The first narrative I made, O Theophilus, concerning all things that Jesus began both to do and to teach,

to take the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place."

"Therefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God made Him both Lord and Christ??his Jesus Whom ye crucified."

And Peter, seeing it, spake to the people, "Men of Israel, why do ye wonder at this? Or why look ye so intently on us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made him to walk

Ye are the sons of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with your fathers, saying to Abraham, 'And in your Seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.'

if we are this day examined in regard to a good deed done to an impotent man, by what means this person has been made whole;

This is the Stone That was set at naught by you, the builders, Which was made into a head of a corner.

and were laying them, at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was being made according as any one had need.

and Peter made answer to her, "Tell me, if ye sold the place for so much?" And she said, "Yes, for so much."

so that they even carried forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, in order that, as Peter might pass by, his shadow at least might overshadow some one of them.

Now, when both the captain of the temple and the high priests heard these words, they were thoroughly perplexed concerning them, what this might become.

and, at the second time, Joseph was made known to his brothers; and Joseph's race became known to Pharaoh.

The same, dealing craftily with our race, ill-treated our fathers, in causing their children to be cast out, that they might not be preserved alive.

And they made a calf in those days, and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and were rejoicing in the works of their hands.

And ye took up the tent of Moloch, and the star of the god Rephan??he figures which ye made to worship them; and I will remove you beyond Babylon.'

who found favor in the sight of God, and asked that he might find 'A habitation for the God of Jacob.'

Yet the Most High dwelleth not in houses made with hands; as says the prophet,

And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

who, indeed, having come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit;

asked from him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that, if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

and in a vision he saw a man, Ananias by name, coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive sight."

And all who heard were astonished, and said, "Is not this he who destroyed, in Jerusalem, those calling upon this name, and had come here for this purpose, that he might bring them bound to the high priests?"

but their plot became known to Saul. And they were watching the gates also, both day and night, that they might kill him;

And Peter, having arisen, went with them; whom, having come, they led up into the upper chamber; and there stood by him all the widows, weeping and showing coats and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them.

Now, as Peter was much perplexed in himself as to what the vision which he saw might mean, behold, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood at the gate;

and, having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass that, even for a whole year, they met together in the assembly, and taught a great multitude; and that the disciples got the name "Christian" first in Antioch.

Peter, therefore, was kept in the prison; but prayer was being earnestly made by the assembly to God in his behalf.

And, when he knocked at the door of the gate, a maid came near to answer, Rhoda by name.

And they said to her, "You are mad!" But she kept confidently affirming that it was so. And they said, "It is his angel"

Now he was very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians; and they came with one accord to him; and, having made Blastus, the king's chamberlain, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was being maintained by that of the king.

And, on a set day, Herod, having put on royal apparel, and seating himself on the judgment seat, made a speech to them.

And we declare to you good tidings of the promise made to the fathers,

And, as they were going out, they kept beseeching him that these words might be spoken to them on the next sabbath.

But, when a hostile movement was made, both of the gentiles and Jews with their rulers, to maltreat and stone them;

And the multitudes, seeing what Paul did, lifted up their voice in the language of Lycaonia, saying, "The gods, made like to men, came down to us!"

and saying, "Men, why do ye these things? We also are men of like nature with you, proclaiming to you glad tidings, that ye should turn from these vanities to the living God, Who made the heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and all things that are in them;

And, having proclaimed the glad tidings to that city, and having made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, and Iconium, and Antioch;

And, much discussion having arisen, Peter, standing up, said to them, "Brethren, ye well know that, from early days, God made choice among you, that through my mouth the gentiles should hear the word of the Gospel, and believe.

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

And it came to pass, as we were on our way to the place of prayer, that a certain damsel, having a spirit of divination, met us; who, indeed, was bringing to her masters much gain by sooth-saying.

who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.

So, he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the market-place every day with those who met him.

The God Who made the world and all things therein, The Same being Lord of Heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands,

and He made of one every nation of men to dwell upon all the face of the earth, having marked out their appointed seasons, and the bounds of their habitation;

that they should seek God, if, perhaps, they might feel after Him, and find Him, although, in truth, He is not far from each one of us;

And ye perceive and hear that, not only at Ephesus, but almost in all Asia, this Paul, having persuaded, turned away a great multitude, saying, that they are not gods that are made with hands.

And, when he met us at Assos, taking him up, we came to Mytilene.

For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it were possible for him, to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.

as also the high priest testifies for me, and all the eldership; from whom, having received letters, I was journeying to Damascus, intending to bring those also who were there bound to Jerusalem, that they might be punished.

And it came to pass, that, as I was journeying, and was drawing nigh to Damascus, about midday, there suddenly flashed around me a great light out of the heaven;

the chief captain gave orders that he should be brought into the castle, saying that he should be examined by scourges, that he might fully know for what cause they were thus clamoring against him.

And, when a great dissension was arising, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul might be torn in pieces by them, commanded the soldiers, going down, to take him by force out of their midst, and lead him into the castle.

And there were more than forty, who made this conspiracy;

to whom I made answer, It is not a custom with Romans to grant as a favor any man, before the accused has the accuser face to face, and has opportunity to answer for himself concerning the charge laid against him.

And Festus says, "King Agrippa, and all men who are here present with us, ye behold this man, concerning whom all the multitude of the Jews made suit to me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying out that it was not proper that he should live any longer.

And now, for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers, I have taken my stand to be judged;

at midday, O King, I saw, in the way, a light from Heaven above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and those journeying with me.

And, as he was saying these things in defense, Festus says with a loud voice, "Paul, you are mad! your much learning is turning you mad!"

But Paul says, "I am not mad, most noble Festus; but I utter words of truth and soberness.

And, because the harbor was incommodious to winter in, the greater part advised to set sail thence, if by any means, having reached Phoenix, a harbor of Crete??ooking toward the south-west and north-west ??e might be able to winter there.

And, fearing lest perhaps we might wreck against rocky places, having cast four anchors out of the stern, they were praying that day would come.

And, when it was day, they were not recognizing the land; but they were observing a certain bay, having a beach, into which they purposed, if they might be able, to thrust the ship.

But, falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the prow, sticking fast, remained immovable, but the stern was being broken to pieces by the violence of the waves.

Now it was the plan of the soldiers to kill the prisoners, lest any one, swimming out, might escape.

And from thence the brethren, having heard the tidings concerning us, came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and the Three Taverns; seeing whom, Paul, giving thanks to God, took courage.

for the heart of this people was made gross; and with their ears they heard heavily; and their eyes they closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should turn, and I should heal them.'