But you will receive power [when] the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth."

And Peter [said] to them, "Repent and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

And they were devoting themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayers.

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among people by which we must be saved."

And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in the same [place].

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock among which the Holy Spirit has appointed you [as] overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he obtained through the blood of his own [Son].

Now these were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica. {They} accepted the message with all eagerness, examining the scriptures every day [to see] if these [things] were so.

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit gave them [ability] to speak out.

And they said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household!"

So those who accepted his message were baptized, and on that day about three thousand souls were added.

And [after he] had said these [things], [while] they were watching, he was taken up, and a cloud received him from their sight.

And on the first [day] of the week, [when] we had assembled to break bread, Paul began conversing with them, [because he] was going to leave on the next day, and he extended [his] message until midnight.

who also said, "Men {of Galilee}, why do you stand there looking into the sky? This Jesus who was taken up from you into heaven like this will come back in the same way you saw him departing into heaven!"

Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be blotted out,

Therefore [although] God has overlooked the times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent,

Now in these days, [as] the disciples were increasing [in number], a complaint arose by the {Greek-speaking Jews} against the {Hebraic Jews} because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution [of food].

So Peter opened [his] mouth [and] said, "In truth I understand that God is not one who shows partiality,

Now the brothers sent away both Paul and Silas at once, during the night, to Berea. {They} went into the synagogue of the Jews [when they] arrived.

I produced the former account, O Theophilus, about all {that} Jesus began to do and to teach,

And he made from one [man] every nation of humanity to live on all the face of the earth, determining [their] fixed times and the fixed boundaries of their habitation,

But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

"Israelite men, listen to these words! Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, just as [you] yourselves know--

But Peter said, "Ananias, for what [reason] has Satan filled your heart, [that] you lied to the Holy Spirit and kept back for yourself [some] of the proceeds of the piece of land?

Now [when they] heard [this], they were pierced to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "What should we do, men [and] brothers?"

'And it will be in the last days,' God says, 'I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters will prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

And [while he] was with [them], he commanded them, "Do not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for what was promised by the Father, which you heard about from me.

Jesus of Nazareth--how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.

Now there were prophets and teachers in Antioch in the church that was there: Barnabas, and Simeon (who was called Niger), and Lucius the Cyrenian, and Manaen (a close friend of Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.

Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, "Get up and go toward the south on the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." (This is a desert [road].)

But Peter and the apostles answered [and] said, "It is necessary to obey God rather than men!

Now the group of those who believed were one heart and soul, and no one said anything of what belonged to him was his own, but all [things] were theirs in common.

So [when] they had come together, they began asking him, saying, "Lord, [is it] at this time you are restoring the kingdom to Israel?"

Therefore let all the house of Israel know beyond a doubt, that God has made him both Lord and Christ--this Jesus whom you crucified!"

Now a certain man {named} Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,

for in him we live and move and exist, as even some of {your own} poets have said: 'For we also are {his} offspring.'

So the young men stood up, wrapped him up, and carried [him] out [and] buried [him].

And it happened that [while] Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the inland regions [and] came to Ephesus and found some disciples.

And he brought them outside [and] said, "Sirs, what must I do so that I can be saved?"

And [when he] found [him], he brought [him] to Antioch. And it happened to them also [that they] met together [for] a whole year with the church and taught a large number [of people]. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.

And some men came down from Judea [and] began teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom [prescribed] by Moses, you cannot be saved."

And now why are you delaying? Get up, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name!'

the God who made the world and all the things in it. This one, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by human hands,

She followed Paul and us [and] was crying out, saying, "These men are slaves of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!"

to whom he also presented himself alive after he suffered, with many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking the things about the kingdom of God.

praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding every day to the total [of] those who were being saved.

And all who believed were in the same [place], and had everything in common.

I have shown you [with respect to] all [things] that [by] working hard in this way it is necessary to help those who are in need, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus that he himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."

But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and declared to them, "Judean men, and all those who live [in] Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and pay attention to my words!

For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit {not many days from now}."

And it will be [that] everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved.'

All these were busily engaged with one mind in prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus and with his brothers.

this man, delivered up by the determined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed [by] nailing to [a cross] through the hand of lawless men.

But I consider [my] life [as] worth {nothing} to myself, in order to finish my mission and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify [to] the gospel of the grace of God.

And it happened that [as] we were going to the place of prayer, a certain female slave who had a spirit of divination met us, who was bringing a large profit to her owners [by] fortune-telling.

And from Miletus he sent [word] to Ephesus [and] summoned the elders of the church.

[While] Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who were listening to the message.

And every day, devoting themselves [to meeting] with one purpose in the temple [courts] and breaking bread from house [to house], they were eating [their] food with joy and simplicity of heart,

And as they were traveling down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, "Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?"

strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging [them] to continue in the faith and [saying], "Through many persecutions it is necessary [for] us to enter into the kingdom of God."

to open their eyes [so that they] may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, [so that] they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth [hour].

Now [there was] a certain man in Caesarea {named} Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Cohort,

And [when they] had appointed elders for them in every church, [after] praying with fasting, they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.

because he has set a day on which he is going to judge the world in righteousness by the man who he has appointed, having provided proof to everyone [by] raising him from the dead."

But he said to them, "It is not for you to know [the] times or seasons that the Father has set by his own authority.

But when they believed Philip [as he] was proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were being baptized.

And Saul was agreeing with his murder. Now there happened on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.

testifying both to Jews and to Greeks with respect to repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.

"And now I entrust you to God and to the message of his grace, which is able to build [you] up and to give [you] the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

And [while] they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart now for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."

So Paul stood there in the middle of the Areopagus [and] said, "Men of Athens, I see you [are] very religious {in every respect}.

because he was counted among us and received a share in this ministry."

They were all paying attention to {him}, from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is the power of God that is called 'Great.'"

And they traveled through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been prevented by the Holy Spirit from speaking the message in Asia.

And when they had entered, they went up to the upstairs room where they were staying--Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James [son] of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas [son] of James.

And a certain woman {named} Lydia from the city of Thyatira, a merchant dealing in purple cloth who showed reverence for God, was listening. The Lord opened {her} heart to pay attention to what was being said by Paul.

And [when] the Gentiles heard [this], they began to rejoice and to glorify the word of the Lord. And all those who were designated for eternal life believed.

To this one all the prophets testify, [that] through his name everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins."

And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers (and it was a crowd of persons of about one hundred twenty at the same [place]) [and] said,

I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.

And they took hold of him [and] brought [him] to the Areopagus, saying, "May we learn what [is] this new teaching being proclaimed by you?

Now while Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was provoked within him [when he] observed the city was full of idols.

So he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them.

And [when they] heard these [things], they became silent and praised God, saying, "Then God has granted the repentance [leading] to life to the Gentiles also!"

And it happened that [there was] an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all those [who are] far away, as many as the Lord our God calls to himself."

And [while] they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees approached them,

in which were all the four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth and birds of the sky.

Therefore, having been exalted to the right hand of God and having received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father, he has poured out this that you see and hear.

Now in Joppa there was a certain female disciple {named} Tabitha (which translated means "Dorcas"). She was full of good deeds and charitable giving which she was constantly doing.

"[You] stiff-necked [people] and uncircumcised in hearts and in [your] ears! You constantly resist the Holy Spirit! As your fathers [did], [so] also [do] you!

Now [when] the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,

And the Spirit told me to accompany them, not hesitating [at all]. So these six brothers also went with me, and we entered into the man's house.

After these [things] he departed from Athens [and] went to Corinth.

Now at that time, Herod the king laid hands on some of those from the church to harm [them].

Now [when they] saw the boldness of Peter and John, and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were astonished, and recognized them, that they had been with Jesus.

whom heaven must receive until the times of the restoration of all [things], about which God spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from earliest times.

Now about midnight, Paul and Silas were praying [and] singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.

so that the rest of humanity may seek the Lord, even all the Gentiles {who are called by my name}, says the Lord, who makes these [things]

having a hope in God which these [men] also themselves await: [that] there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.

In this way the word of the Lord was growing in power and was prevailing.

until the day he was taken up, [after he] had given orders through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen,

Now [after they] traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.

And the word of God kept spreading, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem was increasing greatly, and a large number of priests began obeying the faith.

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain that is called Olive Grove which is near Jerusalem, {a Sabbath day's journey away}.

let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead--by him this man stands before you healthy!

But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven [and] saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.

{And as was his custom}, Paul went in to them and on three Sabbath [days] he discussed with them from the scriptures,

Now many signs and wonders were being performed among the people through the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico.

Now a certain man {named} Simon had been in the city practicing magic and astonishing the people of Samaria, saying he was someone great.

Now those who had been scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, proclaiming the message to no one except Jews alone.

And [when] they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness.

And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there {named} Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman but of a Greek father,

"Surely no one can withhold the water for these [people] to be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as we also did!"

and rescued him from all his afflictions and granted him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And he appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.

Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had accepted the word of God.

This one God has exalted to his right hand [as] Leader and Savior to grant repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.

God raised {him} up, having brought to an end the pains of death, because it was not possible [for] him to be held by it.

for I did not shrink from proclaiming to you the whole purpose of God.

But the Lord said to him, "Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel.

But Peter and John answered [and] said to them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than God, you decide!

For it seemed best to the Holy Spirit and to us to place on you no greater burden except these necessary things:

And they made them stand in [their] midst [and] began to ask, "By what power or by what name did you do this?"

Now a certain Jew {named} Apollos, {a native} Alexandrian, arrived in Ephesus--an eloquent man who was well-versed in the scriptures.

So, brothers, select from among you seven men {of good reputation}, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we will put in charge of this need.

Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.

Moses said, 'The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your brothers. You will listen to him in everything that he says to you.

But this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

And Peter said to her, "Tell me whether you [both] were paid this much [for] the piece of land." And she said, "Yes, this much."

Now those who had been scattered went about proclaiming the good news [of] the word.

And they went on from Perga [and] arrived at Pisidian Antioch. And they entered into the synagogue on the day of the Sabbath [and] sat down.

This Jesus God raised up, of which we all are witnesses.

And they kept on stoning Stephen [as he] was calling out and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"

And a vision appeared to Paul during the night: a certain Macedonian man was standing there and imploring him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia [and] help us!"

"Men [and] brothers, it is possible to speak with confidence to you about the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us until this day.

And it became known to all who live in Jerusalem, so that that field was called in their own language "Akeldama," that is, "Field of Blood.")

"Therefore let it be known to you, men [and] brothers, that through this one forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and from all [the things] from which you were not able to be justified by the law of Moses,

And the next day, [as] they were on their way and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray [at] about the sixth hour.

For you are bringing some astonishing things to our ears. Therefore we want to know what {these things mean}."

by this one everyone who believes is justified!

And divided tongues like fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them.

"Men [and] brothers, it was necessary [that] the scripture be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit proclaimed beforehand through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus,

And after some days, Paul said to Barnabas, "Come then,[let us] return [and] visit the brothers in every town in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, [to see] how they are [doing]."

And we are witnesses of these things, and [so is] the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."

Simeon has described how God first concerned himself to take from among the Gentiles a people for his name.

And [when they] heard [it], they lifted [their] voices with one mind to God and said, "Master, you [are] the one who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all the things in them,

And as they were staring into the sky [while] he was departing, behold, two men in white clothing stood by them

to search for God, if perhaps indeed they might feel around for him and find [him]. And indeed he is not far away from each one of us,

And the statement pleased the whole group, and they chose Stephen (a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit), and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus (a convert from Antioch),

And Philip came down to the city of Samaria [and] began proclaiming the Christ to them.

For in truth both Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, assembled together in this city against your holy servant Jesus whom you anointed,

But Peter said, "Certainly not, Lord! For I have never eaten anything common and unclean!"

But Peter said, "Silver and gold {I do not possess}, but what I have, this I give to you--in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, walk!"

Then it seemed best to the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, to send men chosen from among them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas--Judas who was called Barsabbas and Silas, men [who were] leaders among the brothers--

This is the one who was in the congregation in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him at Mount Sinai, and who [with] our fathers received living oracles to give to us,

And [after] removing him, he raised up David for their king, about whom he also said, testifying, 'I have found David the [son] of Jesse [to be] a man in accordance with my heart, who will carry out all my will.'

And [when] he knocked at the door of the gateway, a female slave {named} Rhoda came up to answer.

And [when they] were released, they went to their own [people] and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.

Then the church throughout all of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being strengthened. And living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it was increasing [in numbers].

because you will not abandon my soul in Hades, nor will you permit your Holy One to experience decay.

but we should write a letter to them to abstain from the pollution of idols and from sexual immorality and from what has been strangled and from blood.

And fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were being performed by the apostles.

So [when] Jacob heard [there] was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

Now the high priest rose up and all those [who were] with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), [and] they were filled with jealousy.

And he ordered the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water--Philip and the eunuch--and he baptized him.

how I did not shrink from proclaiming to you anything that would be profitable, and [from] teaching you in public and from house [to house],

(Now this man acquired a field for the wages of [his] wickedness, and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his intestines spilled out.

And [when they] did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brothers before the city officials, shouting, "These [people] who have stirred up trouble [throughout] the world have come here also,

And they were paying attention to him because for a long time he had astonished them with [his] magic.

Now as [he] proceeded, it happened that [when] he approached Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

"I am a Jewish man born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, educated according to the exactness of the law received from our fathers, being zealous for God, just as all [of] you are today.

So he said, "Men--brothers and fathers--listen: The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham [while he] was in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran,

And suddenly a sound like a violent rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

And with many other words he solemnly urged and exhorted them, saying, "Be saved from this crooked generation!"

Every day, both in the temple [courts] and from house [to house], they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news [that] the Christ [was] Jesus.

And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify solemnly that this one is the one appointed by God [as] judge of the living and of the dead.

And they were astounded and astonished, saying, "Behold, are not all these who are speaking Galileans?

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders,

And he reported to us how he had seen the angel standing in his house and saying, 'Send to Joppa and summon Simon, who is also called Peter,

Therefore it is necessary for [one] of the men who have accompanied us during all the time [in] which the Lord Jesus went in and went out among us,

Therefore, [because we] are offspring of God, we ought not to think the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by human skill and thought.

Now there were Jews residing in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven.

Therefore, [because he] was a prophet and knew that God had sworn to him with an oath to seat {one of his descendants} on his throne,

nor is he served by human hands [as if he] needed anything, [because] he himself gives to everyone life and breath and everything.

[As for] the message that he sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ--this one is Lord of all--

And God was performing {extraordinary} miracles by the hands of Paul,

But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."

(Now all the Athenians and the foreigners who stayed there used to spend [their] time in nothing else than telling something or listening to something new.)

The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed [by] hanging [him] on a tree.

So Philip opened his mouth and beginning from this scripture, proclaimed the good news to him [about] Jesus.

and saying, "Men, why are you doing these [things]? We also are men with the same nature as you, proclaiming the good news [that] you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all the things [that are] in them--

And [while] they were screaming and throwing off [their] cloaks and throwing dust into the air,

and he has seen in a vision a man {named} Ananias coming in and placing hands on him so that he may regain [his] sight."

For [as I] was passing through and observing carefully your objects of worship, I even found an altar on which was inscribed, 'To an unknown God.' Therefore what you worship without knowing [it], this I proclaim to you--

[by] having foreseen [this], he spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that neither was he abandoned in Hades nor did his flesh experience decay.

And yet he did not leave himself without witness [by] doing good, giving you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying [you] with food and your hearts with gladness."

This one is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, that has become {the cornerstone}.

to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to depart to his own place."

And the high priest said, "Is it so concerning these [things]?"

but to those in Damascus first, and in Jerusalem and all the region of Judea and to the Gentiles, I proclaimed [that they should] repent and turn to God, doing deeds worthy of repentance.

Do you believe the prophets, King Agrippa? I know that you believe."

So Peter [said] to her, "How [is it] that it was agreed by you [two] to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who buried your husband [are] at the door, and they will carry you out!"

And on the second [visit] Joseph was made known to his brothers, and the family of Joseph became known to Pharaoh.

But we believe [we] will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus in {the same} way those also [are]."

So Paul, [after] remaining many days longer, said farewell to the brothers [and] sailed away to Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved [his] head at Cenchrea, because he had [taken] a vow.

Now there was a certain disciple in Damascus {named} Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias!" And he said, "Behold, [here] I [am], Lord!"

And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord together with his whole household. And many of the Corinthians, [when they] heard about [it], believed and were baptized.

So Joseph, who was called Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated "son of encouragement"), a Levite of Cyprus by nationality,

And he found a certain Jew {named} Aquila, {a native} of Pontus who had arrived recently from Italy {along with} Priscilla his wife, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to depart from Rome, [and] he went to them.

And now, Lord, concern yourself with their threats and grant your slaves to speak your message with all boldness,

So Ananias departed and entered into the house, and placing [his] hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me so that you may regain [your] sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

And recognizing Peter's voice, because of [her] joy she did not open the gate, but ran in [and] announced [that] Peter was standing at the gate.

And [when he] realized [this], he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John (who is also called Mark), where many [people] were gathered together and were praying.

So the twelve summoned the community of disciples [and] said, "It is not desirable [that] we neglect the word of God to serve tables.

Now [when] Paul realized that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he shouted out in the Sanhedrin, "Men [and] brothers! I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees! I am being judged concerning the hope and the resurrection of the dead!"

The God of Abraham and of Isaac and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and denied in the presence of Pilate, [after] he had decided to release [him].

And a famine came over all Egypt and Canaan and great affliction, and our fathers could not find food.

For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand,

And for a period of time [of] about forty years, he put up with them in the wilderness.

Now in those days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

And [after] there was much debate, Peter stood up [and] said to them, "Men [and] brothers, you know that in the early days God chose among you through my mouth [that] the Gentiles should hear the message of the gospel and believe.

But I do confess this to you, that according to the Way (which they call a sect), so I worship the God of our fathers, believing all things [that are] in accordance with the law and that are written in the prophets,

For there was not even anyone needy among them, because all those who were owners of plots of land or houses were selling [them] [and] bringing the proceeds of the things that were sold

The God of this people Israel chose our fathers and exalted the people during [their] stay in the land of Egypt, and with uplifted arm he led them out of it.

And [when they] arrived and called the church together, they reported all that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles.

And [when] Paul laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them and they began to speak in tongues and to prophesy.

And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?"

And [when] they asked [him] to stay for a longer time, he did not give his consent,

And a voice came to him, "Get up, Peter, slaughter and eat!"

And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.

known from of old.'

And great fear came on the whole church and on all who heard about these [things].

But Ananias replied, "Lord, I have heard from many [people] about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem,

What then {is to be done}? Doubtless they will all hear that you have come!

except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in town [after town], saying that bonds and persecutions await me.

And immediately she fell down at his feet and died. So [when] the young men came in, they found her dead, and carried [her] out [and] buried [her] with her husband.

So Joseph sent [and] summoned his father Jacob and all [his] relatives, seventy-five persons in [all].

if we are being examined today concerning a good deed [done to] a sick man--by what [means] this man was healed--

Then they secretly instigated men who said, "We have heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God!"

And provide mounts so that they can put Paul on them [and] bring [him] safely to Felix the governor."

Now while Peter was greatly perplexed within himself [as to] what the vision that he had seen might be, behold, the men who had been sent by Cornelius, having found the house of Simon by asking around, stood at the gate.

And taking hold of him by the right hand, he raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.

But motioning to them with [his] hand to be silent, he related to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, "Report these [things] to James and to the brothers," and he departed [and] went to another place.

And leaping up, he stood and began walking around and entered into the temple [courts] with them, walking and leaping and praising God.

And they incited the people and the elders and the scribes, and they came up [and] seized him and brought [him] to the Sanhedrin.

And all were amazed and greatly perplexed, saying {to one another}, "{What can this mean?}"

And this happened three times, and immediately the object was taken up into heaven.

Therefore do this that we tell you: {we have} four men who have [taken] a vow upon themselves.

who went down [and] prayed for them so that they would receive the Holy Spirit.

And he brought them up into [his] house [and] set a meal before [them], and rejoiced greatly that he had believed in God with his whole household.

And [when they] had brought them to the chief magistrates, they said, "These men are throwing our city into confusion, being Jews,

So [after] sending two of those who were assisting him, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, he himself stayed [some] time in Asia.

and here he has authority from the chief priests to tie up all who call upon your name!"

And all the people saw him walking and praising God,

But Peter was continuing to knock, and [when they] opened [the door] they saw him and were astonished.

and are proclaiming customs that are not permitted for us to accept or to practice, [because we] are Romans!"

the military tribune ordered him to be brought into the barracks, saying he was to be examined with a lash so that he could find out for what reason they were crying out against him in this way.

But they said to her, "You are out of your mind!" But she kept insisting it was so. And they kept saying, "It is his angel!"

For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name."

but saying farewell and telling [them], "I will return to you again [if] God wills," he set sail from Ephesus.

And then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, a man from the tribe of Benjamin, [for] forty years.

Therefore if God gave them the same gift as also to us [when we] believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I [to be] able to hinder God?"

And they recognized him, that this one was the one who used to sit [asking] for alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with awe and astonishment at what had happened to him.

At the same time he was also hoping that money would be given to him by Paul. For this reason also he sent for him as often as possible [and] talked with him.

And [although] they said these [things], [only] with difficulty did they dissuade the crowds from offering sacrifice to them.

[This took] about four hundred and fifty years. And after these [things], he gave [them] judges until Samuel the prophet.

And they called out [and] asked if Simon who was also called Peter was staying there as a guest.

And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number who believed turned to the Lord.

But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, [when they] came to Antioch, began to speak to the Hellenists also, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.

And [after] destroying seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave their land [to his people] as an inheritance.

And they put forward false witnesses who said, "This man does not stop speaking words against the holy place and the law!

And none of the rest dared to join them, but the people spoke highly of them.

But get up, go down, and go with them--not hesitating at all, because I have sent them."

I do not have anything definite to write to [my] lord about {him}. Therefore I have brought him before you [all]--and especially before you, King Agrippa--so that [after] this preliminary hearing has taken place, I may have something to write.

Now he was very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians. So they came to him with one purpose, and [after] persuading Blastus, {the king's chamberlain}, they asked for peace, because their country was supported with food from the king's country.

writing [this letter] {to be delivered by them}: The apostles and the elders, brothers. To the brothers [who are] from among the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia. Greetings!

Now [when] day came, there was not a little commotion among the soldiers [as to] what then had become of Peter.

And [when] Herod had searched for him and did not find [him], he questioned the guards [and] ordered [that they] be led away to execution. And he came down from Judea to Caesarea [and] stayed [there].

{He wrote} a letter that had this form:

{And the report came to the attention} of the church that was in Jerusalem about them, and they sent out Barnabas as far as Antioch,

And even on my male slaves and on my female slaves I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.

Having received such an order, {he} put them in the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.

So on an appointed day Herod, [after] putting on royal clothing and sitting down on the judgment seat, began to deliver a public address to them.

And Paul [replied], "I pray to God, whether in a short time or in a long time, not only you but also all those who are listening to me today may become such [people] as I also am, except for these bonds!"

And [after they] had inflicted many blows on them, they threw [them] into prison, giving orders to the jailer to guard them securely.

And I will cause wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and vapor of smoke.

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

and [after] taking food, he regained his strength. And he was with the disciples in Damascus several days.

And they were brought back to Shechem and buried in the tomb that Abraham had bought for a sum of silver from the sons of Hamor in Shechem.

And [when] two years had passed, Felix received as successor Porcius Festus. And [because he] wanted to do a favor for the Jews, Felix left Paul behind {as a prisoner}.

And the people of the towns around Jerusalem also came together, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, who were all being healed.

And [because they] saw the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in return.

And [as they] looked intently at him, all those who were sitting in the Sanhedrin saw his face [was] like the face of an angel.

For someone {named} Demetrius, a silversmith who made silver replicas of the temple of Artemis, was bringing no little business to the craftsmen.

From the descendants of this man, according to [his] promise, God brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus.

But the word of God kept on increasing and multiplying.

But the people began to call out loudly, "The voice of a god and not of a man!"

And [because they] were afraid lest somewhere we run aground against rough places, they threw down four anchors from the stern [and] prayed for day to come.

For we have heard him saying that this Nazarene Jesus will destroy this place and will change the customs that Moses handed down to us."

But while John was completing [his] mission, he said, 'What do you suppose me to be? I am not [he]! But behold, one is coming after me of whom I am not worthy to untie the sandals of [his] feet!'

For this [reason] my heart was glad and my tongue rejoiced greatly, furthermore also my flesh will live in hope,

But [after they] had ordered them to go outside the Sanhedrin, they began to confer with one another,

men who have risked their lives on behalf of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

because he was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a large number were added to the Lord.

And [when he] arrived at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, [and] went down to Antioch.

and [when] he was abandoned, the daughter of Pharaoh took him [up] and brought him [up] {as her own son}.

"But as the time of the promise that God had made to Abraham was drawing near, the people increased and multiplied in Egypt

And [while] Peter was reflecting about the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold, men are looking for you.

Now [when they] heard about the resurrection of the dead, [some] scoffed, but [others] said, "We will hear you about this again also."

saying, "What should we do with these men? For that a remarkable sign has taken place through them [is] evident to all those who live [in] Jerusalem, and we are not able to deny [it]!

And all who heard [him] were amazed, and were saying, "Is this not the one who was wreaking havoc in Jerusalem [on] those who call upon this name, and had come here for this [reason], that he could bring them tied up to the chief priests?"

But some people joined him [and] believed, among whom also [were] Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman {named} Damaris and others with them.

Take these [men] [and] purify yourself along with them and {pay their expenses} so that they can shave [their] heads, and everyone will know that [the things] which they had been informed about you are nothing, but you yourself also agree with observing the law.

But in order that it may not spread much [further] among the people, let us warn them to speak no more in this name {to anyone at all}."

And a certain man was being carried who was lame {from birth}. {He} was placed every day at the gate of the temple called "Beautiful," [so that he] could ask for charitable gifts from those who were going into the temple [courts].

greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

And they said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man--and well spoken of by the whole nation of the Jews--was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear words from you."

At this time Moses was born, and he was beautiful to God. {He} was brought up [for] three months in [his] father's house,

Because we have heard that some have gone out from among us--to whom we gave no orders--[and] have thrown you into confusion by words upsetting your {minds},

But his disciples took [him] at night [and] let him down through the wall [by] lowering [him] in a basket.

And even some of the Asiarchs who were his friends sent [word] to him [and] were urging [him] not to risk himself [by going] into the theater.

until another king arose over Egypt who did not know Joseph.

and from there they sailed away to Antioch where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had completed.

But on the next day, [because he] wanted to know the true [reason] why he was being accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble, and he brought down Paul [and] had [him] stand before them.

But when they had stretched him out for the lash, Paul said to the centurion standing there, "Is it permitted for you to flog a man [who is] a Roman citizen and uncondemned?"

shouting, "Israelite men, help! This is the man who is teaching everyone everywhere against the people and the law and this place! And furthermore he also brought Greeks into the temple, and has defiled this holy place!"

And when many days had elapsed, the Jews plotted to do away with him.

And [when they] came out of the prison, they went to Lydia and [when they] saw [them], they encouraged the brothers and departed.

So Peter went down to the men [and] said, "Behold, I am [he] whom you are looking for! What [is] the reason for which you have come?"

For he was vigorously refuting the Jews in public, demonstrating through the scriptures [that] the Christ was Jesus.

But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison and led them [out] [and] said,

For those who live in Jerusalem and their rulers, [because they] did not recognize this one, and the voices of the prophets that are read on every Sabbath, fulfilled [them] [by] condemning [him].

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

And [as they] were going out, they were talking to one another, saying, "This man is not doing anything deserving death or imprisonment."

This man deceitfully took advantage of our people [and] mistreated our ancestors, {causing them to abandon their infants} so that they would not be kept alive.

Before {his coming} John had publicly proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

saying, "Give to me also this power, so that whomever I place [my] hands on may receive the Holy Spirit!"

And [when] the centurion heard [this], he went to the military tribune [and] reported [it], saying, "What are you about to do? For this man is a Roman citizen!"

"But when {he was forty years old}, it entered in his heart to visit his brothers, the sons of Israel.

For many of those who had unclean spirits, they were coming out [of them], crying out with a loud voice, and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed.

For the man on whom this sign of healing had been performed was more [than] forty years [old].

and he kept back for himself [some] of the proceeds, and [his] wife was aware of [it]. And he brought a certain part [and] placed [it] at the feet of the apostles.

And they laid hands on the apostles and put them in the public prison.

which they also did, sending [the aid] to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

For I see you are in {a state of bitter envy} and {bound by unrighteousness}."

Claudius Lysias. To his excellency Governor Felix. Greetings!

And they laid hands on them and put [them] in custody until the next day, because it was already evening.

But [after] the disciples surrounded him, he got up [and] went into the city. And on the next day he departed with Barnabas for Derbe.

[as] you extend your hand to heal and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus."

And [when they] heard [this], they entered at daybreak into the temple [courts] and began teaching. Now [when] the high priest and those with him arrived, they summoned the Sanhedrin--even the whole council of elders of the sons of Israel--and sent to the prison to have them brought.

And the crowds with one mind were paying attention to what was being said by Philip, [as] they heard [him] and saw the signs that he was performing.

{You have no} part or share in this matter, because your heart is not right before God.

"Go and stand in the temple [courts] [and] proclaim to the people all the words of this life."

And devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation over him.

And he became hungry and wanted to eat. But [while] they were preparing [the food], a trance came over him.

But someone came [and] reported to them, "Behold, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple [courts] and teaching the people!"

And [when they] heard [this] and became full of rage, they began to shout, saying, "Great [is] Artemis of the Ephesians!"

So he invited them in [and] entertained them as guests, and on the next day he got up [and] went away with them. And some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.

So [after] threatening [them] further, they released them, finding no way to punish them on account of the people, because they were all praising God for what had happened.

And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened and all the bonds were unfastened.

But their plot became known to Saul, and they were also watching the gates both day and night so that they could do away with him.

saying, "We found the prison locked with all security and the guards standing at the doors, but [when we] opened [them], we found no one inside!"

So not only is there a danger this line of business of ours [will] come into disrepute, but also the temple of the great goddess Artemis [will] be regarded as nothing--and [she] is about to be brought down even from her grandeur, [she] whom the whole [of] Asia and the [entire] world worship!"

And [as they] were seeking to kill him, a report came up to the military tribune of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.

And [when] Ananias heard these words, he fell down [and] died. And great fear came on all those who heard about [it].

Now when both the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed concerning them, [as to] what this might be.

Then Paul took along the men on the next day, [and] [after he] had purified himself together with them, he entered into the temple [courts], announcing the completion of the days of purification until {the time} the offering would be presented on behalf of each one of them.

But Paul said, "I am a Jewish man from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no unimportant city. Now I ask you, allow me to speak to the people."

and [then] the rest, [some] of whom [floated] on planks and [some] of whom on anything [that was] from the ship. And in this way all were brought safely to the land.

But concerning the Gentiles who have believed, we have written a letter [after] deciding they should avoid food sacrificed to idols and blood and [what has been] strangled and sexual immorality."

And there was great joy in that city.

But [when] Paul wanted to enter into the popular assembly, the disciples would not let him.

to do all that your hand and plan had predestined to take place.

And [when he] saw that it was pleasing to the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. ({Now this was during the feast} of Unleavened Bread.)

The kings of the earth stood opposed, and the rulers assembled together at the same [place], against the Lord and against his Christ.'

And [when] the city secretary had quieted the crowd, he said, "Ephesian men, for who is there among men who does not know the Ephesian city is honorary temple keeper of the great Artemis and of [her] image fallen from heaven?

And [when] Peter came to himself, he said, "Now I know truly that the Lord has sent out his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and all {that the Jewish people expected}!"

But the officers who came did not find them in the prison, and they returned [and] reported,

And at this statement, Moses fled and became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons.

So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision took issue with him,

And [after they] had passed the first and second guard, they came to the iron gate that leads to the city, which opened for them by itself, and they went out [and] went forward [along] one narrow street, and at once the angel departed from him.

So [when] they had solemnly testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they turned back toward Jerusalem, and were proclaiming the good news [to] many villages of the Samaritans.

Then he went out from the land of the Chaldeans [and] settled in Haran. And from there, after his father died, he caused him to move to this land in which you now live.

But [when they] recognized that he was a Jew, they were shouting with one voice from all [of them] for about two hours, "Great [is] Artemis of the Ephesians!"

So some were shouting [one thing] [and] some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and the majority did not know {why} they had assembled.

And Cornelius said, "{Four days ago at this hour}, [the] ninth, I was praying in my house. And behold, a man in shining clothing stood before me

But Simon answered [and] said, "You pray to the Lord for me so that nothing of what you have said will come upon me."

And he thought his brothers would understand that God was granting deliverance to them by his hand, but they did not understand.

And he did not give him an inheritance in it--not even a footstep--and he promised to give [it] to him for his possession, and to his descendants after him, {although he did not have} a child.

And he said, "So how could I, unless someone will guide me?" And he invited Philip to come up [and] sit with him.

And [when he] saw one of them being unjustly harmed, he defended [him] and {avenged} the one who had been oppressed [by] striking down the Egyptian.

And they stayed no little time with the disciples.

And they passed through Pisidia [and] came to Pamphylia.

Now when Herod was about to bring him [out], on that [very] night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and guards before the door were watching the prison.

Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the ship's boat and let it fall away.

and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your charitable deeds have been remembered before God.

Then you are not the Egyptian who before these days raised a revolt and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the Assassins?"

But God spoke like this: 'His descendants will be foreigners in a foreign land, and they will enslave them and mistreat [them] four hundred years,

and the nation {that} they will serve as slaves, I will judge,' God said, 'and after these [things] they will come out and will worship me in this place.'

[When he] saw Peter and John about to go into the temple [courts], he began asking to receive alms.

But when the seven days were about to be completed, the Jews from Asia who had seen him in the temple [courts] stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him,

And [as he] was about to be brought into the barracks, Paul said to the military tribune, "Is it permitted for me to say something to you?" And he said, "Do you know Greek?

saying, "You went to men {who were uncircumcised} and ate with them!"

And there was considerable weeping by all, and {hugging} Paul, they kissed him,

And Sopater [son] of Pyrrhus from Berea, and Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, and Gaius from Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from Asia, were accompanying him.

And they spoke the message of the Lord to him, together with all those in his house.

But Barnabas took him [and] brought [him] to the apostles and related to them how he had seen the Lord on the road and that he had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus.

So Paul went out from the midst of them.

And until the day was about to come, Paul was urging [them] all to take [some] food, saying, "Today [is the] fourteenth day you have waited [anxiously], [and] you have continued without eating, having taken nothing.

And the whole city was stirred up, and the people came running together, and they seized Paul [and] dragged him outside of the temple [courts], and immediately the doors were shut.

And this happened three times, and everything was pulled up into heaven again.

So [when] he permitted [him], Paul, standing there on the steps, motioned with [his] hand to the people. And [when there] was a great silence, he addressed [them] in the Aramaic language, saying,

And indeed, all the prophets from Samuel and all those who followed [him] have spoken [about] and proclaimed these days.

[As I] looked intently into it, I was considering [it], and I saw the four-footed animals of the earth and the wild animals and the reptiles and the birds of the sky.

and said to him, 'Go out from your land and from your relatives and come to the land that I will show you.'

Therefore we have sent Judas and Silas, and they will report the same [things] by word of mouth.

And [some] of the crowd advised Alexander, [when] the Jews put him forward. But Alexander, motioning [with his] hand, was wanting to defend himself to the popular assembly.

But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch teaching and proclaiming the word of the Lord with many others also.

And on the next day they let the horsemen go on with him, [and] they returned to the barracks.

And on the following day, he made an appearance to them [while they] were fighting and was attempting to reconcile them in peace, saying, 'Men [and] brothers, why are you doing wrong to one another?'

And the angel said to him, "Gird yourself and put on your sandals!" And he did so. And he said to him, "Wrap your cloak around you and follow me!"

And the city was filled with the tumult, and with one purpose they rushed into the theater, seizing Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians [who were] traveling companions of Paul.

But the one who was doing wrong to [his] neighbor pushed him aside, saying, 'Who appointed you a ruler and a judge over us?

and you see and hear that not only in Ephesus but in almost all of Asia this man Paul has persuaded [and] turned away a large crowd [by] saying that the [gods] made by hands are not gods.

And when he came to the steps, it happened that he had to be carried by the soldiers on account of the violence of the crowd,

This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them [when I] came upon [them] with the detachment [and] rescued [him], [because I] learned that he was a Roman citizen.

And [because I] wanted to know the charge for which they were accusing him, I brought [him] down to their Sanhedrin.

"I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision--an object something like a large sheet coming down, being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came to me.

Now {Paul and his companions} put out to sea from Paphos [and] came to Perga in Pamphylia, but John departed from them [and] returned to Jerusalem.

But Peter began [and] explained [it] to them in an orderly sequence, saying,

Both Paul and Barnabas spoke boldly [and] said, "It was necessary [that] the word of God be spoken first to you, since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life! Behold, we are turning to the Gentiles!

{He} immediately took along soldiers and centurions [and] ran down to them. And [when] they saw the military tribune and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.

And [when he] had said these [things], he fell to his knees [and] prayed with them all.

And [after] spending [some] time, they were sent away in peace from the brothers to those who had sent them.

Then the captain went with the officers [and] brought them, not with force (for they were afraid of the people, lest they be stoned [by them]).

And behold, at once three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea approached the house in which we were [staying].

But if you desire anything further, it will be settled in the lawful assembly.

And [when] the sailors were seeking to escape from the ship and were lowering the ship's boat into the sea, pretending as if they were going to lay out anchors from the bow,

Now [when] Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews rose up with one purpose against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,

Therefore--and without raising any objection--I came [when I] was sent for. So I ask for what reason you sent for me."

And [when they] came to Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they also had John [as] assistant.

And he got up [and] went, and behold, [there was] a man, an Ethiopian eunuch (a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasury) who had come to worship in Jerusalem

And he was {unable to see} [for] three days, and he did not eat or drink.

And he was going in and going out among them in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

And even some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers were conversing with him, and some were saying, "What does this babbler want to say?" But [others said], "He appears to be a proclaimer of foreign deities," because he was proclaiming the good news [about] Jesus and the resurrection.

And I also heard a voice saying to me, 'Get up, Peter, slaughter and eat!'

And slipping the anchors, they left [them] in the sea, at the same time loosening the ropes of the steering oars. And hoisting the foresail to the [wind] that was blowing, they held course for the beach.

I have desired no one's silver or gold or clothing!

explaining and demonstrating that it was necessary [for] the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and [saying], "This Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you is the Christ."

this [promise] God has fulfilled to our children [by] raising Jesus, as it is also written in the second psalm, 'You are my Son; today I have fathered you.'

And falling to [his] knees, he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them!" And [after he] said this, he fell asleep.

Therefore [because] these [things] are undeniable, it is necessary [that] you be quiet and do nothing rash!

And [when they] had eaten their fill of food, they lightened the ship [by] throwing the wheat into the sea.

So Saul got up from the ground, but [although] his eyes were open he could see nothing. And leading him by the hand, they brought [him] into Damascus.

And [after he] had gone through those regions and encouraged them {at length}, he came to Greece

So the military tribune came [and] said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" And he said, "Yes."

And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but [when] Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the way of God to him more accurately.

But I said, 'Certainly not, Lord! For nothing common or unclean has ever entered into my mouth!'

So they all were encouraged and partook of food themselves.

But the voice replied from heaven for the second time, '[The things] which God has made clean, you must not consider unclean!'