And [after he] had said these [things], [while] they were watching, he was taken up, and a cloud received him from their sight.

All these were busily engaged with one mind in prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus and with his brothers.

beginning from the baptism of John until the day [on] which he was taken up from us--one of these [men] must become a witness of his resurrection together with us."

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

And they were astounded and astonished, saying, "Behold, are not all these who are speaking Galileans?

For these [men] are not drunk, as you assume, because it is the third hour of the day.

"Israelite men, listen to these words! Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, just as [you] yourselves know--

And they began selling [their] possessions and property, and distributing these [things] to all, to the degree that anyone had need.

And indeed, all the prophets from Samuel and all those who followed [him] have spoken [about] and proclaimed these days.

saying, "What should we do with these men? For that a remarkable sign has taken place through them [is] evident to all those who live [in] Jerusalem, and we are not able to deny [it]!

And [when] Ananias heard these words, he fell down [and] died. And great fear came on all those who heard about [it].

And great fear came on the whole church and on all who heard about these [things].

Now when both the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed concerning them, [as to] what this might be.

And 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 [and] Israelites, take care for yourselves what you are about to do to these men!

For before these days, Theudas rose up saying he was somebody. A number of men, about four hundred, joined {him}. {He} was executed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing.

And now I tell you, keep away from these men, and leave them alone, because if this plan or this matter is from people, it will be overthrown.

Now in these days, [as] the disciples were increasing [in number], a complaint arose by the {Greek-speaking Jews} against the {Hebraic Jews} because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution [of food].

And the high priest said, "Is it so concerning these [things]?"

and the nation {that} they will serve as slaves, I will judge,' God said, 'and after these [things] they will come out and will worship me in this place.'

Did not my hand make all these [things]?'

Now [when they] heard these [things], they were infuriated in their hearts and gnashed [their] teeth at him.

[While] Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who were listening to the message.

"Surely no one can withhold the water for these [people] to be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as we also did!"

And the Spirit told me to accompany them, not hesitating [at all]. So these six brothers also went with me, and we entered into the man's house.

And [when they] heard these [things], they became silent and praised God, saying, "Then God has granted the repentance [leading] to life to the Gentiles also!"

But motioning to them with [his] hand to be silent, he related to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, "Report these [things] to James and to the brothers," and he departed [and] went to another place.

[This took] about four hundred and fifty years. And after these [things], he gave [them] judges until Samuel the prophet.

And [as] they were going out, they began urging [that] these things be spoken about to them on the next Sabbath.

and saying, "Men, why are you doing these [things]? We also are men with the same nature as you, proclaiming the good news [that] you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all the things [that are] in them--

And [although] they said these [things], [only] with difficulty did they dissuade the crowds from offering sacrifice to them.

'After these [things] I will return and build up again the tent of David that has fallen, and the [parts] of it that had been torn down I will build up again and will restore it,

so that the rest of humanity may seek the Lord, even all the Gentiles {who are called by my name}, says the Lord, who makes these [things]

For it seemed best to the Holy Spirit and to us to place on you no greater burden except these necessary things:

[that you] abstain from food sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what has been strangled, and from sexual immorality. [If you] keep yourselves from {these things} you will do well. Farewell.

She followed Paul and us [and] was crying out, saying, "These men are slaves of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!"

And [when they] had brought them to the chief magistrates, they said, "These men are throwing our city into confusion, being Jews,

And the jailer reported these words to Paul: "The chief magistrates have sent [an order] that you should be released. So come out now [and] go in peace!"

So the police officers reported these words to the chief magistrates, and they were afraid [when they] heard that they were Roman citizens.

And [when they] did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brothers before the city officials, shouting, "These [people] who have stirred up trouble [throughout] the world have come here also,

whom Jason has entertained as guests! And these [people] [are] all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king, Jesus!"

And they threw the crowd into confusion, and the city officials who heard these [things].

Now these were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica. {They} accepted the message with all eagerness, examining the scriptures every day [to see] if these [things] were so.

For you are bringing some astonishing things to our ears. Therefore we want to know what {these things mean}."

After these [things] he departed from Athens [and] went to Corinth.

But if it is questions concerning a word and names and {your own law}, see to [it] yourselves! I do not wish to be a judge of these [things]."

So they all seized Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, [and] began beating [him] in front of the judgment seat. And none of these [things] was a concern to Gallio.

Now when these [things] were completed, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia, saying, "After I have been there, it is necessary [for] me to see Rome also."

{These} he gathered together, and the workers occupied with such things, [and] said, "Men, you know that from this business {we get our prosperity},

Therefore [because] these [things] are undeniable, it is necessary [that] you be quiet and do nothing rash!

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

For indeed we are in danger of being accused of rioting concerning today, [since there] is no cause in relation to which we will be able to give an account concerning this disorderly gathering!" And [when he] had said these [things], he dismissed the assembly.

And these had gone on ahead [and] were waiting for us in Troas.

You yourselves know that these hands served [to meet] my needs and [the needs of] those who were with me.

And [when he] had said these [things], he fell to his knees [and] prayed with them all.

And when we heard these [things], both we and the local residents urged him not to go up to Jerusalem.

So 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 can shave [their] heads, and everyone will know that [the things] which they had been informed about you are nothing, but you yourself also agree with observing the law.

Then you are not the Egyptian who before these days raised a revolt and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the Assassins?"

So the military tribune sent the young man away, directing [him], "Tell no one that you have revealed these [things] to me."

[When] you yourself examine [him] you will be able to find out from {him} about all these [things] of which we are accusing him."

And the Jews also joined in the attack, asserting these [things] were so.

having a hope in God which these [men] also themselves await: [that] there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.

or these [men] themselves should say what crime they found [when] I stood before the Sanhedrin,

But Festus, [because he] wanted to do a favor for the Jews, answered [and] said to Paul, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to be tried before me there concerning these [things]?"

If then I am doing wrong and have done anything deserving death, I am not trying to avoid dying. But if there is nothing [true] of [the things] which these [people] are accusing me, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar!"

And [because] I was at a loss with regard to the investigation concerning these [things], I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and to be judged there concerning these [things].

On account of these [things] the Jews seized me in the temple [courts] [and] were attempting to kill [me].

And [as] he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "You are out of your mind, Paul! [Your] great learning {is driving} you {insane}!"

For the king knows about these [things], to whom also I am speaking freely, for I am not convinced [that] these [things] in any way have escaped his notice, because this {was} not {done} in a corner.

And Paul [replied], "I pray to God, whether in a short time or in a long time, not only you but also all those who are listening to me today may become such [people] as I also am, except for these bonds!"

Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, "Unless these [men] remain with the ship, you cannot be saved!"

And [after he] said these [things] and took bread, he gave thanks to God in front of [them] all, and [after] breaking [it], he began to eat.