it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words.
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach,
But Peter began and explained it to them in order:
in every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude.
“Claudius Lysias, to his Excellency the governor Felix, greetings.
Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God,
Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.
Yet in my judgment she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
These things you have done, and I have been silent; you thought that I was one like yourself. But now I rebuke you and lay the charge before you.
For it has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay on you no greater burden than these requirements:
it has seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us,
Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care.
You have multiplied, O Lord my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told.
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