But he said to them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

And while they were stedfastly looking up to heaven, as he went up,

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

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath-day's journey.

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

And it was known to all that dwell at Jerusalem, so that that field is called, in their own tongue, Akeldama, that is, The field of blood.

For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and, His office let another take.

Wherefore of these men who have been with us all the time that the Lord Jesus was going in and out over us,

Beginning from the baptism of John, till the day that he was taken up from us, one must be ordained, to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

And suddenly there was a sound from heaven, as of a rushing, violent wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

And there appeared to them distinct tongues, as of fire; and it sat upon each of them.

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt, and the parts of Africk about Cyrene, and Roman sojourners, (Jews and Proselytes) Cretans and Arabians,

These are not drunken as ye suppose for it is but the third hour of the day.

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

Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man pointed out to you of God, by miracles, and wonders, and signs, which God wrought by him in the midst of you, as yourselves also know:

Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death, as it was not possible that he should be held under it.

For David speaketh concerning him, I have seen the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right-hand, that I may not be moved.

Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue exulteth; yea, and my flesh shall rest in hope.

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

For David is not ascended into the heavens; but he saith himself, The Lord said to my Lord,

For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, whomsoever the Lord our God shall call.

And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all, as any one had need.

And Peter, looking stedfastly upon him, with John, said, Look on us.

And as he held Peter and John, all the people ran together to them, in the portico that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

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

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

And now, brethren, I know that thro' ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.

And as they were speaking to the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple,

and elders, and scribes, And Annas the high-priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high-priest.

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

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

And there is salvation in no other; for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

saying, What shall we do to these men? For that indeed a signal miracle hath been wrought by them, is manifest to all that dwell at Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

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

And when they heard it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art the God who madest heaven and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart, and of one soul: and not so much as one said that ought of the things which he had, was his own, but they had all things common.

And laid them down at the feet of the apostles, and distribution was made to every one, according as any had need.

And Joses, by the apostles surnamed Barnabas, which is, being interpreted, a son of consolation,

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

Then the twelve calling the multitude of the disciples together, said, It is not right, that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

But there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called that of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.

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

And all that were sitting in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face, as the face of an angel.

And the next day, he shewed himself to them, as they were quarrelling, and would have persuaded them to peace, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren: why do ye wrong one another?

But he that wronged his neighbour thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us?

Wilt thou kill me, as thou didst the Egyptian yesterday?

And Moses seeing it, wondered at the sight. But as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the Lord came to him, I am the God of thy fathers,

Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet; for the place where thou standest is holy ground.

I have surely seen the evil treatment of my people which is in Egypt, and have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come; I will send thee into Egypt.

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

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

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

And God turned and gave them up, to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, Have ye offered victims and sacrifices to me, for forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?

Our fathers had the tabernacle of the testimony in the wilderness, as he had appointed who spake to Moses, to make it according to the model which he had seen:

Yet the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands, as saith the prophet, Heaven is my throne, and earth my footstool.

What house will ye build me, saith the Lord: or What is the place of my rest?

as your fathers, so do ye.

And casting him out of the city, stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man, whose name was Saul.

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

For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

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

And an angel of the Lord spake to Philip, saying, Arise and go toward the south by the way leading down from Jerusalem to Gaza, which is desert.

and had come to Jerusalem to worship, Was returning, and sitting in his chariot, read the prophet Isaiah.

And Philip running to him, heard him read the prophet Isaiah, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

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

In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? For his life is taken from the earth.

And as they went on the way, they came to a certain water. And the eunuch said, Behold water: what hindereth me to be baptized?

And Philip said, If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayst. And he answering said, I believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

And as he journeyed, he drew near Damascus; and suddenly there shone about him a light from heaven.

And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. It is hard for thee, to kick against the goads.

And he said, Behold I am here, Lord. And the Lord said to him, Arise, go into the street called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas, for one named Saul of Tarsus; for behold, he is praying.

But the Lord said unto him, Go: for he is a chosen vessel to me, to bear my name before nations and kings, and the children of Israel.

And immediately as it were scales fell from his eyes, and he recovered his sight, and arose and was baptized.

And he was certain days with the disciples in Damascus: And straightway he preached Jesus in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

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

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

And as Peter passed through all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda.

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

And looking stedfastly on him, and being affrighted, he said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thy alms are come up for a memorial before God.

And now send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, who is surnamed Peter.

He lodgeth with one Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea.

On the morrow, as they journeyed and drew nigh to the city, Peter went up on the house-top, to pray, about the sixth hour.

But Peter said, In no wise, Lord: for I have never eaten any thing common or unclean.

And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and falling down at his feet, worshiped him.

And as he talked with him, he went in and found many come together.

And he said to them, Ye know it is unlawful for a Jew to join with or come to one of another nation; but God hath shewed me, to call no man common or unclean.

and behold a man stood before me in bright clothing, And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are remembred before God.

Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, who is surnamed Peter: he lodgeth in the house of Simon a tanner by the sea, who being come, shall speak to thee.

Then Peter opening his mouth, said, I perceive of a truth that God is not a respecter of persons:

But in every nation, he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted by him.

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

(Not to all the people, but to witnesses, chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him) after he rose from the dead.

And he commanded us, to proclaim to the people, and to testify, that it is he who is ordained by God the Judge of the living and the dead.

And the believers of the circumcision, as many as came with Peter, were amazed, that the gift of the Holy Ghost was poured out on the Gentiles also.

Then Peter answered, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost, even as we?

and being in a trance, I saw a vision, a certain vessel descending, as it were a great sheet, let down from heaven by the four corners, and it came even to me:

But I said, In no wise, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath ever entered into my mouth.

And he told us, how he had seen an angel standing in his house, and saying to him, Send men to Joppa, and call Simon,

And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, even as on us at the beginning.