Acts 11:1 The news traveled fast and in no time the leaders and friends back in Jerusalem heard about it—heard that the non-Jewish “outsiders” were now “in.” When Pete...

11:1 MSG

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The Message - The news traveled fast and in no time the leaders and friends back in Jerusalem heard about it—heard that the non-Jewish “outsiders” were now “in.” When Peter got back to Jerusalem, some of his old associates, concerned about circumcision, called him on the carpet: “What do you think you’re doing rubbing shoulders with that crowd, eating what is prohibited and ruining our good name?”
新标点和合本 - 使徒和在犹太的众弟兄听说外邦人也领受了　神的道。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 使徒和在犹太的众弟兄听到外邦人也领受了上帝的道。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 使徒和在犹太的众弟兄听到外邦人也领受了　神的道。
当代译本 - 使徒和犹太全境的弟兄姊妹都听说外族人接受了上帝的道。
圣经新译本 - 使徒和在犹太的弟兄们，听说外族人也接受了　神的道。
中文标准译本 - 后来，使徒们和在犹太各地的弟兄们听说外邦人也接受了神的话语。
现代标点和合本 - 使徒和在犹太的众弟兄听说外邦人也领受了神的道。
和合本（拼音版） - 使徒和在犹太的众弟兄听说外邦人也领受了上帝的道。
New International Version - The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
New International Reader's Version - The apostles and the believers all through Judea heard that Gentiles had also received God’s word.
English Standard Version - Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
New Living Translation - Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God.
Christian Standard Bible - The apostles and the brothers and sisters who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
New American Standard Bible - Now the apostles and the brothers and sisters who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
New King James Version - Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
Amplified Bible - Now the apostles and the believers who were throughout Judea heard [with astonishment] that the Gentiles also had received and accepted the word of God [the message concerning salvation through Christ].
American Standard Version - Now the apostles and the brethren that were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
King James Version - And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
New English Translation - Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles too had accepted the word of God.
World English Bible - Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
新標點和合本 - 使徒和在猶太的眾弟兄聽說外邦人也領受了神的道。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 使徒和在猶太的眾弟兄聽到外邦人也領受了上帝的道。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 使徒和在猶太的眾弟兄聽到外邦人也領受了　神的道。
當代譯本 - 使徒和猶太全境的弟兄姊妹都聽說外族人接受了上帝的道。
聖經新譯本 - 使徒和在猶太的弟兄們，聽說外族人也接受了　神的道。
呂振中譯本 - 使徒和那些在猶太中的弟兄就聽說外國人也接受了上帝之道。
中文標準譯本 - 後來，使徒們和在猶太各地的弟兄們聽說外邦人也接受了神的話語。
現代標點和合本 - 使徒和在猶太的眾弟兄聽說外邦人也領受了神的道。
文理和合譯本 - 使徒與在猶太之兄弟、聞異邦人亦受上帝道、
文理委辦譯本 - 使徒及兄弟在猶太、聞異邦人亦受上帝道、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 使徒及兄弟在猶太者、聞異邦人亦受天主之道、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 宗徒與猶太全境兄弟、咸聞異邦人亦已領受天主之道；
Nueva Versión Internacional - Los apóstoles y los hermanos de toda Judea se enteraron de que también los gentiles habían recibido la palabra de Dios.
현대인의 성경 - 사도들과 유대에 있는 신자들이 이방인들도 하나님의 말씀을 받았다는 소식을 들었다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Апостолы и братья в Иудее услышали о том, что язычники тоже приняли слово Божье.
Восточный перевод - Посланники Масиха и братья в Иудее услышали о том, что язычники тоже приняли слово Всевышнего.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Посланники аль-Масиха и братья в Иудее услышали о том, что язычники тоже приняли слово Аллаха.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Посланники Масеха и братья в Иудее услышали о том, что язычники тоже приняли слово Всевышнего.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Les apôtres et les frères qui habitaient la Judée apprirent que les non-Juifs venaient d’accepter la Parole de Dieu.
リビングバイブル - まもなく、外国人もキリストを信じたというニュースが、使徒やユダヤにいる兄弟たち（信仰を同じくする者たち）に届きました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἤκουσαν δὲ οἱ ἀπόστολοι καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ οἱ ὄντες κατὰ τὴν Ἰουδαίαν ὅτι καὶ τὰ ἔθνη ἐδέξαντο τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἤκουσαν δὲ οἱ ἀπόστολοι καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ οἱ ὄντες κατὰ τὴν Ἰουδαίαν, ὅτι καὶ τὰ ἔθνη ἐδέξαντο τὸν λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Os apóstolos e os irmãos de toda a Judeia ouviram falar que os gentios também haviam recebido a palavra de Deus.
Hoffnung für alle - Bald darauf erfuhren die Apostel und die Gläubigen überall in Judäa, dass nun auch Nichtjuden Gottes Botschaft angenommen hatten.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Các sứ đồ và anh em tín hữu xứ Giu-đê nghe tin Dân Ngoại cũng đã tiếp nhận Đạo của Đức Chúa Trời.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เหล่าอัครทูตและพวกพี่น้องทั่วแคว้นยูเดียได้ยินว่าคนต่างชาติก็ได้รับพระวจนะของพระเจ้าด้วย
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เหล่าอัครทูตและพี่น้องทั่วแคว้นยูเดียได้ยินว่า บรรดาคนนอกก็ได้รับคำกล่าวของพระเจ้าด้วย

交叉引用

Isaiah 35:1 - Wilderness and desert will sing joyously, the badlands will celebrate and flower— Like the crocus in spring, bursting into blossom, a symphony of song and color. Mountain glories of Lebanon—a gift. Awesome Carmel, stunning Sharon—gifts. God’s resplendent glory, fully on display. God awesome, God majestic.
Zephaniah 3:9 - “In the end I will turn things around for the people. I’ll give them a language undistorted, unpolluted, Words to address God in worship and, united, to serve me with their shoulders to the wheel. They’ll come from beyond the Ethiopian rivers, they’ll come praying— All my scattered, exiled people will come home with offerings for worship. You’ll no longer have to be ashamed of all those acts of rebellion. I’ll have gotten rid of your arrogant leaders. No more pious strutting on my holy hill! I’ll leave a core of people among you who are poor in spirit— What’s left of Israel that’s really Israel. They’ll make their home in God. This core holy people will not do wrong. They won’t lie, won’t use words to flatter or seduce. Content with who they are and where they are, unanxious, they’ll live at peace.” * * *
Acts 15:3 - After they were sent off and on their way, they told everyone they met as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria about the breakthrough to the non-Jewish outsiders. Everyone who heard the news cheered—it was terrific news!
Galatians 1:21 - Then I began my ministry in the regions of Syria and Cilicia. After all that time and activity I was still unknown by face among the Christian churches in Judea. There was only this report: “That man who once persecuted us is now preaching the very message he used to try to destroy.” Their response was to recognize and worship God because of me!
Psalms 96:1 - Sing God a brand-new song! Earth and everyone in it, sing! Sing to God—worship God!
Psalms 96:2 - Shout the news of his victory from sea to sea, Take the news of his glory to the lost, News of his wonders to one and all!
Psalms 96:4 - For God is great, and worth a thousand Hallelujahs. His furious beauty puts the other gods to shame; Pagan gods are mere tatters and rags.
Psalms 96:5 - God made the heavens— Royal splendor radiates from him, A powerful beauty sets him apart.
Psalms 96:7 - Bravo, God, Bravo! Everyone join in the great shout: Encore! In awe before the beauty, in awe before the might.
Psalms 96:8 - Bring gifts and celebrate, Bow before the beauty of God, Then to your knees—everyone worship!
Psalms 96:10 - Get out the message—God Rules! He put the world on a firm foundation; He treats everyone fair and square.
Acts 10:34 - Peter fairly exploded with his good news: “It’s God’s own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you are or where you’re from—if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open. The Message he sent to the children of Israel—that through Jesus Christ everything is being put together again—well, he’s doing it everywhere, among everyone.
Acts 10:37 - “You know the story of what happened in Judea. It began in Galilee after John preached a total life-change. Then Jesus arrived from Nazareth, anointed by God with the Holy Spirit, ready for action. He went through the country helping people and healing everyone who was beaten down by the Devil. He was able to do all this because God was with him.
Jeremiah 16:19 - God, my strength, my stronghold, my safe retreat when trouble descends: The godless nations will come from earth’s four corners, saying, “Our ancestors lived on lies, useless illusions, all smoke.” Can mortals manufacture gods? Their factories turn out no-gods!
Acts 14:27 - On arrival, they got the church together and reported on their trip, telling in detail how God had used them to throw the door of faith wide open so people of all nations could come streaming in. Then they settled down for a long, leisurely visit with the disciples.
Zechariah 2:11 - Many godless nations will be linked up with God at that time. (“They will become my family! I’ll live in their homes!”) And then you’ll know for sure that God-of-the-Angel-Armies sent me on this mission. God will reclaim his Judah inheritance in the Holy Land. He’ll again make clear that Jerusalem is his choice. * * *
Malachi 1:11 - “I am honored all over the world. And there are people who know how to worship me all over the world, who honor me by bringing their best to me. They’re saying it everywhere: ‘God is greater, this God-of-the-Angel-Armies.’
Isaiah 42:1 - “Take a good look at my servant. I’m backing him to the hilt. He’s the one I chose, and I couldn’t be more pleased with him. I’ve bathed him with my Spirit, my life. He’ll set everything right among the nations. He won’t call attention to what he does with loud speeches or gaudy parades. He won’t brush aside the bruised and the hurt and he won’t disregard the small and insignificant, but he’ll steadily and firmly set things right. He won’t tire out and quit. He won’t be stopped until he’s finished his work—to set things right on earth. Far-flung ocean islands wait expectantly for his teaching.”
Amos 9:11 - “But also on that Judgment Day I will restore David’s house that has fallen to pieces. I’ll repair the holes in the roof, replace the broken windows, fix it up like new. David’s people will be strong again and seize what’s left of enemy Edom, plus everyone else under my sovereign judgment.” God’s Decree. He will do this.
Isaiah 11:10 - On that day, Jesse’s Root will be raised high, posted as a rallying banner for the peoples. The nations will all come to him. His headquarters will be glorious.
Zechariah 8:20 - A Message from God-of-the-Angel-Armies: “People and their leaders will come from all over to see what’s going on. The leaders will confer with one another: ‘Shouldn’t we try to get in on this? Get in on God’s blessings? Pray to God-of-the-Angel-Armies? What’s keeping us? Let’s go!’
Zechariah 8:22 - “Lots of people, powerful nations—they’ll come to Jerusalem looking for what they can get from God-of-the-Angel-Armies, looking to get a blessing from God.” * * *
Zechariah 8:23 - A Message from God-of-the-Angel-Armies: “At that time, ten men speaking a variety of languages will grab the sleeve of one Jew, hold tight, and say, ‘Let us go with you. We’ve heard that God is with you.’”
Micah 5:7 - The purged and select company of Jacob will be like an island in the sea of peoples. They’ll be like dew from God, like summer showers Not mentioned in the weather forecast, not subject to calculation or control.
Acts 8:14 - When the apostles in Jerusalem received the report that Samaria had accepted God’s Message, they sent Peter and John down to pray for them to receive the Holy Spirit. Up to this point they had only been baptized in the name of the Master Jesus; the Holy Spirit hadn’t yet fallen on them. Then the apostles laid their hands on them and they did receive the Holy Spirit.
Psalms 22:27 - From the four corners of the earth people are coming to their senses, are running back to God. Long-lost families are falling on their faces before him. God has taken charge; from now on he has the last word.
Romans 15:7 - So reach out and welcome one another to God’s glory. Jesus did it; now you do it! Jesus, staying true to God’s purposes, reached out in a special way to the Jewish insiders so that the old ancestral promises would come true for them. As a result, the non-Jewish outsiders have been able to experience mercy and to show appreciation to God. Just think of all the Scriptures that will come true in what we do! For instance: Then I’ll join outsiders in a hymn-sing; I’ll sing to your name! And this one: Outsiders and insiders, rejoice together! And again: People of all nations, celebrate God! All colors and races, give hearty praise! And Isaiah’s word: There’s the root of our ancestor Jesse, breaking through the earth and growing tree tall, Tall enough for everyone everywhere to see and take hope! Oh! May the God of green hope fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace, so that your believing lives, filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit, will brim over with hope! * * *
Isaiah 32:15 - Yes, weep and grieve until the Spirit is poured down on us from above And the badlands desert grows crops and the fertile fields become forests. Justice will move into the badlands desert. Right will build a home in the fertile field. And where there’s Right, there’ll be Peace and the progeny of Right: quiet lives and endless trust. My people will live in a peaceful neighborhood— in safe houses, in quiet gardens. The forest of your pride will be clear-cut, the city showing off your power leveled. But you will enjoy a fortunate life, planting well-watered fields and gardens, with your farm animals grazing freely.

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The Message - The news traveled fast and in no time the leaders and friends back in Jerusalem heard about it—heard that the non-Jewish “outsiders” were now “in.” When Peter got back to Jerusalem, some of his old associates, concerned about circumcision, called him on the carpet: “What do you think you’re doing rubbing shoulders with that crowd, eating what is prohibited and ruining our good name?”
新标点和合本 - 使徒和在犹太的众弟兄听说外邦人也领受了　神的道。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 使徒和在犹太的众弟兄听到外邦人也领受了上帝的道。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 使徒和在犹太的众弟兄听到外邦人也领受了　神的道。
当代译本 - 使徒和犹太全境的弟兄姊妹都听说外族人接受了上帝的道。
圣经新译本 - 使徒和在犹太的弟兄们，听说外族人也接受了　神的道。
中文标准译本 - 后来，使徒们和在犹太各地的弟兄们听说外邦人也接受了神的话语。
现代标点和合本 - 使徒和在犹太的众弟兄听说外邦人也领受了神的道。
和合本（拼音版） - 使徒和在犹太的众弟兄听说外邦人也领受了上帝的道。
New International Version - The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
New International Reader's Version - The apostles and the believers all through Judea heard that Gentiles had also received God’s word.
English Standard Version - Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
New Living Translation - Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God.
Christian Standard Bible - The apostles and the brothers and sisters who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
New American Standard Bible - Now the apostles and the brothers and sisters who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
New King James Version - Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
Amplified Bible - Now the apostles and the believers who were throughout Judea heard [with astonishment] that the Gentiles also had received and accepted the word of God [the message concerning salvation through Christ].
American Standard Version - Now the apostles and the brethren that were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
King James Version - And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
New English Translation - Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles too had accepted the word of God.
World English Bible - Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
新標點和合本 - 使徒和在猶太的眾弟兄聽說外邦人也領受了神的道。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 使徒和在猶太的眾弟兄聽到外邦人也領受了上帝的道。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 使徒和在猶太的眾弟兄聽到外邦人也領受了　神的道。
當代譯本 - 使徒和猶太全境的弟兄姊妹都聽說外族人接受了上帝的道。
聖經新譯本 - 使徒和在猶太的弟兄們，聽說外族人也接受了　神的道。
呂振中譯本 - 使徒和那些在猶太中的弟兄就聽說外國人也接受了上帝之道。
中文標準譯本 - 後來，使徒們和在猶太各地的弟兄們聽說外邦人也接受了神的話語。
現代標點和合本 - 使徒和在猶太的眾弟兄聽說外邦人也領受了神的道。
文理和合譯本 - 使徒與在猶太之兄弟、聞異邦人亦受上帝道、
文理委辦譯本 - 使徒及兄弟在猶太、聞異邦人亦受上帝道、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 使徒及兄弟在猶太者、聞異邦人亦受天主之道、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 宗徒與猶太全境兄弟、咸聞異邦人亦已領受天主之道；
Nueva Versión Internacional - Los apóstoles y los hermanos de toda Judea se enteraron de que también los gentiles habían recibido la palabra de Dios.
현대인의 성경 - 사도들과 유대에 있는 신자들이 이방인들도 하나님의 말씀을 받았다는 소식을 들었다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Апостолы и братья в Иудее услышали о том, что язычники тоже приняли слово Божье.
Восточный перевод - Посланники Масиха и братья в Иудее услышали о том, что язычники тоже приняли слово Всевышнего.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Посланники аль-Масиха и братья в Иудее услышали о том, что язычники тоже приняли слово Аллаха.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Посланники Масеха и братья в Иудее услышали о том, что язычники тоже приняли слово Всевышнего.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Les apôtres et les frères qui habitaient la Judée apprirent que les non-Juifs venaient d’accepter la Parole de Dieu.
リビングバイブル - まもなく、外国人もキリストを信じたというニュースが、使徒やユダヤにいる兄弟たち（信仰を同じくする者たち）に届きました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἤκουσαν δὲ οἱ ἀπόστολοι καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ οἱ ὄντες κατὰ τὴν Ἰουδαίαν ὅτι καὶ τὰ ἔθνη ἐδέξαντο τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἤκουσαν δὲ οἱ ἀπόστολοι καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ οἱ ὄντες κατὰ τὴν Ἰουδαίαν, ὅτι καὶ τὰ ἔθνη ἐδέξαντο τὸν λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Os apóstolos e os irmãos de toda a Judeia ouviram falar que os gentios também haviam recebido a palavra de Deus.
Hoffnung für alle - Bald darauf erfuhren die Apostel und die Gläubigen überall in Judäa, dass nun auch Nichtjuden Gottes Botschaft angenommen hatten.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Các sứ đồ và anh em tín hữu xứ Giu-đê nghe tin Dân Ngoại cũng đã tiếp nhận Đạo của Đức Chúa Trời.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เหล่าอัครทูตและพวกพี่น้องทั่วแคว้นยูเดียได้ยินว่าคนต่างชาติก็ได้รับพระวจนะของพระเจ้าด้วย
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เหล่าอัครทูตและพี่น้องทั่วแคว้นยูเดียได้ยินว่า บรรดาคนนอกก็ได้รับคำกล่าวของพระเจ้าด้วย

Isaiah 35:1 - Wilderness and desert will sing joyously, the badlands will celebrate and flower— Like the crocus in spring, bursting into blossom, a symphony of song and color. Mountain glories of Lebanon—a gift. Awesome Carmel, stunning Sharon—gifts. God’s resplendent glory, fully on display. God awesome, God majestic.
Zephaniah 3:9 - “In the end I will turn things around for the people. I’ll give them a language undistorted, unpolluted, Words to address God in worship and, united, to serve me with their shoulders to the wheel. They’ll come from beyond the Ethiopian rivers, they’ll come praying— All my scattered, exiled people will come home with offerings for worship. You’ll no longer have to be ashamed of all those acts of rebellion. I’ll have gotten rid of your arrogant leaders. No more pious strutting on my holy hill! I’ll leave a core of people among you who are poor in spirit— What’s left of Israel that’s really Israel. They’ll make their home in God. This core holy people will not do wrong. They won’t lie, won’t use words to flatter or seduce. Content with who they are and where they are, unanxious, they’ll live at peace.” * * *
Acts 15:3 - After they were sent off and on their way, they told everyone they met as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria about the breakthrough to the non-Jewish outsiders. Everyone who heard the news cheered—it was terrific news!
Galatians 1:21 - Then I began my ministry in the regions of Syria and Cilicia. After all that time and activity I was still unknown by face among the Christian churches in Judea. There was only this report: “That man who once persecuted us is now preaching the very message he used to try to destroy.” Their response was to recognize and worship God because of me!
Psalms 96:1 - Sing God a brand-new song! Earth and everyone in it, sing! Sing to God—worship God!
Psalms 96:2 - Shout the news of his victory from sea to sea, Take the news of his glory to the lost, News of his wonders to one and all!
Psalms 96:4 - For God is great, and worth a thousand Hallelujahs. His furious beauty puts the other gods to shame; Pagan gods are mere tatters and rags.
Psalms 96:5 - God made the heavens— Royal splendor radiates from him, A powerful beauty sets him apart.
Psalms 96:7 - Bravo, God, Bravo! Everyone join in the great shout: Encore! In awe before the beauty, in awe before the might.
Psalms 96:8 - Bring gifts and celebrate, Bow before the beauty of God, Then to your knees—everyone worship!
Psalms 96:10 - Get out the message—God Rules! He put the world on a firm foundation; He treats everyone fair and square.
Acts 10:34 - Peter fairly exploded with his good news: “It’s God’s own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you are or where you’re from—if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open. The Message he sent to the children of Israel—that through Jesus Christ everything is being put together again—well, he’s doing it everywhere, among everyone.
Acts 10:37 - “You know the story of what happened in Judea. It began in Galilee after John preached a total life-change. Then Jesus arrived from Nazareth, anointed by God with the Holy Spirit, ready for action. He went through the country helping people and healing everyone who was beaten down by the Devil. He was able to do all this because God was with him.
Jeremiah 16:19 - God, my strength, my stronghold, my safe retreat when trouble descends: The godless nations will come from earth’s four corners, saying, “Our ancestors lived on lies, useless illusions, all smoke.” Can mortals manufacture gods? Their factories turn out no-gods!
Acts 14:27 - On arrival, they got the church together and reported on their trip, telling in detail how God had used them to throw the door of faith wide open so people of all nations could come streaming in. Then they settled down for a long, leisurely visit with the disciples.
Zechariah 2:11 - Many godless nations will be linked up with God at that time. (“They will become my family! I’ll live in their homes!”) And then you’ll know for sure that God-of-the-Angel-Armies sent me on this mission. God will reclaim his Judah inheritance in the Holy Land. He’ll again make clear that Jerusalem is his choice. * * *
Malachi 1:11 - “I am honored all over the world. And there are people who know how to worship me all over the world, who honor me by bringing their best to me. They’re saying it everywhere: ‘God is greater, this God-of-the-Angel-Armies.’
Isaiah 42:1 - “Take a good look at my servant. I’m backing him to the hilt. He’s the one I chose, and I couldn’t be more pleased with him. I’ve bathed him with my Spirit, my life. He’ll set everything right among the nations. He won’t call attention to what he does with loud speeches or gaudy parades. He won’t brush aside the bruised and the hurt and he won’t disregard the small and insignificant, but he’ll steadily and firmly set things right. He won’t tire out and quit. He won’t be stopped until he’s finished his work—to set things right on earth. Far-flung ocean islands wait expectantly for his teaching.”
Amos 9:11 - “But also on that Judgment Day I will restore David’s house that has fallen to pieces. I’ll repair the holes in the roof, replace the broken windows, fix it up like new. David’s people will be strong again and seize what’s left of enemy Edom, plus everyone else under my sovereign judgment.” God’s Decree. He will do this.
Isaiah 11:10 - On that day, Jesse’s Root will be raised high, posted as a rallying banner for the peoples. The nations will all come to him. His headquarters will be glorious.
Zechariah 8:20 - A Message from God-of-the-Angel-Armies: “People and their leaders will come from all over to see what’s going on. The leaders will confer with one another: ‘Shouldn’t we try to get in on this? Get in on God’s blessings? Pray to God-of-the-Angel-Armies? What’s keeping us? Let’s go!’
Zechariah 8:22 - “Lots of people, powerful nations—they’ll come to Jerusalem looking for what they can get from God-of-the-Angel-Armies, looking to get a blessing from God.” * * *
Zechariah 8:23 - A Message from God-of-the-Angel-Armies: “At that time, ten men speaking a variety of languages will grab the sleeve of one Jew, hold tight, and say, ‘Let us go with you. We’ve heard that God is with you.’”
Micah 5:7 - The purged and select company of Jacob will be like an island in the sea of peoples. They’ll be like dew from God, like summer showers Not mentioned in the weather forecast, not subject to calculation or control.
Acts 8:14 - When the apostles in Jerusalem received the report that Samaria had accepted God’s Message, they sent Peter and John down to pray for them to receive the Holy Spirit. Up to this point they had only been baptized in the name of the Master Jesus; the Holy Spirit hadn’t yet fallen on them. Then the apostles laid their hands on them and they did receive the Holy Spirit.
Psalms 22:27 - From the four corners of the earth people are coming to their senses, are running back to God. Long-lost families are falling on their faces before him. God has taken charge; from now on he has the last word.
Romans 15:7 - So reach out and welcome one another to God’s glory. Jesus did it; now you do it! Jesus, staying true to God’s purposes, reached out in a special way to the Jewish insiders so that the old ancestral promises would come true for them. As a result, the non-Jewish outsiders have been able to experience mercy and to show appreciation to God. Just think of all the Scriptures that will come true in what we do! For instance: Then I’ll join outsiders in a hymn-sing; I’ll sing to your name! And this one: Outsiders and insiders, rejoice together! And again: People of all nations, celebrate God! All colors and races, give hearty praise! And Isaiah’s word: There’s the root of our ancestor Jesse, breaking through the earth and growing tree tall, Tall enough for everyone everywhere to see and take hope! Oh! May the God of green hope fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace, so that your believing lives, filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit, will brim over with hope! * * *
Isaiah 32:15 - Yes, weep and grieve until the Spirit is poured down on us from above And the badlands desert grows crops and the fertile fields become forests. Justice will move into the badlands desert. Right will build a home in the fertile field. And where there’s Right, there’ll be Peace and the progeny of Right: quiet lives and endless trust. My people will live in a peaceful neighborhood— in safe houses, in quiet gardens. The forest of your pride will be clear-cut, the city showing off your power leveled. But you will enjoy a fortunate life, planting well-watered fields and gardens, with your farm animals grazing freely.