Men, brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost spake before by the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus.

And it was known to all that dwell at Jerusalem, so that that field is called, in their own tongue, Akeldama, that is, The field of blood.

Wherefore of these men who have been with us all the time that the Lord Jesus was going in and out over us,

Beginning from the baptism of John, till the day that he was taken up from us, one must be ordained, to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

Then Peter standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said to them, Men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known to you, and hearken to my words.

But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel,

Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death, as it was not possible that he should be held under it.

For David speaketh concerning him, I have seen the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right-hand, that I may not be moved.

Men and brethren, I may say to you freely of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is among us to this day.

Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, That of the fruit of his loins one should sit on his throne,

He foreseeing this, spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in Hades, neither did his flesh see corruption.

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

For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, whomsoever the Lord our God shall call.

Then they, gladly receiving his word, were baptized; and there were added to them that day about three thousand souls.

And all that believed were together, and had all things common,

And a certain man, lame from his mother's womb, was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple, called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that were entering into the temple, Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple,

And they knew him, that this was he who had sat for alms at the beautiful gate of the temple, and were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had befallen him.

And as he held Peter and John, all the people ran together to them, in the portico that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

And now, brethren, I know that thro' ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.

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

Repent ye therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, that the times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

And every soul who will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.

Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and them that followed, whosoever have spoken, have also foretold these days.

and the Saducees came upon them, Being grieved that they had healed the lame man, and preached thro' Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

by what means he is healed, Be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God hath raised from the dead, by him doth this man stand before you whole.

And seeing the boldness of Peter and John, and understanding that they were illiterate and uneducated men, they marvelled, and took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

saying, What shall we do to these men? For that indeed a signal miracle hath been wrought by them, is manifest to all that dwell at Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

Yet that it spread no farther among the people, let us severely threaten them, that they speak no more to any man in this name.

And having threatened them again, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for they all glorified God for that which was done.

And being let go, they went to their own company, and related all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

And when they heard it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art the God who madest heaven and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart, and of one soul: and not so much as one said that ought of the things which he had, was his own, but they had all things common.

For neither was there any one among them that lacked: for whosoever were possessors of houses or lands sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

And Ananias hearing these words, fell down and expired; and great fear came on all that heard these things.

And Peter said to her, Why have ye agreed together, to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of them that have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.

And great fear came upon all the church, and upon all that heard these things.

So that they brought out the sick along the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that even the shadow of Peter coming by, might overshadow some of them.

But the high priest arising, and all that were with him, which was the sect of the Saducees,

And hearing this, they went into the temple early in the morning and taught. But the high priest being come, and they that were with him, called together the council, even the whole senate of the children of Israel,

And we are witnesses of these things, and also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

Then the twelve calling the multitude of the disciples together, said, It is not right, that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

But there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called that of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.

For we have heard him say, That Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place, and change the rites which Moses delivered us.

And all that were sitting in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face, as the face of an angel.

And God spake thus: That his seed should sojourn in a strange land, (and they will inslave them and treat them evil) four hundred years.

And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage, will I judge, saith God. And after that, they shall come forth, and serve me in this place.

And were carried over to Shechem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money, of Hamor, the father of Shechem.

evil intreated our fathers, by causing their male infants to be exposed, that they might not live.

And seeing one wronged, he defended and avenged him that was oppressed, smiting the Egyptian.

For he supposed his brethren would have understood, that God would deliver them by his hand; but they understood it not.

But he that wronged his neighbour thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us?

And Moses fled at that saying, and was a sojourner in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons.

This is that Moses who said to the children of Israel, The Lord your God will raise you up, out of your brethren, a prophet like me: him shall ye hear.

This is he that was in the church in the wilderness, with the Angel who spake to him in mount Sinai, and with our fathers; who received the living oracles to give to us:

Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? And they have slain them that shewed before of the coming of the Just One, of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers: Who have received the law by the administration of angels,

And at that time there was a great persecution against the church, which was in Jerusalem. And they were all scattered abroad through the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.

Therefore they that were scattered abroad, went every where, preaching the word.

For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many that had them, and many sick of the palsy and lame were healed.

And there was great joy in that city.

But a certain man, named Simon, had been before in the city, using magic, and astonishing the Samaritans, saying, that he was some great one.

And the apostles who were at Jerusalem, hearing that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John:

Who being come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost.

And Simon seeing that thro' laying on of the hands of the apostles the Holy Ghost was given,

offered them money, Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

And Simon answering said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things, which ye have spoken, may come upon me.

And Philip said, If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayst. And he answering said, I believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.

going to the high priest, Desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, he might bring both men and women bound to Jerusalem.

And the men that journeyed with him stood astonished, hearing a noise, but seeing no man.

And he hath seen in a vision a man, named Ananias, coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he may recover his sight.

And here also he hath authority from the chief priests, to bind all that call on thy name.

And Ananias went and entered into the house, and putting his hands on him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord hath sent me, Jesus who appeared to thee in the way thou camest, that thou mayst recover thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

And he was certain days with the disciples in Damascus: And straightway he preached Jesus in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

But all that heard were amazed, and said, Is not this he who destroyed those that call on this name at Jerusalem? And came hither for this intent, that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?

But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

And coming to Jerusalem, he endeavoured to join himself to the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

But Barnabas taking him, brought him to the apostles, and declared to them, How he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus, in the name of Jesus.

And as Peter passed through all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda.

And he arose immediately. And all that dwelt in Lydda and Sharon saw him, and turned to the Lord.

And Lydda being near Joppa, the disciples hearing Peter was there, sent to him two men, desiring that he would not delay to come to them.

And there was a certain man in Cesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of that called the Italian band,

And when the angel who spake to him was departed, he called two of his houshold-servants, and a devout soldier, of them that waited on him continually.

Immediately therefore I sent to thee, and thou hast done well in coming. Now therefore we are all present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee by God.

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

But in every nation, he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted by him.

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.

And he commanded us, to proclaim to the people, and to testify, that it is he who is ordained by God the Judge of the living and the dead.

To him give all the prophets witness, that every one who believeth in him, shall receive forgiveness of sins through his name.

While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all that were hearing the word.

And the believers of the circumcision, as many as came with Peter, were amazed, that the gift of the Holy Ghost was poured out on the Gentiles also.

Then Peter answered, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost, even as we?

Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard, that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.

If then God gave to them the same gift as even to us, having believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that could withstand God?

And tidings of these things came to the ears of the church that was in Jerusalem, and they sent forth Barnabas, to go to Antioch:

named Agabus stood up, and signified by the Spirit, that there would be a great famine through all the world; which also came to pass under Claudius Cesar.

About that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to afflict a certain of the church.

And going out, he followed him. And he knew not, that it was real which was done by the angel, but thought he saw a vision.

When they had passed the first and the second ward, they came to the iron gate that leadeth to the city, which opened to them of its own accord: and going out, they went on through one street; and immediately the angel departed from him.

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