To these he also presented himself alive after his suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking of the things concerning the kingdom of God.

All these with one mind devoted themselves to prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from usone of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection."

And they prayed and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen

They were amazed and wondered, saying, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans?

For these men are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day;

"Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know

And likewise, all the prophets who have spoken, from Samuel and those who came afterwards, also announced these days.

saying, "What shall we do with these men? For that a noteworthy miracle has been performed through them is apparent to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and died. And great fear came upon all who heard of it.

And great fear came upon the whole church, and upon all who heard of these things.

Now when the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard these words, they were much perplexed about them, wondering what would come of this.

We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him."

And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men.

So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or action is of men, it will fail;

These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.

The high priest said, "Are these things so?"

Has not my hand made all these things?'

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the message.

"Can anyone refuse the water for these people to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"

The Spirit told me to go with them with no hesitation. These six brethren also went with me, and we entered the man's house.

After these things he gave them judges until Samuel the prophet.

For those who live in Jerusalem and their rulers, because they did not recognize him nor the utterances of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled these by condemning him.

As Paul and Barnabas were going out, the people begged that these things might be spoken to them the next Sabbath.

"Men, why are you doing this? We also are men, of like nature with you, and bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.

Even with these words, they had difficulty keeping the crowds from offering sacrifice to them.

says the Lord, who makes these things known from long ago.

For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay upon you no greater burden than these essentials:

that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols and from blood and from things strangled and from fornication. If you keep yourselves free from these, you will do well. Farewell."

She followed Paul and the rest of us, crying, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way of salvation."

and when they had brought them to the magistrates they said, "These men are Jews and they are throwing our city into an uproar.

And the jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, "The chief magistrates have sent to release you. Therefore come out now and go in peace."

The police reported these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Roman citizens.

When they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brethren before the city authorities, shouting, "These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also,

Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.

For you are bringing some strange things to our ears; so we want to know what these things mean."

but since it is a matter of questions about words and names and your own law, see to it yourselves; I refuse to be a judge of these things."

Now after these things were finished, Paul purposed in the spirit to go to Jerusalem after he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome."

These he gathered together, with the workmen of similar trades, and said, "Men, you know that from this business we have our wealth.

Therefore, since these facts are undeniable, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rash.

For you have brought these men here who are neither robbers of temples nor blasphemers of our goddess.

These went on ahead and were waiting for us at Troas.

You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my own needs and to the men who were with me.

After these days we got ready and went up to Jerusalem.

take these men and purify yourself along with them and pay their expenses, so that they may shave their heads. Thus all will know that there is nothing in what they have been told about you, but that you yourself live in observance of the law.

When these had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him.

By examining him yourself you will be able to learn the truth about all these charges of which we accuse him."

The Jews also joined in the attack, asserting that these things were so.

having a hope in God, which these men cherish themselves, that there will certainly be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.

Or else let these men themselves tell what wrongdoing they found when I stood before the Council,

But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there on these charges?"

Being at a loss how to investigate such matters, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there stand trial on these matters.

"On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.

For the king knows about these things, and to him I speak freely; for I am persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner.

And Paul said, "Whether in a short or a long time, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I amexcept for these chains."

Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, "Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved."