until the day in the which he was taken up; after that he, through the holy ghost, had given commandments unto the apostles, which he had chosen:

And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up: and a cloud received him up out of their sight.

"Ye men and brethren, this scripture must have needs been fulfilled which the holy ghost, through the mouth of David, spake before of Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus:

For he was now numbered with us and had obtained fellowship in this ministration.

And the same hath now possessed a plot of ground with the reward of iniquity. And when he was hanged, burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

beginning at the baptism of John unto that same day that he was taken up from us - must one be ordained to bear witness with us of his resurrection."

And they appointed two: Joseph called Barsabbas, whose surname was Justus, and Matthias.

And they gave forth their lots, and the lot fell on Mathias. And he was counted with the eleven apostles.

When the fiftieth day was come, they were all with one accord gathered together in one place.

When this was noised about, the multitude came together and were astonished, because that every man heard them speak his own tongue.

but this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel,

him have ye taken by the hands of unrighteous persons, after he was delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, and have crucified and slain him whom God hath raised up:

and loosed the sorrows of death, because it was impossible that he should be holden of it.

Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad. Moreover also, my flesh shall rest in hope

Therefore seeing he was a prophet, and knew that God had sworn with an oath to him, that the fruit of his loins should sit on his seat - in that Christ should rise again in the flesh -

"For the promise was made unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar, even as many as the Lord God shall call."

And there was a certain man halt from his mother's womb, whom they brought and laid at the gate of the temple called Beautiful, to ask his alms of them that entered into the temple.

And they knew him, that it was he which sat and begged at the Beautiful gate of the temple. And they wondered, and were sore astonished at that which had happened unto him.

And as the halt which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran amazed unto them in Solomon's porch.

and when God shall send him, which before was preached unto you,

And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold until the next day. For it was now eventide.

Howbeit, many of them, which heard the words, believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

And beholding also the man which was healed standing with them, they could not say against it,

So threatened they them and let them go; And found nothing how to punish them, because of the people: For all men lauded God for the miracle which was done.

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

And the multitude of them that believed, were of one heart; And of one soul. Also, none of them said that any of the things which he possessed was his own: But had all things common.

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was with them all.

Neither was there any among them that lacked. For as many as were possessors of lands or houses, sold them and brought the price of the things that were sold,

and laid it down at the apostles' feet. And distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.

And Joseph, which was also called of the apostles Barnabas - that is to say, the son of consolation - being a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,

Pertained it not unto thee only? And after it was sold, was not the price in thine own power? How is it that thou hast conceived this thing in thine heart? Thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God."

And it fortuned as it were about the space of three hours after, that his wife came in, ignorant of that which was done.

saying, "The prison found we shut as sure as was possible and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened we found no man within."

Before these days rose up one Theudas boasting himself, to whom resorted a number of men, about a four hundred, which was slain, and they all which believed him were scattered abroad, and brought to nought.

And he said, "Ye men, brethren, and fathers, hearken to. The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham while he was yet in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran,

Then came he out of the land of Chaldea and dwelt in Haran. And after that, as soon as his father was dead, he brought him into this land, in which ye now dwell,

And the patriarchs, having indignation, sold Joseph into Egypt, and God was with him,

But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent our fathers first,

and at the second time, Joseph was known of his brethren, and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.

The same time was Moses born, and was a proper child in the sight of God, which was nourished up in his father's house three months.

When he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished him up for her own son.

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

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

Then fled Moses at that saying, and was a stranger in the land of Midian; Where he begat two sons.

This is he that was in the congregation in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. This man received the word of life to give unto us,

Saul had pleasure in his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the congregation which was at Jerusalem, and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Jewry and Samaria, except the apostles.

And there was great joy in that city.

And there was a certain man called Simon, which beforetime in the same city, used witchcraft and bewitched the people of Samaria, saying that he was a man that could do great things.

Then Simon himself believed also, and was baptised. And continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were showed.

For as yet he was come on none of them: But they were baptised only in the name of Christ Jesus.

When Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands on them, the holy ghost was given: he offered them money, saying,

And he arose and went on, and behold, a man of Ethiopia which was a chamberlain and of great authority with Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, and had the rule of all her treasure, came to Jerusalem for to pray.

The tenor of the scripture which he read was this, "He was led as a sheep to be slain: And like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth.

Because of his humbleness, he was not esteemed. Who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth."

but Philip was found at Azotus. And he walked throughout the country preaching in their cities, till he came to Caesarea.

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

And there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias, and to him said the Lord in a vision, "Ananias." And he said, "Behold, I am here Lord."

And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales and he received his sight, and arose and was baptised.

And received meat and was comforted. Then was Saul a certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.

And straightway he preached Christ in the Synagogues how that he was the son of God.

But Saul increased in strength; And confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus affirming that this was very Christ.

But their layings wait was known of Saul. And they watched at the gates day and night to kill him.

And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to couple himself with the disciples, and they were all afraid of him and believed not that he was a disciple.

There was at Joppa a certain woman, which was a disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: the same was full of good works and alms deeds, which she did.

And it chanced in those days that she was sick and died. When they had washed her and laid her in a chamber -

Because Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there - they sent unto him, desiring him that he would not be grieved to come unto them.

Peter arose and came with them: And when he was come, they brought him into the chamber, and all the widows stood round about him weeping and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them.

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

There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a captain of the soldiers of Italy,

When he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, "What is it Lord?" He said unto him, "Thy prayers and thy alms are come up into remembrance before God.

When the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him,

and saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel come down unto him, as it had been a great sheet, knit at the four corners, and was let down to the earth,

This was done thrice; And the vessel was received up again into heaven.

And called out one and asked whether Simon, which was also called Peter, were lodged there.

And they said unto him, "Cornelius the captain, a just man and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the people of the Jews, was warned by a holy angel, to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee."

therefore came I unto you without saying nay, as soon as I was sent for. I ask therefore: for what intent have ye sent for me?"

which preaching was published throughout all Jewry, and began in Galilee, after the baptism preached by John;

How God had anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the holy ghost, and with power; which Jesus went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devils, for God was with him.

And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the gentiles also was shed out the gift of the holy ghost.

And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they of the circumcision reasoned with him, saying,

"I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision; A certain vessel descend, as it had been a large linen cloth, let down from heaven by the four corners; And it came to me:

And this was done three times. And all were taken up again into heaven.

And behold immediately were there three men come unto the house where I was, sent from Cesarea unto me.

Forasmuch then as God gave them like gifts, as he did unto us, when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ: what was I that I should have withstood God?"

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

Tidings of these things came unto the ears of the congregation, which was in Jerusalem; And they sent forth Barnabas that he should go unto Antioch.

Which when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad: and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would continually cleave unto the Lord.

For he was a good man, and full of the holy ghost and of faith. And much people was added unto the Lord.

Then was Peter kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing of the congregation unto God for him.

And behold, the angel of the Lord was there present, and a light shined in the lodge. And he smote Peter on the side, and stirred him up, saying, "Arise up quickly." And his chains fell off from his hands.

And he came out, and followed him: and wist not that it was truth which was done by the angel; but thought he had seen a vision.

And when Peter was come to himself, he said, "Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the waiting for of the people of the Jews."

And as he considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of one John, which was called Mark also, where many were gathered together in prayer.

And they said unto her, "Thou art mad." And she bare them down that it was even so. Then said they, "It is his angel."

As soon as it was day there was no little ado among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

Herod was displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon. And they came all at once, and made intercession unto Blastus the king's chamberlain, and desired peace, because their country was nourished by the king's land.

And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the honour, and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

And Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their office, and took with them John, which was also called Mark.

When they had gone throughout the Isle unto the city of Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer: a false prophet, which was a Jew,

named Barjesus: which was with the ruler of the country, one Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. The same ruler called unto him Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.