Acts 15:4 When they got to Jerusalem, Paul and Barnabas were graciously received by the whole church, including the apostles and leaders. They reported on their recent...

15:4 MSG

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The Message - When they got to Jerusalem, Paul and Barnabas were graciously received by the whole church, including the apostles and leaders. They reported on their recent journey and how God had used them to open things up to the outsiders. Some Pharisees stood up to say their piece. They had become believers, but continued to hold to the hard party line of the Pharisees. “You have to circumcise the pagan converts,” they said. “You must make them keep the Law of Moses.”
新标点和合本 - 到了耶路撒冷，教会和使徒并长老都接待他们，他们就述说　神同他们所行的一切事。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 他们到了耶路撒冷，教会、使徒和长老都接待他们，他们就述说上帝同他们所做的一切事。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 他们到了耶路撒冷，教会、使徒和长老都接待他们，他们就述说　神同他们所做的一切事。
当代译本 - 他们到了耶路撒冷，受到教会、使徒和长老的接待，并报告了上帝借他们所做的一切事。
圣经新译本 - 到了耶路撒冷，他们受到教会、使徒和长老的接待，就报告　神同他们一起所行的一切。
中文标准译本 - 来到耶路撒冷，他们受到教会、使徒们和长老们的欢迎，就向大家传讲了神与他们一起做的事。
现代标点和合本 - 到了耶路撒冷，教会和使徒并长老都接待他们，他们就述说神同他们所行的一切事。
和合本（拼音版） - 到了耶路撒冷，教会和使徒并长老都接待他们，他们就述说上帝同他们所行的一切事。
New International Version - When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported everything God had done through them.
New International Reader's Version - When they arrived in Jerusalem, the church welcomed them. The apostles and elders welcomed them too. Then Paul and Barnabas reported everything God had done through them.
English Standard Version - When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them.
New Living Translation - When they arrived in Jerusalem, Barnabas and Paul were welcomed by the whole church, including the apostles and elders. They reported everything God had done through them.
Christian Standard Bible - When they arrived at Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
New American Standard Bible - When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
New King James Version - And when they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders; and they reported all things that God had done with them.
Amplified Bible - When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received warmly by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported to them all the things that God had accomplished through them.
American Standard Version - And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church and the apostles and the elders, and they rehearsed all things that God had done with them.
King James Version - And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
New English Translation - When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all the things God had done with them.
World English Bible - When they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly and the apostles and the elders, and they reported everything that God had done with them.
新標點和合本 - 到了耶路撒冷，教會和使徒並長老都接待他們，他們就述說神同他們所行的一切事。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 他們到了耶路撒冷，教會、使徒和長老都接待他們，他們就述說上帝同他們所做的一切事。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 他們到了耶路撒冷，教會、使徒和長老都接待他們，他們就述說　神同他們所做的一切事。
當代譯本 - 他們到了耶路撒冷，受到教會、使徒和長老的接待，並報告了上帝藉他們所做的一切事。
聖經新譯本 - 到了耶路撒冷，他們受到教會、使徒和長老的接待，就報告　神同他們一起所行的一切。
呂振中譯本 - 到了耶路撒冷，他們受教會、使徒和長老的接待，就報告上帝同他們所行的一切事。
中文標準譯本 - 來到耶路撒冷，他們受到教會、使徒們和長老們的歡迎，就向大家傳講了神與他們一起做的事。
現代標點和合本 - 到了耶路撒冷，教會和使徒並長老都接待他們，他們就述說神同他們所行的一切事。
文理和合譯本 - 至耶路撒冷、會眾及使徒長老接納之、遂述上帝偕己所行之事、
文理委辦譯本 - 至耶路撒冷、教會與使徒長老接之、乃告以上帝用己所行之事、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 至耶路撒冷、教會與使徒長老接之、告以天主藉己所行之事、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 既抵耶路撒冷、教會諸宗徒長老欣然延納；二人遂為縷述天主假其手所行諸事。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Al llegar a Jerusalén, fueron muy bien recibidos tanto por la iglesia como por los apóstoles y los ancianos, a quienes informaron de todo lo que Dios había hecho por medio de ellos.
현대인의 성경 - 예루살렘에 도착한 그들은 교회와 사도들과 장로들의 영접을 받고 하나님께서 그들을 통해 행하신 모든 일을 보고하였다.
Новый Русский Перевод - В Иерусалиме они были приняты членами церкви, апостолами и старейшинами и рассказали им обо всем, что Бог совершил через них.
Восточный перевод - В Иерусалиме они были приняты членами общины верующих, посланниками Масиха и старейшинами и рассказали им обо всём, что Всевышний совершил через них.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - В Иерусалиме они были приняты членами общины верующих, посланниками аль-Масиха и старейшинами и рассказали им обо всём, что Аллах совершил через них.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - В Иерусалиме они были приняты членами общины верующих, посланниками Масеха и старейшинами и рассказали им обо всём, что Всевышний совершил через них.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - A leur arrivée à Jérusalem, ils furent accueillis par l’Eglise, les apôtres et les responsables ; ils leur rapportèrent tout ce que Dieu avait fait avec eux.
リビングバイブル - エルサレムに着くと、教会と指導者たち――使徒全員と長老たち――に迎えられました。そこで、パウロとバルナバは、今回の伝道旅行で神がどんなことをしてくださったかを報告しました。
Nestle Aland 28 - παραγενόμενοι δὲ εἰς Ἰερουσαλὴμ παρεδέχθησαν ἀπὸ τῆς ἐκκλησίας καὶ τῶν ἀποστόλων καὶ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων, ἀνήγγειλάν τε ὅσα ὁ θεὸς ἐποίησεν μετ’ αὐτῶν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - παραγενόμενοι δὲ εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα, παρεδέχθησαν ὑπὸ τῆς ἐκκλησίας, καὶ τῶν ἀποστόλων, καὶ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων; ἀνήγγειλάν τε ὅσα ὁ Θεὸς ἐποίησεν μετ’ αὐτῶν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Chegando a Jerusalém, foram bem recebidos pela igreja, pelos apóstolos e pelos presbíteros, a quem relataram tudo o que Deus tinha feito por meio deles.
Hoffnung für alle - In Jerusalem wurden sie von der Gemeinde, den Aposteln und den Leitern herzlich aufgenommen. Dort erzählten sie ebenfalls, was Gott durch sie unter den Nichtjuden getan hatte.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Tới Giê-ru-sa-lem, họ được Hội Thánh, các sứ đồ, và trưởng lão tiếp đón. Phao-lô và Ba-na-ba trình báo mọi việc Chúa đã cùng làm với mình.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เมื่อมาถึงกรุงเยรูซาเล็มพวกเขาก็ได้รับการต้อนรับจากคริสตจักร เหล่าอัครทูตและผู้ปกครองและได้รายงานทุกสิ่งที่พระเจ้าได้ทรงกระทำผ่านพวกเขาให้คนเหล่านั้นฟัง
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เมื่อท่านทั้งหลายมาถึงเมืองเยรูซาเล็มก็ได้รับการต้อนรับจากคริสตจักร พวกอัครทูต และจากผู้ปกครอง และได้รายงานถึงทุกสิ่งที่พระเจ้าได้ใช้ให้พวกท่านทำ

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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! * * *
1 Corinthians 15:10 - But because God was so gracious, so very generous, here I am. And I’m not about to let his grace go to waste. Haven’t I worked hard trying to do more than any of the others? Even then, my work didn’t amount to all that much. It was God giving me the work to do, God giving me the energy to do it. So whether you heard it from me or from those others, it’s all the same: We spoke God’s truth and you entrusted your lives.
3 John 1:9 - Earlier I wrote something along this line to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves being in charge, denigrates my counsel. If I come, you can be sure I’ll hold him to account for spreading vicious rumors about us. As if that weren’t bad enough, he not only refuses hospitality to traveling Christians but tries to stop others from welcoming them. Worse yet, instead of inviting them in he throws them out.
Acts 18:27 - When Apollos decided to go on to Achaia province, his Ephesian friends gave their blessing and wrote a letter of recommendation for him, urging the disciples there to welcome him with open arms. The welcome paid off: Apollos turned out to be a great help to those who had become believers through God’s immense generosity. He was particularly effective in public debate with the Jews as he brought out proof after convincing proof from the Scriptures that Jesus was in fact God’s Messiah.
Colossians 4:10 - Aristarchus, who is in jail here with me, sends greetings; also Mark, cousin of Barnabas (you received a letter regarding him; if he shows up, welcome him); and also Jesus, the one they call Justus. These are the only ones left from the old crowd who have stuck with me in working for God’s kingdom. Don’t think they haven’t been a big help!
2 Corinthians 6:1 - Companions as we are in this work with you, we beg you, please don’t squander one bit of this marvelous life God has given us. God reminds us, I heard your call in the nick of time; The day you needed me, I was there to help. Well, now is the right time to listen, the day to be helped. Don’t put it off; don’t frustrate God’s work by showing up late, throwing a question mark over everything we’re doing. Our work as God’s servants gets validated—or not—in the details. People are watching us as we stay at our post, alertly, unswervingly . . . in hard times, tough times, bad times; when we’re beaten up, jailed, and mobbed; working hard, working late, working without eating; with pure heart, clear head, steady hand; in gentleness, holiness, and honest love; when we’re telling the truth, and when God’s showing his power; when we’re doing our best setting things right; when we’re praised, and when we’re blamed; slandered, and honored; true to our word, though distrusted; ignored by the world, but recognized by God; terrifically alive, though rumored to be dead; beaten within an inch of our lives, but refusing to die; immersed in tears, yet always filled with deep joy; living on handouts, yet enriching many; having nothing, having it all.
Matthew 10:40 - “We are intimately linked in this harvest work. Anyone who accepts what you do, accepts me, the One who sent you. Anyone who accepts what I do accepts my Father, who sent me. Accepting a messenger of God is as good as being God’s messenger. Accepting someone’s help is as good as giving someone help. This is a large work I’ve called you into, but don’t be overwhelmed by it. It’s best to start small. Give a cool cup of water to someone who is thirsty, for instance. The smallest act of giving or receiving makes you a true apprentice. You won’t lose out on a thing.”
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!
Acts 21:17 - In Jerusalem, our friends, glad to see us, received us with open arms. The first thing next morning, we took Paul to see James. All the church leaders were there. After a time of greeting and small talk, Paul told the story, detail by detail, of what God had done among the non-Jewish people through his ministry. They listened with delight and gave God the glory.
Acts 15:12 - There was dead silence. No one said a word. With the room quiet, Barnabas and Paul reported matter-of-factly on the miracles and wonders God had done among the other nations through their ministry. The silence deepened; you could hear a pin drop.
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.

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The Message - When they got to Jerusalem, Paul and Barnabas were graciously received by the whole church, including the apostles and leaders. They reported on their recent journey and how God had used them to open things up to the outsiders. Some Pharisees stood up to say their piece. They had become believers, but continued to hold to the hard party line of the Pharisees. “You have to circumcise the pagan converts,” they said. “You must make them keep the Law of Moses.”
新标点和合本 - 到了耶路撒冷，教会和使徒并长老都接待他们，他们就述说　神同他们所行的一切事。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 他们到了耶路撒冷，教会、使徒和长老都接待他们，他们就述说上帝同他们所做的一切事。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 他们到了耶路撒冷，教会、使徒和长老都接待他们，他们就述说　神同他们所做的一切事。
当代译本 - 他们到了耶路撒冷，受到教会、使徒和长老的接待，并报告了上帝借他们所做的一切事。
圣经新译本 - 到了耶路撒冷，他们受到教会、使徒和长老的接待，就报告　神同他们一起所行的一切。
中文标准译本 - 来到耶路撒冷，他们受到教会、使徒们和长老们的欢迎，就向大家传讲了神与他们一起做的事。
现代标点和合本 - 到了耶路撒冷，教会和使徒并长老都接待他们，他们就述说神同他们所行的一切事。
和合本（拼音版） - 到了耶路撒冷，教会和使徒并长老都接待他们，他们就述说上帝同他们所行的一切事。
New International Version - When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported everything God had done through them.
New International Reader's Version - When they arrived in Jerusalem, the church welcomed them. The apostles and elders welcomed them too. Then Paul and Barnabas reported everything God had done through them.
English Standard Version - When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them.
New Living Translation - When they arrived in Jerusalem, Barnabas and Paul were welcomed by the whole church, including the apostles and elders. They reported everything God had done through them.
Christian Standard Bible - When they arrived at Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
New American Standard Bible - When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
New King James Version - And when they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders; and they reported all things that God had done with them.
Amplified Bible - When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received warmly by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported to them all the things that God had accomplished through them.
American Standard Version - And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church and the apostles and the elders, and they rehearsed all things that God had done with them.
King James Version - And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
New English Translation - When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all the things God had done with them.
World English Bible - When they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly and the apostles and the elders, and they reported everything that God had done with them.
新標點和合本 - 到了耶路撒冷，教會和使徒並長老都接待他們，他們就述說神同他們所行的一切事。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 他們到了耶路撒冷，教會、使徒和長老都接待他們，他們就述說上帝同他們所做的一切事。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 他們到了耶路撒冷，教會、使徒和長老都接待他們，他們就述說　神同他們所做的一切事。
當代譯本 - 他們到了耶路撒冷，受到教會、使徒和長老的接待，並報告了上帝藉他們所做的一切事。
聖經新譯本 - 到了耶路撒冷，他們受到教會、使徒和長老的接待，就報告　神同他們一起所行的一切。
呂振中譯本 - 到了耶路撒冷，他們受教會、使徒和長老的接待，就報告上帝同他們所行的一切事。
中文標準譯本 - 來到耶路撒冷，他們受到教會、使徒們和長老們的歡迎，就向大家傳講了神與他們一起做的事。
現代標點和合本 - 到了耶路撒冷，教會和使徒並長老都接待他們，他們就述說神同他們所行的一切事。
文理和合譯本 - 至耶路撒冷、會眾及使徒長老接納之、遂述上帝偕己所行之事、
文理委辦譯本 - 至耶路撒冷、教會與使徒長老接之、乃告以上帝用己所行之事、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 至耶路撒冷、教會與使徒長老接之、告以天主藉己所行之事、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 既抵耶路撒冷、教會諸宗徒長老欣然延納；二人遂為縷述天主假其手所行諸事。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Al llegar a Jerusalén, fueron muy bien recibidos tanto por la iglesia como por los apóstoles y los ancianos, a quienes informaron de todo lo que Dios había hecho por medio de ellos.
현대인의 성경 - 예루살렘에 도착한 그들은 교회와 사도들과 장로들의 영접을 받고 하나님께서 그들을 통해 행하신 모든 일을 보고하였다.
Новый Русский Перевод - В Иерусалиме они были приняты членами церкви, апостолами и старейшинами и рассказали им обо всем, что Бог совершил через них.
Восточный перевод - В Иерусалиме они были приняты членами общины верующих, посланниками Масиха и старейшинами и рассказали им обо всём, что Всевышний совершил через них.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - В Иерусалиме они были приняты членами общины верующих, посланниками аль-Масиха и старейшинами и рассказали им обо всём, что Аллах совершил через них.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - В Иерусалиме они были приняты членами общины верующих, посланниками Масеха и старейшинами и рассказали им обо всём, что Всевышний совершил через них.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - A leur arrivée à Jérusalem, ils furent accueillis par l’Eglise, les apôtres et les responsables ; ils leur rapportèrent tout ce que Dieu avait fait avec eux.
リビングバイブル - エルサレムに着くと、教会と指導者たち――使徒全員と長老たち――に迎えられました。そこで、パウロとバルナバは、今回の伝道旅行で神がどんなことをしてくださったかを報告しました。
Nestle Aland 28 - παραγενόμενοι δὲ εἰς Ἰερουσαλὴμ παρεδέχθησαν ἀπὸ τῆς ἐκκλησίας καὶ τῶν ἀποστόλων καὶ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων, ἀνήγγειλάν τε ὅσα ὁ θεὸς ἐποίησεν μετ’ αὐτῶν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - παραγενόμενοι δὲ εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα, παρεδέχθησαν ὑπὸ τῆς ἐκκλησίας, καὶ τῶν ἀποστόλων, καὶ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων; ἀνήγγειλάν τε ὅσα ὁ Θεὸς ἐποίησεν μετ’ αὐτῶν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Chegando a Jerusalém, foram bem recebidos pela igreja, pelos apóstolos e pelos presbíteros, a quem relataram tudo o que Deus tinha feito por meio deles.
Hoffnung für alle - In Jerusalem wurden sie von der Gemeinde, den Aposteln und den Leitern herzlich aufgenommen. Dort erzählten sie ebenfalls, was Gott durch sie unter den Nichtjuden getan hatte.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Tới Giê-ru-sa-lem, họ được Hội Thánh, các sứ đồ, và trưởng lão tiếp đón. Phao-lô và Ba-na-ba trình báo mọi việc Chúa đã cùng làm với mình.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เมื่อมาถึงกรุงเยรูซาเล็มพวกเขาก็ได้รับการต้อนรับจากคริสตจักร เหล่าอัครทูตและผู้ปกครองและได้รายงานทุกสิ่งที่พระเจ้าได้ทรงกระทำผ่านพวกเขาให้คนเหล่านั้นฟัง
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เมื่อท่านทั้งหลายมาถึงเมืองเยรูซาเล็มก็ได้รับการต้อนรับจากคริสตจักร พวกอัครทูต และจากผู้ปกครอง และได้รายงานถึงทุกสิ่งที่พระเจ้าได้ใช้ให้พวกท่านทำ

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! * * *
1 Corinthians 15:10 - But because God was so gracious, so very generous, here I am. And I’m not about to let his grace go to waste. Haven’t I worked hard trying to do more than any of the others? Even then, my work didn’t amount to all that much. It was God giving me the work to do, God giving me the energy to do it. So whether you heard it from me or from those others, it’s all the same: We spoke God’s truth and you entrusted your lives.
3 John 1:9 - Earlier I wrote something along this line to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves being in charge, denigrates my counsel. If I come, you can be sure I’ll hold him to account for spreading vicious rumors about us. As if that weren’t bad enough, he not only refuses hospitality to traveling Christians but tries to stop others from welcoming them. Worse yet, instead of inviting them in he throws them out.
Acts 18:27 - When Apollos decided to go on to Achaia province, his Ephesian friends gave their blessing and wrote a letter of recommendation for him, urging the disciples there to welcome him with open arms. The welcome paid off: Apollos turned out to be a great help to those who had become believers through God’s immense generosity. He was particularly effective in public debate with the Jews as he brought out proof after convincing proof from the Scriptures that Jesus was in fact God’s Messiah.
Colossians 4:10 - Aristarchus, who is in jail here with me, sends greetings; also Mark, cousin of Barnabas (you received a letter regarding him; if he shows up, welcome him); and also Jesus, the one they call Justus. These are the only ones left from the old crowd who have stuck with me in working for God’s kingdom. Don’t think they haven’t been a big help!
2 Corinthians 6:1 - Companions as we are in this work with you, we beg you, please don’t squander one bit of this marvelous life God has given us. God reminds us, I heard your call in the nick of time; The day you needed me, I was there to help. Well, now is the right time to listen, the day to be helped. Don’t put it off; don’t frustrate God’s work by showing up late, throwing a question mark over everything we’re doing. Our work as God’s servants gets validated—or not—in the details. People are watching us as we stay at our post, alertly, unswervingly . . . in hard times, tough times, bad times; when we’re beaten up, jailed, and mobbed; working hard, working late, working without eating; with pure heart, clear head, steady hand; in gentleness, holiness, and honest love; when we’re telling the truth, and when God’s showing his power; when we’re doing our best setting things right; when we’re praised, and when we’re blamed; slandered, and honored; true to our word, though distrusted; ignored by the world, but recognized by God; terrifically alive, though rumored to be dead; beaten within an inch of our lives, but refusing to die; immersed in tears, yet always filled with deep joy; living on handouts, yet enriching many; having nothing, having it all.
Matthew 10:40 - “We are intimately linked in this harvest work. Anyone who accepts what you do, accepts me, the One who sent you. Anyone who accepts what I do accepts my Father, who sent me. Accepting a messenger of God is as good as being God’s messenger. Accepting someone’s help is as good as giving someone help. This is a large work I’ve called you into, but don’t be overwhelmed by it. It’s best to start small. Give a cool cup of water to someone who is thirsty, for instance. The smallest act of giving or receiving makes you a true apprentice. You won’t lose out on a thing.”
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!
Acts 21:17 - In Jerusalem, our friends, glad to see us, received us with open arms. The first thing next morning, we took Paul to see James. All the church leaders were there. After a time of greeting and small talk, Paul told the story, detail by detail, of what God had done among the non-Jewish people through his ministry. They listened with delight and gave God the glory.
Acts 15:12 - There was dead silence. No one said a word. With the room quiet, Barnabas and Paul reported matter-of-factly on the miracles and wonders God had done among the other nations through their ministry. The silence deepened; you could hear a pin drop.
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.