Today's Reading | June 21, 2025
Acts 8:4–25
Introduction Acts 8:4–25: The scattered followers of Jesus begin to preach the Good News outside of Jerusalem. Philip goes to Samaria and preaches to the people there. Peter and John also arrive in Samaria, and the Samaritans receive the Holy Spirit when Peter and John place their hands on them. Simon, a magician, offers Peter and John money to obtain…
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Ecclesiastes 5:1-20
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Ecclesiastes 4:1-16
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-22
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Ecclesiastes 1:1-18
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