Psalm 119:46
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
46 I will speak openly of your testimonies
without fear even before kings.
1 Corinthians 1:18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Paradox of the Cross. 18 The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.(A)
Read full chapter
1 Corinthians 1:24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
24 but to those who are called, Jews and Greeks alike, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Read full chapter
Romans 2:9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
9 Yes, affliction and distress will come upon every human being who does evil, Jew first and then Greek.
Read full chapter
Acts 3:26
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
26 For you first, God raised up his servant and sent him to bless you by turning each of you from your evil ways.”(A)
Read full chapter
Acts 13:46
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
46 (A)Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first, but since you reject it and condemn yourselves as unworthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.[a]
Read full chapterFootnotes
- 13:46 The refusal to believe frustrates God’s plan for his chosen people; however, no adverse judgment is made here concerning their ultimate destiny. Again, Luke, in the words of Paul, speaks of the priority of Israel in the plan for salvation (see Acts 10:36).
Scripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.