The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written,

After they had spent some time there, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.

The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.

After the city officials had received bail from Jason and the others, they released them.

After this Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth.

God was performing extraordinary miracles by Paul’s hands,

Many of those who had believed came forward, confessing and making their deeds known.

“While doing this very thing, as I was going to Damascus with authority and complete power from the chief priests,

This gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures,

and if you are convinced that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness,

“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

For the creation eagerly waits for the revelation of the sons of God.

For if God did not spare the natural branches, perhaps he will not spare you.

Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.

Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”

With regard to spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.

But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

It is the same with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable, what is raised is imperishable.

And our hope for you is steadfast because we know that as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.