Therefore a vessel full of vinegar was set there. And having filled a sponge with the vinegar, and having put it around a hyssop, they brought it to his mouth.

The Jews therefore, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath, since it was Preparation (for it was the high day of that Sabbath), they besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and they might be remove

Therefore because of the Jews' Preparation (because the sepulcher was near) they laid Jesus there.

There were together, Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other men of his disciples.

That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved says to Peter, It is the Lord. So when Simon Peter heard that it is the Lord, he tied the coat around himself (for he was undressed), and threw himself into the sea.

Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land, full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty-three. And being so many, the net was not broken.

And there are also many other things, as many as Jesus did, which if they would be written every one, I suppose not even the world itself to make room for the books being written. Truly.

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.

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,

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.)

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

And suddenly there developed a sound from the sky as of a forceful wind moving, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.

And there appeared to them dividing tongues, as of fire, and they settled upon each one of them.

Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem, Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven.

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

Indeed therefore those who received his word gladly, were immersed. And there were added in that day about three thousand souls.

And fear developed in every soul. And many wonders and signs occurred through the apostles.

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.

being greatly annoyed because of their teaching the people, and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.

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

And it came to pass on the morrow, to be assembled in Jerusalem, their rulers, and elders, and scholars,

And salvation is not in any other man, for there is no other name under the heaven, that has been given among men, by which we must be saved.

And after being released, they went to their own men, and reported as many things as the chief priests and the elders said to them.

He who said through the mouth of thy boy David, Why do the nations rage, and the peoples meditate vain things?

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

by thy stretching forth thy hand for healing, and signs and wonders to happen through the name of thy holy Boy Jesus.

And it came to pass after an interval of three hours, his wife also came in, not knowing that which happened.

And they threw their hands on the apostles, and put them in the public prison.

Now in those days, the disciples being multiplied, there developed a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily assistance.

Then after coming out of the land of the Chaldeans, he dwelt in Haran. And from there, after his father died, God resettled him in this land in which ye now dwell.

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.

This man, who cunningly victimized our race, mistreated our fathers to make their infants be placed outside in order not to keep alive.

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

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.

To whom our fathers did not want to become obedient, but they thrust away, and turned back in their heart to Egypt,

And they made a calf in those days, and offered up sacrifice to the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their hands.

Now when they heard these things, they were split with a saw in their hearts, and they gnashed their teeth against him.

But they, having cried out in a great voice, held their ears shut, and rushed upon him with one accord.

And having expelled him out of the city, they stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their garments beside the feet of a young man called Saul.

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.

Indeed therefore those who were scattered abroad passed through proclaiming the good-news, the word.

And the multitudes unanimously heeded the things that were spoken by Philip during their listening and seeing the signs that he did.

And there became great joy in that city.

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

There is no part nor lot for thee in this matter, for thy heart is not straight in the sight of God.

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

And on going, it came to pass for him to approach Damascus. And suddenly there shone around him a light out of heaven.

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.

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

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

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

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.

And since Lydda is near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter is in it, they sent two men to him, exhorting him not to delay to go through to them.

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.

To this man all the prophets testify, that every man who believes in him, to receive remission of sins through his name.

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

Indeed therefore those who were scattered abroad from the persecution that occurred against Stephen passed through as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none except Jews only.

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,

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.

Now about that time Herod the king threw on hands to harm some of those from the church.

And the agent said to him, Gird thyself, and tie on thy sandals. And he did so. And he says to him, Throw on thy garment, and follow me.

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

And Herod, who sought for him, and not having found, having examined the guards, he commanded them to be led away. And going down from Judea to Caesarea, he remained there.

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.

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.

Indeed therefore these men, having been sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed for Cyprus.

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

And now, behold, a hand of Lord is upon thee, and thou will be blind, not seeing the sun until a time. And immediately there fell on him gloom and darkness, and going around he sought hand-guides.

And they, having passed through from Perga, arrived at Antioch of Pisidia, and after entering into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, they sat down.

And after the reading of the law and the prophets the synagogue rulers sent to them, saying, Men, brothers, if there is among you a word of exhortation for the people, speak.

And having destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he allotted their land to them.

For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, not having known this and the voices of the prophets being read at every Sabbath, they fulfilled, having condemned him.

And we proclaim good-news to you: the promise to the fathers, which happened because God has fulfilled this to us their children, having raised up Jesus,

Be it known to you therefore, men, brothers, that through this man remission of sins is proclaimed to you.

And the word of the Lord was spread abroad through the whole region.

But the Jews incited the religious women, and the prominent women, and the principle men of the city, and raised up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas. And they threw them out of their boundaries.

But after shaking off the dust of their feet against them, they came to Iconium.

Indeed therefore they remained a considerable time speaking boldly in the Lord--him testifying to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to occur by their hands.

But the majority of the city was divided, and verily there were those with the Jews, and those with the apostles.

And as a violent movement developed, both of the Gentiles and of the Jews, with their rulers, to denounce and to stone them,

And there they were preaching the good-news.

And the multitudes who saw what Paul did, lifted up their voice, speaking Lycaonian, The gods came down to us, having become like men.

And the priest of Zeus, being in front of their city, after bringing oxen and garlands to the gates, wanted to sacrifice with the multitudes.

But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard, having torn their garments, they rushed into the crowd, crying out

who in the generations that have passed allowed all the nations to go in their own ways,

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that it was necessary for us to enter into the kingdom of God through many tribulations.

And after passing through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

and from there they sailed to Antioch, from where they were delivered to the grace of God for the work that they fulfilled.

And they remained there no little time with the disciples.

Indeed therefore, having been helped for the trip by the congregation, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing the conversion of the Gentiles. And they caused great joy to all the brothers.

And when much debate occurred, Peter having risen up, he said to them, Men, brothers, ye know that from past days among us, God chose the Gentiles to hear through my mouth the word of the good-news, and to believe.

And he made not one distinction between both us and them, having purified their hearts by faith.

But through the grace of the Lord Jesus, we believe to be saved, in the same way as those men also.