and assembling them together, commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, said he, ye have heard from me.

For John indeed baptised with water; but ye shall be baptised with the Holy Ghost not many days after the present.

But he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times and the seasons, which the Father hath reserved under his own authority.

But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses for me, both in Jerusalem, and throughout all Judea, and Samaria, and unto the extremity of the earth.

But others scoffing said, These men are brimful of sweet wine.

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:

But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel;

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.

But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and besought that a man, a murderer, might as a favour be given unto you;

but ye slew the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead: of which we are witnesses.

But the things which God before announced by the mouth of all his prophets, that Messiah should suffer, he hath thus fulfilled.

But it shall come to pass, that every soul which will not hearken to that prophet, shall be utterly exterminated from amidst the people."

But many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

But seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they had not a word to reply in contradiction.

But bidding them retire out of the council-chamber, they conferred among themselves,

But that it be no farther spread among the people, we will menace them with threats, no more to speak in this name to any man.

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 they being dismissed, came unto their own friends, and told them all things which the high-priests and elders had said.

And in the multitude of those that believed there was one heart and soul: and not one person said, that any part of his substance was his peculiar property; but all things were in common among them.

and secreted a part of the price paid, his wife also being privy to the transaction, and he brought a part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

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?

it remained unsold, was it not vested in thee? and when sold, was it not in thine own power? why then hast thou determined in thine heart to do this deed? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

But by the hands of the apostles were many signs and miracles done among the people; (and they were all with one accord in the portico of Solomon.

But of the rest no man had the courage to unite himself with them: though the people extolled them.

But believers on the Lord were abundantly added to them, multitudes, both of men and women.)

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.

and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.

But the angel of the Lord by night opened the doors of the prison, and conducting them forth, said,

Having heard this therefore, they entered very early in the morning into the temple, and taught. But when the high-priest came, and those who were with him, they convoked the sanhedrim, and all the assembly of elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to bring them.

But the officers, on their arrival, found them not in the prison: and returning, informed them,

saying; The prison indeed found we fast locked with all security, and the guards standing without, before the door: but when we opened it, we found no person within.

Then came a person and informed them, saying, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.

But when they had conducted them, they placed them in the sanhedrim: and the high-priest interrogated them,

But when they heard this, they were cut asunder as with a saw, and took counsel how to make away with them.

but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; and in that case would be found fighters against God.

But we will devote ourselves constantly to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

But when Jacob heard that there were provisions in Egypt, he sent our fathers, the first time.

and they removed him to Sychem, and laid him in the sepulchre which Abraham had bought, at a price paid in silver, of the sons of Emmor, the father of Shechem.

But as the time of the promise which God had with an oath confirmed unto Abraham drew nigh, the people increased and multiplied in Egypt,

But when he had completed his fortieth year, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel.

For he thought that his brethren would understand that God by his hand would give them deliverance: but they understood not.

But when Moses saw it, he marvelled at the sight: and as he was drawing nearer to observe it, a voice from the Lord came to him,

to whom our fathers would not be obedient, but thrust him from them, and turned back in their hearts unto Egypt,

But Solomon built an house for him.

But he being full of the Holy Ghost, and looking up stedfastly to heaven, saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God;

BUT Saul was delighted with his execution. Now on that very day commenced a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and all, besides the apostles, were dispersed through the regions of Judea and Samaria.

But Saul ravaged the church, entering into the houses, and dragging men and women, cast them into prison.

But Philip, going down to a city of Samaria, preached Christ unto them.

But a certain man, named Simon, lived previously in that city, who practised magic, and astonished the nation of Samaria, giving out himself as an extraordinary great personage:

But when they believed Philip, who preached the glad tidings of the things which related to the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised both men and women.

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.

Then Philip running up to him, heard him reading the prophet Isaiah; and he said, Well! but dost thou understand what thou art reading?

in his humiliation his judgment was taken away: but his generation who can describe? for his life was taken away from the earth."

But as they went on the road, they came to some water: and the eunuch said, Here is water, what forbids my being baptised?

And he bid the carriage stop: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptised him.

But when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught up Philip, and the eunuch saw him no more: then he went on his way rejoicing.

But Philip found himself at Azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel in all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.

BUT Saul, still breathing out threatenings and murder against the disciples of the Lord, applying to the high-priest,

And the men who travelled with him stood astonished, hearing indeed a voice, but seeing no man.

Then Paul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but leading him by the hand, they brought him into Damascus.

But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how many evils he hath inflicted on thy saints at Jerusalem:

But the Lord said unto him, Go: for this man is an elect vessel for me, to bear my name before nations, and kings, and the children of Israel:

But Saul was endued with still greater power, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, conclusively evincing that this person is the Messiah.

But when many days were fulfilled, the Jews consulted together how to kill him:

but their design was discovered to Saul. And they kept guard at the gates of the city day and night, that they might kill him.

But the disciples taking him by night, got him off through the wall, letting him down in a basket.

But when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not crediting that he was a disciple.

and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. And he talked and disputed with the Grecian proselytes: but they made an attempt to murder him.

And found there a certain man named AEneas, during six years stretched on a bed, who was paralytic.

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

But there was at Joppa a woman, a disciple, named Tabitha, (which by interpretation is called Dorcas:) this woman was full of good works and of alms which she did.

But it came to pass that in those days she sickened and died: having then washed her, they laid her out in an upper room.

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.

But when the angel departed who spake to Cornelius, he called two of his domestics, and a pious soldier, persons who constantly were in attendance upon him;

and he grew very hungry, and desired something to eat: but whilst they were getting it ready, a sacred ecstacy fell upon him.

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,

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

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.

And he said unto them, Ye know how contrary it is to established usage, for a man who is a Jew to associate with or visit one of another nation; but God hath shewed me to call no man common or unclean.

but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him.

not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he was arisen from the dead.

But I said, By no means, Lord: for never yet hath any thing common or unclean entered into my mouth.

But the voice replied the second time from heaven, What God hath cleansed, call not thou common.

And the Spirit bade me go with them, making no hesitation. But with me went also these six brethren, and we entered into the man's house:

Then I recollected the word of the Lord, how he had said, John indeed baptised with water; but ye shall be baptised with the Holy Ghost.

Whom having apprehended, he put him in prison, delivering him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep guard over him; intending after the Passover to bring him forth to the people [for execution].

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

And going out, he followed him; and knew not that it was a reality which was done by the angel; but he supposed he saw a vision.

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 they said, Thou art raving. But she confidently persisted that it was so. Then they said, It is his angel.

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

And Herod sought him out earnestly, but not being able to find him, after having examined the guards strictly, he commanded them to be executed. And going down from Jerusalem to Caesarea, took up his abode there.

Now Herod was fiercely bent on war against the Tyrians and Sidonians: but they presented themselves unanimously before him, and ingratiating themselves with Blastus who was over the king's bedchamber, they begged for peace; because their country received all their supply of provisions from the king's territories.

But instantly the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not the glory to God: and being devoured with worms, he expired.

But the word of the Lord increased, and was widely diffused.

But Elymas the magician (for such is his name when interpreted) opposed them, seeking to pervert the proconsul from the faith.