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When they heard this noise, a crowd came together. They were all surprised, because each one heard them speaking in his own language.

"People of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a very special man. God clearly showed this to you by the miracles, wonders, and signs he did through Jesus. You all know this, because it happened right here among you.

God raised Jesus from the dead and set him free from the pain of death, because death could not hold him.

For David said this about him: ‘I keep the Lord before me always. Because he is close by my side, I will not be hurt.

because you will not leave me in the grave. You will not let your Holy One rot.

Then anyone who calls on the Lord will be saved.' Joel 2:28–32 "People of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a very special man. God clearly showed this to you by the miracles, wonders, and signs he did through Jesus. You all know this, because it happened right here among you. Jesus was given to you, and with the help of those who don't know the law, you put him to death by nailing him to a cross. But this was God's plan which he had made long ago; he knew all this would happen. God raised Jesus from the dead and set him free from the pain of death, because death could not hold him. For David said this about him: ‘I keep the Lord before me always. Because he is close by my side, I will not be hurt. So I am glad, and I rejoice. Even my body has hope, because you will not leave me in the grave. You will not let your Holy One rot. You will teach me how to live a holy life. Being with you will fill me with joy.' Psalm 16:8–11

Then anyone who calls on the Lord will be saved.' Joel 2:28–32 "People of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a very special man. God clearly showed this to you by the miracles, wonders, and signs he did through Jesus. You all know this, because it happened right here among you. Jesus was given to you, and with the help of those who don't know the law, you put him to death by nailing him to a cross. But this was God's plan which he had made long ago; he knew all this would happen. God raised Jesus from the dead and set him free from the pain of death, because death could not hold him. For David said this about him: ‘I keep the Lord before me always. Because he is close by my side, I will not be hurt. So I am glad, and I rejoice. Even my body has hope, because you will not leave me in the grave. You will not let your Holy One rot. You will teach me how to live a holy life. Being with you will fill me with joy.' Psalm 16:8–11 "Brothers and sisters, I can tell you truly that David, our ancestor, died and was buried. His grave is still here with us today. He was a prophet and knew God had promised him that he would make a person from David's family a king just as he was. Knowing this before it happened, David talked about the Christ rising from the dead. He said: ‘He was not left in the grave. His body did not rot.' So Jesus is the One whom God raised from the dead. And we are all witnesses to this.

It was faith in Jesus that made this crippled man well. You can see this man, and you know him. He was made completely well because of trust in Jesus, and you all saw it happen!

"Brothers and sisters, I know you did those things to Jesus because neither you nor your leaders understood what you were doing.

They were upset because the two apostles were teaching the people and were preaching that people will rise from the dead through the power of Jesus.

We want all of you and all the people to know that this man was made well by the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth. You crucified him, but God raised him from the dead. This man was crippled, but he is now well and able to stand here before you because of the power of Jesus.

Because they saw the healed man standing there beside the two apostles, they could say nothing against them.

The leaders warned the apostles again and let them go free. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were praising God for what had been done.

These people made your plan happen because of your power and your will.

Then the captain and his men went out and brought the apostles back. But the soldiers did not use force, because they were afraid the people would stone them to death.

The apostles left the meeting full of joy because they were given the honor of suffering disgrace for Jesus.

and saved him from all his troubles. The king of Egypt liked Joseph and respected him because of the wisdom God gave him. The king made him governor of Egypt and put him in charge of all the people in his palace.

The Lord said to him, ‘Take off your sandals, because you are standing on holy ground.

Peter said to him, "You and your money should both be destroyed, because you thought you could buy God's gift with money.

Get up and go downstairs. Go with them without doubting, because I have sent them to you."