Psalm 2 The Reign of the LORD’s Anointed 1 Why do the nations rage[c] and the peoples plot in vain? 2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, 3“Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.” 4He… Continue Reading
Psalm 1 BOOK ONE The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked 1Blessed is the man[a] who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2but his delight is in the law[b] of the LORD, and on his law he meditates… Continue Reading
Acts 28 Paul on Malta 1After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. 2 The native people[j] showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold. 3When Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and… Continue Reading
Acts 27 Paul Sails for Rome 1And when it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan Cohort named Julius. 2And embarking in a ship of Adramyttium, which was about to sail to the ports along the coast of Asia, we put… Continue Reading
Acts 26 Paul’s Defense Before Agrippa 1So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense: 2“I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am going to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews, 3especially… Continue Reading
Acts 25 Paul Appeals to Caesar 1Now three days after Festus had arrived in the province, he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. 2And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews laid out their case against Paul, and they urged him, 3asking as a favor against Paul[v] that he summon him to… Continue Reading
Acts 24 Paul Before Felix at Caesarea 1And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one Tertullus. They laid before the governor their case against Paul. 2And when he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: “Since through you we enjoy much peace, and since… Continue Reading
Acts 23 1And looking intently at the council, Paul said, “Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.” 2And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. 3Then Paul said to him, “God is going to strike you, you… Continue Reading
Acts 22 1 “Brothers and fathers, hear the defense that I now make before you.” 2And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they became even more quiet. And he said: 3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the… Continue Reading
Acts 21 Paul Goes to Jerusalem 1And when we had parted from them and set sail, we came by a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.[l] 2And having found a ship crossing to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. 3When we had come in sight… Continue Reading