"Because he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn to him with an oath that of the fruit of his loins he would set one on his throne,

They would sell their lands and other property, and distribute the proceeds among all, just as any one from time had need.

Nor was there any one of them in want, for all who owned houses or lands would sell them and bring the price of the things that were sold, and lay it at the apostles' feet;

and distribution would be made to each according to his need.

Many signs and wonders continued to be wrought among the people by the hands of the apostles, and by common consent they all would meet in Solomon's Porch,

In consequence people would even bring out their sick into the streets, and place them upon beds and pallets as Peter was passing, that at least his shadow might fall upon some of them.

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.

On this the officer went off with his men and fetched them, not, however, by force, for they were afraid that the people would stone them.

"(Now he supposed that his brothers would understand how God by his hand was bringing them deliverance; but they did not.)

"To him our ancestors would not be obedient, but thrust him aside, and in their hearts turned back into Egypt.

For with a loud cry unclean spirits would come out of many possessed by them, and many that were palsied and lame were healed.

Many from all classes would give heed to him, declaring, "This man is the Power of God, known as the Great Power."

When they got as far as Mysia, they attempted to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit it;

Paul was about to open his mouth, when Gallio said to the Jews. "If it had been some misdemeanor or wicked villainy, it would have been within reason for me to listen to you Jews;

When they begged him to stay longer, he would not consent,

When Paul wanted to go in to the people, the disciples would not let him,

And they brought Alexander out of the crowd, whom the Jews had pushed forward. And Alexander, motioning with his hand, would have made a defense to the people,

And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, "The will of the Lord be done."

But when the dissension became violent, the tribune, fearing that they would tear Paul in pieces, ordered the troops to march down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks.

When day dawned the Jews made a conspiracy, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.

"Now do you and the Sanhedrin ask the tribune to bring him down to you, as though you would judge his case more exactly; and we are ready to kill him, before he comes near the place."

"Now when I received information that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him at once to you, charging his accusers also to speak against him before you."

He was hoping that Paul would give him money, and for this reason he used to send for him often to converse with him.

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