Family Verses
God's design for family — love, honor, and commitment that reflect His covenant love.
And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.
As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed {them} to prison.
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
And he gave her {his} hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;
Then Peter opened {his} mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
The word which {God} sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
And when he had apprehended him, he put {him} in prison, and delivered {him} to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. {Easter: Gr. Passover} {quaternions: a file of four soldiers}
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. {prayer...: or, instant and earnest prayer was made}