and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
Parallel translations
- KJV And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
- BSB praising God continually in the temple.
- NKJV and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen.
- NASB and were continually in the temple praising God.
- NLT And they spent all of their time in the Temple, praising God.
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- Mark 16:20They went out, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen.
- Acts 2:46–47Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,
- Acts 5:41–42They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.
- Matt 28:20teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
- Rev 22:21The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with all the saints. Amen.
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