An Exposition of the Historical Writings of the New Testament: With Reflections Subjoined to Each Section ...Munroe and Francis, 1828 - Bible |
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... tion of men in every situation in life , has very wisely confined him- self to a brief account of some of the principal transactions , which might be read by all . In consequence of pursuing this design , he has omitted many things ...
... tion of men in every situation in life , has very wisely confined him- self to a brief account of some of the principal transactions , which might be read by all . In consequence of pursuing this design , he has omitted many things ...
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... tion respecting them , we should learn to be contented with our ignorance , and quietly acquiesce in his will . To be eager and impatient in our inquiries after what God has concealed , is to be dissatisfied with his dispensations , and ...
... tion respecting them , we should learn to be contented with our ignorance , and quietly acquiesce in his will . To be eager and impatient in our inquiries after what God has concealed , is to be dissatisfied with his dispensations , and ...
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... tion , * but these were all that met at Jerusalem , for the purpose of daily supplicating the promised gifts of the Spirit . The rest were dispersed in different parts of the country . Names are , in this verse , put for persons , by a ...
... tion , * but these were all that met at Jerusalem , for the purpose of daily supplicating the promised gifts of the Spirit . The rest were dispersed in different parts of the country . Names are , in this verse , put for persons , by a ...
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... tion . But here is a miracle which bears no resemblance to any thing that has been performed before , of which no parallel can be found in the history of the country , and which , therefore , could never have occurred to Jews . Had it ...
... tion . But here is a miracle which bears no resemblance to any thing that has been performed before , of which no parallel can be found in the history of the country , and which , therefore , could never have occurred to Jews . Had it ...
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... tion , we find , that when the destruction of Babylon is threatened , it is thus expressed ; The stars of the heaven , and the constella- tions thereof , shall not give their light the sun shall be darkened in his going forth , and the ...
... tion , we find , that when the destruction of Babylon is threatened , it is thus expressed ; The stars of the heaven , and the constella- tions thereof , shall not give their light the sun shall be darkened in his going forth , and the ...
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Page 277 - Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him The Epistle of PAUL, the Apostle, to the ROMANS.
Page 39 - Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
Page 56 - And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Page 125 - And they of the circumcision, which believed, were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Page 24 - And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. And on my servants and on my handmaidens, I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.
Page 56 - Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, and laid them down at the apostles...
Page 69 - And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Page 115 - He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.
Page 44 - For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. 23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that Prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.
Page 88 - Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.