Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest.

My friends, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right; but you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.

But you, man of God, avoid all these things. Strive for righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

But have reverence for Christ in your hearts, and honor him as Lord. Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you,

People of Israel, the LORD has spoken! Be humble and listen to him.

If you will not listen, I will cry in secret because of your pride; I will cry bitterly, and my tears will flow because the LORD's people have been taken away as captives.

Then I said, "The LORD sent me to proclaim everything that you heard me say against this Temple and against this city.

As for me, I am in your power! Do with me whatever you think is fair and right.

It is not that I must have a human witness; I say this only in order that you may be saved.

"My fellow Jews, listen to me as I make my defense before you!"

"I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up here in Jerusalem as a student of Gamaliel. I received strict instruction in the Law of our ancestors and was just as dedicated to God as are all of you who are here today.

The High Priest and the whole Council can prove that I am telling the truth. I received from them letters written to fellow Jews in Damascus, so I went there to arrest these people and bring them back in chains to Jerusalem to be punished.

I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul! Why do you persecute me?'

The men with me saw the light, but did not hear the voice of the one who was speaking to me.

I was blind because of the bright light, and so my companions took me by the hand and led me into Damascus.

He came to me, stood by me, and said, 'Brother Saul, see again!' At that very moment I saw again and looked at him.

For you will be a witness for him to tell everyone what you have seen and heard.

"I went back to Jerusalem, and while I was praying in the Temple, I had a vision,

'Lord,' I answered, 'they know very well that I went to the synagogues and arrested and beat those who believe in you.

'Go,' the Lord said to me, 'for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.' "

They were screaming, waving their clothes, and throwing dust up in the air.

"I hear the people of Israel say in grief, ' LORD, we were like an untamed animal, but you taught us to obey. Bring us back; we are ready to return to you, the LORD our God.

We turned away from you, but soon we wanted to return. After you had punished us, we hung our heads in grief. We were ashamed and disgraced because we sinned when we were young.'

The new covenant that I will make with the people of Israel will be this: I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

I will give them a new heart and a new mind. I will take away their stubborn heart of stone and will give them an obedient heart.

I will give you a new heart and a new mind. I will take away your stubborn heart of stone and give you an obedient heart.

You will remember your evil conduct and the wrongs that you committed, and you will be disgusted with yourselves because of your sins and your iniquities.

"I will fill the descendants of David and the other people of Jerusalem with the spirit of mercy and the spirit of prayer. They will look at the one whom they stabbed to death, and they will mourn for him like those who mourn for an only child. They will mourn bitterly, like those who have lost their first-born son.

The apostles obeyed, and at dawn they entered the Temple and started teaching. The High Priest and his companions called together all the Jewish elders for a full meeting of the Council; then they sent orders to the prison to have the apostles brought before them.

When they heard this, they stopped their criticism and praised God, saying, "Then God has given to the Gentiles also the opportunity to repent and live!"

Every good gift and every perfect present comes from heaven; it comes down from God, the Creator of the heavenly lights, who does not change or cause darkness by turning.

If you see a believer commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray to God, who will give that person life. This applies to those whose sins do not lead to death. But there is sin which leads to death, and I do not say that you should pray to God about that.

Repent, then, of this evil plan of yours, and pray to the Lord that he will forgive you for thinking such a thing as this.

who wants everyone to be saved and to come to know the truth.

women who are always trying to learn but who can never come to know the truth.

For John the Baptist came to you showing you the right path to take, and you would not believe him; but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. Even when you saw this, you did not later change your minds and believe him.

Someone is shouting in the desert, 'Get the road ready for the Lord; make a straight path for him to travel!' "

So John appeared in the desert, baptizing and preaching. "Turn away from your sins and be baptized," he told the people, "and God will forgive your sins."

"The right time has come," he said, "and the Kingdom of God is near! Turn away from your sins and believe the Good News!"

Peter said to them, "Each one of you must turn away from your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, so that your sins will be forgiven; and you will receive God's gift, the Holy Spirit.

To Jews and Gentiles alike I gave solemn warning that they should turn from their sins to God and believe in our Lord Jesus.

From Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I was chosen and sent to help the faith of God's chosen people and to lead them to the truth taught by our religion,