Bible Cross References
the apostles
Acts 8:14
The apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had received the word of God, so they sent Peter and John to them.
Acts 8:15
When they arrived, they prayed for the believers that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 1:17-22
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nor did I go to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before me. Instead, I went at once to Arabia, and then I returned to Damascus.
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It was three years later that I went to Jerusalem to obtain information from Peter, and I stayed with him for two weeks.
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I did not see any other apostle except James, the Lord's brother.
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What I write is true. God knows that I am not lying!
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Afterward I went to places in Syria and Cilicia.
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At that time the members of the churches in Judea did not know me personally.
the Gentiles
Acts 10:34-38
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Peter began to speak: "I now realize that it is true that God treats everyone on the same basis.
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Those who fear him and do what is right are acceptable to him, no matter what race they belong to.
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You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, proclaiming the Good News of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
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You know of the great event that took place throughout the land of Israel, beginning in Galilee after John preached his message of baptism.
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You know about Jesus of Nazareth and how God poured out on him the Holy Spirit and power. He went everywhere, doing good and healing all who were under the power of the Devil, for God was with him.
Acts 14:27
When they arrived in Antioch, they gathered the people of the church together and told them about all that God had done with them and how he had opened the way for the Gentiles to believe.
Acts 15:3
They were sent on their way by the church; and as they went through Phoenicia and Samaria, they reported how the Gentiles had turned to God; this news brought great joy to all the believers.
Genesis 49:10
Judah will hold the royal scepter, And his descendants will always rule. Nations will bring him tribute And bow in obedience before him.
Psalm 22:27
All nations will remember the LORD. From every part of the world they will turn to him; all races will worship him.
Psalm 96:1-10
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Sing a new song to the LORD! Sing to the LORD, all the world!
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Sing to the LORD, and praise him! Proclaim every day the good news that he has saved us.
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Proclaim his glory to the nations, his mighty deeds to all peoples.
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The LORD is great and is to be highly praised; he is to be honored more than all the gods.
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The gods of all other nations are only idols, but the LORD created the heavens.
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Glory and majesty surround him; power and beauty fill his Temple.
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Praise the LORD, all people on earth; praise his glory and might.
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Praise the LORD's glorious name; bring an offering and come into his Temple.
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Bow down before the Holy One when he appears; tremble before him, all the earth!
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Say to all the nations, "The LORD is king! The earth is set firmly in place and cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with justice."
Isaiah 11:10
A day is coming when the new king from the royal line of David will be a symbol to the nations. They will gather in his royal city and give him honor.
Isaiah 32:15
But once more God will send us his spirit. The wasteland will become fertile, and fields will produce rich crops.
Isaiah 35:1
The desert will rejoice, and flowers will bloom in the wastelands.
Isaiah 35:2
The desert will sing and shout for joy; it will be as beautiful as the Lebanon Mountains and as fertile as the fields of Carmel and Sharon. Everyone will see the LORD's splendor, see his greatness and power.
Isaiah 42:1
The LORD says, "Here is my servant, whom I strengthen--- the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased. I have filled him with my Spirit, and he will bring justice to every nation.
Isaiah 42:6
"I, the LORD, have called you and given you power to see that justice is done on earth. Through you I will make a covenant with all peoples; through you I will bring light to the nations.
Isaiah 49:6
The LORD said to me, "I have a greater task for you, my servant. Not only will you restore to greatness the people of Israel who have survived, but I will also make you a light to the nations--- so that all the world may be saved."
Isaiah 52:10
The LORD will use his holy power; he will save his people, and all the world will see it.
Isaiah 60:3
Nations will be drawn to your light, And kings to the dawning of your new day.
Isaiah 62:2
Jerusalem, the nations will see you victorious! All their kings will see your glory. You will be called by a new name, A name given by the LORD himself.
Jeremiah 16:19
LORD, you are the one who protects me and gives me strength; you help me in times of trouble. Nations will come to you from the ends of the earth and say, "Our ancestors had nothing but false gods, nothing but useless idols.
Hosea 2:23
I will establish my people in the land and make them prosper. I will show love to those who were called "Unloved," and to those who were called "Not-My-People" I will say, "You are my people," and they will answer, "You are our God."
Amos 9:11
The LORD says, "A day is coming when I will restore the kingdom of David, which is like a house fallen into ruins. I will repair its walls and restore it. I will rebuild it and make it as it was long ago.
Amos 9:12
And so the people of Israel will conquer what is left of the land of Edom and all the nations that were once mine," says the LORD, who will cause this to happen.
Micah 5:7
The people of Israel who survive will be like refreshing dew sent by the LORD for many nations, like showers on growing plants. They will depend on God, not people.
Zephaniah 2:11
The LORD will terrify them. He will reduce the gods of the earth to nothing, and then every nation will worship him, each in its own land.
Zephaniah 3:9
"Then I will change the people of the nations, and they will pray to me alone and not to other gods. They will all obey me.
Zechariah 2:11
At that time many nations will come to the LORD and become his people. He will live among you, and you will know that he has sent me to you.
Zechariah 8:20-23
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The LORD Almighty says, "The time is coming when people from many cities will come to Jerusalem.
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Those from one city will say to those from another, 'We are going to worship the LORD Almighty and pray for his blessing. Come with us!'
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Many peoples and powerful nations will come to Jerusalem to worship the LORD Almighty and to pray for his blessing.
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In those days ten foreigners will come to one Jew and say, 'We want to share in your destiny, because we have heard that God is with you.' "
Malachi 1:11
People from one end of the world to the other honor me. Everywhere they burn incense to me and offer acceptable sacrifices. All of them honor me!
Matthew 8:11
I assure you that many will come from the east and the west and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the feast in the Kingdom of heaven.
Mark 16:5
So they entered the tomb, where they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe---and they were alarmed.
Luke 2:32
A light to reveal your will to the Gentiles and bring glory to your people Israel."
Romans 15:7-12
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Accept one another, then, for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.
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For I tell you that Christ's life of service was on behalf of the Jews, to show that God is faithful, to make his promises to their ancestors come true,
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and to enable even the Gentiles to praise God for his mercy. As the scripture says, "And so I will praise you among the Gentiles; I will sing praises to you."
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Again it says, "Rejoice, Gentiles, with God's people!"
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And again, "Praise the Lord, all Gentiles; praise him, all peoples!"
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And again, Isaiah says, "A descendant of Jesse will appear; he will come to rule the Gentiles, and they will put their hope in him."