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192:00.01 Bribed guard's story Matthew 28:11b-15 (Same) "Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day."

192:00.02 Matthias as treasurer Acts 1:26 (Reference) "And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles."

192:01.01 Galilee appearance John 21:1 (Same) "After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself."

192:01.02 Disciples caught no fish John 21:2-3 (Same) "There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing.
They say unto him, We also go with thee.
They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing."

192:01.02 See man on shore by fire John 21:4 (Same) "But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus."

192:01.03 Draft of fishes John 21:5-8 (Same) "Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat?
They answered him, No.
And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find.
They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord.
Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, And the other disciples came in a little ship."

192:01.05 Jesus prepares breakfast John 21:9-10 (Same) "As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.
Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught."

192:01.07 Peter lands net / fish John 21:11 (Same) "Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken."

192:01.08 Jesus serves breakfast John 21:12-13 (Same) "Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine.
And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.
Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise."

192:01.09 Apostles see Jesus for 3rd time John 21:14 (Same) "This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead."

192:02.02 Feed my lambs John 21:15 (Same) "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?
He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee.
He saith unto him, Feed my lambs."

192:02.02 God is no respecter of persons Acts 10:34 (Compare) "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons."

192:02.02 God is no respecter of persons Colossians 3:11 (Compare) "Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all."

192:02.02 God is no respecter of persons Ephesians 6:9 (Compare) "And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him."

192:02.02 God is no respecter of persons Galatians 2:6 (Compare) "But of these who seemed to be somewhat."

192:02.02 God is no respecter of persons Galatians 3:28 (Compare) "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus."

192:02.02 God is no respecter of persons Job 34:19 (Compare) "How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands."

192:02.02 God is no respecter of persons Romans 2:11 (Compare) "For there is no respect of persons with God."

192:02.02 God is no respecter of persons Sirach 35:12 (Compare) "Do not think to corrupt with gifts; for such he will not receive: and trust not to unrighteous sacrifices; for the Lord is judge, and with him is no respect of persons."

192:02.03 Take care of my sheep John 21:16 (Same) "He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?
He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee.
He saith unto him, Feed my sheep."

192:02.04 Feed my sheep John 21:17 (Same) "He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?
Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me?
And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee.
Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep."

192:02.04 Follow after me to end John 21:19b (Same) "This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God.
And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me."

192:02.05 What concern of Peter John 21:20-22 (Same) "Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?
Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do?
Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me."

192:02.06 Misinterpretation John 21:23 (Same) "Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?"

192:02.08 Faith when you are sacrificed Acts 12:1-2 (Compare) "Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
And he killed James the brother of John with the sword."

192:02.08 Reaping and sowing 2 Corinthians 9:6 (Compare) "But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully."

192:02.08 Reaping and sowing Galatians 6:7 (Compare) "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."

192:02.11 God wants obedience, not sacrifice 1 Samuel 15:22 (Compare) "And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord?
Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams."

192:02.11 God wants obedience, not sacrifice Hosea 6:6 (Compare) "For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings."

192:02.11 God wants obedience, not sacrifice Matthew 9:13 (Same) "But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

192:02.11 God wants obedience, not sacrifice Matthew 12:7 (Same) "But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless."

192:02.11 God wants obedience, not sacrifice Proverbs 21:3 (Compare) "To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice."

192:02.11 God wants obedience, not sacrifice Psalms 40:06 (Compare) "Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required."

192:02.11 God wants obedience, not sacrifice Psalms 51:16-17 (Compare) "For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise."

192:02.11 Preach to Gentiles Acts 8:5 (Reference) "Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them."

192:03.01 Another appearance Matthew 28:16-17 (Same) "Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted."

192:03.02 All power is committed to Jesus Matthew 28:18 (Same) "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth."

192:04.02 Over 500 believers meet 1 Corinthians 15:6a (Reference) "After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep."

192:04.03 Jesus appears to 500 1 Corinthians 15:6a (Reference) "After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep."

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Bible cross-references are from the Paramony, by Dr. Duane Faw
Available as a separate volume from Uversa Press


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