And when they were come together, they asked him, saying, Lord, dost thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?

behold two men, in white apparel, stood by them, Who also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing into heaven? This Jesus who is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come, as ye have seen him going into heaven.

Men, brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost spake before by the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus.

For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity, and falling down on his face, he burst asunder in the middle, and all his bowels gushed out.

To take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, to go to his own place.

And when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together and were confounded, because every man heard them speaking in his own language.

And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What can this mean?

Then Peter standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said to them, Men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known to you, and hearken to my words.

But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel,

Men and brethren, I may say to you freely of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is among us to this day.

He foreseeing this, spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in Hades, neither did his flesh see corruption.

This Jesus God hath raised up, whereof all we are witnesses.

Being therefore exalted by the right-hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, That God hath made this Jesus whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ.

And hearing this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do?

And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this perverse generation.

And they knew him, that this was he who had sat for alms at the beautiful gate of the temple, and were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had befallen him.

And Peter seeing it, answered the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? Or, why do ye fix your eyes on us, as if by our own power or piety, we had made this man to walk?

And his name, thro' faith in his name, hath strengthened this man, whom ye see and know; yea, the faith which is by him, hath given him this perfect soundness, in the presence of you all.

And having set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?

If we are examined this day, of the benefit done to the impotent man,

by what means he is healed, Be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God hath raised from the dead, by him doth this man stand before you whole.

This is the stone which was set at nought by you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

Yet that it spread no farther among the people, let us severely threaten them, that they speak no more to any man in this name.

For the man on whom this miracle of healing had been wrought, was above forty years old.

And to keep back part of the price of the land? While it remained, did it not remain thine? And when it was sold, was it not in thy power? Why hast thou conceived this thing in thy heart? Thou hast not lied to men, but to God.

said, Go, stand and speak in the temple the words of this life.

And hearing this, they went into the temple early in the morning and taught. But the high priest being come, and they that were with him, called together the council, even the whole senate of the children of Israel,

When the high priest, and the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them, what this should be?

Did not we strictly command you, Not to teach in this name? And lo, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and would bring the blood of this man upon us.

When they heard this, they gnashed their teeth, and took counsel to slay them.

After this man rose up Judas of Galilee, in the days of the inrolment, and drew away much people after him; he also perished, and all who had hearkened to him were dispersed.

And now I say to you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone; for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought.

Therefore, brethren, look out from among you seven men of good report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we will set over this business.

And set up false witnesses who said, This man ceaseth not to speak words against the holy place and the law.

For we have heard him say, That Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place, and change the rites which Moses delivered us.

And coming out of the land of the Chaldeans, he dwelt in Haran. And from thence, after his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell.

And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage, will I judge, saith God. And after that, they shall come forth, and serve me in this place.

This Moses, whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a prince and a judge, the same did God send, to be a ruler and a deliverer, by the hand of the Angel, who appeared to him in the bush.

This is that Moses who said to the children of Israel, The Lord your God will raise you up, out of your brethren, a prophet like me: him shall ye hear.

This is he that was in the church in the wilderness, with the Angel who spake to him in mount Sinai, and with our fathers; who received the living oracles to give to us:

Saying to Aaron, Make us gods to go before us; for this Moses, who brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know not what is become of him.

And kneeling down, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And having said this, he fell asleep: And Saul was consenting to his death.

To whom they all gave heed from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.

offered them money, Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right before God.

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.

Then the Spirit said to Philip, Go near and join thyself to this chariot.

And he desired Philip to come up, and sit with him. The portion of scripture which he was reading, was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter, and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so he opened not his mouth.

And the eunuch answering Philip, said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? Of himself, or of some other man?

Then Philip opening his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached Jesus to him.

going to the high priest, Desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, he might bring both men and women bound to Jerusalem.

But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem.

But all that heard were amazed, and said, Is not this he who destroyed those that call on this name at Jerusalem? And came hither for this intent, that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?

But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

Now there was at Joppa, a certain disciple, named Tabitha, which is by interpretation Dorcas; this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

This was done thrice, and the vessel was taken up again to heaven.

And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting till this hour, and at the ninth hour I was praying in my house,

This is the word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching the glad tidings of peace through Jesus Christ; He is Lord of all.

This was done thrice, and all were drawn up again into heaven.

The God of this people chose our fathers, and raised the people, while sojourning in the land of Egypt, and brought them out of it with an uplifted arm.

Of this man's seed hath God, according to his promise, raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus;

Men, brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.

God hath fulfilled this to us their children, in raising up Jesus: as it is written also in the second Psalm, Thou art my son, this day have I begotten thee.

Be it known unto you therefore, that through this man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins.

This man heard Paul speaking; who fixing his eyes upon him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,

When therefore Paul and Barnabas had had no small contention and debate with them, they determined, that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them, should go up to the apostles and elders at Jerusalem about this question.

And the apostles and elders came together, to consider of this matter.

And to this agree the words of the prophets, as it is written, After this I will return and build again the fallen tabernacle of David;

And this she did for many days. But Paul being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ, to go out of her. And he came out the same hour.

Opening them and evincing, That Christ ought to suffer, and to rise from the dead, and that this is the Christ, even Jesus, whom I declare unto you.

Then some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers incountered him: and some said, What would this babler say? Others, he seemeth to be a proclaimer of strange gods; because he preached to them Jesus, and the resurrection.

And they took him and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine is, which is spoken by thee?

And when they heard of the resurrection from the dead, some mocked: but others said, We will hear thee again concerning this.

For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee; for I have much people in this city.

This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.

This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and being fervent in spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

And hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

And this was done for the space of two years, so that all the inhabitants of Asia, both Jews and Greeks, heard the word of the Lord.

And there were seven sons of one Sceva a Jewish chief priest, who did this.

And this was known to all both Jews and Greeks dwelling at Ephesus, and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

Whom having gathered together, with the workmen employed in such things, he said, Sirs, ye know, that our maintenance arises from this occupation.

But ye see and hear, that not at Ephesus only, but almost through all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned aside much people, saying, That they are not gods, which are made with hands.

So that there is danger, not only that this our craft should be set at nought, but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her majesty destroyed, whom all Asia, and the world worshipeth.

And hearing this, they were filled with rage, and cried out, saying, The great Diana of the Ephesians.

And indeed we are in danger to be questioned for sedition, concerning this day; there being no cause, whereby we can account for this concourse.

Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men:

For I know this, that after my departure grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

And coming to us, he took up Paul's girdle, and binding his own feet and hands, said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man whose girdle this is, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.

Therefore do this that we say to thee: there are with us four men, who have a vow on them:

stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him, Crying out, Men of Israel, help! This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: yea, and hath even brought Greeks into the temple, and polluted this holy place.

and he saith) I am verily a Jew, born at Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and accurately instructed in the law of our fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.

And I persecuted this way to the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women: As likewise the high priest is my witness, and all the estate of the elders:

And they heard him to this word, and then lifted up their voice and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth; for it is not fit that he should live.

The centurion hearing it, went and told the tribune, saying, Consider what thou art about to do; for this man is a Roman.

He said, Yea. And the tribune answered, I purchased this freedom with a great sum of money.

And Paul earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God till this day.

And when he had said this, there arose a contention between the Pharisees and the Saducees: and the multitude was divided.

And there was a great clamour: and the scribes of the Pharisees side arising, contended, saying, We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.