until a day in which he was taken up, having commanded, through Holy Spirit, the apostles whom he chose,

And having said these things, as they were watching, he was taken up, and a cloud received him from their eyes.

who also said, Men, Galileans, why stand ye gazing into the sky? This Jesus who was taken up from you into the sky will so come, in that same way as ye saw him going into the sky.

And in those days, Peter, having stood up in the midst of the disciples (and there was a multitude of names at the same place, about a hundred twenty), he said

Men, brothers, it was necessary for this Scripture to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David about Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus,

because he was numbered with us, and received a share of this ministry.

having begun from the immersion of John to the day that he was taken up from us, for one of these to become a witness with us of his resurrection.

And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

And they gave their lots, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

And the sound of this that happened brought the multitude together. And it was bewildered because each one heard them speaking in his own language.

But this is that which was spoken through the prophet Joel:

whom God raised up, having loosed the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.

Because of this my heart rejoiced, and my tongue was glad. And moreover my flesh will also rest in hope.

Men, brothers, being permitted to speak to you with openness about the patriarch David, that he both perished and was buried, and his sepulcher is with us to this day.

Having foreseen this, he spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that his soul was not left behind in Hades, nor did his flesh see decay.

praising God, and having favor with the whole populace. And the Lord was adding to the church daily those being saved.

And a certain man, being lame from his mother's belly, was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple, called Beautiful, to ask charity from those who entered into the temple,

and they recognized him, that this was the man who sat for charity at the Beautiful Gate of the temple. And they were filled of astonishment and amazement at that which happened to him.

And as the lame man who was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch that is called Solomon's, amazed.

But this way God fulfilled what things were foretold, through the mouth of all his prophets, the Christ was to endure.

And they threw hands on them, and put them in custody for the morrow, for it was now evening.

This is the stone that was rejected by you who build, which became into the head of the corner.

And seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they had nothing to contradict.

For the man was more than forty years old on whom this sign of healing had occurred.

And when they prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

And the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. And not even one man said that anything of the things that was possessed by him was his own, but all things were common to them.

And with great power the apostles gave back the testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

For not even any needy was among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses, selling, they brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,

and placed them at the apostles' feet. And it was distributed to each, according as any man had need.

And Joses, who was surnamed by the apostles, Barnabas (which is, being translated, son of encouragement), a Levite, a Cypriot by nationality,

having sold a field that was possessed by him, brought the money and placed it at the apostles' feet.

While it remained, did it not remain to thee? And after it was sold, it was in thine authority. Why is it that thou have placed this matter in thy heart? Thou have not lied to men, but to God.

But Peter said to her, How is it that it was agreed by you to challenge the Spirit of Lord? Behold, the feet of those who buried thy husband are at the door, and they will carry thee out.

For before these days Theudas rose up saying himself to be somebody, to whom a number of men, about four hundred, bonded themselves, who was killed. And all, as many as were persuaded by him, were dispersed and developed into nothi

After this man Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the registration, and drew a considerable crowd behind him. That man was also destroyed, and all, as many as were persuaded by him, were scattered.

And the word was pleasing before all the multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte, a citizen of Antioch,

And he said, Men, brothers, and fathers, listen. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran.

And he gave him no inheritance in it, not even a footstep. And he promised to give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, although there was no child by him.

And the patriarchs, being envious, sold Joseph into Egypt. And God was with him,

And during the second time Joseph was made known to his brothers, and Joseph's race became manifest to Pharaoh.

During which time Moses was born (and he was well-formed by God) who was reared three months in his father's house.

And when he was exposed, Pharaoh's daughter took him away, and reared him for a son to herself.

And Moses was reared in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was mighty in his words and deeds.

But when a forty year time span was fulfilled by him, it came into his heart to go help his brothers, the sons of Israel.

And he presumed his brothers understood that, by his hand, God was giving them salvation, but they did not understand.

And on the next day he was seen by them as they fought, and he was reconciling them for peace, having said, Men, ye are brothers. Why is it that ye wrong each other?

The tabernacle of the testimony was with our fathers in the wilderness, just as he arranged (he who spoke to Moses), to make it according to the pattern that he had seen.

And they stoned Stephen, who was calling and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

And Saul was approving the killing of him. And on that day there developed a great persecution against the church at Jerusalem. And they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.

But Saul was ravaging the church, entering from house to house. Dragging both men and women, he gave them over to prison.

But a certain man in the city, Simon by name, was formerly practicing sorcery, and fascinating the nation of Samaria, saying himself to be some great man,

And Simon himself also believed. And after being immersed, he was continuing with Philip. And seeing miracles and signs occurring, he was astonished.

for it was not yet fallen upon any of them. They were only immersed in the name of the Christ Jesus.

Now when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he brought money to them,

And after rising, he went. And behold a man, an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a high official of Candace the queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to Jerusalem to worship.

And he was returning, and sitting in his chariot, and reading the prophet Isaiah.

Now the passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this: He was led as a sheep to slaughter, and as a lamb, mute before shearing him, thus he opened not his mouth.

In his lowly condition his justice was taken away. And who will describe his generation, because his life was taken from the earth?

But Philip was found at Azotus. And passing through all the cities he preached the good-news until he came to Caesarea.

And he was three days not seeing, and did not eat or drink.

Now there was a certain disciple in Damascus, named Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold me, Lord.

And straightaway there fell from his eyes, like scales, and he looked up. And immediately after rising up, he was immersed.

And having received nourishment, he was strengthened. And Saul became with the disciples in Damascus some days.

But Saul was strengthened more, and was confounding the Jews who dwell at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

but their plot was known to Saul. And they watched the gates both day and night so that they might destroy him.

And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem, and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus.

And he found there a certain man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed, laying on a bed for eight years.

Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which, being translated, is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charities that she did.

Now a certain man was in Caesarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of the band called Italian,

And this happened thrice, and again the vessel was taken up into heaven.

Now while Peter was bewildered in himself whatever the vision which he saw might be, that lo, the men who were sent from Cornelius, having inquired the house of Simon, stood at the gate.

And after calling out they asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, lodges here.

And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and fearing God, and being well testified by the whole nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy agent to summon thee to his house, and to hear sayings from thee.

And on the morrow they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and close friends.

And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour, and the ninth hour praying in my house. And behold, a man stood before me in bright apparel.

And he says, Cornelius, thy prayer was heard, and thy charities are remembered before God.

Jesus of Nazareth--how God anointed him with Holy Spirit and with power, who passed through doing good, and healing all those who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.

And the faithful men of circumcision were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because also on the Gentiles the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out.

I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision, a certain container descending, as a great sheet being lowered from heaven by four corners, and it came as far as to me,

having gazed at which, I was examining. And I saw the four footed things of the earth, and the wild beasts, and the creeping things, and the birds of the sky.

And behold, immediately three men stood at the house in which I was, who were sent from Caesarea to me.

If then God gave to them the identical gift as also to us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, but what power was I to hinder God?

And the hand of Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.

And the word about them was heard in the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they dispatched Barnabas to pass through as far as Antioch,

Because he was a good man, and full of Holy Spirit and of faith. And a considerable multitude was added to the Lord.

And one of them named Agabus, after standing up, signified by the Spirit there was going be a great famine in the whole world, which also happened under Claudius Caesar.

And after seeing that it was pleasing the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also (and those were the days of unleavened bread),

Indeed therefore Peter was kept in the prison, but fervent prayer was being made by the church to God for him.

And when Herod was about to bring him forth, that night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound by two chains. And guards in front of the door guarded the prison.

And after going out, he followed him. And he had not seen that the thing happening by the heavenly agent was true, but presumed to see a vision.

And after recognizing Peter's voice, she did not open the gate for joy, but having ran in, she reported Peter was standing in front of the gate.

But having become day, there was no small stir among the soldiers what then became of Peter.

Now Herod was angry at the Tyrians and Sidonians. But they came with one accord to him, and, having persuaded Blastus the man over the king's bedchamber, they requested peace, because their country was sustained from the monarchy.

And Barnabas and Saul turned back in Jerusalem after fulfilling the service, also having taken along John who was surnamed Mark.

Now there were some men from the congregation that was in Antioch, prophets and teachers, including Barnabas, and Simeon called Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenian, and Manaen reared with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

And after going through the island as far as Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a Jewish FALSE prophet, whose name was Bar-jesus,

who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man, having summoned Barnabas and Saul, sought to hear the word of God.

And for about a forty-year time he was patient with them in the wilderness.

And as John was fulfilling his course, he said, Whom do ye suppose me to be? I am not, but behold, he comes after me of whom I am not worthy to loose the shoes of his feet.

Men, brothers, sons of the race of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you the word of this salvation was sent.