for it is written in the book of psalms, "let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein:" and "let another take possession of his charge."

so they called them in, and commanded them not to speak or teach upon any account, in the name of Jesus.

saying, did not we strictly command you, not to teach in this name? and yet you have spread your doctrine through Jerusalem, and you endeavour to make us responsible for this man's blood.

When they heard that, they were so enraged, they consulted to take away their lives.

when he was full forty years old, he took the resolution to visit his brethren the children of Israel.

the disciples took him by night, and let him down the wall in a basket.

thereupon Barnabas took him with him to the apostles, and related to them how the Lord had appear'd to him on his journey, and had spoken to him, and how publickly Saul had preach'd at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

and Saul had executed their commission, they return'd to Jerusalem, and took with them John who was surnam'd Mark.

From Perga they went to Antioch in Pisidia, and going to the synagogue on the sabbath-day, they took their places,

take care then, that what the prophets predicted may not happen to you,

upon which Barnabas propos'd to take John surnam'd Mark, with them.

but Paul did not think it proper to take one that had quitted them at Pamphylia, refusing to accompany them in their ministry.

and the contention was so sharp between them, that they separated: so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus.

so he took him and had him circumcised, out of regard to the Jews of that country, who all knew his father was a Greek.

so we took our places, and convers'd with the women, that came there. one of them was nam'd Lydia of Thyatira, a trader in purple, and a Jewish proselyte. she heard us: and the Lord inclin'd her heart to attend to what Paul said.

but since it is about disputable matters, about names, and your own law, you may decide that among yourselves: for I won't take cognizance of such affairs."

or aprons that had touch'd his skin, to the distemper'd, they were cured, and the evil spirits came out of the possessed.

This disturbance being over, Paul sent for the disciples, took his leave and departed for Macedonia.

meeting with him at Assos, we took him in and arriv'd at Mitylene:

having made Cyprus, leaving it to the North, we took our course to Syria, and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unlade her cargo.

these take, and perform the rites of purification with them, contributing to the expence of having their heads shav'd: this will convince them, what has been reported of you, is all groundless, and that you stick to the observances of the law.

as for the believing Gentiles, we have given them by letter this decision, "they need only take care to abstain from meats offered to idols, from blood, from the flesh of animals strangled, and from fornication."

upon hearing that, the centurion went to acquaint the head officer, take care, said he, what you do; for this man is a Roman.

as he was resolv'd to know for certain, the next day, what the Jews laid to his charge, he took off his chains, and summon'd the chief priests, and the council to appear, when Paul was brought, and presented before them.

The night following, the Lord appear'd to him, and said, Paul, take courage; for the same remonstrances that you have made concerning me at Jerusalem, you must likewise make at Rome.

if you will move it then to the tribune in the name of the Sanhedrim, to send him here to-morrow, under colour of examining his affair with more solemnity, we shall take care to dispatch him, and make a short end of his journey."

let them take care to see Paul mounted, and convoy him safe to governour Felix.

The soldiers pursuant to order took Paul, and conducted him by night to Antipatris.

but general Lysias interpos'd, and with open force took him out of our hands,

Felix then order'd a centurion to take Paul into his custody, without confining him so as to hinder his friends from waiting upon him.

but Festus willing to oblige the Jews ask'd him, will you consent to go to Jerusalem, and take your trial before me there?

being at a loss how to determine such an affair, I ask'd him if he would go to Jerusalem, and take his tryal there.

the next day we touch'd at Sidon, where the centurion, who was very civil to Paul, gave him leave to go, and refresh himself at his friends.

take courage then, my friends, for I have this confidence in God, that what has been told me, shall be effected,

while they were waiting for day, Paul advis'd the whole company to take some refreshment: "these fourteen days, said he, you have been very abstemious, and not made a meal:

therefore, pray, take something to recruit your strength: and be assur'd every one of you shall be preserv'd."

having said this, he took bread, and gave thanks to God, the whole company present: then he broke it and began to eat,

at which they all took heart and fell a eating likewise,

take notice therefore, that the offers of divine salvation are sent to the Gentiles, and they will receive them.