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TDNT Reference: 6:536,*
Strong's Number G4183 matches the Greek πολύς (polys),
which occurs 64 times in 63 verses in 'Act'
in the MGNT Greek.
Page 1 / 2 (Act 1:3–Act 25:7)
After he had suffered, he also presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.
“for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit in a few days.”
With many other words he testified and strongly urged them, saying, “Be saved from this corrupt[fn] generation! ”
Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles.
But many of those who heard the message believed, and the number of the men[fn] came to about five thousand.
“But so that this does not spread any further among the people, let’s threaten them against speaking to anyone in this name again.”
Many signs and wonders were being done among the people through the hands of the apostles. They were all together in Solomon’s Colonnade.
So the word of God spread, the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly in number, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.
For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed, and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed.
So, after they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they traveled back to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.
“Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem.
He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did many charitable deeds for the Jewish people and always prayed to God.
“and he appeared for many days to those who came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now his witnesses to the people.
After the synagogue had been dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and urging them to continue in the grace of God.
In Iconium they entered the Jewish synagogue, as usual, and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed.
strengthening the[fn] disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, “It is necessary to go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”
After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you are aware that in the early days God made a choice among you,[fn] that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the gospel message and believe.
“For it was the Holy Spirit’s decision — and ours — not to place further burdens on you beyond these requirements:
Both Judas and Silas, who were also prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers and sisters and strengthened them with a long message.
But Paul and Barnabas, along with many others, remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming the word of the Lord.
Once, as we were on our way to prayer, a slave girl met us who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She made a large profit for her owners by fortune-telling.
She did this for many days.
Paul was greatly annoyed. Turning to the spirit, he said, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her! ” And it came out right away.
After they had severely flogged them, they threw them in jail, ordering the jailer to guard them carefully.
Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, including a large number of God-fearing Greeks, as well as a number of the leading women.
Consequently, many of them believed, including a number of the prominent Greek women as well as men.
Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, along with his whole household. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized.
“For I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to hurt you, because I have many people in this city.”
When he wanted to cross over to Achaia, the brothers and sisters wrote to the disciples to welcome him. After he arrived, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.
Some were shouting one thing and some another, because the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
And when he had passed through those areas and offered them many words of encouragement, he came to Greece
After we had been there for several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
After he had given permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned with his hand to the people. When there was a great hush, he addressed them in Aramaic:[fn]
The commander replied, “I bought this citizenship for a large amount of money.”
“But I was born a citizen,” Paul said.
When the dispute became violent, the commander feared that Paul might be torn apart by them and ordered the troops to go down, take him away from them, and bring him into the barracks.
“Don’t let them persuade you, because there are more than forty of them lying in ambush — men who have bound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they have killed him. Now they are ready, waiting for your consent.”
When Paul was called in, Tertullus began to accuse him and said, “We enjoy great peace because of you, and reforms are taking place for the benefit of this nation because of your foresight.
“But, so that I will not burden you any further, I request that you would be kind enough to give us a brief hearing.
When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied, “Because I know you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I am glad to offer my defense in what concerns me.
“You can verify for yourself that it is no more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem.
When he had spent not more than eight or ten days among them, he went down to Caesarea. The next day, seated at the tribunal, he commanded Paul to be brought in.
1. Act 1:3–Act 25:7
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