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Paul and Silas in Prison
After Paul and Silas were beaten and locked in prison, God used a midnight earthquake to bring rescue, truth, and a public release.
Older readers with an adultActs 16:16–40Read story
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Paul's Message in Thessalonica and Berea
Paul brought the same message to two cities, and the people responded in very different ways.
Older readers with an adultActs 17:1–15Read story
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Paul Speaks in Athens
In Athens, Paul speaks to a city full of idols about the Creator and the risen Jesus.
Acts 17:16–34Read story
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Paul Works and Teaches in Corinth
In Corinth, Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla, taught about Jesus, and stayed after the Lord encouraged him.
Older readers with an adultActs 18:1–22Read story
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Priscilla and Aquila Help Apollos
In Ephesus, Priscilla and Aquila helped Apollos understand the way of God more accurately.
Acts 18:23–28Read story
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Paul Teaches in Ephesus
In Ephesus, Paul taught about Jesus, and many people turned from magic and other old ways to honour the Lord.
Older readers with an adultActs 19:1–20Read story
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The Riot in Ephesus
In Ephesus, a noisy crowd rose up over the Way, but the town clerk brought the disturbance to an end.
Older readers with an adultActs 19:21–41Read story
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Eutychus Is Restored at Troas
At a night meeting, a young man fell from a high window, and the believers were greatly comforted when he was brought in alive.
Older readers with an adultActs 20:7–12Read story
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Paul Says Goodbye to the Ephesian Elders
At Miletus, Paul called the elders from Ephesus and gave them a serious, loving farewell.
Older readers with an adultActs 20:17–38Read story
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Paul Travels to Jerusalem despite Warnings
Paul continued towards Jerusalem even after believers warned him about suffering there.
Older readers with an adultActs 21:1–26Read story
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Paul Is Arrested and Addresses the Crowd
In Jerusalem, Paul is seized by a crowd, tells how Jesus met him, and prevents a planned scourging by declaring his Roman citizenship.
Older readers with an adultActs 21:27–22:30Read story
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Paul Faces the Council and Escapes a Plot
Paul spoke before the council in Jerusalem, and before long he had to be moved under guard because of a deadly plan against him.
Older readers with an adultActs 23:1–35Read story
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Paul Before Felix
Paul answered serious accusations before Governor Felix, who delayed a decision and kept listening to him.
Older readers with an adultActs 24:1–6; Acts 24:8–27Read story
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Paul Appeals to Caesar
When serious charges against Paul could not be proved, he appealed his case to Caesar.
Older readers with an adultActs 25:1–12Read story
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Paul Tells His Story to Agrippa
Before King Agrippa, Paul explains why he keeps announcing that Jesus is alive.
Older readers with an adultActs 25:13–26:32Read story
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Paul's Shipwreck
On the voyage to Italy, Paul warned of danger, and during a fierce storm he encouraged everyone with the message God had sent him.
Older readers with an adultActs 27:1–44Read story
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Paul on Malta
After reaching Malta, Paul and the others were welcomed kindly, Paul was unharmed by a snake, and many sick people on the island were cured.
Older readers with an adultActs 28:1–10Read story
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Paul Arrives and Teaches in Rome
Paul finally reached Rome, met local Jewish leaders, and kept teaching about Jesus with boldness.
Acts 28:11–28; Acts 28:30–31Read story
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