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<a href="/cev/acts/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God promised that someone from David's family would come to save the people of Israel, and this one is Jesus. <a href="/erv/acts/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> Of this man's seed hath God according to promise brought unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus; <a href="/gwt/acts/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "God had the Savior, Jesus, come to Israel from David's descendants, as he had promised. <a href="/gnt/acts/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> It was Jesus, a descendant of David, whom God made the Savior of the people of Israel, as he had promised. <a href="/isv/acts/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> It was from this man's descendants that God, as he promised, brought to Israel a Savior, who is Jesus. <a href="/msb/acts/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel salvation, as He promised. <a href="/net/acts/13.htm">NET Bible</a> From the descendants of this man God brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, just as he promised. <a href="/nheb/acts/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> From this man's offspring, according to his promise, God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, <a href="/wbt/acts/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Of this man's offspring hath God, according to his promise, raised up to Israel a Savior, Jesus: <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "It is from among David's descendants that God, in fulfilment of His promise, has raised up a Saviour for Israel, even Jesus. <a href="/web/acts/13.htm">World English Bible</a> From this man’s offspring, God has brought salvation to Israel according to his promise, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Of this one’s seed, God, according to promise, raised to Israel a Savior—Jesus, <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Of the seed of this man, according to promise, God raised up to Israel the Savior, Jesus-- <a href="/ylt/acts/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Of this one's seed God, according to promise, did raise to Israel a Saviour -- Jesus, <a href="/slt/acts/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> From the seed of this has God according to promise raised up to Israel a Saviour, Jesus:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Of this man's seed God according to his promise, hath raised up to Israel a Saviour, Jesus: <a href="/cpdv/acts/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> From his offspring, according to the Promise, God has brought Jesus the Savior to Israel. <a href="/nabre/acts/13.htm">New American Bible</a> From this man’s descendants God, according to his promise, has brought to Israel a savior, Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Of this man’s posterity God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, as he promised;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Of this man’s seed God has, according to his promise, raised to Israel a Saviour, Jesus: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> From the seed of this man God raised up to Israel, according to what was promised, Yeshua The Savior.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> From the posterity of this man, God, according to his promise, raised up for Israel a Savior, Jesus; <a href="/godbey/acts/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> From whose seed according to the promise he led forth Jesus, the Savior, to Israel: <a href="/haweis/acts/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> From this man?s seed according to the promise hath God raised up to Israel a Saviour, Jesus: <a href="/mace/acts/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> it is of his posterity that God, pursuant to his promise, has rais'd up Jesus to be the saviour of Israel. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "It is from among David's descendants that God, in fulfilment of His promise, has raised up a Saviour for Israel, even Jesus. <a href="/worrell/acts/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> From the seed of this one, God, according to promise, brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus; <a href="/worsley/acts/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Of this man's seed, according to the promise, hath God raised up to Israel Jesus the Saviour: <a href="/parallel/acts/13-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=4293" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">In Pisidian Antioch</a> …22After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ 23<a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">From</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4690.htm" title="4690: spermatos (N-GNS) -- From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant.">descendants</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Toutou (DPro-GMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">of this man,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/71.htm" title="71: ēgagen (V-AIA-3S) -- A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce.">has brought</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2474.htm" title="2474: Israēl (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.">to Israel</a> <a href="/greek/4990.htm" title="4990: Sōtēra (N-AMS) -- A savior, deliverer, preserver. From sozo; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ.">the Savior</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">as</a> <a href="/greek/1860.htm" title="1860: epangelian (N-AFS) -- A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.">He promised.</a> 24Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a> This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a> He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3</a> regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. <a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, <a href="/john/7-42.htm">John 7:42</a> Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?” <a href="/revelation/22-16.htm">Revelation 22:16</a> “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.” <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11</a> The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/2_timothy/2-8.htm">2 Timothy 2:8</a> Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel, <a href="/matthew/22-42.htm">Matthew 22:42-45</a> “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ ... <a href="/luke/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4</a> So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a> But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Of this man's seed has God according to his promise raised to Israel a Savior, Jesus:this.<a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Acts 2:30</a> Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12</a> And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.<a href="/psalms/89-35.htm">Psalm 89:35-37</a> Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David… raised.<a href="/acts/2-32.htm">Acts 2:32-36</a> This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses… <a href="/acts/3-26.htm">Acts 3:26</a> Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.<a href="/acts/4-12.htm">Acts 4:12</a> Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/7-45.htm">David's</a> <a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/acts/7-17.htm">Fulfilment</a> <a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/7-6.htm">Offspring</a> <a href="/acts/2-45.htm">One's</a> <a href="/acts/8-33.htm">Posterity</a> <a href="/acts/7-17.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/acts/7-17.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/acts/10-40.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/acts/11-14.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/acts/5-31.htm">Savior</a> <a href="/acts/7-35.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/acts/7-6.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/acts/13-15.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/15-16.htm">David's</a> <a href="/acts/13-26.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/acts/26-6.htm">Fulfilment</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/17-28.htm">Offspring</a> <a href="/acts/16-26.htm">One's</a> <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Posterity</a> <a href="/acts/13-32.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/acts/13-32.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/acts/13-30.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/acts/13-30.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/acts/13-26.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-23.htm">Savior</a> <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/acts/13-26.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 13</div>1. <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.</a> 6. <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ.</a> 42. <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">The Gentiles believe;</a> 44. <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">but the Jews talked abusively against Paul, </a> 46. <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe.</a> 50. <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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David's lineage is significant because it fulfills the Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's descent from David's line (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>, <a href="/isaiah/11.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a>). The genealogies in <a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1</a> and <a href="/luke/3.htm">Luke 3</a> trace Jesus' ancestry back to David, underscoring the fulfillment of these prophecies.God has brought to Israel This highlights God's active role in salvation history. The phrase emphasizes God's faithfulness to His covenant with Israel, despite their repeated disobedience. It also reflects the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs and the nation of Israel. The coming of Jesus is seen as the culmination of God's redemptive plan, which was always intended to begin with Israel and extend to all nations (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).the Savior Jesus The title "Savior" is significant, as it denotes Jesus' role in delivering humanity from sin and death. In the cultural context of the Roman Empire, where emperors were often hailed as saviors, this title for Jesus underscores His divine mission and authority. The name "Jesus" itself means "Yahweh saves," directly linking His identity to His purpose. This aligns with the angel's message to Joseph in <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a>, where Jesus is identified as the one who will save His people from their sins.as He promised This phrase underscores the reliability and faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises. The promise of a Savior is rooted in numerous Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a>, <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>, and <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>. These prophecies were given centuries before Jesus' birth, demonstrating God's sovereign plan and the continuity of His redemptive work throughout history. The fulfillment of these promises in Jesus Christ is a testament to God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His word.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The man referred to in this verse is King David, a central figure in the history of Israel and a man after God's own heart. He is significant because God made a covenant with him, promising that his descendants would establish an everlasting kingdom. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The divine being who orchestrates the fulfillment of His promises. In this context, God is the one who brings forth Jesus as the Savior. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God to be His people. Israel is the recipient of God's promises and the context in which Jesus, the Savior, is brought forth. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The Savior promised by God, who is the fulfillment of the prophecies and the hope of Israel. Jesus is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is speaking in this passage. He is addressing the people in the synagogue, explaining how Jesus is the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> <a href="/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23</a> highlights God's unwavering faithfulness. Despite the passage of time, God fulfills His promises, as seen in the coming of Jesus, the Savior. <a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_jesus_in_god's_plan.htm">The Centrality of Jesus in God's Plan</a> Jesus is the focal point of God's redemptive plan. Understanding His role as the promised Savior helps us appreciate the continuity of God's work from the Old Testament to the New Testament. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_and_prophecy.htm">The Importance of Lineage and Prophecy</a> The fulfillment of prophecy through Jesus' lineage underscores the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign orchestration of history. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_israel_in_salvation_history.htm">The Role of Israel in Salvation History</a> Israel's role as the recipient of God's promises reminds us of the importance of God's chosen people in the unfolding of His redemptive plan. <a href="/topical/p/personal_application_of_salvation.htm">Personal Application of Salvation</a> Recognizing Jesus as the Savior prompts us to reflect on our personal relationship with Him and the implications of His saving work in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 13</a> <a href="/q/what_is_armstrongism.htm">What is the Worldwide Church of God/Armstrongism?</a> <a href="/q/what's_a_biblical_promise.htm">What is a biblical promise in Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_christianity_and_judaism_differ.htm">How do Christianity and Judaism fundamentally differ?</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) Raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus.--It is, of course, probable that the names of Jesus and of John were not utterly unknown, even in those remote regions of Pisidia. No Jew could have gone up to keep a feast at Jerusalem for some years past without having heard something of the one or of the other. St. Paul's tone is clearly that of one who assumes that their story is already vaguely known, and who comes to offer knowledge of greater clearness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - Promise for his promise, A.V.; brought for raised, A.V. and T.R. (comp. <a href="/isaiah/48-15.htm">Isaiah 48:15</a>; <a href="/hebrews/1-6.htm">Hebrews 1:6</a>). This verse leads to the great announcement which Paul had to make of the next great step in God's dealings with Israel, for which the pro- ceding ones of the redemption from Egyptian bondage, and the kingdom of David, were preparatory, viz. the actual coming of the Son of David, the Messiah, to save his people Israel. <a href="/commentaries/acts/13-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>From ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. descendants σπέρματος (spermatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4690.htm">Strong's 4690: </a> From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant. of this [man], Τούτου (Toutou) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has brought ἤγαγεν (ēgagen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_71.htm">Strong's 71: </a> A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce. to Israel Ἰσραὴλ (Israēl) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. [the] Savior Σωτῆρα (Sōtēra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4990.htm">Strong's 4990: </a> A savior, deliverer, preserver. From sozo; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ. Jesus, Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. as κατ’ (kat’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). He promised. ἐπαγγελίαν (epangelian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1860.htm">Strong's 1860: </a> A promise. From epaggello; an announcement. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/13-23.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 13:23 From this man's seed God has brought (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/13-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 13:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 13:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/13-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 13:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 13:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>