- Acts 2:41-47
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41
Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three
thousand souls were added to them.
42
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the
breaking of bread, and in prayers.
43
Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
44
Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common,
45
and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.
46
So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to
house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,
47
praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church
daily those who were being saved.
- Acts 4:4
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However, many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men
came to be about five thousand.
- Acts 6:1-7
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1
Seven Chosen to Serve
Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose
a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were
neglected in the daily distribution.
2
Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, "It is not desirable
that we should leave the word of God and serve tables.
3
Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full
of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;
4
but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
5
And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full
of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas,
and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch,
6
whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.
7
Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in
Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.
- Acts 9:31
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The Church Prospers
Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were
edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit,
they were multiplied.
- Acts 11:22
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Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they
sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.
- Acts 11:30
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This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
- Acts 15:4
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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.
- Acts 19:18-20
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18
And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds.
19
Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned
them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled
fifty thousand pieces of silver.
20
So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.
- Acts 21:17,18
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17
And when we had come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
18
On the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present.
- Acts 21:20
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And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord. And they said to him, "You see,
brother, how many myriads of Jews there are who have believed, and they are
all zealous for the law;
- 1 Corinthians 16:8,9
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8
But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost.
9
For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
- 1 Corinthians 16:19
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Greetings and a Solemn Farewell
The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord,
with the church that is in their house.
- Revelation 2:1-6
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1
The Loveless Church
"To the angel of the church of Ephesus write,
'These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the
midst of the seven golden lampstands:
2
"I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who
are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have
found them liars;
3
and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name's sake and
have not become weary.
4
Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.
5
Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or
else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place - unless you repent.
6
But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
