12 From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colonyand the leading city of that district of Macedonia. Andwe stayed there several days. - P158
14 One of those listening was a woman from the cityof Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. Shewas a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart torespond to Paul‘s message. - P158
15 When she and the members of her household werebaptized, she invited us to her home. "If you considerme a believer in the Lord," she said, "come andstay atmyhouse." And she persuaded us.
- P159
18 She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul becameso annoyed that he turned around and said to the spirit,
"In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to comeout of her!" At that moment the spirit left her. - P159
Paul and Silas arrive at Philippi. They speak to some women, among whomis Lydia. God opens her heart, so she and her household are baptized. Then,
Lydia persuades the apostles to stay with her. - P159
Another time, they meet afemale slave that is possessed by a spirit that predicts the future. Her ownersearn money through it. Paul commands the spirit to leave her, and it does. - P159
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