The former treatise, O Theophilus, I made concerning all that Jesus undertook both to do and to teach;

to take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas is fallen by his transgression, that he might go to his own place.

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all met together with one accord.

Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; and Thou wilt fill me with joy by the light of thy countenance."

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

And Peter seeing this said to the people, Men of Israel, why marvel ye at this, or why look ye so earnestly on us, as if by our own power or piety we had made this man able to walk?

Now ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant, which God made with our fathers, saying to Abraham, "And in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed:"

And when they heard it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, Thou art God, who hast made heaven and earth, and sea, and all things therein:

and laid them at the apostles feet; and distribution was made to every one according to their necessity.

And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders done among the people: And they all met with one accord in Solomon's portico:

insomuch that they brought the sick out into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at lest the shadow of Peter, as he came by, might pass over some of them.

and at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred was made known to Pharaoh.

and oppressed our fathers, causing their children to be exposed, that their race might be extinguished.

But he, that injured his neighbor, thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?

This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? did God send, by the hand of the angel that appeared to him in the bush, to be their ruler and deliverer.

saying to Aaron, Make us gods to go before us; for as to this Moses, who brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know not what is become of him. And they made a calf in those days,

yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them by: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon."

Though the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands, as the prophet saith,

hath not my hand made all these things?" ---

And some pious men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation for him.

But Saul made havock of the church, entring into the houses, and dragging out men and women, committed them to prison.

who when they were come down prayed for them that they might receive the holy Spirit: (for He was not yet fallen upon any of them,

that if he should find any of this persuasion, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

for behold he is praying, and hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias, coming in and putting his hand upon him, that he might recover his sight.

But all that heard him, were amazed, and said, Is not this he that persecuted those in Jerusalem who called on this name, and came hither for this end, that he might carry them bound to the chief priests?

Then Peter arose, and went with them: and when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber. And all the widows stood round him weeping, and shewing him the coats and garments which Dorcas made when she was with them.

Now while Peter was doubting in himself what might be the meaning of the vision which he had seen, behold the men that were sent from Cornelius, having enquired for Simon's house, stood at the door;

And as Peter came in, Cornelius met him, and falling down at his feet did him reverence.

According to the declaration which He made to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

Peter was therefore kept in custody: but incessant prayer was made to God for him by the church.

And they said to her, Thou art mad: but she confidently affirmed that it was so. Then said they, It is his angel.

But he made a sign to them with his hand to be silent, and related to them, how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go, tell these things to James and to the other brethren. And he departed and went to another place.

And upon a set day, Herod arrayed in his royal robes, and sitting upon his throne, made an oration to them.

Then Paul stood up, and made a sign with his hand, and said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.

And though they found in Him no capital offence, yet they desired of Pilate that He might be put to death.

that the promise made unto the fathers God hath fulfilled unto us their children, having raised up Jesus again: as it is also written in the second psalm, "Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee."

As they went out of the synagogue of the Jews, the Gentiles desired that these words might be spoken to them on the following sabbath.

crying out, and saying, "Sirs, why do ye these things? we also are men subject to the like infirmities with you, and we preach the gospel unto you, that ye may turn from these vanities to the living God, who made the heaven, and the earth, and the sea,

And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, and Iconium, and Antioch;

and made no difference between us and them, having purified their hearts by faith.

And as they passed through the cities, they delivered to them the decrees that had been made by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem.

Now as we were going to the place of prayer, there met us a young woman that had a spirit of divination, who brought her masters much gain by soothsaying.

He therefore disputed in the synagogue with the Jews and other devout persons on the sabbath-day, and with whomsoever he met in public every day.

The God that made the world and all things therein, being lord of heaven and earth dwelleth not in temples made with hands:

and hath made of one blood every nation of men to dwell upon all the face of the earth, having determined the seasons before-appointed them, and the bounds of their habitation;

that they might seek the Lord, if possibly they might trace Him, and find Him: though indeed He is not far from every one of us.

For one Demetrius, a silver-smith, who made silver models of Diana's temple, brought no small gain to the artificers: whom he got together,

And ye see and hear, that not only at Ephesus, but in almost all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and perverted many people, saying, that they are no gods which are made by hands.

And they brought Alexander forward out of the multitude, the Jews urging him on. And Alexander beckoning with the hand, would have made a defence to the people.

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, that he might not spend time in Asia: for he endeavoured, if it were possible, to be at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.

And we stayed there seven days; having met with some disciples: who told Paul by the Spirit, not to go up to Jerusalem.

What then is to be done? The people must necessarily meet together; for they will hear that thou art come.

And when he gave him leave, Paul standing on the stairs made a sign with the hand to the people: and there being a great silence made, He spake to them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,

And it came to pass that as I was on my journey and drew nigh to Damascus, about mid-day, on a sudden a great light from heaven shone round about me:

the tribune commanded him to be brought into the castle, and ordered him to be put to the question by scourging; that he might know for what reason they so cried out against him.

And they were more than forty that had made this oath:

And hoping also that money would be given him by Paul, that he might discharge him; he sent for him the more frequently, and conversed with him.

And the high-priest and principal men among the Jews, appeared before him against Paul, and made application to him,

Concerning whom I have nothing certain to write to our sovereign: wherefore I have brought him out before you, and especially before thee, O king Agrippa, that after examination is made I may have somewhat to write.

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretching forth his hand, thus made his defence,

And now I stand arraigned for the hope of the promise which was made by God to our fathers:

On which accounts as I was going to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests---at mid-day,

But he replied, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but I speak the words of truth and of a sound mind.

And Agrippa said to Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed to Cesar.

And when they had taken up the anchors, they trusted the ship to the sea, at the same time, loosing the rudder-bands; and hoisting up the main-sail to the wind, they made to the shore.

But falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship a-ground; and the fore-part stuck fast, and remained immoveable, but the hinder part was dashed in pieces by the violence of the waves.

And when the brethren heard of us, they came from thence to meet us, some as far as Appii-forum, and others to the Three-taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God and took courage.