But they didn't all listen to the glad news. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"Isaiah 53:1

He said, "I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,' as Isaiah the prophet said."Isaiah 40:3

As Isaiah has said before,"Unless the Lord of Armies had left us a seed,we would have become like Sodom,and would have been made like Gomorrah."Isaiah 1:9

that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying, "He took our infirmities, and bore our diseases."Isaiah 53:4

They have all turned aside.They have together become unprofitable.There is no one who does good,no, not so much as one."Psalms 14:1-3; 53:1-3; Ecclesiastes 7:20

The multitude answered him, "We have heard out of the law that the Christ remains forever. How do you say,Isaiah 9:7; Daniel 2:44 (but see also Isaiah 53:8)'The Son of Man must be lifted up?' Who is this Son of Man?"

But this happened so that the word may be fulfilled which was written in their law, 'They hated me without a cause.'Psalms 35:19; 69:4

He said to them,"This is what I told you, while I was still with you, that all things which are written in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me must be fulfilled."

When John's messengers had departed, he began to tell the multitudes about John,"What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

Isaiah said these things when he saw his glory, and spoke of him.Isaiah 6:1

the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear,Isaiah 35:5the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.Isaiah 61:1-4

speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; singing, and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

She said, "No one, Lord."Jesus said,"Neither do I condemn you. Go your way. From now on, sin no more."John 7:53-John 8-11.

For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying,"The voice of one crying in the wilderness,make ready the way of the Lord.Make his paths straight."Isaiah 40:3

that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke,"Lord, who has believed our report?To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?"Isaiah 53:1

Again, Isaiah says,"There will be the root of Jesse,he who arises to rule over the Gentiles;in him the Gentiles will hope."Isaiah 11:10

Many came to him. They said, "John indeed did no sign, but everything that John said about this man is true."

Isaiah is very bold, and says,"I was found by those who didn't seek me.I was revealed to those who didn't ask for me."Isaiah 65:1

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

For it is written in the book of Psalms,'Let his habitation be made desolate.Let no one dwell therein;'Psalm 69:25and,'Let another take his office.'Psalm 109:8

David himself says in the book of Psalms,'The Lord said to my Lord,"Sit at my right hand,

John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting, and they came and asked him, "Why do John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples don't fast?"

For this cause they couldn't believe, for Isaiah said again,

The way of peace, they haven't known."Isaiah 59:7-8

In his name, the nations will hope."Isaiah 42:1-4

All flesh will see God's salvation.'"Isaiah 40:3-5

You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,

Then The LORD's word came to Isaiah, saying,

There came a man, sent from God, whose name was John.

"For who has known the mind of the Lord?Or who has been his counselor?"Isaiah 40:13

that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,

who did not sin, "neither was deceit found in his mouth."Isaiah 53:9

Blessed are those who mourn,for they shall be comforted.Isaiah 61:2; 66:10,13

So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.

This is my covenant to them,when I will take away their sins."Isaiah 59:20-21; 27:9; Jeremiah 31:33-34

This is what Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.

For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed."Isaiah 28:16

The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.

So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.

that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,

For John said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."

When the men had come to him, they said, "John the Baptizer has sent us to you, saying, 'Are you he who comes, or should we look for another?'"

Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life,Isaiah 53:7-8that I may take it again.

Isaiah said to Hezekiah, "Hear The LORD's word.

Again, "I will put my trust in him." Again, "Behold, here I am with the children whom God has given me."Isaiah 8:17Isaiah 8:18

For "the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you," just as it is written.Isaiah 52:5; Ezekiel 36:22

Didn't my hand make all these things?'Isaiah 66:1-2

'where their worm doesn't die, and the fire is not quenched.'Isaiah 66:24

and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."Isaiah 61:1-2

and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

Again, the next day, John was standing with two of his disciples,

For John was not yet thrown into prison.

You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.

For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

the baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?"

He said, "Into what then were you baptized?"They said, "Into John's baptism."

But John would have hindered him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?"

the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.Isaiah 13:10; 34:4

Isaiah said, "Take a cake of figs."They took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered.

Therefore lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees,Isaiah 35:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.Isaiah 57:15; 66:2

Before Isaiah had gone out into the middle part of the city, The LORD's word came to him, saying,

But, as it is written,"They will see, to whom no news of him came.They who haven't heard will understand."Isaiah 52:15

He was returning and sitting in his chariot, and was reading the prophet Isaiah.

Now Isaiah had said, "Let them take a cake of figs, and lay it for a poultice on the boil, and he shall recover."

But they worship me in vain,teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'Isaiah 29:13

Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, "Hear the word of the LORD of Hosts:

His mother answered, "Not so; but he will be called John."

added this also to them all, that he shut up John in prison.

John testified about him. He cried out, saying, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.'"

John answered, "A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given him from heaven.

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.'

She went out, and said to her mother, "What shall I ask?"She said, "The head of John the Baptizer."

He sent Peter and John, saying,"Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat."

Peter, fastening his eyes on him, with John, said, "Look at us."

The baptism of John-was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me."

The disciples of John told him about all these things.

And in vain do they worship me,teaching as doctrine rules made by men.'"Isaiah 29:13

He said,"To you it is given to know the mysteries of God's Kingdom, but to the rest in parables; that 'seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.'Isaiah 6:9

In his humiliation, his judgment was taken away.Who will declare His generation?For his life is taken from the earth."Isaiah 53:7,8

In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says,'By hearing you will hear,and will in no way understand;Seeing you will see,and will in no way perceive:

For it is written,"'As I live,' says the Lord, 'to me every knee will bow.Every tongue will confess to God.'"Isaiah 45:23

For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: 'He was counted with transgressors.'Isaiah 53:12For that which concerns me has an end."

Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, wrote.

James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came near to him, saying, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we will ask."

They told him, "John the Baptizer, and others say Elijah, but others: one of the prophets."

John, calling to himself two of his disciples, sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are you the one who is coming, or should we look for another?"

John answered them, "I baptize in water, but among you stands one whom you don't know.

When the ten heard it, they began to be indignant towards James and John.

If we should say, 'From men'"-they feared the people, for all held John to really be a prophet.

These things were done in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

For John said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.

Barnabas planned to take John, who was called Mark, with them also.

He killed James, the brother of John, with the sword.

Jesus answered them,"Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:

But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."

that the word might be fulfilled which he spoke,"Of those whom you have given me, I have lost none."John 6:39

They said, "Some say John the Baptizer, some, Elijah, and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets."

Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptizer.

But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet."

He went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was baptizing at first, and there he stayed.

Therefore"'Come out from among them,and be separate,' says the Lord.'Touch no unclean thing.I will receive you.Isaiah 52:11; Ezekiel 20:34,41

For it is written,"I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,I will bring the discernment of the discerning to nothing."Isaiah 29:14

I have other sheep, which are not of this fold.Isaiah 56:8I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.

Hezekiah the king and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, prayed because of this, and cried to heaven.

that 'seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest perhaps they should turn again, and their sins should be forgiven them.'"Isaiah 6:9-10

It is written in the prophets, 'They will all be taught by God.'Isaiah 54:13Therefore everyone who hears from the Father, and has learned, comes to me.

But as to Israel he says, "All day long I stretched out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people."Isaiah 65:2

Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him.

As the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he was the Christ,

In those days, John the Baptizer came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying,

They answered, "'John the Baptizer,' but others say, 'Elijah,' and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again."

Now when Jesus heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee.

But Herod, when he heard this, said, "This is John, whom I beheaded. He has risen from the dead."

One of the two who heard John, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.

John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized.

This is John's testimony, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?"

Now when John heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples

beginning from the baptism of John, to the day that he was received up from us, of these one must become a witness with us of his resurrection."

But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,

before his coming, when John had first preached the baptism of repentance to Israel.

He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, "His name is John."They all marveled.

"Behold, the virgin shall be with child,and shall give birth to a son.They shall call his name Immanuel";which is, being interpreted, "God with us."Isaiah 7:14

According as it is written, "God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, to this very day."Deuteronomy 29:4; Isaiah 29:10

He answered them,"Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written,'This people honors me with their lips,but their heart is far from me.

Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "The LORD's word which you have spoken is good." He said moreover, "Isn't it so, if peace and truth will be in my days?"

Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, "The LORD, the God of Israel says, 'Because you have prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria,

Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "The LORD's word which you have spoken is good." He said moreover, "For there will be peace and truth in my days."

He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed.

When they were at Salamis, they proclaimed God's word in the Jewish synagogues. They had also John as their attendant.

and said to his servants, "This is John the Baptizer. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him."

They came to John, and said to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, the same baptizes, and everyone is coming to him."

In those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

When they had crucified him, they divided his clothing among them, casting lots,Psalm 22:18 and John 19:24]

John testified, saying, "I have seen the Spirit descending like a dove out of heaven, and it remained on him.

Paul said, "John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Jesus."

Immediately, when they had come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

Going on a little further from there, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John, his brother, who were also in the boat mending the nets.

When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they declared God to be just, having been baptized with John's baptism.

Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive gifts for the needy.

John, to the seven assemblies that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from God, who is and who was and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits who are before his throne;

For John the Baptizer came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, 'He has a demon.'

There arose therefore a questioning on the part of John's disciples with some Jews about purification.

Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him; and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,

She, being prompted by her mother, said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer."

About eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray.

and he made us to be a Kingdom, priests to his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.Exodus 19:6; Isaiah 61:6

Isaiah the prophet cried to The LORD; and he brought the shadow ten steps backward, by which it had gone down on the sundial of Ahaz.

The LORD said, "As my servant Isaiah has walked naked and barefoot three years for a sign and a wonder concerning Egypt and concerning Ethiopia,

Isaiah said to them, "Tell your master this: 'The LORD says, "Don't be afraid of the words that you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.

For so has the Lord commanded us, saying,'I have set you as a light for the Gentiles,that you should bring salvation to the uttermost parts of the earth.'"Isaiah 49:6

and,"a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense."Isaiah 8:14For they stumble at the word, being disobedient, to which also they were appointed.

even as it is written,"Behold, I lay in Zion a stumbling stone and a rock of offense;and no one who believes in him will be disappointed."Isaiah 8:14; 28:16

"Concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he has spoken thus: 'I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.'Isaiah 55:3

Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, "The LORD, the God of Israel, says 'You have prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria, and I have heard you.

In the law it is written, "By men of strange languages and by the lips of strangers I will speak to this people. Not even thus will they hear me, says the Lord."Isaiah 28:11-12

Isaiah said to them, "Tell your master, 'The LORD says, "Don't be afraid of the words that you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.

in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.

you yourselves know what happened, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

Now after John was taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Good News of God's Kingdom,

As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John,"What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

John answered, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he doesn't follow with us."

When his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, "Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from the sky, and destroy them, just as Elijah did?"

John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.

As John was fulfilling his course, he said, 'What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. But behold, one comes after me the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.'

Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,

The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the Good News of God's Kingdom is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.

He sent Eliakim, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.

He sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz.

Then the LORD said to Isaiah, "Go out now to meet Ahaz, you, and Shearjashub your son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool, on the highway of the fuller's field.

Because it is contained in Scripture,"Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen, and precious:He who believes in him will not be disappointed."Isaiah 28:16

In those days was Hezekiah sick and near death. Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, came to him, and said to him, "The LORD says, 'Set your house in order, for you will die, and not live.'"

For it is written,"Rejoice, you barren who don't bear.Break out and shout, you that don't travail.For more are the children of the desolate than of her who has a husband."Isaiah 54:1

In those days Hezekiah was sick and dying. Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, "The LORD says, 'Set your house in order; for you will die, and not live.'"

But when this perishable body will have become imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then what is written will happen: "Death is swallowed up in victory."Isaiah 25:8

If I fought with animals at Ephesus for human purposes, what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised, then "let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die."Isaiah 22:13

Thinking about that, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.

From the days of John the Baptizer until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.

After six days, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves.

King Herod heard this, for his name had become known, and he said, "John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him."

Simon, whom he also named Peter; Andrew, his brother; James; John; Philip; Bartholomew;

Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John

When he came to the house, he didn't allow anyone to enter in, except Peter, John, James, the father of the child, and her mother.

She came in immediately with haste to the king, and asked, "I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptizer on a platter."

As he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately,

But the angel said to him, "Don't be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.

Immediately the king sent out a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring John's head, and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

John was clothed with camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey.

Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their service, also taking with them John who was called Mark.

Now Paul and his company set sail from Paphos, and came to Perga in Pamphylia. John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.

at that time the LORD spoke by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, "Go, and loosen the sackcloth from off your waist, and take your shoes from off your feet." He did so, walking naked and barefoot.

When they didn't agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had spoken one word, "The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah, the prophet, to our fathers,

'where their worm doesn't die, and the fire is not quenched.'Isaiah 66:24

But immediately after the oppression of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken;Isaiah 13:10; 34:4

As the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

For Herod had laid hold of John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.

For Herod himself had sent out and arrested John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, for he had married her.

This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into another form in front of them.

Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his good deeds, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

and when they perceived the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, they who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision.

Now John himself wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.

saying to them,"It is written, 'My house is a house of prayer,'Isaiah 56:7but you have made it a 'den of robbers'!"Jeremiah 7:11

The book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He opened the book, and found the place where it was written,

Isaiah cries concerning Israel,"If the number of the children of Israel are as the sand of the sea,it is the remnant who will be saved;

Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying,"I am the light of the world.Isaiah 60:1He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life."

They answered him, "Are you also from Galilee? Search, and see that no prophet has arisen out of Galilee."See Isaiah 9:1 and Matthew 4:13-16.

Then Isaiah the prophet came to king Hezekiah, and asked him, "What did these men say? Where did they come from to you?"Hezekiah said, "They have come from a country far from me, even from Babylon."

But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."Isaiah 8:12

the people who sat in darkness saw a great light,to those who sat in the region and shadow of death,to them light has dawned."Isaiah 9:1-2

but the Lord's word endures forever."Isaiah 40:6-8This is the word of Good News which was preached to you.

He said to them,"It is written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer,'Isaiah 56:7but you have made it a den of robbers!"Jeremiah 7:11

the voice of one crying in the wilderness,'Make ready the way of the Lord!Make his paths straight!'"Isaiah 40:3

Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "What will be the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I will go up to The LORD's house the third day?"

Then Isaiah the prophet came to king Hezekiah, and said to him, "What did these men say? From where did they come to you?"Hezekiah said, "They have come from a far country, even from Babylon."

Philip ran to him, and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet, and said, "Do you understand what you are reading?"

He taught, saying to them,"Isn't it written, 'My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations?'Isaiah 56:7But you have made it a den of robbers!"Jeremiah 7:11

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

"For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct him?" But we have Christ's mind.Isaiah 40:13

But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed ask him who formed it, "Why did you make me like this?"Isaiah 29:16; 45:9

As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet,"The voice of one crying in the wilderness,'Make ready the way of the Lord.Make his paths straight.

I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said,'John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit.'

Most certainly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.

For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you didn't believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. When you saw it, you didn't even repent afterward, that you might believe him.

They said to him, "Why do John's disciples often fast and pray, likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink?"

"For I tell you, among those who are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptizer, yet he who is least in God's Kingdom is greater than he."

When he finished praying in a certain place, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples."

Remember the word that I said to you: 'A servant is not greater than his lord.'John 13:16If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours.

James the son of Zebedee; and John, the brother of James, (whom he called them Boanerges, which means, Sons of Thunder);

Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them.

for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly.

He allowed no one to follow him, except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.

For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now."

Peter and John were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon, who is called Peter; Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee; John, his brother;

and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon.Jesus said to Simon,"Don't be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive."

John answered them all, "I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire,

But as it is written,"Things which an eye didn't see, and an ear didn't hear,which didn't enter into the heart of man,these God has prepared for those who love him."Isaiah 64:4

The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from men?"They reasoned with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'

Jesus answered them,"Go and tell John the things which you have seen and heard: that the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.

Jesus answered him,"Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew,John 3:7 (anothen) also means "again" and "from above".he can't see God's Kingdom."

And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written:"How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News of peace,who bring glad tidings of good things!"Isaiah 52:7

Isaiah said, "This will be the sign to you from The LORD, that the LORD will do the thing that he has spoken: should the shadow go forward ten steps, or go back ten steps?"

for He will finish the work and cut it short in righteousness,because the LORD will make a short work upon the earth."Isaiah 10:22-23

"He has blinded their eyes and he hardened their heart,lest they should see with their eyes,and perceive with their heart,and would turn,and I would heal them."Isaiah 6:10

I am the good shepherd.Isaiah 40:11; Ezekiel 34:11-12,15,22The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

When they had come in, they went up into the upper room, where they were staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.

I John, your brother and partner with you in the oppression, Kingdom, and perseverance in Christ Jesus, was on the isle that is called Patmos because of God's Word and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

But the testimony which I have is greater than that of John, for the works which the Father gave me to accomplish, the very works that I do, testify about me, that the Father has sent me.

Now I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. When I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who had shown me these things.

John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone who doesn't follow us casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he doesn't follow us."

Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest.

For this people's heart has grown callous.Their ears are dull of hearing.Their eyes they have closed.Lest they should see with their eyes,hear with their ears,understand with their heart,and would turn again,and I would heal them.'Isaiah 6:9-10

for this people's heart has grown callous,their ears are dull of hearing,they have closed their eyes;or else perhaps they might perceive with their eyes,hear with their ears,understand with their heart,and would turn again;and I would heal them.'Isaiah 6:9-10

for he says,"At an acceptable time I listened to you,in a day of salvation I helped you."Isaiah 49:8Behold, now is the acceptable time. Behold, now is the day of salvation.

Then John's disciples came to him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don't fast?"