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.

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

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, That God hath made this Jesus whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ.

And a certain man, lame from his mother's womb, was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple, called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that were entering into the temple, Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple,

And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold till the next day: for it was now evening.

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 having threatened them again, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for they all glorified God for that which was done.

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

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

a Levite, a Cyprian by birth, Having an estate, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and, bringing a certain part, laid it at the feet of the apostles.

So that they brought out the sick along the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that even the shadow of Peter coming by, might overshadow some of them.

were filled with zeal, And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them into the common prison.

And now I say to you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone; for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought.

And to him they agreed. And having called the apostles, and scourged them, they charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

Whom they set before the apostles, and having prayed, they laid their hands upon them.

And were carried over to Shechem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money, of Hamor, the father of Shechem.

Then they cried with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and rushed upon him with one accord,

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.

And kneeling down, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And having said this, he fell asleep: And Saul was consenting to his death.

For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many that had them, and many sick of the palsy and lame were healed.

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

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

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.

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

And Saul arose from the earth; and his eyes being opened, he saw no man; but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

Then the disciples, taking him by night, let him down by the wall in a basket.

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

And he arose immediately. And all that dwelt in Lydda and Sharon saw him, and turned to the Lord.

And in those days she was sick and died; whom having washed, they laid in an upper chamber.

And Lydda being near Joppa, the disciples hearing Peter was there, sent to him two men, desiring that he would not delay to come to them.

And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel like a great sheet, tied at the four corners, descending to him, and let down on the earth:

Then Peter beginning, laid all things before them in order, saying, I was praying in the city of Joppa,

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:

And behold, an angel of the Lord stood over him, and light shined in the house: and smiting Peter on the side he waked him, saying, Rise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

Then having fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

And now behold the hand of the Lord is upon thee; and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately a mist and darkness fell upon him, and going about, he sought some to lead him.

And having destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he divided their land to them by lot, about four hundred and fifty years.

And when they had fulfilled all things that were written of him, taking him down from the tree, they laid him in a sepulchre.

For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set Thee for a light of the Gentiles, that Thou mightest be for salvation to the ends of the earth.

Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet.

For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us, that no further burden be laid upon you than these necessary things, To abstain from meats offered to idols and blood,

And after certain days Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go again and visit the brethren in every city, where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.

And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, heard; whose heart the Lord opened to assent to the things which were spoken by Paul.

And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm; for we are all here.

And when it was day, the pretors sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go.

And the jailor told these things to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.

But Paul said to them, They have beaten us publickly, uncondemned, and have cast us into prison, who are Romans: and do they now thrust us out privately? Nay verily: but let them come themselves and conduct us out.

And coming out of the prison, they entered into the house of Lydia; and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them and departed.

However having taken security of Jason and of the rest, they let them go.

If then Demetrius and the artificers that are with him, have a charge against any one, the courts are held, and there are proconsuls; let them implead one another.

And having abode there three months, an ambush being laid for him by the Jews, as he was about to sail into Syria, he determined to return by Macedonia.

stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him, Crying out, Men of Israel, help! This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: yea, and hath even brought Greeks into the temple, and polluted this holy place.

But as I journeyed and drew near to Damascus, about noon suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.

And they that were with me, saw the light, and were terrified; but they did not hear the voice of him that spake to me, And I said, What shall I do, Lord?

And as I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand by them that were with me, I came into Damascus.

And there was a great clamour: and the scribes of the Pharisees side arising, contended, saying, We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.

So he took and led him to the tribune, and said, Paul the prisoner, calling me to him, desired me, to bring this young man to thee, who hath something to tell thee.

And when it was shewn me, that an ambush was about to be laid for the man by the Jews, I immediately sent him to thee, commanding his accusers also, to say before thee what they have against him. Farewel.

Or let these themselves say, what crime they found in me, when I stood before the council,

And he commanded the centurion to keep Paul, and let him have liberty, and to hinder none of his friends from assisting or coming to him.

Therefore let those of you, said he, who are able, go down with me and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him.

To whom I answered, It is not the custom of the Romans, to give up any man, till he that is accused have the accusers face to face, and have liberty to make his defence, touching the crime laid to his charge.

with authority and commission from the chief priests, At mid-day, O king, I saw in the way, a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round me and them that journeyed with me.

and the Gentiles, to whom I now send thee, To open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God; that they may receive through faith which is in me, forgiveness of sins, and an inheritance among them that are sanctified.

That the Christ having suffered, and being the first who rose from the dead, should shew light to the people and to the Gentiles.

And as he was thus making his defence, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself, much learning doth make thee mad.

And the ship being caught, and not able to bear up against the wind, we let her drive.

But when the sailors were attempting to flee out of the ship, and had let down the boat into the sea, under pretence that they were going to carry out anchors from the ship-head,

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

Now the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and bloody flux; to whom Paul went in, and having prayed, laid his hands on him and healed him.