These all with one mind gave their constant attention to prayer, together with some women, and with Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

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:

and they prayed, saying. "Thou, O Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show clearly which of these two men thou hast chosen to fill the place

The were beside themselves with wonder. "Are not these Galileans who are speaking?" they exclaimed.

we all hear these men telling in our own tongue what great things God has done."

But others were saying with jeer, "These men are full of sweet wine."

"These men are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only nine o'clock in the morning.

"Men of Israel, listen to these words. Jesus the Nazarene, a man accredited to you by God, through mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him among you, as you yourselves know;

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?"

"What," said they, "shall we do with these men? For it is well known throughout Jerusalem that a notable miracle has been performed by them, and we cannot deny it.

As Ananias heard these words he fell down and expired, and all who heard were awe-struck.

When the officer in charge of the Temple and the high priest heard these words, they were perplexed concerning them, wondering what would come of it.

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

He said: "Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men.

"And now, I say to you, hold aloof from these men. Let them alone; for if this scheme or work be of human origin it will come to nothing;

Now in these days while the number of the disciples was multiplying, the Grecian Jews began to murmur against the Hebrews, because their widows were habitually overlooked in the distribution of alms.

These men they presented to the apostles who, when they had prayed, laid their hands upon them.

And the high priest said, "Are these things so?"

As they heard these words they became furious and gnashed their teeth at him.

With these words he fell asleep. And Saul fully approved of his murder. On this very day there broke out a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostle were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

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

"And the Spirit bade me accompany them without misgiving. There also accompanied me these six brothers, and we went into the man's house.

As Paul and Barnabas left the synagogue, the people earnestly begged that these words might be repeated to them on the following Sabbath.

"Men, why are you doing all this? We also are men, with natures like your own! We are bringing you good tidings, that you are to turn from these empty things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and the sea and all that in them is.

"Now then, why are you tempting God by laying on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our forefathers nor we have been able to bear?

"After these things I will return, And I will rebuild David's fallen tent; And I will build again its ruins, And I will set it up;

"For it has seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

"that you abstain from food that has been sacrificed to idols, and from tasting blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication. Keep yourselves clear from these things and it will be well with you. Farewell."

She used to follow after Paul and us, crying out again and again, "These men are servants of the most high God, who proclaimed to you the way of salvation."

Then they brought them before the praetors, saying. "These fellows are Jews, who are making a great disturbance in our city.

But in the morning the praetors sent their lictors with the order, "Let these men go."

The lictors reported these words to the praetors, who were frightened when they heard that they were Romans.

And when they had failed to find Paul and Silas, they began to drag Jason and some of the brethren before the politarchs, shouting. "These fellows who have upset the habitable earth are come hither also.

The Jews of Berea were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they very readily received the message with all readiness of mind, and day after day searched the Scriptures to see whether these things were so.

"For you are bringing certain strange things to our ears. We want to know, therefore, what these things mean."

but as these are merely questions about words and names and your own law, you yourselves must see to it. I am not willing to be a judge of these matters."

Now after these things were ended, Paul resolved in his spirit to travel through Macedonia and Achaia on his way to Jerusalem. "After I get there," he said, "I must see Rome, too."

"Since these facts cannot be gainsaid, you ought to be calm and do nothing reckless.

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

With these words he dismissed the assembly.

Now these had gone on, and were awaiting us at Troas;

"You yourselves know how these hands of mine provided for my needs, and those of my companions.

We looked up the local disciples and remained there seven days; and these disciples kept telling Paul, through the Spirit, that he should not set foot in Jerusalem.

As soon as we heard these words, both we and those who were standing near entreated Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.

From him you will be able, by examining Paul yourself, to learn the truth of all these charges we are bringing against him."

The Jews also joined in the charge, maintaining that these were the facts.

"and having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there is to be a resurrection both of the just and the unjust.

"Or let these men themselves say what fault they found, when I appeared before the Sanhedrin!

But Festus, wishing to ingratiate himself with the Jews, answered Paul and said, "Will you go up to Jerusalem and be tried there by me upon these charges?"

I was perplexed how to investigate such questions, and asked Paul whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters.

"I am speaking words of sober truth. For the King, to whom I am speaking freely, knows of these matters. I am persuaded that not one of these things has escaped his notice; for these things were not done in a corner.

"Long or short," answered Paul, "my prayer to God is that not only you but all who are my hearers this day might become such as I am, save for these chains."

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

These loaded us with many honors and, when at last we set sail, they put on board such things as we needed.