Acts 8:26 Later God’s angel spoke to Philip: “At noon today I want you to walk over to that desolate road that goes from Jerusalem down to Gaza.” He got up and went. H...

8:26 MSG

逐节对照

The Message - Later God’s angel spoke to Philip: “At noon today I want you to walk over to that desolate road that goes from Jerusalem down to Gaza.” He got up and went. He met an Ethiopian eunuch coming down the road. The eunuch had been on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and was returning to Ethiopia, where he was minister in charge of all the finances of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He was riding in a chariot and reading the prophet Isaiah.
新标点和合本 - 有主的一个使者对腓利说：“起来！向南走，往那从耶路撒冷下迦萨的路上去。”那路是旷野。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 有主的一个使者对腓利说：“起来！向南走，往那从耶路撒冷下迦萨的路上去。”那路是旷野。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 有主的一个使者对腓利说：“起来！向南走，往那从耶路撒冷下迦萨的路上去。”那路是旷野。
当代译本 - 有一天，主的天使对腓利说：“起来，向南走，往耶路撒冷通往迦萨的路去。”那条路很荒凉。
圣经新译本 - 有主的一位使者对腓利说：“起来，向南走，往那从耶路撒冷下迦萨的路上去。”那条路在旷野里。
中文标准译本 - 有主的一位天使对腓利说：“你起来，顺着那条从耶路撒冷下到加沙的路，往南走。”那里是旷野。
现代标点和合本 - 有主的一个使者对腓利说：“起来，向南走，往那从耶路撒冷下加沙的路上去！”那路是旷野。
和合本（拼音版） - 有主的一个使者对腓利说：“起来，向南走，往那从耶路撒冷下迦萨的路上去。”那路是旷野。
New International Version - Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”
New International Reader's Version - An angel of the Lord spoke to Philip. “Go south to the desert road,” he said. “It’s the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”
English Standard Version - Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place.
New Living Translation - As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, “Go south down the desert road that runs from Jerusalem to Gaza.”
Christian Standard Bible - An angel of the Lord spoke to Philip: “Get up and go south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is the desert road. )
New American Standard Bible - But an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Get ready and go south to the road that descends from Jerusalem to Gaza.” ( This is a desert road.)
New King James Version - Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is desert.
Amplified Bible - But an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the road that runs from Jerusalem down to Gaza.” (This is a desert road).
American Standard Version - But an angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza: the same is desert.
King James Version - And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
New English Translation - Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south on the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is a desert road.)
World English Bible - But an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Arise, and go toward the south to the way that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza. This is a desert.”
新標點和合本 - 有主的一個使者對腓利說：「起來！向南走，往那從耶路撒冷下迦薩的路上去。」那路是曠野。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 有主的一個使者對腓利說：「起來！向南走，往那從耶路撒冷下迦薩的路上去。」那路是曠野。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 有主的一個使者對腓利說：「起來！向南走，往那從耶路撒冷下迦薩的路上去。」那路是曠野。
當代譯本 - 有一天，主的天使對腓利說：「起來，向南走，往耶路撒冷通往迦薩的路去。」那條路很荒涼。
聖經新譯本 - 有主的一位使者對腓利說：“起來，向南走，往那從耶路撒冷下迦薩的路上去。”那條路在曠野裡。
呂振中譯本 - 但是主的一個使者告訴腓利說：『你起身向南走，往那從耶路撒冷下迦薩的路上去；』這路是野地。
中文標準譯本 - 有主的一位天使對腓利說：「你起來，順著那條從耶路撒冷下到加沙的路，往南走。」那裡是曠野。
現代標點和合本 - 有主的一個使者對腓利說：「起來，向南走，往那從耶路撒冷下加沙的路上去！」那路是曠野。
文理和合譯本 - 主之使謂腓利曰、起而南、至自耶路撒冷、下迦薩之路、是乃曠野、
文理委辦譯本 - 主之使者、謂腓力曰、起而南適耶路撒冷至迦薩之道、其遁乃曠野、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 主之使者謂腓立曰、起而往南、適耶路撒冷至迦薩之道、其道乃曠野、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 有主之天神謂斐理伯曰：『起而南、循耶路撒冷赴迦薩荒僻之路以行。』
Nueva Versión Internacional - Un ángel del Señor le dijo a Felipe: «Ponte en marcha hacia el sur, por el camino del desierto que baja de Jerusalén a Gaza».
현대인의 성경 - 그때 주님의 천사가 빌립에게 “너는 예루살렘에서 가사로 내려가는 광야 길을 향하여 남쪽으로 가거라” 하고 말씀하셨다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Ангел Господа сказал Филиппу: – Ступай на юг, на дорогу , что ведет через пустыню из Иерусалима в Газу.
Восточный перевод - Ангел от Вечного сказал Филиппу: – Ступай на юг, на безлюдную дорогу , что ведёт из Иерусалима в Газу.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Ангел от Вечного сказал Филиппу: – Ступай на юг, на безлюдную дорогу , что ведёт из Иерусалима в Газу.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Ангел от Вечного сказал Филиппу: – Ступай на юг, на безлюдную дорогу , что ведёт из Иерусалима в Газу.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Un ange du Seigneur s’adressa à Philippe et lui dit : Lève-toi, pars en direction du sud , prends la route qui descend de Jérusalem à Gaza, celle qui est déserte .
リビングバイブル - ところで、ピリポはどうしたでしょう。主の使いが現れて、「さあ、エルサレムからガザの荒野へ通じる道に出なさい」と言うではありませんか。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἄγγελος δὲ κυρίου ἐλάλησεν πρὸς Φίλιππον λέγων· ἀνάστηθι καὶ πορεύου κατὰ μεσημβρίαν ἐπὶ τὴν ὁδὸν τὴν καταβαίνουσαν ἀπὸ Ἰερουσαλὴμ εἰς Γάζαν, αὕτη ἐστὶν ἔρημος.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἄγγελος δὲ Κυρίου ἐλάλησεν πρὸς Φίλιππον λέγων, ἀνάστηθι καὶ πορεύου κατὰ μεσημβρίαν, ἐπὶ τὴν ὁδὸν τὴν καταβαίνουσαν ἀπὸ Ἰερουσαλὴμ εἰς Γάζαν; αὕτη ἐστὶν ἔρημος.
Nova Versão Internacional - Um anjo do Senhor disse a Filipe: “Vá para o sul, para a estrada deserta que desce de Jerusalém a Gaza”.
Hoffnung für alle - Ein Engel des Herrn forderte Philippus auf: »Geh in Richtung Süden, und zwar auf der Straße, die von Jerusalem nach Gaza führt und nur selten genutzt wird.«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Một thiên sứ của Chúa nói với Phi-líp: “Hãy đứng dậy đi về hướng nam, tới quãng đường giữa Giê-ru-sa-lem và Ga-xa, là nơi hoang vắng!”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ทูตองค์หนึ่งขององค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าสั่งฟีลิปว่า “จงลงใต้ ไปยังถนนที่เรียกว่าทางกันดารซึ่งเชื่อมระหว่างกรุงเยรูซาเล็มกับเมืองกาซา”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ทูตสวรรค์ของพระผู้เป็นเจ้าได้กล่าวกับฟีลิปว่า “จงลุกขึ้น ไปยังทิศใต้ ไปตามถนนที่เป็นถิ่นทุรกันดาร ซึ่งลงจากเมืองเยรูซาเล็มไปยังเมืองกาซา”

交叉引用

Isaiah 60:1 - “Get out of bed, Jerusalem! Wake up. Put your face in the sunlight. God’s bright glory has risen for you. The whole earth is wrapped in darkness, all people sunk in deep darkness, But God rises on you, his sunrise glory breaks over you. Nations will come to your light, kings to your sunburst brightness. Look up! Look around! Watch as they gather, watch as they approach you: Your sons coming from great distances, your daughters carried by their nannies. When you see them coming you’ll smile—big smiles! Your heart will swell and, yes, burst! All those people returning by sea for the reunion, a rich harvest of exiles gathered in from the nations! And then streams of camel caravans as far as the eye can see, young camels of nomads in Midian and Ephah, Pouring in from the south from Sheba, loaded with gold and frankincense, preaching the praises of God. And yes, a great roundup of flocks from the nomads in Kedar and Nebaioth, Welcome gifts for worship at my altar as I bathe my glorious Temple in splendor.
Isaiah 60:8 - “What’s that we see in the distance, a cloud on the horizon, like doves darkening the sky? It’s ships from the distant islands, the famous Tarshish ships Returning your children from faraway places, loaded with riches, with silver and gold, And backed by the name of your God, The Holy of Israel, showering you with splendor. Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings assist you in the conduct of worship. When I was angry I hit you hard. It’s my desire now to be tender. Your Jerusalem gates will always be open —open house day and night!— Receiving deliveries of wealth from all nations, and their kings, the delivery boys! Any nation or kingdom that doesn’t deliver will perish; those nations will be totally wasted. The rich woods of Lebanon will be delivered —all that cypress and oak and pine— To give a splendid elegance to my Sanctuary, as I make my footstool glorious. The descendants of your oppressor will come bowing and scraping to you. All who looked down at you in contempt will lick your boots. They’ll confer a title on you: City of God, Zion of The Holy of Israel. Not long ago you were despised refuse— out-of-the-way, unvisited, ignored. But now I’ve put you on your feet, towering and grand forever, a joy to look at! When you suck the milk of nations and the breasts of royalty, You’ll know that I, God, am your Savior, your Redeemer, Champion of Jacob. I’ll give you only the best—no more hand-me-downs! Gold instead of bronze, silver instead of iron, bronze instead of wood, iron instead of stones. I’ll install Peace to run your country, make Righteousness your boss. There’ll be no more stories of crime in your land, no more robberies, no more vandalism. You’ll name your main street Salvation Way, and install Praise Park at the center of town. You’ll have no more need of the sun by day nor the brightness of the moon at night. God will be your eternal light, your God will bathe you in splendor. Your sun will never go down, your moon will never fade. I will be your eternal light. Your days of grieving are over. All your people will live right and well, in permanent possession of the land. They’re the green shoot that I planted, planted with my own hands to display my glory. The runt will become a great tribe, the weakling become a strong nation. I am God. At the right time I’ll make it happen.”
Acts 10:22 - They said, “Captain Cornelius, a God-fearing man well-known for his fair play—ask any Jew in this part of the country—was commanded by a holy angel to get you and bring you to his house so he could hear what you had to say.” Peter invited them in and made them feel at home.
Acts 12:10 - Past the first guard and then the second, they came to the iron gate that led into the city. It swung open before them on its own, and they were out on the street, free as the breeze. At the first intersection the angel left him, going his own way. That’s when Peter realized it was no dream. “I can’t believe it—this really happened! The Master sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s vicious little production and the spectacle the Jewish mob was looking forward to.”
2 Kings 1:3 - God’s angel spoke to Elijah the Tishbite: “Up on your feet! Go out and meet the messengers of the king of Samaria with this word, ‘Is it because there’s no God in Israel that you’re running off to consult Baal-Zebub god of Ekron?’ Here’s a message from the God you’ve tried to bypass: ‘You’re not going to get out of that bed you’re in—you’re as good as dead already.’” Elijah delivered the message and was gone.
Acts 10:7 - As soon as the angel was gone, Cornelius called two servants and one particularly devout soldier from the guard. He went over with them in great detail everything that had just happened, and then sent them off to Joppa.
Matthew 3:1 - While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called “the Baptizer,” was preaching in the desert country of Judea. His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: “Change your life. God’s kingdom is here.”
Matthew 3:3 - John and his message were authorized by Isaiah’s prophecy: Thunder in the desert! Prepare for God’s arrival! Make the road smooth and straight!
Acts 12:23 - That was the last straw. God had had enough of Herod’s arrogance and sent an angel to strike him down. Herod had given God no credit for anything. Down he went. Rotten to the core, a maggoty old man if there ever was one, he died.
Hebrews 1:14 - Isn’t it obvious that all angels are sent to help out with those lined up to receive salvation?
Acts 27:23 - “Last night God’s angel stood at my side, an angel of this God I serve, saying to me, ‘Don’t give up, Paul. You’re going to stand before Caesar yet—and everyone sailing with you is also going to make it.’ So, dear friends, take heart. I believe God will do exactly what he told me. But we’re going to shipwreck on some island or other.”

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交叉引用

The Message - Later God’s angel spoke to Philip: “At noon today I want you to walk over to that desolate road that goes from Jerusalem down to Gaza.” He got up and went. He met an Ethiopian eunuch coming down the road. The eunuch had been on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and was returning to Ethiopia, where he was minister in charge of all the finances of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He was riding in a chariot and reading the prophet Isaiah.
新标点和合本 - 有主的一个使者对腓利说：“起来！向南走，往那从耶路撒冷下迦萨的路上去。”那路是旷野。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 有主的一个使者对腓利说：“起来！向南走，往那从耶路撒冷下迦萨的路上去。”那路是旷野。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 有主的一个使者对腓利说：“起来！向南走，往那从耶路撒冷下迦萨的路上去。”那路是旷野。
当代译本 - 有一天，主的天使对腓利说：“起来，向南走，往耶路撒冷通往迦萨的路去。”那条路很荒凉。
圣经新译本 - 有主的一位使者对腓利说：“起来，向南走，往那从耶路撒冷下迦萨的路上去。”那条路在旷野里。
中文标准译本 - 有主的一位天使对腓利说：“你起来，顺着那条从耶路撒冷下到加沙的路，往南走。”那里是旷野。
现代标点和合本 - 有主的一个使者对腓利说：“起来，向南走，往那从耶路撒冷下加沙的路上去！”那路是旷野。
和合本（拼音版） - 有主的一个使者对腓利说：“起来，向南走，往那从耶路撒冷下迦萨的路上去。”那路是旷野。
New International Version - Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”
New International Reader's Version - An angel of the Lord spoke to Philip. “Go south to the desert road,” he said. “It’s the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”
English Standard Version - Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place.
New Living Translation - As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, “Go south down the desert road that runs from Jerusalem to Gaza.”
Christian Standard Bible - An angel of the Lord spoke to Philip: “Get up and go south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is the desert road. )
New American Standard Bible - But an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Get ready and go south to the road that descends from Jerusalem to Gaza.” ( This is a desert road.)
New King James Version - Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is desert.
Amplified Bible - But an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the road that runs from Jerusalem down to Gaza.” (This is a desert road).
American Standard Version - But an angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza: the same is desert.
King James Version - And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
New English Translation - Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south on the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is a desert road.)
World English Bible - But an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Arise, and go toward the south to the way that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza. This is a desert.”
新標點和合本 - 有主的一個使者對腓利說：「起來！向南走，往那從耶路撒冷下迦薩的路上去。」那路是曠野。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 有主的一個使者對腓利說：「起來！向南走，往那從耶路撒冷下迦薩的路上去。」那路是曠野。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 有主的一個使者對腓利說：「起來！向南走，往那從耶路撒冷下迦薩的路上去。」那路是曠野。
當代譯本 - 有一天，主的天使對腓利說：「起來，向南走，往耶路撒冷通往迦薩的路去。」那條路很荒涼。
聖經新譯本 - 有主的一位使者對腓利說：“起來，向南走，往那從耶路撒冷下迦薩的路上去。”那條路在曠野裡。
呂振中譯本 - 但是主的一個使者告訴腓利說：『你起身向南走，往那從耶路撒冷下迦薩的路上去；』這路是野地。
中文標準譯本 - 有主的一位天使對腓利說：「你起來，順著那條從耶路撒冷下到加沙的路，往南走。」那裡是曠野。
現代標點和合本 - 有主的一個使者對腓利說：「起來，向南走，往那從耶路撒冷下加沙的路上去！」那路是曠野。
文理和合譯本 - 主之使謂腓利曰、起而南、至自耶路撒冷、下迦薩之路、是乃曠野、
文理委辦譯本 - 主之使者、謂腓力曰、起而南適耶路撒冷至迦薩之道、其遁乃曠野、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 主之使者謂腓立曰、起而往南、適耶路撒冷至迦薩之道、其道乃曠野、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 有主之天神謂斐理伯曰：『起而南、循耶路撒冷赴迦薩荒僻之路以行。』
Nueva Versión Internacional - Un ángel del Señor le dijo a Felipe: «Ponte en marcha hacia el sur, por el camino del desierto que baja de Jerusalén a Gaza».
현대인의 성경 - 그때 주님의 천사가 빌립에게 “너는 예루살렘에서 가사로 내려가는 광야 길을 향하여 남쪽으로 가거라” 하고 말씀하셨다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Ангел Господа сказал Филиппу: – Ступай на юг, на дорогу , что ведет через пустыню из Иерусалима в Газу.
Восточный перевод - Ангел от Вечного сказал Филиппу: – Ступай на юг, на безлюдную дорогу , что ведёт из Иерусалима в Газу.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Ангел от Вечного сказал Филиппу: – Ступай на юг, на безлюдную дорогу , что ведёт из Иерусалима в Газу.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Ангел от Вечного сказал Филиппу: – Ступай на юг, на безлюдную дорогу , что ведёт из Иерусалима в Газу.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Un ange du Seigneur s’adressa à Philippe et lui dit : Lève-toi, pars en direction du sud , prends la route qui descend de Jérusalem à Gaza, celle qui est déserte .
リビングバイブル - ところで、ピリポはどうしたでしょう。主の使いが現れて、「さあ、エルサレムからガザの荒野へ通じる道に出なさい」と言うではありませんか。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἄγγελος δὲ κυρίου ἐλάλησεν πρὸς Φίλιππον λέγων· ἀνάστηθι καὶ πορεύου κατὰ μεσημβρίαν ἐπὶ τὴν ὁδὸν τὴν καταβαίνουσαν ἀπὸ Ἰερουσαλὴμ εἰς Γάζαν, αὕτη ἐστὶν ἔρημος.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἄγγελος δὲ Κυρίου ἐλάλησεν πρὸς Φίλιππον λέγων, ἀνάστηθι καὶ πορεύου κατὰ μεσημβρίαν, ἐπὶ τὴν ὁδὸν τὴν καταβαίνουσαν ἀπὸ Ἰερουσαλὴμ εἰς Γάζαν; αὕτη ἐστὶν ἔρημος.
Nova Versão Internacional - Um anjo do Senhor disse a Filipe: “Vá para o sul, para a estrada deserta que desce de Jerusalém a Gaza”.
Hoffnung für alle - Ein Engel des Herrn forderte Philippus auf: »Geh in Richtung Süden, und zwar auf der Straße, die von Jerusalem nach Gaza führt und nur selten genutzt wird.«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Một thiên sứ của Chúa nói với Phi-líp: “Hãy đứng dậy đi về hướng nam, tới quãng đường giữa Giê-ru-sa-lem và Ga-xa, là nơi hoang vắng!”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ทูตองค์หนึ่งขององค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าสั่งฟีลิปว่า “จงลงใต้ ไปยังถนนที่เรียกว่าทางกันดารซึ่งเชื่อมระหว่างกรุงเยรูซาเล็มกับเมืองกาซา”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ทูตสวรรค์ของพระผู้เป็นเจ้าได้กล่าวกับฟีลิปว่า “จงลุกขึ้น ไปยังทิศใต้ ไปตามถนนที่เป็นถิ่นทุรกันดาร ซึ่งลงจากเมืองเยรูซาเล็มไปยังเมืองกาซา”

Isaiah 60:1 - “Get out of bed, Jerusalem! Wake up. Put your face in the sunlight. God’s bright glory has risen for you. The whole earth is wrapped in darkness, all people sunk in deep darkness, But God rises on you, his sunrise glory breaks over you. Nations will come to your light, kings to your sunburst brightness. Look up! Look around! Watch as they gather, watch as they approach you: Your sons coming from great distances, your daughters carried by their nannies. When you see them coming you’ll smile—big smiles! Your heart will swell and, yes, burst! All those people returning by sea for the reunion, a rich harvest of exiles gathered in from the nations! And then streams of camel caravans as far as the eye can see, young camels of nomads in Midian and Ephah, Pouring in from the south from Sheba, loaded with gold and frankincense, preaching the praises of God. And yes, a great roundup of flocks from the nomads in Kedar and Nebaioth, Welcome gifts for worship at my altar as I bathe my glorious Temple in splendor.
Isaiah 60:8 - “What’s that we see in the distance, a cloud on the horizon, like doves darkening the sky? It’s ships from the distant islands, the famous Tarshish ships Returning your children from faraway places, loaded with riches, with silver and gold, And backed by the name of your God, The Holy of Israel, showering you with splendor. Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings assist you in the conduct of worship. When I was angry I hit you hard. It’s my desire now to be tender. Your Jerusalem gates will always be open —open house day and night!— Receiving deliveries of wealth from all nations, and their kings, the delivery boys! Any nation or kingdom that doesn’t deliver will perish; those nations will be totally wasted. The rich woods of Lebanon will be delivered —all that cypress and oak and pine— To give a splendid elegance to my Sanctuary, as I make my footstool glorious. The descendants of your oppressor will come bowing and scraping to you. All who looked down at you in contempt will lick your boots. They’ll confer a title on you: City of God, Zion of The Holy of Israel. Not long ago you were despised refuse— out-of-the-way, unvisited, ignored. But now I’ve put you on your feet, towering and grand forever, a joy to look at! When you suck the milk of nations and the breasts of royalty, You’ll know that I, God, am your Savior, your Redeemer, Champion of Jacob. I’ll give you only the best—no more hand-me-downs! Gold instead of bronze, silver instead of iron, bronze instead of wood, iron instead of stones. I’ll install Peace to run your country, make Righteousness your boss. There’ll be no more stories of crime in your land, no more robberies, no more vandalism. You’ll name your main street Salvation Way, and install Praise Park at the center of town. You’ll have no more need of the sun by day nor the brightness of the moon at night. God will be your eternal light, your God will bathe you in splendor. Your sun will never go down, your moon will never fade. I will be your eternal light. Your days of grieving are over. All your people will live right and well, in permanent possession of the land. They’re the green shoot that I planted, planted with my own hands to display my glory. The runt will become a great tribe, the weakling become a strong nation. I am God. At the right time I’ll make it happen.”
Acts 10:22 - They said, “Captain Cornelius, a God-fearing man well-known for his fair play—ask any Jew in this part of the country—was commanded by a holy angel to get you and bring you to his house so he could hear what you had to say.” Peter invited them in and made them feel at home.
Acts 12:10 - Past the first guard and then the second, they came to the iron gate that led into the city. It swung open before them on its own, and they were out on the street, free as the breeze. At the first intersection the angel left him, going his own way. That’s when Peter realized it was no dream. “I can’t believe it—this really happened! The Master sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s vicious little production and the spectacle the Jewish mob was looking forward to.”
2 Kings 1:3 - God’s angel spoke to Elijah the Tishbite: “Up on your feet! Go out and meet the messengers of the king of Samaria with this word, ‘Is it because there’s no God in Israel that you’re running off to consult Baal-Zebub god of Ekron?’ Here’s a message from the God you’ve tried to bypass: ‘You’re not going to get out of that bed you’re in—you’re as good as dead already.’” Elijah delivered the message and was gone.
Acts 10:7 - As soon as the angel was gone, Cornelius called two servants and one particularly devout soldier from the guard. He went over with them in great detail everything that had just happened, and then sent them off to Joppa.
Matthew 3:1 - While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called “the Baptizer,” was preaching in the desert country of Judea. His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: “Change your life. God’s kingdom is here.”
Matthew 3:3 - John and his message were authorized by Isaiah’s prophecy: Thunder in the desert! Prepare for God’s arrival! Make the road smooth and straight!
Acts 12:23 - That was the last straw. God had had enough of Herod’s arrogance and sent an angel to strike him down. Herod had given God no credit for anything. Down he went. Rotten to the core, a maggoty old man if there ever was one, he died.
Hebrews 1:14 - Isn’t it obvious that all angels are sent to help out with those lined up to receive salvation?
Acts 27:23 - “Last night God’s angel stood at my side, an angel of this God I serve, saying to me, ‘Don’t give up, Paul. You’re going to stand before Caesar yet—and everyone sailing with you is also going to make it.’ So, dear friends, take heart. I believe God will do exactly what he told me. But we’re going to shipwreck on some island or other.”