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But as many as received him, to them gave he power to… John 1:12

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. John 1:12	But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God. faith Father children
And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. Acts 5:42	And every day in the temple and at home they did not cease to teach and proclaim Jesus as the Messiah. evangelism learning Messiah

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28	Just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. Jesus serving sacrifice
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. John 1:5	The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. evil overcoming light
Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets. Luke 9:16-17	And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. And all ate and were filled. What was left over was gathered up, twelve baskets of broken pieces. miracles food prayer
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. Acts 2:46-47	Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. worship food community
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:6-8	Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. Savior obedience Jesus
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15	For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. sin temptation compassion
And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house. Acts 20:20	I did not shrink from doing anything helpful, proclaiming the message to you and teaching you publicly and from house to house. learning evangelism
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. Matthew 5:17	Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. law Jesus prophecy
Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles. Acts 26:22-23	To this day I have had help from God, and so I stand here, testifying to both small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would take place: that the Messiah must suffer, and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles. evangelism suffering resurrection
Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. Matthew 10:34	Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. peace world Jesus
Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? Acts 10:47	Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? baptism Holy Spirit
I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah. Psalm 32:5	Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah confession sin forgiveness
He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Isaiah 53:3	He was despised and rejected by others; a man of suffering and acquainted with infirmity; and as one from whom others hide their faces he was despised, and we held him of no account. suffering Jesus sickness
Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. Hebrews 4:11	Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs. sabbath obedience rest
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. love self-control strength
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. Luke 22:20	And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.” wine covenant blood
I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. Psalm 119:60	I hurry and do not delay to keep your commandments. law obedience following
But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. Romans 5:15	But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died through the one man's trespass, much more surely have the grace of God and the free gift in the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abounded for the many. sin grace Jesus
Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. Galatians 3:20	Now a mediator involves more than one party; but God is one. mediator
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. Titus 3:5	He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. salvation Holy Spirit rebirth
But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. Acts 5:3-4	“Ananias,” Peter asked, “why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, were not the proceeds at your disposal? How is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You did not lie to us but to God!” lying money honesty
O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever! Deuteronomy 5:29	If only they had such a mind as this, to fear me and to keep all my commandments always, so that it might go well with them and with their children forever! law obedience blessing
And if a soul sin, and commit any of these things which are forbidden to be done by the commandments of the Lord; though he wist it not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity. Leviticus 5:17	If any of you sin without knowing it, doing any of the things that by the Lord's commandments ought not to be done, you have incurred guilt, and are subject to punishment. sin law punishment

And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the Lord hath not spoken? When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.

You may say to yourself, “How can we recognize a word that the Lord has not spoken?” If a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord but the thing does not take place or prove true, it is a word that the Lord has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; do not be frightened by it.