beginning from the immersion of John, until the day on which He was taken up from us??hould become a witness, with us, of His resurrection."

Whom God raised up, having loosed the pangs of death; because it was not possible that He should be held by it.

But the multitude of the city was divided; and some, indeed, held with the Jews, and some with the apostles.

But her masters, seeing that the hope of their gain was gone, laying hold on Paul and Silas, dragged them into the market-place before the rulers;

And, laying hold of him, they led him upon Mars Hill, saying, "May we know what this new teaching is, that is being spoken by you!

But they all, having laid hold upon Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, were beating him before the judgment-seat. And Gallio was caring for none of these things.

If, indeed, therefore, Demetrius and the artisans with him have a matter against any one, court-days are held, and there are proconsuls; let them accuse one another.

And all the city was moved, and there was a running together of the people; and, laying hold of Paul, they were dragging him out of the temple; and straightway the doors were shut.

Then the chief captain, coming near, laid hold of him, and ordered that he be bound with two chains; and he was inquiring who he was, and what he had done.

And the chief captain, taking hold of his hand, and going aside privately, was asking him, "What is it that you have to tell me?"

giving orders to the centurion that he should be held, and should have indulgence, and to prevent none of his friends from ministering to him.

Festus, therefore, answered, that Paul was held at Caesarea, and that he himself was about shortly to go out thither.

But, as Paul appealed to be held for the decision of Augustus, I ordered, that he be held, until I should send him up to Caesar."