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Bible Reading for November 13
Acts 10
[1] There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the
band called the Italian band,
[2] A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much
alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. [3] 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. [4] And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said,
What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up
for a memorial before God.
[5] And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:
[6] He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he
shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. [7] And when the angel which spake
unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a
devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;
[8] And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.
[9] On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city,
Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: [10] And he
became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell
into a trance,
[11] And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it
had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
[12] Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild
beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. [13] And there came a voice
to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. [14] But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I
have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
[15] And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath
cleansed, that call not thou common. [16] This was done thrice: and the vessel
was received up again into heaven. [17] Now while Peter doubted in himself
what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were
sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the
gate, [18] And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were
lodged there.
[19] While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold,
three men seek thee.
[20] Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing:
for I have sent them.
[21] Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius;
and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are
come?
[22] And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth
God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God
by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.
[23] Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went
away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. [24] And the
morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and
had called together his kinsmen and near friends. [25] And as Peter was coming
in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
[26] But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. [27] And
as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.
[28] And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man
that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God
hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. [29]
Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask
therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? [30] And Cornelius said, Four
days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my
house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
[31] And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in
remembrance in the sight of God.
[32] Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter;
he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he
cometh, shall speak unto thee.
[33] Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou
art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things
that are commanded thee of God. [34] Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of
a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
[35] But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is
accepted with him.
[36] The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by
Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
[37] That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and
began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; [38] How God
anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about
doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with
him.
[39] And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the
Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: [40] Him God
raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; [41] Not to all the people,
but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink
with him after he rose from the dead. [42] And he commanded us to preach unto
the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the
Judge of quick and dead. [43] To him give all the prophets witness, that
through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
[44] While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which
heard the word.
[45] 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.
[46] For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered
Peter,
[47] Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have
received the Holy Ghost as well as we? [48] And he commanded them to be
baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 11
[1] And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles
had also received the word of God. [2] And when Peter was come up to
Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
[3] Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. [4]
But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order
unto them, saying,
[5] I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A
certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by
four corners; and it came even to me: [6] Upon the which when I had fastened
mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild
beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
[7] And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat. [8] But I
said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered
into my mouth.
[9] But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that
call not thou common.
[10] And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven.
[11] And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house
where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me. [12] And the spirit bade me go with
them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we
entered into the man's house: [13] And he shewed us how he had seen an angel
in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for
Simon, whose surname is Peter;
[14] Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.
[15] And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the
beginning.
[16] Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed
baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. [17]
Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed
on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God? [18] When
they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying,
Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. [19] Now they
which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen
travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to
none but unto the Jews only. [20] And some of them were men of Cyprus and
Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians,
preaching the Lord Jesus. [21] And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a
great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.
[22] Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was
in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as
Antioch.
[23] Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted
them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
[24] For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much
people was added unto the Lord. [25] Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to
seek Saul: [26] And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it
came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and
taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
[27] And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. [28] And
there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that
there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in
the days of Claudius Caesar. [29] Then the disciples, every man according to
his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in
Judaea: [30] Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of
Barnabas and Saul.
Acts 12
[1] Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex
certain of the church.
[2] And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. [3] And because he
saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were
the days of unleavened bread.) [4] And when he had apprehended him, he put him
in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him;
intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
[5] Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of
the church unto God for him.
[6] And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was
sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before
the door kept the prison.
[7] And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in
the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise
up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. [8] And the angel said
unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith
unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
[9] And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was
done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. [10] When they were past the
first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the
city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on
through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
[11] And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that
the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod,
and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. [12] And when he had
considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose
surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
[13] And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken,
named Rhoda.
[14] And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness,
but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. [15] And they said unto
her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said
they, It is his angel. [16] But Peter continued knocking: and when they had
opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
[17] But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared
unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew
these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into
another place.
[18] Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers,
what was become of Peter.
[19] And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the
keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from
Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode. [20] And Herod was highly displeased with
them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made
Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their
country was nourished by the king's country.
[21] And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne,
and made an oration unto them. [22] And the people gave a shout, saying, It is
the voice of a god, and not of a man.
[23] And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God
the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost. [24] But the word
of God grew and multiplied. [25] And Barnabas and Saul returned from
Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John,
whose surname was Mark.
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