But ye shall receive power when the Holy Spirit cometh upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses, both in Jerusalem and inall Judaea and Samaria and as far as the uttermost part of the land.

And Peter said unto them - Repent ye, and let each one of you be immersed, in the name of Jesus Christ, into the remission of your sins, - and ye shall receive the free-gift of the Holy Spirit;

And they went on to give constant attention - unto the teaching of the apostles, and unto the fellowship, unto the breaking of bread, and unto the prayers.

And there is in no one else, salvation, for, neither is there any other name, under heaven, which hath been set forth among men, in which we must needs be saved.

And, when the day of pentecost was filling up the number of days they were all together with one intent; -

Be taking heed unto yourselves, and unto all the little flock in which the Holy Spirit hath set, you, as overseers, - to be shepherding the assembly of God which he hath acquired through means of the blood of his own.

and, these, were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they welcomed the word with all readiness of mind, daily, searching the Scriptures, - whether these things could be so.

And they were all filled with Holy Spirit, and began to be speaking with other kinds of tongues just as the Spirit was giving unto them to be sounding forth.

And, they, said - Believe on the Lord Jesus, and thou shalt be saved, thou, and thy house.

They, therefore, who welcomed his word, were immersed; and there were added, on that day, about three thousand souls.

And having said these things, as they were beholding, he was lifted up, and a cloud caught him away from their eyes.

And, on the first of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul went on to discourse with them, being about to depart on the morrow; and he prolonged his discourse until midnight.

Who also said - Men of Galilee! why stand ye looking into heaven? This Jesus who hath been taken up from you into heaven, shall so come, in like manner as ye yourselves have gazed upon him going into heaven.

Repent ye, therefore, and turn, - unto the blotting out of your sins; to the end that in that case, there may come seasons of refreshing from the face of the Lord,

The times of ignorance, therefore, overlooking, God, as things now are, is charging all men everywhere to repent,

But, in these days, the disciples, multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, in that, their widows, were being overlooked in the daily ministry.

And Peter, opening his mouth, said - Of a truth, I find that God is no respecter of persons;

But, the brethren, straightway, during the night, sent away both Paul and Silas unto Beroea, who, indeed, arriving, unto the synagogue of the Jews, went off;

The first narrative, indeed, made I, concerning all things, O Theophilus, which Jesus began both to do and teach, -

he made also, of one, every nation of men to dwell upon all the face of the earth, - marking out fitting opportunities, and the bounds of their dwelling place,

But, Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, going unto the High-priest,

Ye men of Israel! hear these words: - Jesus the Nazarene, a man pointed out of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs, which God did through him in your midst, just as ye yourselves know,

But Peter said - Ananias! wherefore did Satan fill thy heart, that thou shouldst deal falsely with the Holy Spirit, and keep back part of the price of the field?

And, when they heard this, they were pricked to the heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles - What are we to do, brethren?

And it shall be, in the last days saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and, your young men, visions shall see and, your elders, in dreams shall dream, -

And being in company with them he charged them, from Jerusalem, not to absent themselves, but - To abide around the promise of the Father which ye have heard of me,

How God anointed him with Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the adversary, because, God, was with him.

Now there were in Antioch, distributed through the existing assembly, - prophets and teachers: both Barnabas and Symeon who was called Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen also, Herod the tetrarch's foster-brother, and Saul.

And, a messenger of the Lord, spake unto Philip, saying - Arise, and be journeying along southward, unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, - the same, is desert.

But Peter and the Apostles, answering, said - It is needful to be yielding obedience unto God rather than unto men: -

And, the throng of them that believed, had one heart and soul, and not so much as one was saying that, aught of his goods, was, his own, but they had all things common.

They, therefore, having come together, began to question him, saying - Lord! art thou at this time duly establishing the kingdom unto Israel?

Assuredly, then, let all the house of Israel know: that, both Lord and Christ, hath God made him, even the same Jesus whom, ye, crucified!

But, a certain man, Ananias by name, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,

For, in him, we live and move and are: as, even some of your own poets, have said - For, his offspring also, we are.

But the young men, rising up, wrapped him about, and, bearing him forth, buried him.

And it came to pass, while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul, passing through the upper parts, came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples;

and, leading them forth outside, said - Sirs! what must I be doing, that I may be saved?

And, finding him, he brought him unto Antioch. And so it was with them, that, for a whole year, they were brought together in the assembly, and taught a considerable multitude; also that the disciples, first in Antioch, were called, Christians.

And, certain persons, coming down from Judea, began to teach the brethren - Except ye be circumcised according to the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

And, now, what art thou going to do? Arise, and get thyself immersed, and have thy sins bathed away, calling upon his name.

The God that made the world and all things that are therein, the same, being, Lord, of heaven and earth, not in hand-made shrines, doth dwell,

The same, following after Paul and us, kept crying aloud, saying - These men, are servants of the Most High God, - who, indeed, are declaring unto you a way of salvation.

Unto whom he also presented himself alive, after he had suffered, by many sure tokens, throughout forty days making himself visible unto them, and speaking the things concerning the kingdom of God.

Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And, the Lord, was adding them who were being saved, daily, together.

And, all who believed, with one accord, began to hold all things common;

In all things, I gave you to understand, that, thus toiling, it behoves to be helping the weak, also to be keeping in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, that, he himself, said - Happy is it, rather to give than to receive!

But, taking his stand, Peter with the eleven lifted up his voice, and sounded out unto them - Ye men of Judaea, and all ye who are sojourning in Jerusalem! Let, this, unto you be known, and give ear unto my declarations; -

Because, John, indeed, immersed with water; but, ye, in Holy Spirit shall be immersed, - after not many of these days.

And it shall be - Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved.

These all were giving constant attention with one accord unto the prayer, with certainwomen, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

The same, by the marked out counsel and foreknowledge of God given up, through the hands of lawless men, suspending, ye slew,

But, for no cause whatever, am I making my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to bear full witness as to the good news of the favour of God.

And it came to pass, as we were on our way unto the place of prayer, a certain damsel, having a spirit of Python, met us, - who, indeed, much gain, was presenting unto her masters, by divining.

But, from Miletus, he sent unto Ephesus, and called for the elders of the assembly.

While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were hearing the word.

And, daily giving attendance with one intent in the temple and, at home, breaking bread, they were partaking of food with exultation and singleness of heart;

And, as they were journeying along the way, they came unto a certain water, - and the eunuch saith - Lo! water! What doth hinder my being immersed?

confirming the souls of the disciples, beseeching them to abide in the faith, and declaring that, through many tribulations, must we enter into the kingdom of God.

To open their eyes; that they turn from darkness unto light, and the authority of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among them who have been made holy by the faith respecting me.

Now, Peter and John, were going up into the temple, for the hour of prayer - the ninth;

But, a certain man in Caesarea, by name Cornelius, a centurion of the band called Italian, -

Moreover, appointing unto them by vote, in each assembly, elders, praying with fastings, they commended them unto the Lord on whom they had believed.

inasmuch as he hath appointed a day, in which he is about to be judging the habitable earth in righteousness, by a man whom he hath pointed out, - offering faith unto all, by raising him from among the dead?

He said unto them - It is not yours to get to know times or seasons which the Father hath put in his own authority;

But, when they believed Philip telling the good news concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they proceeded to be immersed, both men and women.

And, Saul, was taking pleasure with them in his death. Moreover there arose, in that day, a great persecution against the assembly which was in Jerusalem; and, all, were scattered abroad throughout the countries of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

bearing full witness, both to Jews and to Greeks, as to the repentance due unto God, and as to belief on our Lord Jesus.

Now, therefore, I commend you unto the Lord, and unto his word of favour, - which is able to build up and give the inheritance among all the hallowed ones.

And, as they were publicly ministering unto the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said - Separate forthwith unto me, Barnabas and Saul, unto the work whereunto I have called them.

And Paul taking his stand in the midst of the Hill of Mars, said - Ye men of Athens! In every way, how unusually reverent of the demons ye are, I perceive.

For that he had come to be reckoned among us and obtained the lot of this ministry. -

Unto whom all were giving heed, from small even to great, saying - This, is the Power of God, which is called Great.

And they passed through the Phrygian and Galatian country, being forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;

And, when they had entered, into the upper-story went they up, where remained behind - both Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the zealot, and Judas the son of James.

And, a certain woman, by name Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, devout towards God, was hearkening, whose heart, the Lord, fully opened, to be giving heed unto the things being spoken by Paul.

And they of the nations, hearing this , began to rejoice, and to be glorifying God, and they believed - as many as had become disposed for life age-abiding.

Unto the same, do all the prophets bear witness, That, remission of sins, is to be received through his name, by every one that believeth on him.

And, in these days, Peter, standing up in the midst of the brethren, said, - and there was a multitude of names, of one accord, about a hundred and twenty, -

I, know, that there will enter, after my departure, grievous wolves into your midst, not sparing the little flock;

And so, laying hold of him, they brought him up, to the Hill of Mars, saying - Can we get to know what this new teaching is, which, by thee, is being spoken.

But, while, in Athens, Paul was expecting them, his spirit within him was being urged on, seeing how the city was given to idols.

And, he, gave heed unto them, expecting to receive, something from them.

And, having heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying - Hence, even unto the nations, God hath granted repentance unto life.

And it came to pass, after about three hours interval, that his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.

For, unto you, is the promise, and unto your children, - and unto all them who are afar off: as many soever as the Lord our God shall call unto him.

But, as they were speaking unto the people, the High-priests and the Captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them,

In which were all the quadrupeds and creeping things of earth and birds of heaven.

By the right hand of God, therefore, having been exalted, also, the promise of the Holy Spirit, having received from the Father, He hath poured out this which, yourselves, do see and hear.

Now, in Joppa, there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which, being translated, means Dorcas a Gazelle . The same, was full of good works and alms which she was doing.

Ye stiff-necked and uncircumcised in hearts and in ears, ye, always, against the Holy Spirit, do strive! As your fathers, ye also:

And the Apostles who were in Jerusalem, hearing that Samaria had welcomed the word of God, sent out unto them Peter and John;

And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. And there went with me these six brethren also; and we entered into the house of the man,

After these things, withdrawing from Athens, he came unto Corinth;

Now, in the course of that season, Herod the king thrust forth his hands to harm some of them of the assembly, -

And, looking at Peter's boldness of speech, and John's, and having discovered that they were unlettered and obscure men, they began to marvel, recognising them also, that they had been with Jesus;

Unto whom, indeed, heaven must needs give welcome, until the times of the due establishment of all things, of which God hath spoken through the mouth of his holy age-past prophets.

And, at midnight, Paul and Silas, being at prayer, began singing praise unto God; and the prisoners unto them, did hearken.

That the residues of men may seek out the Lord, and all the nations upon whom my name hath been called, saith the Lord that doeth these things,

Having, hope, towards God, which, even these themselves, do entertain - that, a resurrection, there shall certainly be, both of righteous and of unrighteous:

Thus, with might, the Lord's word, was growing and prevailing.

Until the day when, having given command unto the apostles, whom through Holy Spirit he had chosen, he was taken up;

And, travelling through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews;

And, the word of God, went on growing, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem continued to multiply exceedingly; a great multitude of the priests also, were becoming obedient unto the faith.

Then returned they into Jerusalem, from a mountain called Olivet, which is nigh unto Jerusalem a Sabbath day's journey.

Be it known unto you all, and unto all the people of Israel: that, in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, - whom, ye, crucified, whom, God, raised from among the dead, in him, doth, this man stand by, in your presence, whole.

But he, being already full of Holy Spirit, looking steadfastly into heaven, saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God;

and, according to Paul's custom, he went in unto them, and, for three sabbaths, reasoned with them from the Scriptures, -

And, through the hands of the Apostles, were coming to pass many signs and wonders among the people; and they were all with one accord in the portico of Solomon;

But, a certain man named Simon, was already in the city, practising magical arts, and astonishing the nation of Samaria, - saying that himself was someone great:

They, therefore, who had been scattered abroad by reason of the tribulation that took place on account of Stephen, passed through as far as Phoenice and Cyprus and Antioch, unto no one speaking the word, save alone unto Jews.

And, when they had made supplication, the place was shaken in which they were gathered together, and they were filled, one and all, with the Holy Spirit, and began speaking the word of God with freedom of utterance.

And he came even unto Derbe, and unto Lystra; and lo! a certain disciple, was there, by name Timothy, son of a believing Jewish woman, but whose father was a Greek, -

Surely then, the water, can no man forbid, that these should not be immersed, - seeing that, the Holy Spirit, they have received, as well as we.

And rescued him out of all his tribulations, and gave him favour and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he appointed him governor over Egypt and all his house.

Now the Apostles and the brethren who were throughout Judaea heard that, the nations also, had welcomed the word of God.

Him, as Princely-leader and Saviour, hath God exalted unto his right hand, - to give repentance unto Israel, and remission of sins.

Whom, God, raised up, loosing the pangs of death, inasmuch as it was, not possible, for him to continue held fast by it.

for I have not shrunk from announcing all the counsel of God unto you.

But the Lord said unto him - Be going thy way; for, a choice vessel unto me, is this man, to bear my name before both thenations and kings, and the sons of Israel;

But, Peter and John, answering, said unto them - Whether it be right in presence of God, unto you, to be hearkening, rather than unto God, judge!

For it hath seemed good unto the Holy Spirit and unto us, no greater burden, to be laying upon you, than these necessary things: -

And, setting them in the midst, they began to enquire - In what manner of power, or in what manner of name, did, ye, do this?

But, a certain Jew, Apollos by name, an Alexandrian by birth, a learned man, came down to Ephesus, being, mighty, in the Scriptures.

But look out for yourselves, brethren, seven men from among you, who can be well-attested, full of Spirit and wisdom, - whom we will appoint over this need;

Now, Stephen, full of favour and power, began to do great wonders and signs among the people.

Moses, indeed, said - A prophet, unto you, shall the Lord God raise up among your brethren, like unto me: unto him, shall ye hearken respecting all things whatsoever he shall speak unto you.

But this is that which hath been spoken through the prophet Joel -

And Peter began to say unto her - Tell me! was it, for so much, ye gave up the field? And she said - Yea! for so much.

They, indeed, therefore, who were scattered abroad, passed through, telling the good-news of the word;

They, however, passing through from Perga, arrived at Antioch of Pisidia; and, going into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, sat down.

The same Jesus, hath God raised up, whereof, all we, are witnesses!

And they stoned Stephen, as he was invoking and saying - Lord Jesus! give welcome unto my spirit.

And, a vision, by night, unto Paul appeared: - A man of Macedonia, there was, standing and beseeching him, and saying - Come over into Macedonia, and bring us succour!

Brethren! it is, allowable, to say with freedom of speech unto you, concerning the patriarch David, - that he both died and was buried, and, his tomb, is among us until this day.

And it became known unto all them who were dwelling in Jerusalem, so that that field was called, in their language, Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood. -

Be it known unto you, therefore, brethren, - that, through this man, unto you, remission of sins is declared;

Now, on the morrow, as those men were journeying, and, unto the city, drawing near, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour;

For, certain foreign things, art thou bringing into our hearing: We are minded to get to know, therefore, what these things please to be!

And, from all things from which ye could not, by the law of Moses, be justified, by this man, everyone that believeth, is justified.

And there appeared unto them - parting asunder - tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each one of them;

Brethren! It was needful for the Scripture to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spake beforehand through the mouth of David, concerning Judas, - who became guide unto them who apprehended Jesus;

And, after certain days, Paul, said unto Barnabas - Let us now return, and visit the brethren in every city in which we have declared the word of the Lord, and see how they are.

And, we, are witnesses of these things, - also the Holy Spirit, which God hath given unto them who are yielding obedience unto him.

Symeon, hath fully told how God, first visited, to take out of the nations, a people for his name.

And, they, having heard, with one accord, uplifted voice unto God, and said - O Sovereign! Thou, art he that made the heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and all things that are herein:

And, while they were looking steadfastly into heaven as he was going his way, then lo! two men had taken their stand beside them, in white garments, -

that they might be seeking God - if, after all, indeed, they might feel after him and find him, - although, in truth, he is already not far from any one of us.

And the word was pleasing in the sight of all the throng; and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and Holy Spirit, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor and Timon and Parmenas and Nicholaus, a proselyte of Antioch;

And, Philip, going down unto the city of Samaria, proclaimed unto them the Christ.

For they were gathered together, of a truth, in this city, against thy holy servant Jesus, whom thou hadst anointed, - both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with them of the nations, and peoples of Israel; -

But Peter said - By no means, Lord! because, at no time, have I eaten anything common or unclean.

But Peter said - Silver and gold, have none, but, what I have, the same, unto thee do give: - In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, Walk!

Then, seemed it good unto the Apostles and the Elders with the whole Assembly to send chosen men from among them unto Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, - even Judas who is called Barsabbas, and Silas, men taking a lead among the brethren:

The same, is he that came to be in the assembly in the desert, with the messenger who was speaking with him in Mount Sinai, and with our fathers, he who welcomed living utterances, to give unto us:

And, setting him aside, raised up, David, unto them for king, - of whom he also said, bearing witness - I have found David, the son of Jesse, - a manaccording to my heart, who will do all my will.

And, when he had knocked at the door of the porch, there came unto it a maiden to hearken, by name Rhoda;

But, when they had been let go, they came unto their own friends , and told as many things as, unto them, the High-priests and Elders, had said.

So then, the assembly throughout the whole of Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, had peace, building itself up, and going on its way in the fear of the Lord; and, by the advocacy of the Holy Spirit, was being multiplied.

Because thou wilt not abandon my soul unto hades, neither wilt thou give thy man of lovingkindness to see corruption;

but to write unto them, to abstain from the pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from what is strangled, and from blood.

And there came on every soul, fear, and, many wonders and signs, through means of the apostles, were coming to pass.

But Jacob, hearing there was corn in Egypt, sent off our fathers, first;

But the High-priest, arising, and all who were with him, - being the sect of the Sadducees, - were filled with jealousy,

And he commanded the chariot to stand still; and they went down, both, into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, - and he immersed him.

in what manner I in nowise shrank from announcing unto you anything that was profitable and teaching you publicly and in your homes;

This man therefore had possessed himself of a field out of the reward of unrighteousness, - and falling headlong burst asunder in the midst, and forth gushed all his bowels;

and, not finding them, they began dragging Jason and certain brethren unto the city-rulers, shouting - They who have thrown the inhabited earth into confusion, the same, hither also, are come, -

And they were giving heed to him, because that, for a considerable time, with his magical arts, he had astonished them.

But, as he was journeying, it came to pass that he was drawing near unto Damascus, and, suddenly, there flashed around him a light out of heaven;

I, am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but nurtured in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, - trained after the strictness of our ancestral law; being jealous for God just as, all ye, are this day;

And, he, said - Brethren and fathers, hearken! The God of Glory, appeared unto our father Abraham, while he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran, -

When there came suddenly out of heaven a sound, just as of a mighty rushing wind, - -and it filled all the house where they were sitting;

And, with many different words, bare he frail witness, and went on exhorting them saying - Be saved from this perverse generation!

And, every day in the temple, and at home, they ceased not to be teaching, and telling the good news as to the Anointed Jesus.

And he charged us to proclaim unto the people, and bear full witness, that - This, is he that hath been marked out by God to be judge of living and dead.

Yea they were beside themselves and did marvel, saying - Lo! are not all these who are speaking Galilaeans?

Then Peter, filled with Holy Spirit, said unto them - Ye rulers of the people, and elders!

And he related to us how he had seen the messenger in his house, standing, and saying - Send away unto Joppa, and fetch Simon, who is surnamed Peter;

It is needful then that, of the men who companied with us during all the time in which the Lord Jesus came in and went out over us,

Being, then, offspring, of God, we ought not to be supposing that, unto gold or silver or stone, graven by art and device of man, the Divine, is like.

Now there were in Jerusalem sojourning Jews, reverent men from every nation who were under heaven;

Being then, a prophet, and knowing that, with an oath, God had sworn unto him, of the fruit of his loins, to seat on his throne,

nor, by human hands, is waited upon, as though in want of anything, himself, giving unto all life and breath and all things;

As touching the word he hath sent unto the sons of Israel, announcing the glad tidings of peace through Jesus Christ - the same, is Lord, of all,

Mighty works, also, not the ordinary, God was working through the hands of Paul;

But, we, unto prayer and unto the ministry of the word, will give constant attention.

Now, all Athenians and the sojourning foreigners, unto nothing else, were devoting their leisure, than to be telling or hearing, something newer.

The God of our fathers, hath raised up Jesus, - whom, ye, got into your hands, suspending him upon a tree: -

And Philip, opening his mouth, and beginning from this scripture, told him the glad tidings of Jesus.

and saying - Men! Why, these things, are ye doing? We also, of like nature with you, are men, bringing you the good news, that from these vain things, ye should be turning unto a living God: - Who made heaven and the earth and the sea and all things therein;

Now, as they were both making an outcry and tearing their mantles, - dust, also were throwing into the air,

And hath seen a man in a vision, Ananias by name, coming in and laying on him his hands, to the intent he should see.

For, passing through, and carefully observing your objects of devotion, I found an altar also, in which was inscribed - Unto an Unknown God. What, therefore, not knowing, ye reverence, the same, do, I, declare unto you.

With foresight, spake he concerning the resurrection of the Christ - that neither was he abandoned unto hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.

Although, not without witness, he left himself, doing good, from heaven, upon you, giving rain and fruitful seasons, filling, with food and gladness, your hearts.

This, is the stone, set at nought by you the builders, which became the head of the corner;

To take the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas went aside, to go his way unto his own place.

And the High-priest said - Are these things, so?

But - both to them in Damascus, first, and in Jerusalem, unto all the country of Judaea also, and unto the nations, I carried tidings - that they should repent, and turn unto God, and, works worthy of their repentance, should practise.

Believest thou, King Agrippa, in the prophets? I know that thou believest!

And, Peter, said unto her - Why was it agreed by you to put to the proof the Spirit of the Lord? Lo! the feet of them that have buried thy husband, are at the door, and they shall bear thee forth.

And, the second time, Joseph was made known unto his brethren, and, the race of Joseph was made, manifest, unto Pharaoh.

But, through the favour of the Lord Jesus, we believe we shall be saved, in like manner as, even they.

Paul, however, still further abiding a good many days with the brethren, bidding them adieu, set sail for Syria; and, with him, Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchreae, for he had a vow.

Now there was a certain disciple in Damascus, by name Ananias; and, the Lord, said unto him in a vision - Ananias! And, he, said - Lo! I, am here , Lord!

But, Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, with all his house. And, many of the Corinthians, hearing, were believing, and being immersed.

And, Joseph, who had been surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles, which is to be translated Son of Exhortation, - a Levite, a Cyprian by nation,

and, finding a certain Jew, by name Aquila, of Pontus by birth, - lately come from Italy, and Priscilla his wife, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to be leaving Rome, he came unto them,

As to the present things, then, O Lord, - look upon their threats, and grant unto thy servants, with all freedom of utterance, to be speaking thy word,

And Ananias departed, and entered into the house; and, laying upon him his hands, said - Saul, brother! The Lord, hath sent me, - Jesus, who appeared unto thee in the way by which thou wast coming, - that thou mayest recover sight, and be filled with Holy Spirit.

And, recognizing the voice of Peter, by reason of her joy, she opened not the porch, - but, running in, bare tidings that Peter was standing before the porch. But, they, unto her, said - Thou art raving

And, considering the matter, he came unto the house of Mary, the mother of John who was surnamed Mark, where a considerable number were gathered together and praying.

And the Twelve, calling near the throng of the disciples, said - It doth not seem, right, that, we, forsaking the word of God, should be ministering unto tables.

But Paul, getting to know that, the one part, were Sadducees and, the other, Pharisees, began to cry aloud in the council - Brethren! I, am, a Pharisee, son of Pharisees: - Concerning a hope, even of a rising again of the dead, am I to be judged.

The God of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, - the God of our fathers, hath glorified his servant Jesus: - whom, ye, indeed, delivered up and denied to Pilate's, face when he had adjudged to release him;

And there came a famine upon all Egypt and Canaan, and great tribulation, and our fathers could not find pasture.

For, David, hath not ascended into the heavens; but he saith, himself, - Said the Lord unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand,

And, for the time of about forty years, bare with their manners in the desert;

Now, in these days, there came down from Jerusalem, prophets, unto Antioch.

And, when much discussion had arisen, Peter standing up, said unto them - Brethren! Ye yourselves, well know that, in days long past, amongst you, God chose that, through my mouth, the nations should hear the word of the glad tidings, and believe.

But I confess, this, unto thee, - That, according to the Way which they call a Sect, so, I am rendering divine service unto my father's God, believing in all the things which, throughout the law, and those which, in the prophets, are written:

For there was not so much as anyone, lacking, among them; for, as many as were possessors of lands or houses, selling them, were bringing the prices of the things that were being sold,

The God of this people Israel, chose our fathers, and, the people, he exalted, by their sojourn in the land of Egypt, - and, with a high arm, brought he them out of it;

And, when they had arrived and gathered together the assembly, they began recounting how many things God had done with them, and that he had opened, unto the nations, a door of faith.

and, Paul laying hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying.

And, falling unto the earth, he heard a voice saying unto him - Saul! Saul! why, me, art thou persecuting?

And, when they requested him for a longer time to abide, he consented not;

And there came a voice unto him - Rise, Peter! slay and eat.

And they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking,

Known from age-past times.

And there came great fear upon the whole assembly, and upon all them that heard these things.

And Ananias, answered - Lord! I have heard from many concerning this man, how many evil things unto thy saints he hath done in Jerusalem;

What, then, is it? at all events, they will hear that thou hast come.

save that, the Holy Spirit, from city to city, doth bear me full witness, saying that, bonds and tribulations, await me.

And she fell instantly at his feet, and expired. And the young men, coming in, found her dead; and, bearing her forth, they buried her with her husband.

And Joseph, sending forth, called for Jacob his father, and all the kindred, consisting of seventy-five souls;

If, we, this day, are to be examined for doing good to a sick man, - in whom, this, man hath been made well,

Then, they set on men who were saying - We have heard him speaking profane things against Moses and God.

beasts also provide, in order that, seating Paul thereon, they may bring him safely through unto Felix the governor.

And, as within himself Peter was doubting what the vision which he had seen might mean, lo! the men who had been sent by Cornelius, having sought out the house of Simon, stood at the gate,

And, laying hold of him by the right hand, he raised him up; and, instantly, were his feet and ankles strengthened; -

But, making a sign to them with his hand to hold their peace, he related to them how, the Lord, had brought, him, forth out of the prison; and he said - Carry tidings unto James and the brethren, as to these things. And, going out, he went his way unto some other place.

And, leaping forward, he stood and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking and leaping and praising God.

And they stirred up the people and the elders and the scribes; and, coming upon him, they caught him away, and led him into the high-council.

But they were all beside themselves and were utterly at a loss, saying one to another - What doth this please to be?

Now, this, took place thrice; and, straightway, was the vessel taken up into heaven.

This, then, do, which unto thee, we say: - We have four men who have a vow upon themselves.

Who, indeed, going down, prayed for them, that they might receive Holy Spirit; -

and, leading them up into his house, he set near a table, - and exulted, having, with all his house, believed in God.

and, leading them forward unto the magistrates, said - These men, are exceedingly troubling our city, they, being Jews,

And, sending off into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timothy and Erastus, he himself, held on awhile in Asia.

And, here, he hath authority from the High-priests to bind all them that call upon thy name.

And all the people saw him, walking and praising God;

And, Peter, continued knocking; and, opening, they saw him, and were amazed.

And are declaring customs, which it is not allowable for us either to accept or to observe, being Romans.

the captain ordered him to be brought into the castle, saying, that, with scourging, he should be put to the test, - that he might find out, for what cause they were, thus, clamouring against him.

She, however, kept on strongly declaring that, so, it was. But, they, were saying - It is his, messenger.

For, I, will let him understand how many things he must needs, for my name, suffer.

but, bidding them adieu, and saying - Again, will I return unto you, God willing, he sailed away from Ephesus;

And, from that time, they asked for themselves a king, and God gave them Saul, son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, during forty years;

If therefore the like free-gift God gave unto them, as even unto us, when we had believed upon the Lord Jesus Christ, who was, I, that could withstand God?

And they began to recognise him, that, the same, was he who, for the alms, used to sit at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; - and they were filled with amazement and transport at what had happened unto him.

at the same time, also hoping that, money, would be given him by Paul; wherefore also, the more frequently sending for him, he used to converse with him.

Even these things, saying, scarcely restrained they the multitudes from offering sacrifice unto them.

And, after these things, he gave them judges, until Samuel the prophet.

And, calling, enquired whether, Simon who was surnamed Peter, was there being entertained.

And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number - they who believed - turned unto the Lord.

And there were some from among them, Cyprians and Cyrenians, who, indeed, coming unto Antioch, began speaking, even unto the Grecian Jews, announcing the glad tidings as to the Lord Jesus;

And, overthrowing seven nations in the land of Canaan, gave them their land as an inheritance - about four hundred and fifty years.

And they set up false witnesses, who said - This man, ceaseth not speaking things against this holy place and the law;

Howbeit, of the rest, no one, durst join himself unto them, - nevertheless the people continued to magnify them;

But rise, go down, and be journeying with them, nothing, doubting; because, I, have sent them.

Concerning whom, anything certain to write unto my lord, I have not; wherefore, I have brought him forth before you, - and especially before thee, King Agrippa! in order that, after examination had, I might have something I could write;

Now he was bitterly hostile to them of Tyre and Zidon; but, with one accord, they came unto him, and, persuading Blastus, who was over the bed-chamber of the king, they were suing for peace; because their country was fed by the king's,

writing through their hand - The Apostles and the Elder Brethren, unto the brethren throughout Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, who are from among the nations, wish joy!

And, when it became day, there was no small commotion among the soldiers, as to what, then, Peter had become!

And, Herod, seeking after and not finding, him, having examined the guards, ordered them to be led away to death ; and, going down from Judaea unto Caesarea, stayed there.

And he wrote a letter, after this form: -

And the matter was reported in the hearing of the assembly that was in Jerusalem, concerning them; and they sent forth Barnabas, as far as Antioch;

And, even upon my men-servants and upon my maid-servants in those days, will I pour out of my Spirit, and they shall prophesy;

who, a charge like this receiving, thrust them into the inner prison, and, their feet, made he fast in the stocks.

And, on an appointed day, Herod, putting on royal apparel, and seating himself upon the tribunal, proceeded to deliver an oration unto them.

And, Paul, answered - I could pray unto God that, both almost and altogether, not only thou but all they who are hearing me this day, might become such, - as even, I, am, excepting these bonds.

and, laying upon them many stripes, they thrust them into prison, charging the prison-keeper, safely, to be keeping them:

And I will set forth wonders in the heaven above, and signs upon the earth beneath, - blood and fire and vapour of smoke:

And Jacob went down into Egypt. And he died, he, and our fathers;

And, receiving food, gained strength. And he came to be with the disciples who were in Damascus certain days;

And were brought over into Shechem, and laid in the tomb which Abraham had purchased, for a price of silver, of the sons of Hamor in Shechem.

When, however, two years, were completed, Felix, was succeeded, by Porcius Festus, and Felix, wishing to gain favour with the Jews, left Paul bound.

Moreover even the throng of the cities all round Jerusalem was coming together, bearing sick folk, and such as were harassed by impure spirits, - who, indeed, were being cured, one and all.

Seeing, the man also standing, with them, even the man who had been cured, they had nothing wherewith to contradict.

And, looking steadfastly at him, all they who were sitting in the high-council, saw his face, as if the face of a messenger;

For, one Demetrius by name, a silversmith, making silvershrines, of Diana, used to bring unto the craftsmen no little business;

From this man's seed, hath God, according to promise, brought unto Israel, a saviour - Jesus:

And, the word of the Lord, went on growing and multiplying.

And, the populace, began to shout - A god's, voice, and not, a man's!

And, fearing lest haply, on rocky places, we should be wrecked, out of stern, cast they four anchors, - and began praying that day might dawn.

For we have heard him saying - This Jesus the Nazarene, will overthrow this place, and will change the customs which, Moses, delivered unto us.

And, as John was fulfilling his course, he was saying - Whom are ye supposing that I am? I, am not he! But lo! there cometh, after me, one of whom I am not worthy, the sandals of his feet, to loosen.

For this reason, was my heart made glad and my tongue exulted, - ye further, even my flesh, shall encamp on hope:

Howbeit, ordering them to go forth outside the high-council, they began to confer one with another,

men who have given up their lives in behalf of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Because he was a good man, and full of Holy Spirit and faith; and a considerable multitude were added unto the Lord.

and, putting in at Caesarea, going up and saluting the assembly, went down unto Antioch;

But, when he was exposed, the daughter of Pharaoh rescued him, and nourished him for herself, as a son.

Now, just as the time of the promise was drawing near wherewith God had agreed with Abraham, the people grew, and were multiplied in Egypt, -

And, as Peter was pondering over the vision, the Spirit said - Lo! two men, seeking thee.

Now, when they heard of raising the dead, some, indeed, began to mock, while, others, said - We will hear thee, concerning this, even again.

Saying - What are we to do with these men? For, indeed, that a notable sign hath come to pass through their means, unto all who are dwelling in Jerusalem, is manifest, and we cannot deny it !

And all who were hearing were astonished, and began to say - is not, this, he who destroyed, in Jerusalem, them that invoke this name; and, here, for this purpose, had come, in order that he might lead them, bound, unto the High-priests?

But, certain persons, joining themselves unto him, believed; among whom were even Dionysius the Mars-hill judge, and a woman by name Damaris, and others with them.

Taking these unto thee, be purified with them, and spend something upon them, that they may shave their head; and all will get to know, that the things which they have heard rumoured concerning thee, are, nothing, - on the contrary, thou thyself, dost keep the ranks, guarding the law.

Nevertheless, lest it further spread abroad among the people, let us charge them with threats, to be no more speaking upon this name, to any soul of man.

And, a certain man, who had been, lame from his mother's womb, was being carried, - whom they used to lay daily at the door of the temple - the door called Beautiful, that he might ask alms of them who were entering into the temple:

Being tired out because of their teaching the people, and announcing, in Jesus, the resurrection from among the dead;

And they said - Cornelius, a centurion, a man righteous and fearing God, well-attested by the whole nation of the Jews, hath been divinely instructed by a holy messenger to send for thee unto his house, and to hear words from thee.

In which season, Moses, was born, and was exceeding goodly, - who was nourished up three months in the house of his father;

Inasmuch as we had heard that, certain from among us, had troubled you with words, dismantling your souls, - unto whom we had given no instructions,

But the disciples, taking him by night, through the wall, let him down, lowering him in a basket.

Moreover, certain of the Asiarchs also, being his friends, sending unto him, were beseeching him not to adventure himself into the theatre.

Until there arose another sort of king over Egypt, who had not known Joseph.

and, from thence, they set sail for Antioch, whence they had been given up unto the favour of God for the work which they had fulfilled.

But, on the morrow, being minded to get to know the certainty as to why he was being accused by the Jews, he released him, and ordered the High-priests and all the High-council to come together; and, bringing down Paul, set him before them.

But, when they had stretched him out with straps, Paul said unto the by-standing centurion - A Roman, and uncondemned, is it allowed you to be scourging?

crying out - Israelites! be giving help! This, is the man who, against the people, and the law, and this place, is teaching, all men everywhere; furthermore, even Greeks, hath he brought into the temple, and hath profaned this holy place.

Now, when a considerable number of days were being fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him;

And so, coming forth from the prison, they went unto Lydia, and, seeing the brethren, they comforted them, and went forth.

And Peter, going down unto the men, said - Lo! I, am he whom ye are seeking: What is the cause, for which ye are come?

for, with great force, began he confuting the Jews, publicly, shewing by the Scriptures that Jesus was, the Christ.

But, a messenger of the Lord, by night, opened the doors of the prison; and, leading them out, said -

For, they who were dwelling in Jerusalem, and their rulers, not recognising him, have, by judging him, fulfilled, the very voices of the prophets which every sabbath are being read;

And was returning, and, sitting in his chariot, and was reading the prophet Isaiah.

And, retiring, they began conversing one with another, saying, Nothing worthy of death or of bonds, doth this man practise.

The same, dealing craftily with our race, ill-treated our fathers, so as to cause their babes to be exposed, to the end they might not be suffered to live.

John, beforehand proclaiming, before the face of his coming in, an immersion of repentance, unto all the people of Israel.

Saying - Give unto me also this authority, - in order that, on whomsoever may lay my hands, he may receive Holy Spirit.

And, when the centurion heard that , he went unto the captain, and reported, saying - What art thou going to do? For, this man, is, a Roman?

And, when there was being fulfilled unto him a period of forty years, it came up on his heart to look after his brethren the sons of Israel;

For, from many who had impure spirits, shouting with a loud voice, they were going out, and, many that were paralysed and lame, were cured.

For, more than forty years old, was the man, upon whom had taken place, this healing sign.

And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it; and, bringing a certain part, at the feet of the Apostles, he laid it.

And thrust their hands upon the Apostles, and put them in a public ward.

Which thing they also did, sending it unto the Elders, through the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

For see that thou servest as a gall-root of bitterness, and a bond of unrighteousness.

Claudius Lysias, unto the most excellent governor Felix, Joy!

And they thrust on them their hands, and put them in custody for the morrow, for it was evening, already.

Howbeit, the disciples surrounding him, he rose up, and entered into the city. And, on the morrow, he went forth, with Barnabas, unto Derbe.

By stretching forth thy hand for healing, and by the coming to pass of both signs and wonders, through the name of thy holy servant Jesus.

Now, when they heard this, they entered, under the dawn, into the temple, and began teaching. And the High-priest and they who were with him, arriving, called together the high-council, and all the senate of the sons of Israel; and sent off unto the prison, to have them brought.

And the multitudes began to give heed unto the things that were being spoken by Philip, with one accord, when they heard him, and saw the signs which he was working.

Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter; for, thy heart, is not upright before God.

Be going your way, and, taking your stand, be speaking, in the temple, unto the people, all the declarations of this Life.

Howbeit reverent men assisted at the burial of Stephen, and made great lamentation over him.

But he became hungry, and wished to eat, - and, while they were making ready, there came upon him a trance;

But some one, entering, brought tidings unto them - Lo! the men whom ye put in the prison, are in the temple, standing, and teaching the people!

Now, hearing this, and becoming full of wrath, they began crying aloud, saying - Great, is Diana of the Ephesians!

Inviting them in, therefore, he entertained them; but, on the morrow, he rose up and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren who were from Joppa went with him;

They, however, further charging them with threats, let them go, finding nothing as to how they might chastise them, on account of the people; because, all, were glorifying God for that which had come to pass; -

And, suddenly, a great earthquake took place, - so that the foundations of the prison were shaken, and all the doors were instantlyset open, and the bonds of all were unfastened.

But their plot was made known unto Saul, - and they were even narrowly watching the gates, both day and night, that they might kill him;

Saying - The prison, found we locked with all safety, and the keepers standing at the doors; but, when we had opened the prison, inside, found we, no one.

And, not only is there danger that this our heritage into ill-repute may come, but even that the temple, of the great Goddess Diana, for nothing, may be counted; also that, even on the point of being pulled down, may be Her Majesty, whom, all Asia and the habitable world, do worship.

When, also, they were seeking to slay him, there was carried up information, unto the captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion: -

And, as Ananias heard these words, he fell, and expired. And there came great fear upon all that heard;

Now, when both the captain of the temple and the High-priests heard these words, they were utterly at a loss concerning them - what perhaps this might come to.

Then Paul, taking unto him the men, on the next day, with them, being purified, began entering into the temple to declare the filling up of the days of the purification - until, the offering, had been presented for each one of them.

And Paul said - I, indeed, am a Jew, of Tarsus in Cilicia, - a citizen, of no obscure city; but I beseech thee, give me leave to speak unto the people!

and, the rest, some, on planks, and, some, on other things from the ship, -- and, so, it came to pass, that, all, were brought safely through, on to the land.

But, concerning them of the nations who have believed, we ourselves, sent, deciding that they should be guarding themselves, both as to idol sacrifice, and blood, and what is strangled, and fornication.

And there came to be great joy in that city.

But, Paul, being minded to enter in among the populace, the disciples would not suffer him.

To do whatsoever, thy hand and thy counsel, marked out beforehand to come to pass.

And, seeing that it was acceptable unto the Jews, he went on to apprehend Peter also (now they were the days of unleavened bread), -

The kings of the earth stationed themselves, and, the rulers, were gathered together, with one intent, against the Lord, and against his Christ.

Howbeit the town-clerk, having calmed the multitude, saith - Ephesians! why, who is there of mankind that doth not acknowledge the city of Ephesians to be temple-keeper of the Great Diana, and of the imagethat fell from Jupiter?

And, Peter, coming to himself said - Now, know I, of a truth, that the Lord hath sent forth his messenger, and taken me out of the hand of Herod, and all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

And, the officers who came to the place, found them not in the prison; and, returning, brought tidings,

And Moses fled at this saying, and became a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons.

And, when Peter came up unto Jerusalem, they of the circumcision began to find fault with him,

And, passing through the first ward and the second, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth into the city, the which, of its own accord, opened unto them; and, coming out, they went on through one street, and, straightway, the messenger was parted from him.

They, therefore, having fully borne witness, and spoken the word of the Lord, began their return unto Jerusalem, and, unto many villages of the Samaritans, were they telling the glad tidings.

Then, coming forth out of the land of the Chaldeans, he dwelt in Haran; and, from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, in which, ye, now dwell;

But, recognizing that he was a Jew, one voice arose from all for about two hours, as they cried aloud - Great, is Diana of the Ephesians!

Others, indeed, were crying out something else; for the assembly had become confused, and, the greater part, knew not for what cause they had come together.

And Cornelius said - Four days ago, counting unto this very hour, I was keeping, the ninth hour, as one of prayer, in my house. And lo! a man stood before me, in bright clothing,

And Simon, answering, said - Entreat ye, in my behalf, unto the Lord; that, nothing, may come upon me, of the things whereof ye have spoken!

But he supposed his brethren would understand that, God, through his hand, would give them deliverance; whereas they understood not.

And gave him no inheritance therein, not even a place to set his foot on; and yet promised to give it unto him in possession, and unto his seed after him, when as yet he had not a child.

And, he, said - How indeed should be able - unless someone shall guide me? And he called upon Philip, to come up and sit with him.

And, seeing one being wronged, he defended him, and avenged him that was getting worn out, smiting the Egyptian.

And they spent no little time with the disciples.

And, passing through Pisidia, they came into Pamphylia;

And, when Herod was about to bring him forth, on that night, was Peter sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, guards, also, before the door, were keeping the prison.

Then, the soldiers cut away the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.

And saith - Cornelius! thy prayer hath been heard, and, thine alms, have been remembered before God.

Not, then, art, thou, the Egyptian, who, before these days, stirred up to sedition and led out into the wilderness the four-thousand men of the Assassins?

But God, spake thus - His seed shall be a sojourner in a foreign land, and they will bring it into bondage, and ill-treat it four-hundred years;

And, the nation unto which they shall be in bondage, will, I, judge - said God; and, after these things, shall they come forth, and render divine service unto me, in this place.

Who, seeing Peter and John about to enter into the temple, was requesting to receive, an alms.

When, however, the seven days were on the point of being concluded, the Jews from Asia, observing him in the temple, began to urge-on all the multitude, and thrust upon them their hands,

But, when he was on the point of being taken into the castle, Paul saith unto the captain - Is it allowed me, to say somewhat unto thee? And he said - With Greek, art thou acquainted?

Saying - he went in unto men uncircumcised, and did eat with them.

And they all wept much, and, falling upon Paul's neck, they were tenderly kissing him;

Now there were accompanying him, Sopater, son of Pyrrhus a Beroean; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe and Timothy; and, of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.

And they spake unto him the word of God, with all who were in his house.

But, Barnabas, taking him, brought him unto the apostles, and related unto them, - how, in the way, he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken unto him; and how, in Damascus, he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus.

Thus, Paul, came forth out of their midst.

And, until day was about to dawn, Paul continued to beseech one and all to take some food, saying - This day is, the fourteenth day, that, suspense, fasting, ye are completing, - having helped yourselves, to nothing.

And the whole city was set in motion, and there took place a running together of the people, and, laying hold of Paul, they proceeded to drag him outside the temple, and, straightway, the doors were made fast.

And, this, took place thrice, - and the whole was drawn up again into heaven;

And, when he had given leave, Paul, standing upon the stairs, waved with his hand unto the people; and, when great silence was secured, he addressed them in the Hebrew language, saying -

But, indeed, all the prophets, - from Samuel and those following after, as many as have spoken, have even announced these days.

Into which steadfastly looking, began to observe, and saw the quadrupeds of the earth, and the wild beasts, and the creeping things, and the birds of heaven.

And said unto him - Get thee forth, out of thy land, and from among thy kindred, and come unto the land which, unto thee, I will point out.

We have sent, therefore, Judas and Silas, who also, themselves, by word of mouth, can tell you the same things.

Howbeit, out of the multitude, they bare aloft one Alexander, the Jews thrusting him forward; Alexander, however, waving his hand, was wishing to make his defense unto the populace.

But, Paul and Barnabas, tarried in Antioch, teaching and telling the joyful tidings, - along with many others also, - of the word of the Lord.

and, on the morrow, leaving the horsemen to go on with him, returned to the castle, -

On the following day also, he appeared unto them, as they were contending, and would have reconciled them in peace, saying - Men! ye are, brothers! Wherefore wrong ye one another?

And the messenger said unto him - Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And he did so. And he saith unto him - Throw around thee thy mantle, and be following me.

And the city was filled with the confusion; they rushed also with one accord into the theatre, carrying off with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians, fellow-travellers of Paul.

But, he that was wronging his neighbour, thrust him away, saying - Who hath appointed, thee, to be ruler and judge over us?

and ye perceive and hear that, not only in Ephesus, but well-nigh in all Asia, this Paul, hath persuaded and turned away a considerable multitude, saying that they are, no gods, which, with hands, are made.

And, when he came unto the stairs, so it was that he was borne along by the soldiers, because of the force of the multitude;

This man, having been apprehended by the Jews, and being about to be killed by them, I went down with the troop, and rescued; having learned that he was, a Roman.

And, being minded to find out the cause for which they were accusing him, I took him down into their High-council,

I was in the city of Joppa praying, and saw in a trance, a vision: - coming down a sort of vessel, like a large sheet, by four corners, being let down out of heaven, and it came even unto me:

And, setting sail from Paphos, Paul's company came into Perga of Pamphylia; but, John, withdrawing from them, returned unto Jerusalem.

But Peter, making a beginning, went on to set forth the matter unto them in order, saying -

And Paul and Barnabas, speaking boldly, said - Unto you, was it necessary, that the word of God should first be spoken: seeing ye are thrusting it from you, and, unworthy, are judging yourselves of the age-abiding life, lo! we turn unto the nations;

who, instantly taking unto him soldiers and centurions, ran down upon them; and, they, seeing the captain and the soldiers, left off striking Paul.

And, these things saying, kneeling down with them all, he prayed.

And, when they had spent a time, they were let go, in peace, from the brethren, unto them who had sent them.

Then, the captain with the officers, departing, brought them - not with violence, - for they were afraid of the people, lest they should be stoned;

And lo! immediately, three men halted at the house wherein we were, sent from Caesarea unto me.

But, if after, something further, ye are seeking, in the regular assembly shall it be settled.

But, when, the sailors, were seeking to flee out of the ship, and had lowered the boat into the sea, by pretext, as though out of the prow they had been about to reach anchors,

But, when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews, with one accord, set upon Paul, and led him unto the judgment-seat,

Wherefore, even without gainsaying, came I when sent for. I ask, therefore, for what reason ye sent for me.

And, coming to be in Salamis, they declared the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews; - and they had, John also, as an attendant.

And, arising, he journeyed. And lo! a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch, one in power under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure whohad come to worship in Jerusalem;

And he was three days without seeing, and did neither eat nor drink.

And he was with them, coming in and going out in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord;

But, certain both of the Epicurean and of the Stoic philosophers, were encountering him; and some were saying - What might this picker-up-of-scraps wish to be saying? And, others - Of foreign demons, he seemeth to be a declarer: because, of Jesus and the Resurrection, he was announcing the joyful tidings.

Moreover heard a voice also, saying unto me - Rise, Peter! slay and eat.

And, casting off the anchors, they let them go into the sea, - at the same time, loosening the lashings of the rudders, and, hoisting up the foresail to the wind, they made for the beach.

The silver or gold or apparel of no one, did I covet:

opening up, and setting forth, that it was needful for, the Christ, to suffer, and to arise from among the dead; and saying , This, is the Christ, - Jesus, whom, I, am declaring unto you.

That God hath fulfilled, the same, for our children, by raising up Jesus: as also, in the second psalm, it is written - My son, art, thou: I, this day, have begotten thee.

And, kneeling down, he cried out with a loud voice - Lord! do not charge against them, this sin. And, having said this, he fell asleep.

As these things, then, cannot be denied, it is needful that ye be calmed at once, and, nothing rash, be doing.

And, when they were satisfied with food, they began lightening the ship, casting out the wheat into the sea.

And Saul arose from the earth, and, his eyes being opened, he could see nothing; and, taking him by the hand, they led him into Damascus, -

Passing through those parts, however, and exhorting them with much discourse, he came into Greece;

And the captain, coming up, said to him - Tell me! Art, thou, a, Roman? And, he, said - Yea!

The same, also began speaking boldly in the synagogue; and Priscilla and Aquila, hearing him, took him unto them, and, more accurately, expounded unto him the way of God.

But I said - By no means, Lord, because, a common or unclean thing, hath at no time entered into my mouth.

And, all becoming, of good cheer, they also, helped themselves to food.

And a voice answered, a second time, out of heaven - What things, God, hath cleansed, be not, thou, making common.