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The Acts of Paul 5

Apocryphal Acts

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Now when Paul was entered unto Tyre there came a multitude of Jews in to him, and they heard the mighty works of God, and marvelled at the grace that was given unto him.

2And Paul preached the good tidings of Jesus Christ, saying: Moses and the prophets testified of him whom the Father hath sent into the world.

3Again I say unto you, that a man is not justified by the Law, but that he is justified by faith and the works of righteousness through Jesus Christ.

4Wherefore cast off the yoke of bondage, that all flesh may come to the knowledge of the truth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

5And many of the Jews and Greeks believed and turned unto the Lord, and were baptized in his holy name.

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About The Acts of Paul

An apocryphal or pseudepigraphal text — outside the canon of the Western churches, yet widely circulated among ancient Jews and Christians. Published here from a public-domain translation, edited for continuous reading.