Until the day he was taken up, after having thro' the Holy Ghost given commandment to the apostles, whom he had chosen:

And having spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up, and a cloud received him from their sight.

And in these days, Peter standing up in the midst of the disciples, (the number of persons together was about an hundred and twenty) said,

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.

For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

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.

And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

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

And when the day of Pentecost was come, they were all with one accord in one place.

And suddenly there was a sound from heaven, as of a rushing, violent wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

And when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together and were confounded, because every man heard them speaking in his own language.

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.

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

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.

The God of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his son Jesus, whom ye delivered up, and renounced him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to release him.

who was before appointed, Whom heaven must receive, till the times of the restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of his holy prophets.

And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold till the next day: for it was now evening.

But many of them who had heard the word, believed. And the number of the men was about five thousand.

This is the stone which was set at nought by you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

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.

For the man on whom this miracle of healing had been wrought, was above forty years old.

And while they were praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and spake the word of God with boldness.

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.

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

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 laid them down at the feet of the apostles, and distribution was made to every one, according as any had need.

And to keep back part of the price of the land? While it remained, did it not remain thine? And when it was sold, was it not in thy power? Why hast thou conceived this thing in thy heart? Thou hast not lied to men, but to God.

And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.

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

For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody, to whom was joined a number of men, about four hundred, who was slain, and all who hearkened to him were scattered and came to nothing.

And the word of God grew, and the number of disciples was multiplied in Jerusalem greatly: and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

And coming out of the land of the Chaldeans, he dwelt in Haran. And from thence, after his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell.

And the patriachs moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt; but God was with him,

But Jacob hearing there was corn in Egypt, sent our fathers first.

And the second time, Joseph was made known to his brethren, and Joseph's kindred was discovered to Pharoah.

In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding beautiful, who was nursed three months in his father's house.

And when he was exposed, Pharoah's daughter took him up, and brought him up for her own son.

And Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.

But when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel.

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

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

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:

And casting him out of the city, stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man, whose name was Saul.

And kneeling down, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And having said this, he fell asleep: And Saul was consenting to his death.

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.

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 Simon himself believed also; and being baptized, he continued with Philip, and was astonished, beholding the signs and mighty miracles which were done.

For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

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

And he arose and went. And lo an Ethiopian, an eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure,

and had come to Jerusalem to worship, Was returning, and sitting in his chariot, read the prophet Isaiah.

And he desired Philip to come up, and sit with him. The portion of scripture which he was reading, was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter, and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so he opened not his mouth.

In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? For his life is taken from the earth.

But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through, he preached in all the cities till he came to Cesarea.

And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.

And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias. And the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias.

And immediately as it were scales fell from his eyes, and he recovered his sight, and arose and was baptized.

And having received food, he was strengthened.

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 their lying in wait was known by Saul: and they guarded the gates day and night to kill him.

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.

And he was with them, coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

Then the church through all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria had peace: and being built up, and walking in the fear of God, and the comfort of the Holy Ghost, was multiplied.

Now there was at Joppa, a certain disciple, named Tabitha, which is by interpretation Dorcas; this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

And in those days she was sick and died; whom having washed, they laid in an upper chamber.

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.

Then Peter arose and went with them; whom being come, they brought into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

And it was known through all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord.

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.

This was done thrice, and the vessel was taken up again to heaven.

While Peter was musing on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, men seek thee.

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and fearing God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by an holy angel, to send for thee to his house, and to hear words from thee.

And the day following they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and near friends.

And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and falling down at his feet, worshiped him.

And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting till this hour, and at the ninth hour I was praying in my house,

Ye know the word which was published through all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached:

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.

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.

And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they of the circumcision debated with him, saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised,

Then Peter beginning, laid all things before them in order, saying, I was praying in the city of Joppa,

This was done thrice, and all were drawn up again into heaven.

And behold immediately three men stood at the house where I was, sent from Cesarea to me.

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 the hand of the Lord was with them; and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.

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:

Who coming and seeing the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, to cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart.

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

So Peter was kept in the prison; but continual prayer was made to God by the church for him.

And when Herod was about to bring him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and the guards before the door were keeping the prison.

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.

And they said to her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed, it was so. Then they said, It is his angel.

And going out, he went to another place. Now when it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, What was become of Peter?

And he was highly incensed against them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and having gained Blastus, the king's chamberlain, sued for peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country.