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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Apostolic</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/apostolic.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_corinthians/4-20.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/apostolic.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Apostolic</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/a/apostleship_and_mission.htm" title="Apostleship and Mission">◄</a> Apostolic <a href="/topical/a/apostolic_age.htm" title="Apostolic Age">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "Apostolic" is derived from the Greek word "apostolos," meaning "one who is sent out" or "messenger." In the context of Christianity, it primarily refers to the apostles of Jesus Christ, who were chosen and commissioned by Him to spread the Gospel and establish the early Church. The concept of being "Apostolic" encompasses the teachings, practices, and authority associated with the apostles and their direct successors. Biblical Foundation The foundation of the Apostolic ministry is rooted in the New Testament, where Jesus Christ appoints the twelve apostles. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus calls the twelve to be with Him and to be sent out to preach: "He appointed twelve whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach" (<a href="/mark/3-14.htm">Mark 3:14</a>). The apostles were entrusted with the authority to teach, perform miracles, and lead the early Christian community. Apostolic Authority and Succession The authority of the apostles is evident in their role as foundational leaders of the Church. In <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>, Paul describes the Church as "built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone" . This highlights the significance of apostolic teaching and leadership in the establishment and growth of the Church. The concept of apostolic succession is the belief that the authority given to the apostles by Christ has been passed down through successive generations of church leaders. This succession is seen as a means of preserving the integrity and continuity of apostolic teaching and practice. Apostolic Teaching and Doctrine Apostolic teaching is characterized by adherence to the doctrines and practices taught by the apostles, as recorded in the New Testament. The early Church devoted itself to the apostles' teaching, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a>: "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer" . This commitment to apostolic doctrine is considered essential for maintaining the purity and unity of the faith. Apostolic Signs and Miracles The apostles were endowed with the ability to perform signs and miracles as a testament to their divine commission. In <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Acts 5:12</a>, it is recorded that "the apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people" . These miraculous acts served to confirm the truth of their message and the authority of their mission. Apostolic Mission and Evangelism The apostolic mission is characterized by a commitment to evangelism and the spread of the Gospel to all nations. Jesus' Great Commission to the apostles in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> underscores this mission: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you" . The apostles' dedication to this mission laid the groundwork for the global expansion of Christianity. Apostolic Unity and Fellowship Unity and fellowship among believers are central to the apostolic vision for the Church. The apostles emphasized the importance of maintaining unity in the body of Christ, as seen in Paul's exhortation in <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3-4</a>: "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit" . This unity is fostered through shared faith, communal worship, and mutual support. Apostolic Legacy The legacy of the apostles continues to influence the Church today through the New Testament writings, which serve as the authoritative source of Christian doctrine and practice. The apostolic foundation remains a vital aspect of the Church's identity, guiding believers in faith, worship, and mission.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (a.) Alt. of Apostolical.2. (n.) A member of one of certain ascetic sects which at various times professed to imitate the practice of the apostles.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div>APOSTOLIC AGEap-os-tol'-ik aj. 1. The Mission: (1) When the disciples realized that they had seen the risen Christ for the last time and that it had now become their duty to spread His message, they gathered themselves together and restored the number of "witnesses" to the appointed Twelve. Immediately afterward the outpouring of the Holy Spirit gave them the signal to begin work. At first this work was rigidly centered in Jerusalem, and the first journeyings were the result of forcible dispersion and not of planned effort (<a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Acts 11:19</a>). But pilgrims to the feasts had carried away the gospel with them, and in this way Christianity had been spread at least as far as Damascus (<a href="/acts/9-2.htm">Acts 9:2, 19</a>). The dispersion itself widened the circle to Cyprus and to Antioch and marked the beginning of the Gentilework (<a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Acts 11:19-20</a>). Here the extreme prominence of Paul's ministry in the New Testament should not obscure the success of the other missionaries. When the apostles began their journeys we do not know but at the time of <a href="/galatians/1-19.htm">Galatians 1:19</a> only Peter represented the Twelve in Jerusalem. Paul mentions their extended work in <a href="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm">1 Corinthians 9:5, 6</a> and it seems certain that Peter was in Rome shortly before his death. The troubles caused Paul by the Judaizers at least give evidence of the missionary zeal of the latter. Barnabas and Mark worked after their separation from Paul (<a href="/acts/15-39.htm">Acts 15:39</a>) and GentileChristianity existed in Rome long before the latter's arrival there (<a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Romans 1:13</a>). By the year 100 it appears that Christianity extended around the Mediterranean from Alexandria to Rome (and doubtless farther, although data are scanty), while Asia Minor was especially pervaded by it. (2) Many factors cooperated to help the work: Peace was universal and communication was easy. Greek was spoken everywhere. The protection given Judaism sheltered from civil interference. The presence of Judaism insured hospitality and hearers for at least the first efforts to convert. The Jews' own proselytizing zeal (<a href="/matthew/23-15.htm">Matthew 23:15</a>) had prepared Gentiles to receive Christianity. And not the least element was the break-up of the old religions and the general looking to the East for religious satisfaction. (3) For the methods, Paul's procedure is probably typical. Avoiding the smaller places, he devoted himself to the cities as the strategic points and traveled in a direct route, without side-journeys. In this way a "line of fire" (Harnack) was traced, and the flame could be trusted to spread of its own accord to each side of the road. So as fruits of Paul's work at Ephesus there appear churches at Colosse and Laodicea some hundred and twenty miles away (<a href="/colossians/2-1.htm">Colossians 2:1</a>; <a href="/colossians/4-16.htm">Colossians 4:16</a>). The churches founded needed revisiting and confirming, but when the apostle felt that they could shift for themselves, he felt also that his work in the East was over (<a href="/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23</a>). 2. Jerusalem Church: The members of the earliest Jerusalem church thought of themselves simply as Jews who had a true understanding of the Messiah and so constituting a new "way" or "party" (hardly "sect") in Judaism (<a href="/acts/22-4.htm">Acts 22:4</a>, especially). At first they were suffered to grow unmolested and their right to exist was apparently unquestioned, for the Sadducean actions of <a href="/acts/4-1.htm">Acts 4:1</a>; <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">Acts 5:17</a> were in the nature of police precautions. And it is significant that the first attack was made on a foreigner, Stephen. He seems to have angered the crowds by preaching the impending destruction of the Temple, although he was martyred for ascribing (practically) Divine honors to Jesus (<a href="/acts/7-56.htm">Acts 7:56</a>). Yet the apostles were not driven from the city (<a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Acts 8:1</a>) and the church was able to continue its development. In 41 A.D., the Roman representatives gave way to the Pharisaically inclined Agrippa I and (for reasons that are not clear) persecution broke out in which James was martyred and Peter delivered only by a miracle (<a href="/nasb/acts/12.htm">Acts 12</a>). With the resumption of Roman rule in 44 A.D. the persecution ceased. Some peaceable mode of living was devised, as appears from the absence of further allusions to troubles (compare <a href="/acts/21-17.htm">Acts 21:17-26</a>) and from the accounts of Josephus and Hegesippus of the esteem in which James the Lord's brother was held. His martyrdom (in 62 A.D.?) was due to the tension that preceded the final revolt against Rome, in which the Christians of Jerusalem took no part. Instead, they retired across the Jordan to Pella (<a href="/revelation/12-13.htm">Revelation 12:13-17</a>), where they formed a close, intensely Jewish body under the rule of the descendants of Christ's brethren according to the flesh. Some mission work was done farther to the east but in the 2nd century they either were absorbed in normal Christianity or became one of the factors that produced Ebionism. 3. Judaists: Many members of this body (and, doubtless, other Jewish Christians outside it) showed various degrees of inability to understand the Gentile work. The acceptance of an uncircumcised Christian as "saved" offered fairly slight difficulty (<a href="/galatians/2-3.htm">Galatians 2:3</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a>). But to eat with him was another thing and one that was an offense to many who accepted his salvation (<a href="/galatians/2-12.htm">Galatians 2:12, 13</a>). The rigorous conclusion that the Law bound no Christian was still another thing and one that even James could not accept (<a href="/acts/21-21.htm">Acts 21:21</a>). At the time of <a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Galatians 2:9</a>, the "pillars" were as yet not thinking of doing Gentilework. Paul's controversies are familiar and probably the last friction did not end until the fall of Jerusalem. But the difficulties grew gradually less and 1 Peter is evidence that Peter himself finally accepted the full status of Gentiles. 4. Relations with Rome: From the Roman power Christianity was safe at first, as the distinctions from Judaism were thought too slight to notice (<a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Acts 18:14-16</a>; <a href="/acts/25-19.htm">Acts 25:19</a>). (Troubles such as those of <a href="/acts/17-9.htm">Acts 17:9</a> were due to disturbance of the peace.) So the government was thought of as a protector (<a href="/2_thessalonians/2-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:7</a>) and spoken of in the highest terms (<a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13, 14</a>). But, while absolute isolation was not observed (<a href="/1_corinthians/10-27.htm">1 Corinthians 10:27</a>), yet the Christians tended more and more to draw themselves into bodies with little contact with the world around them (<a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">1 Peter 4:3-5</a>), so provoking suspicion and hostility from their neighbors. Hence they were a convenient scapegoat for Nero after the burning of Rome. It is uncertain how far his persecution spread or how far persecutions occurred from his time until the end of the reign of Domitian (see PETER, THE FIRST EPISTLE OF), but in Revelation, Rome has become the symbol for all that is hostile to Christ. 5. "Hellenism": Influence of the "pagan" religions on Christianity is not very perceptible in the 1st century. But syncretism was the fashion of the day and many converts must have attempted to combine the new religion with views that they held already (or that they learned still later). Apparently little attention was paid to this attempt, if restricted to entirely minor details (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-29.htm">1 Corinthians 15:29</a>), but in <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Colossians 2:8-23</a> a vital matter is touched. The danger is more acute in the Pastorals (<a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">1 Timothy 1:4</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/4-3.htm">1 Timothy 4:3</a> <a href="/titus/3-9.htm">Titus 3:9</a>) and in <a href="/nasb/revelation/2.htm">Revelation 2</a> great harm is being done. And Jude, 2 Peter, and 1 John contain direct polemics against the systems so arising, the beginnings of what in the 2nd century appeared as Gnosticism. For further details see the separate articles, especially MINISTRY; NEW TESTAMENT CANON; and (for life in the Apostolic Age) SPIRITUAL GIFTS. LITERATURE. Seethe separate articles. Works with the title Apostolic Age are by Gilbert (brief), Bartlet (useful), Purves (very conservative), Ropes, McGiffert, and Weizsacker. The last three are for critical study. Burton Scott EastonAPOSTOLIC FATHERSAn appellation usually given to the writers of the 1st century who employed their pens in the cause of Christianity. See <a href="../s/sub-apostolic.htm">SUB-APOSTOLIC LITERATURE</a>.APOSTOLIC FATHERS, EPISTLES OFSee <a href="../s/sub-apostolic.htm">SUB-APOSTOLIC LITERATURE</a>.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2583.htm">2583. kanon -- a rule, standard</a> ... This represented the core theological convictions prevailing in the local churches in the "post-apostolic era" (particularly from ad 100 on). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2583.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4752.htm">4752. strateia -- a campaign, expedition, hence warfare</a> ... warfare. From strateuomai; military service, ie (figuratively) the apostolic career (as one of hardship and danger) -- warfare. see GREEK strateuomai. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4752.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/brownlie/hymns_of_the_apostolic_church/">Hymns of the Apostolic Church</a> Hymns of the Apostolic Church. <. Hymns of the Apostolic Church John Brownlie. Table of Contents. Title Page. INDEX OF FIRST LINES. INTRODUCTION. ... //christianbookshelf.org/brownlie/hymns of the apostolic church/<a href="/library/irenaeus/the_demonstration_of_the_apostolic_preaching/">The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching</a> The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching. <. The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching Iren??us. Table of Contents. Title Page. PREFACE. ... //christianbookshelf.org/irenaeus/the demonstration of the apostolic preaching/<a href="/library/lake/the_apostolic_fathers/">The Apostolic Fathers</a> The Apostolic Fathers. <. The Apostolic Fathers Kirsopp Lake. Table of Contents. Title Page. KLEMENTOS PROS KORINThIOUS A. ... //christianbookshelf.org/lake/the apostolic fathers/<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_the_acts/the_apostolic_witnesses.htm">The Apostolic Witnesses</a> ... THE APOSTOLIC WITNESSES. ... Where in all this is there a trace of the special Apostolic powers which have been alleged to be transmitted from them? Nowhere. ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/the apostolic witnesses.htm<a href="/library/kuyper/the_work_of_the_holy_spirit/xxx_the_apostolic_scriptures.htm">The Apostolic Scriptures.</a> ... Eighth Chapter. THE APOSTOLATE. XXX. The Apostolic Scriptures. ... By these two things the apostolic labor is almost exhausted. In St. Paul the two are united. ... /.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxx the apostolic scriptures.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_ephesians_peter/an_apostolic_testimony_and_exhortation.htm">An Apostolic Testimony and Exhortation</a> ... THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PETER AN APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY AND EXHORTATION. '... I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this ... /.../an apostolic testimony and exhortation.htm<a href="/library/kuyper/the_work_of_the_holy_spirit/xxxi_apostolic_inspiration.htm">Apostolic Inspiration.</a> ... Apostolic Inspiration. ... In their judgment the very effort to identify apostolic inspiration with the illumination of believers actually annihilates the former. ... /.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxxi apostolic inspiration.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/romans_corinthians_to_ii_corinthians_chap_v/the_unity_of_apostolic_teaching.htm">The Unity of Apostolic Teaching</a> ... V) THE UNITY OF APOSTOLIC TEACHING. ... I. First, then, I ask you to think of the fact itself"the unbroken unanimity of the whole body of Apostolic teachers. ... /.../romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/the unity of apostolic teaching.htm<a href="/library/kuyper/the_work_of_the_holy_spirit/xxxvi_the_apostolic_love.htm">The Apostolic Love.</a> ... Second Chapter. LOVE. XXXVI. The Apostolic Love. "He hath blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts."" John 12:40. It is singular ... /.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxxvi the apostolic love.htm<a href="/library/brittain/women_of_early_christianity/ii_the_women_of_the.htm">The Women of the Apostolic Age</a> ... PART FIRST. WOMEN OF THE WESTERN EMPIRE II THE WOMEN OF THE APOSTOLIC AGE. THE leaven of Christianity worked speedily and powerfully ... /.../brittain/women of early christianity/ii the women of the.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/apostolic.htm">Apostolic (2 Occurrences)</a> ...APOSTOLIC AGE. ... For further details see the separate articles, especially MINISTRY; NEW TESTAMENT CANON; and (for life in the Apostolic Age) SPIRITUAL GIFTS. ... /a/apostolic.htm - 17k<a href="/topical/s/sub-apostolic.htm">Sub-apostolic</a> Sub-apostolic. Subapostolic, Sub-apostolic. Subas . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia LITERATURE, SUB-APOSTOLIC. lit'-er ... /s/sub-apostolic.htm - 38k<a href="/topical/f/fathers.htm">Fathers (572 Occurrences)</a> ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia APOSTOLIC FATHERS. ... See SUB-APOSTOLIC LITERATURE. APOSTOLIC FATHERS, EPISTLES OF. See SUB-APOSTOLIC LITERATURE. ... /f/fathers.htm - 39k<a href="/topical/e/elder.htm">Elder (34 Occurrences)</a> ... to such as have the experience and dignity which age confers; as, the elders of Israel; the elders of the synagogue; the elders in the apostolic church. ... /e/elder.htm - 27k<a href="/topical/p/presbyter.htm">Presbyter</a> ... mother-church at Jerusalem, formed after the pattern of the synagogue, might well have offered to the churches formed elsewhere under apostolic preaching the ... /p/presbyter.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/c/charity.htm">Charity (29 Occurrences)</a> ... char'-i-ti (agape): 1. A New Word 2. A New Ideal 3. An Apostolic Term 4. Latin Equivalents 5. English Translation 6. Inward Motive 7. Character 8. Ultimate ... /c/charity.htm - 23k<a href="/topical/a/apostolical.htm">Apostolical</a> ... 1. (a.) Pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times, or their peculiar spirit; as, an Apostolical mission; the apostolic age. ... /a/apostolical.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/p/presbytery.htm">Presbytery (1 Occurrence)</a> ... mother-church at Jerusalem, formed after the pattern of the synagogue, might well have offered to the churches formed elsewhere under apostolic preaching the ... /p/presbytery.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/a/agape.htm">Agape</a> ... In opposition to this view it has been strongly urged by some modern critical scholars that in the apostolic age the Lord's Supper was not distinguished from ... /a/agape.htm - 15k<a href="/topical/p/parousia.htm">Parousia</a> ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PAROUSIA. pa-roo'-zhi-a: I. THE APOSTOLIC DOCTRINE 1. Terms 2. Data and Sources 3. Consistency 4. Meaning of the Symbolism II. ... /p/parousia.htm - 36k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/New-Apostolic-Reformation.html">What is the New Apostolic Reformation? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/New-Apostolic-Church.html">What is the New Apostolic Church, and what do they believe? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/apostolic-succession.html">Is apostolic succession biblical? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/apostolic.htm">Apostolic: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Apostolic (2 Occurrences)<a href="/1_corinthians/4-20.htm">1 Corinthians 4:20</a> For Apostolic authority is not a thing of words, but of power. (WEY)<a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">2 Corinthians 10:8</a> If, however, I were to boast more loudly of our Apostolic authority, which the Lord has given us that we may build you up, not pull you down, I should have no reason to feel ashamed. 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