437</S> you bless<S>2127</S> in the spirit<S>4151</S> [only,] how<S>4459</S> will the one who fills<S>378</S> the place<S>5117</S> of the ungifted<S>2399</S> say<S>3004</S> the "Amen<S>281</S>" at your giving<S>2169</S> of thanks,<S>2169</S> since<S>1894</S> he does not know<S>3609</S> what<S>5101</S> you are saying<S>3004</S>?


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For you are giving<S>2168</S> thanks<S>2168</S> well<S>2573</S> enough,<S>2573</S> but the other<S>2087</S> man<S>2087</S> is not edified.<S>3618</S>


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I thank<S>2168</S> God,<S>2316</S> I speak<S>2980</S> in tongues<S>1100</S> more<S>3123</S> than you all;<S>3956</S>


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however,<S>235</S> in the church<S>1577</S> I desire<S>2309</S> to speak<S>2980</S> five<S>4002</S> words<S>3056</S> with my mind,<S>3563</S> that I may instruct<S>2727</S> others<S>243</S> also,<S>2532</S> rather<S>2228</S> than<S>2228</S> ten<S>3463</S> thousand<S>3463</S> words<S>3056</S> in a tongue.<S>1100</S>


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<pb/>Brethren,<S>80</S> do not be children<S>3813</S> in your thinking;<S>5424</S> yet<S>235</S> in evil<S>2549</S> be babes,<S>3515</S> but in your thinking<S>5424</S> be mature.<S>5046</S>


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In the Law<S>3551</S> it is written,<S>1125</S> <t>"By men<S>2084</S> of strange<S>2084</S> tongues<S>2084</S> and by the lips<S>5491</S> of strangers<S>2087</S> I will speak<S>2980</S> to this<S>3778</S> people,<S>2992</S> and even<S>3761</S> so<S>3779</S> they will not listen<S>1522</S> to Me," says<S>3004</S> the Lord.<S>2962</S>


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So<S>5620</S> then<S>5620</S> tongues<S>1100</S> are for a sign,<S>4592</S> not to those<S>3588</S> who believe,<S>4100</S> but to unbelievers;<S>571</S> but prophecy<S>4394</S> [is for a sign], not to unbelievers,<S>571</S> but to those<S>3588</S> who believe.<S>4100</S>


