And when they had arrived, they went up to an upper room, where abode Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James son of Alpheus, and Simon the zealous, and Jude brother to James.

And in those days arose Peter in the midst of the disciples, and said, (there was a number of persons together, about an hundred and twenty,)

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice, and addressed them; Men of Judea, and all ye who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words:

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptised every one of you into the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

NOW at that time Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth;

who seeing Peter and John just going into the temple, asked to receive alms.

Then Peter fixing his eves stedfastly on him with John, said, Look on us.

Then said Peter, I have neither silver nor gold; but what I have, that I give thee: By the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarean, arise, and walk!

But as the lame man that was cured held fast Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them into the portico called Solomon's, in vast amazement.

Then Peter observing it, addressed himself to the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why gaze ye upon us, as if by our own power or piety we had enabled this man to walk?

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

Attentively regarding then the noble confidence of Peter and John, and perceiving that they were men unlettered, and destitute of education, they were astonished; and they recollected them, that they had been with Jesus.

But Peter and John, answering them, said, If it be right in the sight of God to obey you rather than God, be yourselves the judges.

But Peter said, O Ananias! why hath Satan filled thy heart that thou shouldst lie to the Holy Ghost, and secrete something from the price of the estate?

And Peter addressed her, Tell me, if ye sold the estate for so much? And she said, Yes, for so much.

Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have conspired together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? see, the feet of them who have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.

Insomuch that they carried out into the streets the sick, and laid them on beds and couches, that when Peter was coming by, if but even his shadow might pass over some of them.

Then Peter and the apostles answering said, We must obey God rather than men.

But when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

But Peter said unto him, May thy silver with thyself go into perdition, because thou hast imagined that the gift of God can be purchased with money.

Now it came to pass, as Peter was passing through all parts, that he went down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

And Peter said to him, AEneas, Jesus the Messiah maketh thee whole: arise, and make thine own bed. And he arose immediately.

And as Lydda was near to Joppa, the disciples hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, entreating him without delay to come over to them.

Then Peter arose and went with them. And they carried him, on his arrival, into the upper room: and all the widows stood round him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas had made, whilst she was with them.

But Peter putting them all out, fell upon his knees, and prayed; and turning to the body, said, Tabitha, arise! And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

And now send men to Joppa, and inquire for Simon, who is surnamed Peter:

Then the next morning, as they were on their journey, and drew near to the city, Peter went up to the flat roof to pray about the sixth hour:

And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; slay and eat.

But Peter said, By no means, Lord for I have never at any time eaten of any thing common or unclean.

But while Peter was perplexed in himself what was meant by the vision which he had seen, then, behold! the men which had been sent by Cornelius having inquired out the house of Simon, stood before the door,

and calling, asked if Simon, surnamed Peter, lodged there.

But while Peter was musing upon the vision, the Spirit said to him, Lo! three men are inquiring after thee.

Then Peter went down to the men who were sent by Cornelius to him; and said, Lo! I am the person that ye ask for: what is the business on which ye are come hither?

Then inviting them in, he lodged them there. And the next morning Peter went with them, and some of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

And as Peter was entering, Cornelius met him, and falling at his feet, paid him homage.

But Peter raised him up, saying, Arise; I also myself am a man.

Send therefore to Joppa, and invite Simon, whose surname is Peter, to come to thee; he lodgeth in the house of Simon the tanner, near the sea: who, when he is come will talk with thee.

Then Peter opening his mouth, said, In truth I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons:

While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all who heard the discourse.

And they of the circumcision who were believers, as many as came with Peter, were amazed, because even on the Gentiles the gift of the holy Ghost was poured out.

For they heard them speaking in different languages, and magnifying God. Then Peter addressed them,

And when Peter went up to Jerusalem, they of the circumcision disputed with him,

Then Peter taking up the matter from the beginning, explained it to them regularly, saying,

Then I heard a voice saying to me, Rise, Peter; slay and eat.

and he informed us how he had seen an angel in his house, standing and saying to him, Send men to Joppa, and invite Simon, who is surnamed Peter;

And seeing how agreeable this was to the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)

So then Peter was kept in prison: but fervent prayer was offered up by the church to God for him.

Now when Herod was going to bring him forth, the same night was Peter fast asleep between the two soldiers, fastened to them with two chains: and the guards before the door kept the prison.

And, lo! an angel of the Lord stood there, and light glared through the apartment: then with a stroke on Peter's side, he roused him up, and said, Arise quickly. And his chains fell from his hands.

And Peter coming to himself, said, Now I know assuredly, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me from the hand of Herod, and all the eager expectation of the people of the Jews.

Peter then knocking at the door of the gatetway, there came a damsel to ask who was there, named Rhoda.

And well knowing Peter's voice, she opened not the door for joy; but running in, told that Peter was standing before the door.

But Peter continued knocking: and they opened the door and saw him, and were astonished.

Now when the day broke, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what could possibly become of Peter.

When after much dispute, Peter arose, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know that a considerable time ago God chose among us, by my mouth, that the Gentiles should hear the gospel-word, and believe.

AND tearing ourselves away from them, when we had set sail, we came in a direct course to Coos, and the day after to Rhodes, and from thence to Patara.