Titus 3:8 I want you to put your foot down. Take a firm stand on these matters so that those who have put their trust in God will concentrate on the essentials that ar...

3:8 MSG

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The Message - I want you to put your foot down. Take a firm stand on these matters so that those who have put their trust in God will concentrate on the essentials that are good for everyone. Stay away from mindless, pointless quarreling over genealogies and fine print in the law code. That gets you nowhere. Warn a quarrelsome person once or twice, but then be done with him. It’s obvious that such a person is out of line, rebellious against God. By persisting in divisiveness he cuts himself off. * * *
新标点和合本 - 这话是可信的。我也愿你把这些事切切实实地讲明，使那些已信　神的人留心做正经事业（或作“留心行善”）。这都是美事，并且与人有益。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 这话是可信的。我愿你坚持这些事，使那些已信上帝的人留心行善。这都是美好且对人有益的。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 这话是可信的。我愿你坚持这些事，使那些已信　神的人留心行善。这都是美好且对人有益的。
当代译本 - 以上这些话是可信的，希望你认真强调，使信上帝的人专心行善。这都是造福众人的美事。
圣经新译本 - 这话是可信的，我愿你确实地强调这些事，使信　神的人常常留心作善工；这些都是美事，并且是对人有益的。
中文标准译本 - 这话是信实的。我希望你强调这些事，好让那些信了神的人专心投入美好的工作；这些事对人是好事，是有益处的。
现代标点和合本 - 这话是可信的。我也愿你把这些事切切实实地讲明，使那些已信神的人留心做正经事业。这都是美事，并且于人有益。
和合本（拼音版） - 这话是可信的。我也愿你把这些事切切实实地讲明，使那些已信上帝的人留心作正经事业。这都是美事，并且与人有益。
New International Version - This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.
New International Reader's Version - You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.
English Standard Version - The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.
New Living Translation - This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.
Christian Standard Bible - This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.
New American Standard Bible - This statement is trustworthy; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people.
New King James Version - This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
Amplified Bible - This is a faithful and trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak with great confidence, so that those who have believed God [that is, those who have trusted in, relied on, and accepted Christ Jesus as Savior,] will be careful to participate in doing good and honorable things. These things are excellent [in themselves] and profitable for the people.
American Standard Version - Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:
King James Version - This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
New English Translation - This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.
World English Bible - This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
新標點和合本 - 這話是可信的。我也願你把這些事切切實實地講明，使那些已信神的人留心做正經事業（或譯：留心行善）。這都是美事，並且與人有益。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 這話是可信的。我願你堅持這些事，使那些已信上帝的人留心行善。這都是美好且對人有益的。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 這話是可信的。我願你堅持這些事，使那些已信　神的人留心行善。這都是美好且對人有益的。
當代譯本 - 以上這些話是可信的，希望你認真強調，使信上帝的人專心行善。這都是造福眾人的美事。
聖經新譯本 - 這話是可信的，我願你確實地強調這些事，使信　神的人常常留心作善工；這些都是美事，並且是對人有益的。
呂振中譯本 - 這話是可信可靠的。關於這些事、我願你堅確地講論，叫已信上帝的人留心於正經的職業。這些事對於人都是美好而有益的。
中文標準譯本 - 這話是信實的。我希望你強調這些事，好讓那些信了神的人專心投入美好的工作；這些事對人是好事，是有益處的。
現代標點和合本 - 這話是可信的。我也願你把這些事切切實實地講明，使那些已信神的人留心做正經事業。這都是美事，並且於人有益。
文理和合譯本 - 誠哉是言、我欲爾於斯事力言之、使信上帝者慎務善工、斯為美、有益於人也、
文理委辦譯本 - 此言確然、我欲爾明辯斯義、俾信上帝者、專務行善、斯為美、有益於人、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 此言確然、我欲爾以此明辨、使信天主之人、盡心行善、此為美事、有益於人、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 此言也、真實無妄。願爾以此事切實講明、務使信奉天主之人、兢兢業業、為善毋懈。此事也、盡善盡美、裨益人群。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Este mensaje es digno de confianza, y quiero que lo recalques, para que los que han creído en Dios se empeñen en hacer buenas obras. Esto es excelente y provechoso para todos.
현대인의 성경 - 이것은 믿을 만한 말입니다. 나는 그대가 이런 교리를 특별히 강조하여 하나님을 믿는 사람들이 조심스럽게 선한 일을 하도록 하기를 바랍니다. 이런 일은 좋은 것이며 사람들에게도 유익합니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Эти слова верны, и я хочу, чтобы ты подчеркивал эти истины, чтобы уверовавшие в Бога посвятили себя добрым делам. Все это хорошо и полезно людям.
Восточный перевод - Эти слова верны, и я хочу, чтобы ты подчёркивал эти истины, чтобы уверовавшие во Всевышнего посвятили себя добрым делам. Всё это хорошо и полезно людям.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Эти слова верны, и я хочу, чтобы ты подчёркивал эти истины, чтобы уверовавшие в Аллаха посвятили себя добрым делам. Всё это хорошо и полезно людям.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Эти слова верны, и я хочу, чтобы ты подчёркивал эти истины, чтобы уверовавшие во Всевышнего посвятили себя добрым делам. Всё это хорошо и полезно людям.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - C’est là une parole certaine ; et je veux que tu insistes fortement sur ces choses, afin que ceux qui ont cru en Dieu s’appliquent à accomplir des œuvres bonnes. Voilà ce qui est bon et utile aux hommes.
リビングバイブル - これまで話してきたことは、すべて真実です。ですから、確信をもって、クリスチャンはいつも良い行いに励むべきだ、と教えなさい。そういう生き方は正しいだけでなく、すばらしい結果を生むことにもなるからです。
Nestle Aland 28 - Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος· καὶ περὶ τούτων βούλομαί σε διαβεβαιοῦσθαι, ἵνα φροντίζωσιν καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι οἱ πεπιστευκότες θεῷ· ταῦτά ἐστιν καλὰ καὶ ὠφέλιμα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - πιστὸς ὁ λόγος, καὶ περὶ τούτων βούλομαί σε διαβεβαιοῦσθαι, ἵνα φροντίζωσιν καλῶν ἔργων, προΐστασθαι οἱ πεπιστευκότες Θεῷ. ταῦτά ἐστιν καλὰ καὶ ὠφέλιμα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις.
Nova Versão Internacional - Fiel é esta palavra, e quero que você afirme categoricamente essas coisas, para que os que creem em Deus se empenhem na prática de boas obras. Tais coisas são excelentes e úteis aos homens.
Hoffnung für alle - Das steht unumstößlich fest. Ich will, dass du dies alles mit Nachdruck weitergibst. Denn alle, die zum Glauben an Gott gefunden haben, sollen sich darum bemühen, Gutes zu tun. Das ist nützlich und hilfreich für alle Menschen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Đó là những lời chân thật ta muốn con nhấn mạnh để những người tin Chúa chăm làm việc thiện. Những điều ấy vừa chính đáng vừa hữu ích cho mọi người.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ที่กล่าวมานี้ควรแก่การเชื่อถือ และข้าพเจ้าขอให้ท่านเน้นในเรื่องเหล่านี้เพื่อผู้ที่วางใจในพระเจ้าจะได้ใส่ใจในการอุทิศตนทำสิ่งที่ดี สิ่งเหล่านี้เป็นสิ่งดีเลิศและเป็นประโยชน์แก่ทุกคน
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ข้อความนี้เป็นที่ไว้ใจได้ ข้าพเจ้าอยากให้ท่านพูดถึงสิ่งเหล่านี้ด้วยความมั่นใจ เพื่อว่าบรรดาคนที่ได้เชื่อในพระเจ้าแล้ว จะได้อุตสาหะในการกระทำดีด้วยความระมัดระวัง สิ่งเหล่านี้เป็นสิ่งดีและเป็นประโยชน์แก่คนทั้งปวง

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1 John 5:11 - This is the testimony in essence: God gave us eternal life; the life is in his Son. So, whoever has the Son, has life; whoever rejects the Son, rejects life.
1 John 5:13 - My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God’s Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion. And how bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure that he’s listening. And if we’re confident that he’s listening, we know that what we’ve asked for is as good as ours.
2 Corinthians 9:12 - Carrying out this social relief work involves far more than helping meet the bare needs of poor Christians. It also produces abundant and bountiful thanksgivings to God. This relief offering is a prod to live at your very best, showing your gratitude to God by being openly obedient to the plain meaning of the Message of Christ. You show your gratitude through your generous offerings to your needy brothers and sisters, and really toward everyone. Meanwhile, moved by the extravagance of God in your lives, they’ll respond by praying for you in passionate intercession for whatever you need. Thank God for this gift, his gift. No language can praise it enough!
John 5:24 - “It’s urgent that you listen carefully to this: Anyone here who believes what I am saying right now and aligns himself with the Father, who has in fact put me in charge, has at this very moment the real, lasting life and is no longer condemned to be an outsider. This person has taken a giant step from the world of the dead to the world of the living.
John 12:44 - Jesus summed it all up when he cried out, “Whoever believes in me, believes not just in me but in the One who sent me. Whoever looks at me is looking, in fact, at the One who sent me. I am Light that has come into the world so that all who believe in me won’t have to stay any longer in the dark.
Acts 12:15 - But they wouldn’t believe her, dismissing her, dismissing her report. “You’re crazy,” they said. She stuck by her story, insisting. They still wouldn’t believe her and said, “It must be his angel.” All this time poor Peter was standing out in the street, knocking away.
2 Corinthians 4:13 - We’re not keeping this quiet, not on your life. Just like the psalmist who wrote, “I believed it, so I said it,” we say what we believe. And what we believe is that the One who raised up the Master Jesus will just as certainly raise us up with you, alive. Every detail works to your advantage and to God’s glory: more and more grace, more and more people, more and more praise!
Proverbs 21:28 - A lying witness is unconvincing; a person who speaks truth is respected.
Titus 3:1 - Remind the people to respect the government and be law-abiding, always ready to lend a helping hand. No insults, no fights. God’s people should be bighearted and courteous.
Psalms 16:3 - And these God-chosen lives all around— what splendid friends they make!
1 Timothy 1:15 - Here’s a word you can take to heart and depend on: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. I’m proof—Public Sinner Number One—of someone who could never have made it apart from sheer mercy. And now he shows me off—evidence of his endless patience—to those who are right on the edge of trusting him forever. Deep honor and bright glory to the King of All Time— One God, Immortal, Invisible, ever and always. Oh, yes! I’m passing this work on to you, my son Timothy. The prophetic word that was directed to you prepared us for this. All those prayers are coming together now so you will do this well, fearless in your struggle, keeping a firm grip on your faith and on yourself. After all, this is a fight we’re in.
Titus 3:14 - Our people have to learn to be diligent in their work so that all necessities are met (especially among the needy) and they don’t end up with nothing to show for their lives.

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The Message - I want you to put your foot down. Take a firm stand on these matters so that those who have put their trust in God will concentrate on the essentials that are good for everyone. Stay away from mindless, pointless quarreling over genealogies and fine print in the law code. That gets you nowhere. Warn a quarrelsome person once or twice, but then be done with him. It’s obvious that such a person is out of line, rebellious against God. By persisting in divisiveness he cuts himself off. * * *
新标点和合本 - 这话是可信的。我也愿你把这些事切切实实地讲明，使那些已信　神的人留心做正经事业（或作“留心行善”）。这都是美事，并且与人有益。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 这话是可信的。我愿你坚持这些事，使那些已信上帝的人留心行善。这都是美好且对人有益的。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 这话是可信的。我愿你坚持这些事，使那些已信　神的人留心行善。这都是美好且对人有益的。
当代译本 - 以上这些话是可信的，希望你认真强调，使信上帝的人专心行善。这都是造福众人的美事。
圣经新译本 - 这话是可信的，我愿你确实地强调这些事，使信　神的人常常留心作善工；这些都是美事，并且是对人有益的。
中文标准译本 - 这话是信实的。我希望你强调这些事，好让那些信了神的人专心投入美好的工作；这些事对人是好事，是有益处的。
现代标点和合本 - 这话是可信的。我也愿你把这些事切切实实地讲明，使那些已信神的人留心做正经事业。这都是美事，并且于人有益。
和合本（拼音版） - 这话是可信的。我也愿你把这些事切切实实地讲明，使那些已信上帝的人留心作正经事业。这都是美事，并且与人有益。
New International Version - This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.
New International Reader's Version - You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.
English Standard Version - The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.
New Living Translation - This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.
Christian Standard Bible - This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.
New American Standard Bible - This statement is trustworthy; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people.
New King James Version - This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
Amplified Bible - This is a faithful and trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak with great confidence, so that those who have believed God [that is, those who have trusted in, relied on, and accepted Christ Jesus as Savior,] will be careful to participate in doing good and honorable things. These things are excellent [in themselves] and profitable for the people.
American Standard Version - Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:
King James Version - This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
New English Translation - This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.
World English Bible - This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
新標點和合本 - 這話是可信的。我也願你把這些事切切實實地講明，使那些已信神的人留心做正經事業（或譯：留心行善）。這都是美事，並且與人有益。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 這話是可信的。我願你堅持這些事，使那些已信上帝的人留心行善。這都是美好且對人有益的。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 這話是可信的。我願你堅持這些事，使那些已信　神的人留心行善。這都是美好且對人有益的。
當代譯本 - 以上這些話是可信的，希望你認真強調，使信上帝的人專心行善。這都是造福眾人的美事。
聖經新譯本 - 這話是可信的，我願你確實地強調這些事，使信　神的人常常留心作善工；這些都是美事，並且是對人有益的。
呂振中譯本 - 這話是可信可靠的。關於這些事、我願你堅確地講論，叫已信上帝的人留心於正經的職業。這些事對於人都是美好而有益的。
中文標準譯本 - 這話是信實的。我希望你強調這些事，好讓那些信了神的人專心投入美好的工作；這些事對人是好事，是有益處的。
現代標點和合本 - 這話是可信的。我也願你把這些事切切實實地講明，使那些已信神的人留心做正經事業。這都是美事，並且於人有益。
文理和合譯本 - 誠哉是言、我欲爾於斯事力言之、使信上帝者慎務善工、斯為美、有益於人也、
文理委辦譯本 - 此言確然、我欲爾明辯斯義、俾信上帝者、專務行善、斯為美、有益於人、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 此言確然、我欲爾以此明辨、使信天主之人、盡心行善、此為美事、有益於人、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 此言也、真實無妄。願爾以此事切實講明、務使信奉天主之人、兢兢業業、為善毋懈。此事也、盡善盡美、裨益人群。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Este mensaje es digno de confianza, y quiero que lo recalques, para que los que han creído en Dios se empeñen en hacer buenas obras. Esto es excelente y provechoso para todos.
현대인의 성경 - 이것은 믿을 만한 말입니다. 나는 그대가 이런 교리를 특별히 강조하여 하나님을 믿는 사람들이 조심스럽게 선한 일을 하도록 하기를 바랍니다. 이런 일은 좋은 것이며 사람들에게도 유익합니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Эти слова верны, и я хочу, чтобы ты подчеркивал эти истины, чтобы уверовавшие в Бога посвятили себя добрым делам. Все это хорошо и полезно людям.
Восточный перевод - Эти слова верны, и я хочу, чтобы ты подчёркивал эти истины, чтобы уверовавшие во Всевышнего посвятили себя добрым делам. Всё это хорошо и полезно людям.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Эти слова верны, и я хочу, чтобы ты подчёркивал эти истины, чтобы уверовавшие в Аллаха посвятили себя добрым делам. Всё это хорошо и полезно людям.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Эти слова верны, и я хочу, чтобы ты подчёркивал эти истины, чтобы уверовавшие во Всевышнего посвятили себя добрым делам. Всё это хорошо и полезно людям.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - C’est là une parole certaine ; et je veux que tu insistes fortement sur ces choses, afin que ceux qui ont cru en Dieu s’appliquent à accomplir des œuvres bonnes. Voilà ce qui est bon et utile aux hommes.
リビングバイブル - これまで話してきたことは、すべて真実です。ですから、確信をもって、クリスチャンはいつも良い行いに励むべきだ、と教えなさい。そういう生き方は正しいだけでなく、すばらしい結果を生むことにもなるからです。
Nestle Aland 28 - Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος· καὶ περὶ τούτων βούλομαί σε διαβεβαιοῦσθαι, ἵνα φροντίζωσιν καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι οἱ πεπιστευκότες θεῷ· ταῦτά ἐστιν καλὰ καὶ ὠφέλιμα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - πιστὸς ὁ λόγος, καὶ περὶ τούτων βούλομαί σε διαβεβαιοῦσθαι, ἵνα φροντίζωσιν καλῶν ἔργων, προΐστασθαι οἱ πεπιστευκότες Θεῷ. ταῦτά ἐστιν καλὰ καὶ ὠφέλιμα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις.
Nova Versão Internacional - Fiel é esta palavra, e quero que você afirme categoricamente essas coisas, para que os que creem em Deus se empenhem na prática de boas obras. Tais coisas são excelentes e úteis aos homens.
Hoffnung für alle - Das steht unumstößlich fest. Ich will, dass du dies alles mit Nachdruck weitergibst. Denn alle, die zum Glauben an Gott gefunden haben, sollen sich darum bemühen, Gutes zu tun. Das ist nützlich und hilfreich für alle Menschen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Đó là những lời chân thật ta muốn con nhấn mạnh để những người tin Chúa chăm làm việc thiện. Những điều ấy vừa chính đáng vừa hữu ích cho mọi người.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ที่กล่าวมานี้ควรแก่การเชื่อถือ และข้าพเจ้าขอให้ท่านเน้นในเรื่องเหล่านี้เพื่อผู้ที่วางใจในพระเจ้าจะได้ใส่ใจในการอุทิศตนทำสิ่งที่ดี สิ่งเหล่านี้เป็นสิ่งดีเลิศและเป็นประโยชน์แก่ทุกคน
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ข้อความนี้เป็นที่ไว้ใจได้ ข้าพเจ้าอยากให้ท่านพูดถึงสิ่งเหล่านี้ด้วยความมั่นใจ เพื่อว่าบรรดาคนที่ได้เชื่อในพระเจ้าแล้ว จะได้อุตสาหะในการกระทำดีด้วยความระมัดระวัง สิ่งเหล่านี้เป็นสิ่งดีและเป็นประโยชน์แก่คนทั้งปวง

1 John 5:11 - This is the testimony in essence: God gave us eternal life; the life is in his Son. So, whoever has the Son, has life; whoever rejects the Son, rejects life.
1 John 5:13 - My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God’s Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion. And how bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure that he’s listening. And if we’re confident that he’s listening, we know that what we’ve asked for is as good as ours.
2 Corinthians 9:12 - Carrying out this social relief work involves far more than helping meet the bare needs of poor Christians. It also produces abundant and bountiful thanksgivings to God. This relief offering is a prod to live at your very best, showing your gratitude to God by being openly obedient to the plain meaning of the Message of Christ. You show your gratitude through your generous offerings to your needy brothers and sisters, and really toward everyone. Meanwhile, moved by the extravagance of God in your lives, they’ll respond by praying for you in passionate intercession for whatever you need. Thank God for this gift, his gift. No language can praise it enough!
John 5:24 - “It’s urgent that you listen carefully to this: Anyone here who believes what I am saying right now and aligns himself with the Father, who has in fact put me in charge, has at this very moment the real, lasting life and is no longer condemned to be an outsider. This person has taken a giant step from the world of the dead to the world of the living.
John 12:44 - Jesus summed it all up when he cried out, “Whoever believes in me, believes not just in me but in the One who sent me. Whoever looks at me is looking, in fact, at the One who sent me. I am Light that has come into the world so that all who believe in me won’t have to stay any longer in the dark.
Acts 12:15 - But they wouldn’t believe her, dismissing her, dismissing her report. “You’re crazy,” they said. She stuck by her story, insisting. They still wouldn’t believe her and said, “It must be his angel.” All this time poor Peter was standing out in the street, knocking away.
2 Corinthians 4:13 - We’re not keeping this quiet, not on your life. Just like the psalmist who wrote, “I believed it, so I said it,” we say what we believe. And what we believe is that the One who raised up the Master Jesus will just as certainly raise us up with you, alive. Every detail works to your advantage and to God’s glory: more and more grace, more and more people, more and more praise!
Proverbs 21:28 - A lying witness is unconvincing; a person who speaks truth is respected.
Titus 3:1 - Remind the people to respect the government and be law-abiding, always ready to lend a helping hand. No insults, no fights. God’s people should be bighearted and courteous.
Psalms 16:3 - And these God-chosen lives all around— what splendid friends they make!
1 Timothy 1:15 - Here’s a word you can take to heart and depend on: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. I’m proof—Public Sinner Number One—of someone who could never have made it apart from sheer mercy. And now he shows me off—evidence of his endless patience—to those who are right on the edge of trusting him forever. Deep honor and bright glory to the King of All Time— One God, Immortal, Invisible, ever and always. Oh, yes! I’m passing this work on to you, my son Timothy. The prophetic word that was directed to you prepared us for this. All those prayers are coming together now so you will do this well, fearless in your struggle, keeping a firm grip on your faith and on yourself. After all, this is a fight we’re in.
Titus 3:14 - Our people have to learn to be diligent in their work so that all necessities are met (especially among the needy) and they don’t end up with nothing to show for their lives.