On entering the city they went to the upper room where they were accustomed to meet. They were Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James, son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.

It was during these days that Peter stood up among the brothers??he whole number of persons present was about one hundred and twenty??nd said:

Then Peter, with the Eleven, stood up and addresses them in a loud voice. "Men of Judea and dwellers in Jerusalem, have no doubt about this matter, but listen to what I say.

When they heard these words they were stung to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles. "Men and brothers, what shall we do?"

"Repent," answered Peter, "and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

One day Peter and John were going up together for the hour of prayer, at three in the afternoon,

When he saw Peter and John about to go into the Temple, he kept asking them for alms;

Peter fixed his eyes upon him, as did John, and said, "Look at us."

So he waited, expecting to get something from them. Then Peter said:

While he was clinging to Peter and John, all the people crowded awe-struck around them, in what was known as Solomon's Portico.

When he saw this, Peter said to the people. "Men of Israel, why are you wondering at this? Why do you stare at us, as if by our own power or piety we had made this man to walk?

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, answered them.

Now when they beheld the glad fearlessness of Peter and John and had perceived that they were amazed; and they began to recognize them, that they were companions of Jesus.

But Peter and John said in reply. "Do you decide whether in the sight of God it is right to obey you rather than God;

"Ananias," said Peter, "why has Satan so filled your heart that you are lying to the Holy Spirit, and keeping back part of the price of the land?

and Peter said to her, "Tell me if you got so much for the land." "Yes," she said, "so much."

"Why was it," said Peter, "that you both agreed to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Lo, the feet of those who buried your husband are at the door, and they shall carry you out."

In consequence people would even bring out their sick into the streets, and place them upon beds and pallets as Peter was passing, that at least his shadow might fall upon some of them.

This aroused bitter indignation among the high priest and his followers who were of the sect of the Sadducees,

But Peter and the apostles said in reply.

The apostle at Jerusalem, when they heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, sent to them Peter and John.

But Peter said to him. "Your money perish with you, because you have supposed that with money you can obtain God's free gift!"

Now Peter, as he was going from town to town, came down also to the saints who lived in Lydda.

Peter said to him. "Aeneas, Jesus Christ cures you! Rise and make your own bed!"

And as Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, when they heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him with the entreaty, "Delay not to come to us."

So Peter arose and went with them. On his arrival they took him up-stairs, and all the widows stood near him, weeping, and showing him the cloaks and garments which Dorcas used to make, while she was still with them.

But Peter put them all out, and kneeled down, and prayed; and then turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, rise!" She opened her eyes, and on seeing Peter she sat up.

Peter stayed for some time in Joppa, lodging in the house of Simon, the tanner.

"and now send men to Joppa and fetch one Simon, who is called Peter.

The next day, while they were still on their way and were approaching the town, about noon, Peter went up to the housetop to pray.

A voice came to him, saying, "Rise, Peter, kill and eat."

"Not so, my Lord," answered Peter, "for I have never yet eaten anything common and unclean."

Now while Peter was greatly perplexed to know what the vision which he had been sent by Cornelius, and had made inquiries for the house of Simon, stood at the gate,

and called and asked whether Simon who was called Peter was lodging there.

So the Spirit said to Peter, who was still pondering over the vision.

So Peter went down to the men and said: "I am the man you are looking for. What is the reason of your coming?"

When Peter entered the house Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him;

but Peter lifted him up. "Stand up," he said, "I am only a man, myself."

"'So send to Joppa and summon Simon, who is called Peter. He is lodging with Simon the tanner, in a house by the seaside.'

Then Peter began to speak. "Of a truth I begin to see quite plainly that God is no respecter of persons;

While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were listening to the message.

And all the Jewish believers who had accompanied Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the Gentiles also.

Then Peter said, "Can any one refuse water for the baptism of these men who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?"

so, when Peter came up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party disputed with him,

Then Peter began and explained the whole matter to them in order, saying.

I also heard a voice saying to me, 'Rise, Peter, kill and eat.'

"Then he told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house and saying. "'Send to Joppa and fetch Simon who is also called Peter.

"And," said Peter, "as soon as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as he fell upon us at the beginning.

And when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. (This was during the days of unleavened bread.)

So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer to God was made by the church for him.

Now when Herod was about to bring him forth, on that very night, while Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison,

suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell. Striking Peter on the side, he woke him saying, "Rise up quickly." At once the chains dropped from his hands.

So Peter went out, following him, but did not realize that what the angel was doing was real, but supposed that he was seeing a vision.

Peter, coming to himself, said, "Now I know for a certainty that the Lord has sent his angel and released me from the hand of Herod, and from all that the Jewish people were anticipating."

And when she recognized Peter's voice, for very joy she did not open the door, but ran in and told them that Peter was standing in front of the gate.

Meanwhile Peter continued to knock, until at last they opened the door, and were amazed to see that it was really he.

When morning came there was no small stir among the soldiers as to what could possibly have become of Peter.

and after there had been a long discussion, Peter rose and said: "Brothers, you know how a good while ago God made choice among you, that from my lips the Gentiles were to hear the message of the gospel and believe.

When at least we had torn ourselves away, and had set sail, we ran a straight course to Cos, and next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.