For it is written in the Book of Psalms, "Let his estate become forsaken, and he not be living in it." And, "Let another take his overseership."

And they gave forth their lots. And the lot fell upon Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

But Peter, standing up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice and said to them, Men, Jews, and all who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God made this same Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.

And a certain man, who was lame from his mother's womb, was being carried. And they laid him daily at that temple gate which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered into the temple.

The God of Abraham and of Isaac and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His son Jesus, whom you delivered up, denying Him in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to let Him go.

And they laid hands on them and put them under guard until the next day, for it was already evening.

But, so that it spread no further among the people, let us strictly threaten them, that they speak to no man in this name from now on.

So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way as to how they might punish them, because of the people. For all glorified God for that which was done.

And being let go, they went to their own company and reported what the chief priests and elders had said to them.

and they laid them down at the apostles' feet. And distribution was made to every man according as he had need.

And he kept back part of the price, his wife also knowing, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles' feet.

And laid their hands on the apostles and put them in the public custody.

And now I say to you, Withdraw from these men and let them alone. For if this counsel or this work is of men, it will come to nothing.

And they obeyed him. And calling the apostles, beating them, they commanded not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

They set these before the apostles. And having prayed, they laid hands on them.

and were carried over into Shechem. And they were laid in the tomb that Abraham bought for a price of silver from the sons of Emmor the father of Shechem.

And crying out with a loud voice, they stopped their ears and ran on him with one accord.

And throwing him outside the city, they stoned him. And the witnesses laid their clothes down at the feet of a young man named Saul.

And kneeling down, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, do not lay this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

For out of those having unclean spirits, many came out, crying with loud voice. And many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed.

Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God.

And the content of the Scripture which he read 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.

But in going, it happened as he drew near to Damascus, even suddenly a light from the heaven shone around him.

And Saul was lifted up from the earth, his eyes were opened, but he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.

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

And it happened, passing through all, Peter also came down to the saints who lived at Lydda.

And all who lived at Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

And it happened in those days, becoming sick, she died. And washing her, they laid her in an upper room.

And, because Lydda was near Joppa, hearing that Peter is in it, the disciples sent two men to him, begging him not to delay to come to them.

And he saw the heaven opened and a certain vessel like a sheet coming down to him, being bound at the four corners and let down to the earth;

I was in the city of Joppa praying. And in an ecstasy I saw a vision, a certain vessel like a sheet coming down, let down from the sky by four corners. And it came even to me.

And behold! An angel of the Lord stood by, and a light shone in the building. And striking Peter's side, he raised him up, saying, Rise up quickly! And his chains fell off his hands.

And searching for him, and not finding him, examining the guards, Herod commanded them to be led away to death. And he went down from Judea to Caesarea and stayed.

Then having fasted and prayed and laid hands on them, they let them go.

And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is on you. And you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a while. And immediately a mist and a darkness fell on him, and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

And when they had fulfilled all that was written concerning Him, taking Him down from the tree, they laid Him in a tomb.

For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, "I have set You to be a light of the nations, for salvation to the end of the earth."

said with a loud voice, Stand up on your feet! And he leaped and walked.

Then indeed they being let go, they came to Antioch. And gathering the multitude, they delivered the letter.

And remaining for a time, they were let go in peace from the brothers to the apostles.

And some days afterward, Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brothers in every city where we have announced the Word of the Lord, to see how they are holding to it.

And a certain woman named Lydia heard us, a seller of purple of the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God; whose heart the Lord opened, so that she attended to the things which were spoken by Paul.

But Paul called out with a loud voice, saying, Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.

Then asking for a light he rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.

And day coming, the judges sent the floggers, saying, Let those men go.

And the jailer spoke these words to Paul: The judges have sent to let you go. Now therefore depart, and go in peace.

But Paul said to them, Having beaten us publicly, men who are Romans and uncondemned, they threw us into prison. And now do they put us out secretly? No indeed! But coming themselves, let them bring us out.

And going out from the prison, they entered into the house of Lydia. And seeing the brothers, they comforted them and departed.

And taking security from Jason and from the rest, they let them go.

And taking hold of him, they led him to the Areopagus, saying, Are we able to know what is this new doctrine of which you speak?

And as Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.

Therefore if Demetrius and those craftsmen with him truly have a matter against anyone, the court days are kept, and there are proconsuls. Let them plead against one another.

And when the seven days were about to be completed, the Jews who were from Asia, having seen him in the temple, stirred up all the crowd and laid hands on him,

Then going near, the chiliarch laid hold on him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains. And he demanded who he was and what he had done.

And as Paul was about to be led into the fortress, he said to the chiliarch, Is it lawful for me to say a thing to you? And he said, Do you know Greek?

Then are you not the Egyptian who before these days caused a riot, and led four thousand men of the assassins out into the wilderness?

as also the high priest bears witness to me, and all the elderhood. And receiving letters from them to the brothers, I traveled into Damascus indeed to lead those being bound to Jerusalem, in order that they might be punished.

And it happened to me, traveling and drawing near to Damascus: suddenly, about midday, a great light out of the heaven shone around me.

And they who were with me indeed saw the light and were afraid. But they did not hear the voice of Him who spoke to me.

And I did not see, because of the glory of that light; being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came into Damascus.

And there arose a great cry. And the scribes who were on the Pharisees' side arose and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man. But if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God.

Or else let these themselves say if they have found anything unjust in me while I stood before the sanhedrin,

And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul and to let him have liberty, and not to forbid anyone of his own to minister or come to him.

Then he said, those having power among you may go down with me. If there is a thing amiss in this man, let them accuse him.

at midday, along the highway, O king, I and those with me saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun; shining around me.

in order to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, so that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.

whether the Christ was liable to suffer, whether first by a resurrection of the dead He was going to proclaim light to the people and to the nations.

And he defending himself with these things, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, you rave! Your many letters turn you to insanity.

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

They also honored us with many honors. And on our setting sail, they laid on the things of our needs.

who, examining me, were of a mind to let me go because there was no cause of death in me.

And disagreeing with one another, they were let go, Paul saying one word: Well did the Holy Spirit speak through Isaiah the prophet to our fathers,