Ephesians 1:1 I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned. I am sending this letter to you, God’s holy people in Ephesus. Because ...

1:1 NIrV

逐节对照

New International Reader's Version - I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned. I am sending this letter to you, God’s holy people in Ephesus. Because you belong to Christ Jesus, you are faithful.
新标点和合本 - 奉　神旨意，作基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给在以弗所的圣徒，就是在基督耶稣里有忠心的人。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 奉上帝旨意作基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给在以弗所的众圣徒，就是在基督耶稣里忠心的人。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 奉　神旨意作基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给在以弗所的众圣徒，就是在基督耶稣里忠心的人。
当代译本 - 我是奉上帝旨意做基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给以弗所忠于基督耶稣的众圣徒。
圣经新译本 - 奉　神旨意作基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给住在以弗所，在基督耶稣里忠心的圣徒。
中文标准译本 - 照着神的旨意做基督耶稣使徒的保罗，致住在以弗所的圣徒，就是在基督耶稣里的信徒们：
现代标点和合本 - 奉神旨意做基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给在以弗所的圣徒，就是在基督耶稣里有忠心的人。
和合本（拼音版） - 奉上帝旨意，作基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给在以弗所的圣徒，就是在基督耶稣里有忠心的人。
New International Version - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:
English Standard Version - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus:
New Living Translation - This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus.
The Message - I, Paul, am under God’s plan as an apostle, a special agent of Christ Jesus, writing to you faithful believers in Ephesus. I greet you with the grace and peace poured into our lives by God our Father and our Master, Jesus Christ.
Christian Standard Bible - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will: To the faithful saints in Christ Jesus at Ephesus.
New American Standard Bible - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus:
New King James Version - Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus:
Amplified Bible - Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of God [that is, by His purpose and choice], To the saints (God’s people) who are at Ephesus and are faithful and loyal and steadfast in Christ Jesus:
American Standard Version - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints that are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
King James Version - Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
New English Translation - From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints [in Ephesus], the faithful in Christ Jesus.
World English Bible - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
新標點和合本 - 奉神旨意，作基督耶穌使徒的保羅，寫信給在以弗所的聖徒，就是在基督耶穌裏有忠心的人。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 奉上帝旨意作基督耶穌使徒的保羅，寫信給在以弗所的眾聖徒，就是在基督耶穌裏忠心的人。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 奉　神旨意作基督耶穌使徒的保羅，寫信給在以弗所的眾聖徒，就是在基督耶穌裏忠心的人。
當代譯本 - 我是奉上帝旨意作基督耶穌使徒的保羅，寫信給以弗所忠於基督耶穌的眾聖徒。
聖經新譯本 - 奉　神旨意作基督耶穌使徒的保羅，寫信給住在以弗所，在基督耶穌裡忠心的聖徒。
呂振中譯本 - 奉上帝旨意做基督耶穌使徒的保羅、寫信給在以弗所的聖徒，在基督耶穌裏忠信的人。
中文標準譯本 - 照著神的旨意做基督耶穌使徒的保羅，致住在以弗所的聖徒，就是在基督耶穌裡的信徒們：
現代標點和合本 - 奉神旨意做基督耶穌使徒的保羅，寫信給在以弗所的聖徒，就是在基督耶穌裡有忠心的人。
文理和合譯本 - 由上帝旨為基督耶穌使徒保羅、書達以弗所諸聖徒、及忠信於基督耶穌者、
文理委辦譯本 - 遵上帝旨、為耶穌基督使徒保羅、書達以弗所聖徒、信基督耶穌者、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 遵天主旨、為耶穌基督使徒保羅、書達以弗所之聖徒、信基督耶穌者、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 奉天主恩旨、而為基督耶穌宗徒者、葆樂、致書於伊法所信奉基督耶穌之諸聖徒曰：
Nueva Versión Internacional - Pablo, apóstol de Cristo Jesús por la voluntad de Dios, a los santos y fieles en Cristo Jesús que están en Éfeso:
현대인의 성경 - 하나님의 뜻에 따라 그리스도 예수님의 사도가 된 나 바울은 에베소에 있는 성도 들과 그리스도 예수님을 믿는 신자들에게
Новый Русский Перевод - От Павла, апостола Иисуса Христа, избранного по воле Бога. Святым в Эфесе, живущим по вере в Иисуса Христа.
Восточный перевод - От Паула, посланника Исы Масиха , избранного по воле Всевышнего. Святому народу Всевышнего в Эфесе, верным последователям Исы Масиха.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - От Паула, посланника Исы аль-Масиха , избранного по воле Аллаха. Святому народу Аллаха в Эфесе, верным последователям Исы аль-Масиха.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - От Павлуса, посланника Исо Масеха , избранного по воле Всевышнего. Святому народу Всевышнего в Эфесе, верным последователям Исо Масеха.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Paul, apôtre de Jésus-Christ par la volonté de Dieu, salue ceux qui [à Ephèse ] font partie du peuple saint, et croient en Jésus-Christ.
リビングバイブル - エペソの町に住む、主に忠実な、愛する信徒たちへ。神に選ばれてキリスト・イエスの使徒となったパウロが、この手紙を送ります。
Nestle Aland 28 - Παῦλος ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ διὰ θελήματος θεοῦ τοῖς ἁγίοις τοῖς οὖσιν [ἐν Ἐφέσῳ] καὶ πιστοῖς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - Παῦλος, ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ διὰ θελήματος Θεοῦ; τοῖς ἁγίοις τοῖς οὖσιν ἐν Ἐφέσῳ καὶ πιστοῖς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ:
Nova Versão Internacional - Paulo, apóstolo de Cristo Jesus pela vontade de Deus, aos santos e fiéis em Cristo Jesus que estão em Éfeso :
Hoffnung für alle - Paulus, ein Apostel von Jesus Christus, durch Gott berufen, schreibt diesen Brief an alle in Ephesus, die durch den Glauben mit Jesus Christus verbunden sind und ganz zu Gott gehören.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Đây là thư của Phao-lô, người được Đức Chúa Trời chọn làm sứ đồ của Chúa Cứu Thế Giê-xu. Kính gửi anh chị em tín hữu thánh thiện tại thành phố Ê-phê-sô, là môn đệ trung tín của Chúa Cứu Thế Giê-xu.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - จดหมายฉบับนี้จากข้าพเจ้าเปาโลผู้เป็นอัครทูตของพระเยซูคริสต์ตามพระประสงค์ของพระเจ้า ถึงประชากรของพระเจ้าที่เมืองเอเฟซัส ผู้สัตย์ซื่อใน พระเยซูคริสต์
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ข้าพเจ้าเปาโลอัครทูตของพระเยซูคริสต์ตามความประสงค์ของพระเจ้า เรียน บรรดาผู้บริสุทธิ์ของพระเจ้า [ที่อยู่ในเมืองเอเฟซัส] ซึ่งเป็นผู้ภักดีในพระเยซูคริสต์

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1 Corinthians 4:12 - We work hard with our own hands. When others curse us, we bless them. When we are attacked, we put up with it.
Numbers 12:7 - But this is not true of my servant Moses. He is faithful in everything he does in my house.
Romans 8:1 - Those who belong to Christ Jesus are no longer under God’s judgment.
Revelation 2:13 - ‘I know that you live where Satan has his throne. But you remain faithful to me. You did not give up your faith in me. You didn’t give it up even in the days of Antipas. Antipas, my faithful witness, was put to death in your city, where Satan lives.
Luke 16:10 - “Suppose you can be trusted with something very little. Then you can also be trusted with something very large. But suppose you are not honest with something very little. Then you will also not be honest with something very large.
Galatians 3:9 - So those who depend on faith are blessed along with Abraham. He was the man of faith.
Acts 16:15 - She and her family were baptized. Then she invited us to her home. “Do you consider me a believer in the Lord?” she asked. “If you do, come and stay at my house.” She succeeded in getting us to go home with her.
Revelation 2:10 - Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you. You will be treated badly for ten days. Be faithful, even if it means you must die. Then I will give you life as your crown of victory.
Acts 19:1 - While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road to Ephesus. When he arrived, he found some believers there.
Acts 19:2 - He asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” “No,” they answered. “We haven’t even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”
Acts 19:3 - So Paul asked, “Then what baptism did you receive?” “John’s baptism,” they replied.
Acts 19:4 - Paul said, “John baptized people, calling them to turn away from their sins. He told them to believe in the one who was coming after him. Jesus is that one.”
Acts 19:5 - After hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Acts 19:6 - Paul placed his hands on them. Then the Holy Spirit came on them. They spoke in languages they had not known before. They also prophesied.
Acts 19:7 - There were about 12 men in all.
Acts 19:8 - Paul entered the synagogue. There he spoke boldly for three months. He gave good reasons for believing the truth about God’s kingdom.
Acts 19:9 - But some of them wouldn’t listen. They refused to believe. In public they said evil things about the Way of Jesus. So Paul left them. He took the believers with him. Each day he talked with people in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.
Acts 19:10 - This went on for two years. So all the Jews and Greeks who lived in Asia Minor heard the word of the Lord.
Acts 19:11 - God did amazing miracles through Paul.
Acts 19:12 - Even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to those who were sick. When this happened, their sicknesses were healed and evil spirits left them.
Acts 19:13 - Some Jews went around driving out evil spirits. They tried to use the name of the Lord Jesus to set free those who were controlled by demons. They said, “In Jesus’ name I command you to come out. He is the Jesus that Paul is preaching about.”
Acts 19:14 - Seven sons of Sceva were doing this. Sceva was a Jewish chief priest.
Acts 19:15 - One day the evil spirit answered them, “I know Jesus. And I know about Paul. But who are you?”
Acts 19:16 - Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on Sceva’s sons. He overpowered them all. He gave them a terrible beating. They ran out of the house naked and bleeding.
Acts 19:17 - The Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus heard about this. They were all overcome with fear. They held the name of the Lord Jesus in high honor.
Acts 19:18 - Many who believed now came and openly admitted what they had done.
Acts 19:19 - A number of those who had practiced evil magic brought their scrolls together. They set them on fire out in the open. They added up the value of the scrolls. The scrolls were worth more than someone could earn in two lifetimes.
Acts 19:20 - The word of the Lord spread everywhere. It became more and more powerful.
Revelation 17:14 - They will make war against the Lamb. But the Lamb will have victory over them. That’s because he is the most powerful Lord of all and the greatest King of all. His appointed, chosen and faithful followers will be with him.”
Ephesians 6:21 - Tychicus is a dear brother. He is faithful in serving the Lord. He will tell you everything about me. Then you will know how I am and what I am doing.
Romans 1:7 - I am sending this letter to all of you in Rome. You are loved by God and appointed to be his holy people. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
1 Corinthians 4:17 - That’s the reason I have sent Timothy to you. He is like a son to me, and I love him. He is faithful in serving the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in serving Christ Jesus. And that agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.
Romans 1:1 - I, Paul, am writing this letter. I serve Christ Jesus. I have been appointed to be an apostle. God set me apart to tell others his good news.
Galatians 1:1 - I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle. People have not sent me. No human authority has sent me. I have been sent by Jesus Christ and by God the Father. God raised Jesus from the dead.
1 Corinthians 1:1 - I, Paul, am writing this letter. I have been chosen to be an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned. Our brother Sosthenes joins me in writing.
1 Corinthians 1:2 - We are sending this letter to you, the members of God’s church in Corinth. You have been made holy because you belong to Christ Jesus. God has chosen you to be his holy people. He has done the same for all people everywhere who pray to our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is their Lord and ours.
2 Corinthians 1:1 - I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned. Timothy our brother joins me in writing. We are sending this letter to you, the members of God’s church in Corinth. It is also for all God’s holy people everywhere in Achaia.
Colossians 1:2 - We are sending this letter to you, our brothers and sisters in Colossae. You belong to Christ. You are holy and faithful. May God our Father give you grace and peace.

逐节对照

交叉引用

New International Reader's Version - I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned. I am sending this letter to you, God’s holy people in Ephesus. Because you belong to Christ Jesus, you are faithful.
新标点和合本 - 奉　神旨意，作基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给在以弗所的圣徒，就是在基督耶稣里有忠心的人。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 奉上帝旨意作基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给在以弗所的众圣徒，就是在基督耶稣里忠心的人。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 奉　神旨意作基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给在以弗所的众圣徒，就是在基督耶稣里忠心的人。
当代译本 - 我是奉上帝旨意做基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给以弗所忠于基督耶稣的众圣徒。
圣经新译本 - 奉　神旨意作基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给住在以弗所，在基督耶稣里忠心的圣徒。
中文标准译本 - 照着神的旨意做基督耶稣使徒的保罗，致住在以弗所的圣徒，就是在基督耶稣里的信徒们：
现代标点和合本 - 奉神旨意做基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给在以弗所的圣徒，就是在基督耶稣里有忠心的人。
和合本（拼音版） - 奉上帝旨意，作基督耶稣使徒的保罗，写信给在以弗所的圣徒，就是在基督耶稣里有忠心的人。
New International Version - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:
English Standard Version - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus:
New Living Translation - This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus.
The Message - I, Paul, am under God’s plan as an apostle, a special agent of Christ Jesus, writing to you faithful believers in Ephesus. I greet you with the grace and peace poured into our lives by God our Father and our Master, Jesus Christ.
Christian Standard Bible - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will: To the faithful saints in Christ Jesus at Ephesus.
New American Standard Bible - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus:
New King James Version - Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus:
Amplified Bible - Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of God [that is, by His purpose and choice], To the saints (God’s people) who are at Ephesus and are faithful and loyal and steadfast in Christ Jesus:
American Standard Version - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints that are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
King James Version - Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
New English Translation - From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints [in Ephesus], the faithful in Christ Jesus.
World English Bible - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
新標點和合本 - 奉神旨意，作基督耶穌使徒的保羅，寫信給在以弗所的聖徒，就是在基督耶穌裏有忠心的人。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 奉上帝旨意作基督耶穌使徒的保羅，寫信給在以弗所的眾聖徒，就是在基督耶穌裏忠心的人。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 奉　神旨意作基督耶穌使徒的保羅，寫信給在以弗所的眾聖徒，就是在基督耶穌裏忠心的人。
當代譯本 - 我是奉上帝旨意作基督耶穌使徒的保羅，寫信給以弗所忠於基督耶穌的眾聖徒。
聖經新譯本 - 奉　神旨意作基督耶穌使徒的保羅，寫信給住在以弗所，在基督耶穌裡忠心的聖徒。
呂振中譯本 - 奉上帝旨意做基督耶穌使徒的保羅、寫信給在以弗所的聖徒，在基督耶穌裏忠信的人。
中文標準譯本 - 照著神的旨意做基督耶穌使徒的保羅，致住在以弗所的聖徒，就是在基督耶穌裡的信徒們：
現代標點和合本 - 奉神旨意做基督耶穌使徒的保羅，寫信給在以弗所的聖徒，就是在基督耶穌裡有忠心的人。
文理和合譯本 - 由上帝旨為基督耶穌使徒保羅、書達以弗所諸聖徒、及忠信於基督耶穌者、
文理委辦譯本 - 遵上帝旨、為耶穌基督使徒保羅、書達以弗所聖徒、信基督耶穌者、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 遵天主旨、為耶穌基督使徒保羅、書達以弗所之聖徒、信基督耶穌者、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 奉天主恩旨、而為基督耶穌宗徒者、葆樂、致書於伊法所信奉基督耶穌之諸聖徒曰：
Nueva Versión Internacional - Pablo, apóstol de Cristo Jesús por la voluntad de Dios, a los santos y fieles en Cristo Jesús que están en Éfeso:
현대인의 성경 - 하나님의 뜻에 따라 그리스도 예수님의 사도가 된 나 바울은 에베소에 있는 성도 들과 그리스도 예수님을 믿는 신자들에게
Новый Русский Перевод - От Павла, апостола Иисуса Христа, избранного по воле Бога. Святым в Эфесе, живущим по вере в Иисуса Христа.
Восточный перевод - От Паула, посланника Исы Масиха , избранного по воле Всевышнего. Святому народу Всевышнего в Эфесе, верным последователям Исы Масиха.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - От Паула, посланника Исы аль-Масиха , избранного по воле Аллаха. Святому народу Аллаха в Эфесе, верным последователям Исы аль-Масиха.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - От Павлуса, посланника Исо Масеха , избранного по воле Всевышнего. Святому народу Всевышнего в Эфесе, верным последователям Исо Масеха.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Paul, apôtre de Jésus-Christ par la volonté de Dieu, salue ceux qui [à Ephèse ] font partie du peuple saint, et croient en Jésus-Christ.
リビングバイブル - エペソの町に住む、主に忠実な、愛する信徒たちへ。神に選ばれてキリスト・イエスの使徒となったパウロが、この手紙を送ります。
Nestle Aland 28 - Παῦλος ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ διὰ θελήματος θεοῦ τοῖς ἁγίοις τοῖς οὖσιν [ἐν Ἐφέσῳ] καὶ πιστοῖς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - Παῦλος, ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ διὰ θελήματος Θεοῦ; τοῖς ἁγίοις τοῖς οὖσιν ἐν Ἐφέσῳ καὶ πιστοῖς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ:
Nova Versão Internacional - Paulo, apóstolo de Cristo Jesus pela vontade de Deus, aos santos e fiéis em Cristo Jesus que estão em Éfeso :
Hoffnung für alle - Paulus, ein Apostel von Jesus Christus, durch Gott berufen, schreibt diesen Brief an alle in Ephesus, die durch den Glauben mit Jesus Christus verbunden sind und ganz zu Gott gehören.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Đây là thư của Phao-lô, người được Đức Chúa Trời chọn làm sứ đồ của Chúa Cứu Thế Giê-xu. Kính gửi anh chị em tín hữu thánh thiện tại thành phố Ê-phê-sô, là môn đệ trung tín của Chúa Cứu Thế Giê-xu.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - จดหมายฉบับนี้จากข้าพเจ้าเปาโลผู้เป็นอัครทูตของพระเยซูคริสต์ตามพระประสงค์ของพระเจ้า ถึงประชากรของพระเจ้าที่เมืองเอเฟซัส ผู้สัตย์ซื่อใน พระเยซูคริสต์
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ข้าพเจ้าเปาโลอัครทูตของพระเยซูคริสต์ตามความประสงค์ของพระเจ้า เรียน บรรดาผู้บริสุทธิ์ของพระเจ้า [ที่อยู่ในเมืองเอเฟซัส] ซึ่งเป็นผู้ภักดีในพระเยซูคริสต์

1 Corinthians 4:12 - We work hard with our own hands. When others curse us, we bless them. When we are attacked, we put up with it.
Numbers 12:7 - But this is not true of my servant Moses. He is faithful in everything he does in my house.
Romans 8:1 - Those who belong to Christ Jesus are no longer under God’s judgment.
Revelation 2:13 - ‘I know that you live where Satan has his throne. But you remain faithful to me. You did not give up your faith in me. You didn’t give it up even in the days of Antipas. Antipas, my faithful witness, was put to death in your city, where Satan lives.
Luke 16:10 - “Suppose you can be trusted with something very little. Then you can also be trusted with something very large. But suppose you are not honest with something very little. Then you will also not be honest with something very large.
Galatians 3:9 - So those who depend on faith are blessed along with Abraham. He was the man of faith.
Acts 16:15 - She and her family were baptized. Then she invited us to her home. “Do you consider me a believer in the Lord?” she asked. “If you do, come and stay at my house.” She succeeded in getting us to go home with her.
Revelation 2:10 - Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you. You will be treated badly for ten days. Be faithful, even if it means you must die. Then I will give you life as your crown of victory.
Acts 19:1 - While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road to Ephesus. When he arrived, he found some believers there.
Acts 19:2 - He asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” “No,” they answered. “We haven’t even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”
Acts 19:3 - So Paul asked, “Then what baptism did you receive?” “John’s baptism,” they replied.
Acts 19:4 - Paul said, “John baptized people, calling them to turn away from their sins. He told them to believe in the one who was coming after him. Jesus is that one.”
Acts 19:5 - After hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Acts 19:6 - Paul placed his hands on them. Then the Holy Spirit came on them. They spoke in languages they had not known before. They also prophesied.
Acts 19:7 - There were about 12 men in all.
Acts 19:8 - Paul entered the synagogue. There he spoke boldly for three months. He gave good reasons for believing the truth about God’s kingdom.
Acts 19:9 - But some of them wouldn’t listen. They refused to believe. In public they said evil things about the Way of Jesus. So Paul left them. He took the believers with him. Each day he talked with people in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.
Acts 19:10 - This went on for two years. So all the Jews and Greeks who lived in Asia Minor heard the word of the Lord.
Acts 19:11 - God did amazing miracles through Paul.
Acts 19:12 - Even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to those who were sick. When this happened, their sicknesses were healed and evil spirits left them.
Acts 19:13 - Some Jews went around driving out evil spirits. They tried to use the name of the Lord Jesus to set free those who were controlled by demons. They said, “In Jesus’ name I command you to come out. He is the Jesus that Paul is preaching about.”
Acts 19:14 - Seven sons of Sceva were doing this. Sceva was a Jewish chief priest.
Acts 19:15 - One day the evil spirit answered them, “I know Jesus. And I know about Paul. But who are you?”
Acts 19:16 - Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on Sceva’s sons. He overpowered them all. He gave them a terrible beating. They ran out of the house naked and bleeding.
Acts 19:17 - The Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus heard about this. They were all overcome with fear. They held the name of the Lord Jesus in high honor.
Acts 19:18 - Many who believed now came and openly admitted what they had done.
Acts 19:19 - A number of those who had practiced evil magic brought their scrolls together. They set them on fire out in the open. They added up the value of the scrolls. The scrolls were worth more than someone could earn in two lifetimes.
Acts 19:20 - The word of the Lord spread everywhere. It became more and more powerful.
Revelation 17:14 - They will make war against the Lamb. But the Lamb will have victory over them. That’s because he is the most powerful Lord of all and the greatest King of all. His appointed, chosen and faithful followers will be with him.”
Ephesians 6:21 - Tychicus is a dear brother. He is faithful in serving the Lord. He will tell you everything about me. Then you will know how I am and what I am doing.
Romans 1:7 - I am sending this letter to all of you in Rome. You are loved by God and appointed to be his holy people. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
1 Corinthians 4:17 - That’s the reason I have sent Timothy to you. He is like a son to me, and I love him. He is faithful in serving the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in serving Christ Jesus. And that agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.
Romans 1:1 - I, Paul, am writing this letter. I serve Christ Jesus. I have been appointed to be an apostle. God set me apart to tell others his good news.
Galatians 1:1 - I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle. People have not sent me. No human authority has sent me. I have been sent by Jesus Christ and by God the Father. God raised Jesus from the dead.
1 Corinthians 1:1 - I, Paul, am writing this letter. I have been chosen to be an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned. Our brother Sosthenes joins me in writing.
1 Corinthians 1:2 - We are sending this letter to you, the members of God’s church in Corinth. You have been made holy because you belong to Christ Jesus. God has chosen you to be his holy people. He has done the same for all people everywhere who pray to our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is their Lord and ours.
2 Corinthians 1:1 - I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned. Timothy our brother joins me in writing. We are sending this letter to you, the members of God’s church in Corinth. It is also for all God’s holy people everywhere in Achaia.
Colossians 1:2 - We are sending this letter to you, our brothers and sisters in Colossae. You belong to Christ. You are holy and faithful. May God our Father give you grace and peace.