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Saul, however, gained more and more influence, and as for the Jews living in Damascus, he bewildered them with his proofs that Jesus is the Christ.

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but information of their intention was given to him. They even watched the gates, day and night, in order to murder him;

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So he came to Jerusalem and made several attempts to associate with the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, being in doubt as to whether he himself was a disciple.

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Barnabas, however, came to his assistance. He brought Saul to the Apostles, and related to them how, on his journey, he had seen the Lord, and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had fearlessly taught in the name of Jesus.

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Henceforth Saul was one of them, going in and out of the city,

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and speaking fearlessly in the name of the Lord. And he often talked with the Hellenists and had discussions with them.

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But they kept trying to take his life. On learning this, the brethren brought him down to Caesarea, and then sent him by sea to Tarsus.

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The Church, however, throughout the whole of Judaea, Galilee and Samaria, had peace and was spiritually built up; and grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and receiving encouragement from the Holy Spirit.

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Now Peter, as he went to town after town, came down also to God's people at Lud.

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Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ cures you. Rise and make your own bed." He at once rose to his feet.

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And all the people of Lud and Sharon saw him; and they turned to the Lord.

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Among the disciples at Jaffa was a woman called Tabitha, or, as the name may be translated, `Dorcas.' Her life was wholly devoted to the good and charitable actions which she was constantly doing.

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So Peter rose and went with them. On his arrival they took him upstairs, and the widow women all came and stood by his side, weeping and showing him the underclothing and cloaks and garments of all kinds which Dorcas used to make while she was still with

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Peter, however, putting every one out of the room, knelt down and prayed, and then turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, rise." Dorcas at once opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, sat up.

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Then, giving her his hand, he raised her to her feet and, calling to him God's people and the widows, he gave her back to them alive.

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This incident became known throughout Jaffa, and many believed in the Lord;

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He was religious and God-fearing--and so was every member of his household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people, and continually offered prayer to God.

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About three o'clock one afternoon he had a vision, and distinctly saw an angel of God enter his house, who called him by name, saying, "Cornelius!"

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Looking steadily at him, and being much alarmed, he said, "What do you want, Sir?" "Your prayers and charities," he replied, "have gone up and have been recorded before God.

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And now send to Jaffa and fetch Simon, surnamed Peter.

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So when the angel who had been speaking to him was gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a God-fearing soldier who was in constant attendance on him,

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and, after telling them everything, he sent them to Jaffa.

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The next day, while they were still on their journey and were getting near the town, about noon Peter went up on the house-top to pray.

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He had become unusually hungry and wished for food; but, while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance.

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The sky had opened to his view, and what seemed to be an enormous sail was descending, being let down to the earth by ropes at the four corners.

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