I indeed made the former treatise, O Theophilus, about all things that Jesus began both to do and to teach,

Because John indeed immersed in water, but ye will be immersed in Holy Spirit after not many of these days.

But ye will receive the power of the Holy Spirit that comes upon you. And ye will be witnesses to me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and as far as of the extremity of the earth.

And while they were gazing at his going into the sky, behold, two men had also stood by them in white apparel,

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.

All these men were continuing with one accord in prayer and supplication, with women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

(Indeed therefore this man obtained a field from the reward of his unrighteousness, and having become headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out.

And it became known to all those dwelling at Jerusalem, so as to call that field in their own dialect, Akeldama, that is, The field of blood.)

It is necessary therefore, of the men who accompanied us during all the time during which the Lord Jesus went in and went out among us,

And having prayed, they said, Thou, Lord, knowing the hearts of all men, show which one of these two thou have chosen

And while fulfilling the day of Pentecost, they were all together at the same place.

And they were all filled of Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them to declare.

And they were amazed and marveled, saying to each other, Behold, are not all these men who speak Galileans?

And they were all amazed, and were perplexed, others saying to others, Whatever does this intend to be?

But Peter having stood up with the eleven, raised his voice and spoke out to them, saying, Jewish men, and all who dwell at Jerusalem, be this known to you, and listen to my sayings.

And it will be in the last days, says God, I will pour out from my Spirit upon all flesh. And your sons and your daughters will prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your elders will dream dreams.

And also on my bondmen and on my bondmaids in those days I will pour out from my Spirit, and they will prophesy.

And I will give wonders in the heaven above, and signs on the earth beneath, blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke.

The sun will be changed into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and wonderful day of Lord comes.

And it will be, that every man, whoever may call on the name of Lord will be saved.

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

Because thou will not leave my soul in Hades, nor will thou give thy Holy man to see decay.

Thou made known to me the paths of life. Thou will fill me of joy with thy countenance.

This Jesus, God raised up, of which we are all witnesses.

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made him, this Jesus whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Now having heard this, they were pierced in the heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles, Men, brothers, what will we do?

And Peter said to them, Repent ye, and be immersed each of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all those in afar, as many as Lord our God may call.

And all who believed were together, and had all things common.

And they sold properties and possessions, and divided them to all, according as any man had need.

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

And all the people saw him walking and praising God,

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.

And by faith in his name, this man whom ye see and know, his name has made strong. And faith through him has given him this complete soundness in the presence of you all.

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

whom heaven must indeed receive until the times of restoration of all things, of which God spoke through the mouth of all his holy prophets from the age.

For Moses indeed said to the fathers, Lord our God will raise up a prophet for you, from your brothers, like me. Ye shall hear him in all things, as many as he might speak to you.

And every soul, whichever it will be, if it will not hear that prophet will be utterly destroyed from the people.

And also all the prophets from Samuel and those in succession, as many as spoke, also proclaimed these days.

Ye are sons of the prophets, and of the covenant that God made for our fathers, saying to Abraham, And in thy seed all the patriarchies of the earth will be blessed.

be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by this, this man stands here before you healthy.

saying, What will we do to these men? For that indeed a notable sign has happened by them, is apparent to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

And they, having further threatened, released them, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people. Since all glorified God for that which happened.

And those who heard lifted up a voice to God with one accord, and said, Thou Master, the God who made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all things in them.

And now, Lord, look upon their threats, and grant to thy bondmen with all boldness to speak thy word,

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.

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.

And Ananias hearing these words, after falling down he expired. And great fear developed in all who heard these things.

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.

And great fear developed in the whole church, and in all who heard these things.

And by the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders happened among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

so as to bring the feeble to the thoroughfares, and to place them on cots and mats, so that while coming, the shadow of Peter might at the least overshadow some of them.

And also the populace of the cities round about came together to Jerusalem bringing the feeble, and those tormented by unclean spirits, who were all healed.

But after rising up, the high priest and all those with him (being the sect of the Sadducees) were filled of envy.

Go ye, and after standing in the temple, speak to the people all the sayings of this Life.

And having heard, they entered into the temple at early morning, and taught. But the high priest having arrived, and those with him, they called the council together, and all the senate of the sons of Israel. And they sent to the p

saying, We found the prison indeed shut in all security, and the guards standing before the doors, but after opening, we found no man inside.

But after standing up in the council, a certain Pharisee named Gamaliel, a law teacher, esteemed by all the people, commanded to make the apostles be outside a little while.

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 now I say to you, keep away from these men, and let them go, because if the project or this work is from men, it will be overthrown,

Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.

But we will continue steadfastly in prayer, and in the service of the word.

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,

For we have heard him saying that this Jesus the Nazarene will destroy this place, and will change the customs that Moses delivered to us.

And all who sat in the council, having gazed upon him, saw his face like a face of a heavenly agent.

And he said to him, Go forth out of thy land, and from thy kinfolk, and come into a land that I will show thee.

And I will judge the nation to whomever they will be in bondage, God said, and after these things they will come forth and serve me in this place.

and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And he appointed him governor over Egypt and his entire house.

Now a famine came on all Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction, and our fathers found no sustenance.

And Joseph having sent forth, he summoned Jacob his father. And all his kinfolk, in souls, were seventy-five.

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

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

Having looked, I saw the oppression of my people in Egypt, and I heard their groaning, and I came down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.

This is the Moses who said to the sons of Israel, Lord our God will raise up a prophet for you, from your brothers, like me.

after saying to Aaron, Make gods for us who will lead us. For this Moses, who brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know not what has happened to him.

And ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, the images that ye made to worship them. And I will deport you beyond Babylon.

The heaven is to me a throne, and the earth a footstool of my feet. What house will ye build for me? says Lord. Or what is the place of my rest?

Did not my hand make all these things?

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.

Repent therefore from this thine evil, and beg God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart will be forgiven thee.

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.

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.

But arise, and enter into the city, and it will be told thee what thou must do.

And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call upon thy name.

For I will give him a glimpse of how many things it is necessary for him to suffer for my name.

And all those who heard were amazed, and said, Is this not the man who destroyed those in Jerusalem who call on this name? And he has come here for this, so that he might bring them bound to the chief priests.

But the disciples, after taking him by night, let him down through the wall, having lowered him in a hamper.

And when Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he attempted to join with the disciples, and they all feared him, not believing that he is a disciple.

Indeed therefore the congregations throughout the whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified. And, going in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

And it came to pass, Peter, passing through all parts, to also come down to the sanctified who dwell at Lydda.

And all those dwelling at Lydda and Sharon who saw him, turned to the Lord.

And in those days, having been ill, she happened to died. And after washing her, they laid her in an upper chamber.

And after rising, Peter went with them, whom, after coming, they brought into the upper chamber. And all the widows stood by him weeping, and exhibiting the coats and garments, as many things as Dorcas made being with them.

But Peter, having sent them all out, having knelt down, he prayed. And having turned to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And the woman opened her eyes. And when she saw Peter, she sat up.

And it became known throughout the whole of Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

a devout man, and fearing God with all his house, and doing many charities for the people, and beseeching God always.