▲1.1 The former treatise have I
made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 1.2 Until
the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost
had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 1.3 To whom
also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible
proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things
pertaining to the kingdom of God: 1.4 And,
being assembled together with [them], commanded them that they should
not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father,
which, [saith he], ye have heard of me. 1.5 For
John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy
Ghost not many days hence. 1.6 When
they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord,
wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 1.7 And he
said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons,
which the Father hath put in his own power. 1.8 But ye
shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye
shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in
Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. 1.9 And
when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up;
and a cloud received him out of their sight. 1.10 And
while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two
men stood by them in white apparel; 1.11 Which
also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this
same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in
like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. 1.12 Then
returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is
from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. 1.13 And
when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode
both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas,
Bartholomew, and Matthew, James [the son] of Alphaeus, and Simon
Zelotes, and Judas [the brother] of James. 1.14 These
all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the
women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. 1.15 And in
those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the
number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) 1.16 Men
[and] brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which
the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas,
which was guide to them that took Jesus. 1.17 For he
was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. 1.18 Now
this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling
headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. 1.19 And it
was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is
called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of
blood. 1.20 For it
is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and
let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. 1.21
Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that
the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 1.22
Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was
taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his
resurrection. 1.23 And
they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus,
and Matthias. 1.24 And
they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all
[men], shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, 1.25 That
he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by
transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. 1.26 And
they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was
numbered with the eleven apostles. ▲2.1 And when the day of
Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2.2 And
suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind,
and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 2.3 And
there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat
upon each of them. 2.4 And
they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other
tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 2.5 And
there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation
under heaven. 2.6 Now
when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were
confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. 2.7 And
they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are
not all these which speak Galilaeans? 2.8 And how
hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? 2.9
Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia,
and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, 2.10
Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about
Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, 2.11 Cretes
and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works
of God. 2.12 And
they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What
meaneth this? 2.13 Others
mocking said, These men are full of new wine. 2.14 But
Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto
them, Ye men of Judaea, and all [ye] that dwell at Jerusalem, be this
known unto you, and hearken to my words: 2.15 For
these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is [but] the third hour
of the day. 2.16 But
this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 2.17 And it
shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my
Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream
dreams: 2.18 And on
my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my
Spirit; and they shall prophesy: 2.19 And I
will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath;
blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: 2.20 The
sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that
great and notable day of the Lord come: 2.21 And it
shall come to pass, [that] whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord
shall be saved. 2.22 Ye men
of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God
among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in
the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 2.23 Him,
being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye
have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: 2.24 Whom
God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was
not possible that he should be holden of it. 2.25 For
David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my
face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: 2.26
Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also
my flesh shall rest in hope: 2.27
Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer
thine Holy One to see corruption. 2.28 Thou
hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy
with thy countenance. 2.29 Men
[and] brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David,
that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this
day. 2.30
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath
to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he
would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; 2.31 He
seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul
was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. 2.32 This
Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 2.33
Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received
of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this,
which ye now see and hear. 2.34 For
David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD
said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 2.35 Until
I make thy foes thy footstool. 2.36
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath
made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. 2.37 Now
when they heard [this], they were pricked in their heart, and said unto
Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men [and] brethren, what shall
we do? 2.38 Then
Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the
name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive
the gift of the Holy Ghost. 2.39 For
the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar
off, [even] as many as the Lord our God shall call. 2.40 And
with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save
yourselves from this untoward generation. 2.41 Then
they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day
there were added [unto them] about three thousand souls. 2.42 And
they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and
in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 2.43 And
fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the
apostles. 2.44 And
all that believed were together, and had all things common; 2.45 And
sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all [men], as
every man had need. 2.46 And
they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking
bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and
singleness of heart, 2.47
Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added
to the church daily such as should be saved. ▲3.1 Now Peter and John went up
together into the temple at the hour of prayer, [being] the ninth
[hour]. 3.2 And a
certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid
daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms
of them that entered into the temple; 3.3 Who
seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. 3.4 And
Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 3.5 And he
gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 3.6 Then
Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I
thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 3.7 And he
took him by the right hand, and lifted [him] up: and immediately his
feet and ankle bones received strength. 3.8 And he
leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple,
walking, and leaping, and praising God. 3.9 And all
the people saw him walking and praising God: 3.10 And
they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of
the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that
which had happened unto him. 3.11 And as
the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran
together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly
wondering. 3.12 And
when Peter saw [it], he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why
marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our
own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? 3.13 The
God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers,
hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in
the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let [him] go. 3.14 But ye
denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted
unto you; 3.15 And
killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof
we are witnesses. 3.16 And
his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye
see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this
perfect soundness in the presence of you all. 3.17 And
now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did [it], as [did] also
your rulers. 3.18 But
those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his
prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled. 3.19 Repent
ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when
the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; 3.20 And he
shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: 3.21 Whom
the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things,
which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the
world began. 3.22 For
Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God
raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in
all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. 3.23 And it
shall come to pass, [that] every soul, which will not hear that
prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. 3.24 Yea,
and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many
as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. 3.25 Ye are
the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with
our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the
kindreds of the earth be blessed. 3.26 Unto
you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you,
in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. ▲4.1 And as they spake unto the
people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees,
came upon them, 4.2 Being
grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the
resurrection from the dead. 4.3 And
they laid hands on them, and put [them] in hold unto the next day: for
it was now eventide. 4.4 Howbeit
many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men
was about five thousand. 4.5 And it
came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, 4.6 And
Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as
many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together
at Jerusalem. 4.7 And
when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by
what name, have ye done this? 4.8 Then
Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the
people, and elders of Israel, 4.9 If we
this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what
means he is made whole; 4.10 Be it
known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name
of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from
the dead, [even] by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 4.11 This
is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become
the head of the corner. 4.12
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name
under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. 4.13 Now
when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they
were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took
knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. 4.14 And
beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say
nothing against it. 4.15 But
when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they
conferred among themselves, 4.16
Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable
miracle hath been done by them [is] manifest to all them that dwell in
Jerusalem; and we cannot deny [it]. 4.17 But
that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten
them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. 4.18 And
they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in
the name of Jesus. 4.19 But
Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the
sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. 4.20 For we
cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. 4.21 So
when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding
nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all
[men] glorified God for that which was done. 4.22 For
the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was
shewed. 4.23 And
being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the
chief priests and elders had said unto them. 4.24 And
when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one
accord, and said, Lord, thou [art] God, which hast made heaven, and
earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: 4.25 Who by
the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and
the people imagine vain things? 4.26 The
kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together
against the Lord, and against his Christ. 4.27 For of
a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both
Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel,
were gathered together, 4.28 For to
do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. 4.29 And
now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that
with all boldness they may speak thy word, 4.30 By
stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be
done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. 4.31 And
when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled
together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake
the word of God with boldness. 4.32 And
the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul:
neither said any [of them] that ought of the things which he possessed
was his own; but they had all things common. 4.33 And
with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the
Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. 4.34
Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were
possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the
things that were sold, 4.35 And
laid [them] down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto
every man according as he had need. 4.36 And
Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being
interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, [and] of the country of
Cyprus, 4.37 Having
land, sold [it], and brought the money, and laid [it] at the apostles'
feet. ▲5.1 But a certain man named
Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 5.2 And
kept back [part] of the price, his wife also being privy [to it], and
brought a certain part, and laid [it] at the apostles' feet. 5.3 But
Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the
Holy Ghost, and to keep back [part] of the price of the land? 5.4 Whiles
it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in
thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart?
thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. 5.5 And
Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great
fear came on all them that heard these things. 5.6 And the
young men arose, wound him up, and carried [him] out, and buried [him]. 5.7 And it
was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing
what was done, came in. 5.8 And
Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much?
And she said, Yea, for so much. 5.9 Then
Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt
the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy
husband [are] at the door, and shall carry thee out. 5.10 Then
fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and
the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying [her] forth,
buried [her] by her husband. 5.11 And
great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these
things. 5.12 And by
the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the
people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 5.13 And of
the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified
them. 5.14 And
believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and
women.) 5.15
Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid
[them] on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter
passing by might overshadow some of them. 5.16 There
came also a multitude [out] of the cities round about unto Jerusalem,
bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits:
and they were healed every one. 5.17 Then
the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the
sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, 5.18 And
laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison. 5.19 But
the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought
them forth, and said, 5.20 Go,
stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. 5.21 And
when they heard [that], they entered into the temple early in the
morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with
him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the
children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. 5.22 But
when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they
returned, and told, 5.23
Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers
standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no
man within. 5.24 Now
when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief
priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would
grow. 5.25 Then
came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison
are standing in the temple, and teaching the people. 5.26 Then
went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence:
for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. 5.27 And
when they had brought them, they set [them] before the council: and the
high priest asked them, 5.28
Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in
this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine,
and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. 5.29 Then
Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God
rather than men. 5.30 The
God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 5.31 Him
hath God exalted with his right hand [to be] a Prince and a Saviour,
for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 5.32 And we
are his witnesses of these things; and [so is] also the Holy Ghost,
whom God hath given to them that obey him. 5.33 When
they heard [that], they were cut [to the heart], and took counsel to
slay them. 5.34 Then
stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor
of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to
put the apostles forth a little space; 5.35 And
said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye
intend to do as touching these men. 5.36 For
before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to
whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was
slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to
nought. 5.37 After
this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew
away much people after him: he also perished; and all, [even] as many
as obeyed him, were dispersed. 5.38 And
now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if
this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 5.39 But if
it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to
fight against God. 5.40 And to
him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten
[them], they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus,
and let them go. 5.41 And
they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they
were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. 5.42 And
daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and
preach Jesus Christ. ▲6.1 And in those days, when the
number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the
Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in
the daily ministration. 6.2 Then
the twelve called the multitude of the disciples [unto them], and said,
It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 6.3
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report,
full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this
business. 6.4 But we
will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the
word. 6.5 And the
saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full
of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor,
and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: 6.6 Whom
they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid
[their] hands on them. 6.7 And the
word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in
Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to
the faith. 6.8 And
Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among
the people. 6.9 Then
there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called [the synagogue]
of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of
Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. 6.10 And
they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he
spake. 6.11 Then
they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous
words against Moses, and [against] God. 6.12 And
they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came
upon [him], and caught him, and brought [him] to the council, 6.13 And
set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak
blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law: 6.14 For we
have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this
place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. 6.15 And
all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as
it had been the face of an angel. ▲7.1 Then said the high priest,
Are these things so? 7.2 And he
said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared
unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in
Charran, 7.3 And
said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and
come into the land which I shall shew thee. 7.4 Then
came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Charran: and
from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land,
wherein ye now dwell. 7.5 And he
gave him none inheritance in it, no, not [so much as] to set his foot
on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and
to his seed after him, when [as yet] he had no child. 7.6 And God
spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and
that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat [them] evil four
hundred years. 7.7 And the
nation to whom they shall be in bondage will I judge, said God: and
after that shall they come forth, and serve me in this place. 7.8 And he
gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so [Abraham] begat Isaac,
and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac [begat] Jacob; and Jacob
[begat] the twelve patriarchs. 7.9 And the
patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with
him, 7.10 And
delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and
wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor
over Egypt and all his house. 7.11 Now
there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great
affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance. 7.12 But
when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers
first. 7.13 And at
the second [time] Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's
kindred was made known unto Pharaoh. 7.14 Then
sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to [him], and all his kindred,
threescore and fifteen souls. 7.15 So
Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers, 7.16 And
were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham
bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor [the father] of Sychem. 7.17 But
when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham,
the people grew and multiplied in Egypt, 7.18 Till
another king arose, which knew not Joseph. 7.19 The
same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers,
so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not
live. 7.20 In
which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up in
his father's house three months: 7.21 And
when he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished him
for her own son. 7.22 And
Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in
words and in deeds. 7.23 And
when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his
brethren the children of Israel. 7.24 And
seeing one [of them] suffer wrong, he defended [him], and avenged him
that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian: 7.25 For he
supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand
would deliver them: but they understood not. 7.26 And
the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would have
set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong
one to another? 7.27 But he
that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a
ruler and a judge over us? 7.28 Wilt
thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday? 7.29 Then
fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian,
where he begat two sons. 7.30 And
when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the wilderness
of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush. 7.31 When
Moses saw [it], he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold
[it], the voice of the Lord came unto him, 7.32
[Saying], I [am] the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the
God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not
behold. 7.33 Then
said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place
where thou standest is holy ground. 7.34 I have
seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I
have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now
come, I will send thee into Egypt. 7.35 This
Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the
same did God send [to be] a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the
angel which appeared to him in the bush. 7.36 He
brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the
land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years. 7.37 This
is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall
the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him
shall ye hear. 7.38 This
is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which
spake to him in the mount Sina, and [with] our fathers: who received
the lively oracles to give unto us: 7.39 To
whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust [him] from them, and in
their hearts turned back again into Egypt, 7.40 Saying
unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for [as for] this Moses,
which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of
him. 7.41 And
they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol,
and rejoiced in the works of their own hands. 7.42 Then
God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it is
written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye
offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices [by the space of] forty years
in the wilderness? 7.43 Yea,
ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan,
figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond
Babylon. 7.44 Our
fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had
appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the
fashion that he had seen. 7.45 Which
also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the
possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our
fathers, unto the days of David; 7.46 Who
found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God
of Jacob. 7.47 But
Solomon built him an house. 7.48
Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith
the prophet, 7.49 Heaven
[is] my throne, and earth [is] my footstool: what house will ye build
me? saith the Lord: or what [is] the place of my rest? 7.50 Hath
not my hand made all these things? 7.51 Ye
stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist
the Holy Ghost: as your fathers [did], so [do] ye. 7.52 Which
of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain
them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have
been now the betrayers and murderers: 7.53 Who
have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept
[it]. 7.54 When
they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed
on him with [their] teeth. 7.55 But
he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and
saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, 7.56 And
said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on
the right hand of God. 7.57 Then
they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon
him with one accord, 7.58 And
cast [him] out of the city, and stoned [him]: and the witnesses laid
down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. 7.59 And
they stoned Stephen, calling upon [God], and saying, Lord Jesus,
receive my spirit. 7.60 And he
kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to
their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. ▲8.1 And Saul was consenting
unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against
the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad
throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. 8.2 And
devout men carried Stephen [to his burial], and made great lamentation
over him. 8.3 As for
Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and
haling men and women committed [them] to prison. 8.4
Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching
the word. 8.5 Then
Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 8.6 And the
people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake,
hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 8.7 For
unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were
possessed [with them]: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame,
were healed. 8.8 And
there was great joy in that city. 8.9 But
there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same
city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that
himself was some great one: 8.10 To
whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This
man is the great power of God. 8.11 And to
him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them
with sorceries. 8.12 But
when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom
of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and
women. 8.13 Then
Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued
with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were
done. 8.14 Now
when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had
received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 8.15 Who,
when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the
Holy Ghost: 8.16 (For
as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the
name of the Lord Jesus.) 8.17 Then
laid they [their] hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 8.18 And
when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy
Ghost was given, he offered them money, 8.19
Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may
receive the Holy Ghost. 8.20 But
Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast
thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 8.21 Thou
hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in
the sight of God. 8.22 Repent
therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought
of thine heart may be forgiven thee. 8.23 For I
perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and [in] the bond of
iniquity. 8.24 Then
answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of
these things which ye have spoken come upon me. 8.25 And
they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord,
returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the
Samaritans. 8.26 And
the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward
the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which
is desert. 8.27 And he
arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great
authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of
all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, 8.28 Was
returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. 8.29 Then
the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. 8.30 And
Philip ran thither to [him], and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and
said, Understandest thou what thou readest? 8.31 And he
said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip
that he would come up and sit with him. 8.32 The
place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to
the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he
not his mouth: 8.33 In his
humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his
generation? for his life is taken from the earth. 8.34 And
the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the
prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? 8.35 Then
Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached
unto him Jesus. 8.36 And as
they went on [their] way, they came unto a certain water: and the
eunuch said, See, [here is] water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 8.37 And
Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And
he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 8.38 And he
commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the
water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. 8.39 And
when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught
away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way
rejoicing. 8.40 But
Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the
cities, till he came to Caesarea. ▲9.1 And Saul, yet breathing out
threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto
the high priest, 9.2 And
desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found
any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them
bound unto Jerusalem. 9.3 And as
he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round
about him a light from heaven: 9.4 And he
fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why
persecutest thou me? 9.5 And he
said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou
persecutest: [it is] hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 9.6 And he
trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And
the Lord [said] unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be
told thee what thou must do. 9.7 And the
men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but
seeing no man. 9.8 And
Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no
man: but they led him by the hand, and brought [him] into Damascus. 9.9 And he
was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. 9.10 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. 9.11 And
the Lord [said] unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called
Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for [one] called Saul, of
Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, 9.12 And
hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting [his]
hand on him, that he might receive his sight. 9.13 Then
Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil
he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: 9.14 And
here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on
thy name. 9.15 But
the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me,
to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of
Israel: 9.16 For I
will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. 9.17 And
Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands
on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, [even] Jesus, that appeared unto
thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest
receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. 9.18 And
immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he
received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. 9.19 And
when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain
days with the disciples which were at Damascus. 9.20 And
straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of
God. 9.21 But
all that heard [him] were amazed, and said; Is not this he that
destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither
for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? 9.22 But
Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which
dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. 9.23 And
after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: 9.24 But
their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day
and night to kill him. 9.25 Then
the disciples took him by night, and let [him] down by the wall in a
basket. 9.26 And
when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the
disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he
was a disciple. 9.27 But
Barnabas took him, and brought [him] to the apostles, and declared unto
them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to
him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. 9.28 And he
was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. 9.29 And he
spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the
Grecians: but they went about to slay him. 9.30
[Which] when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and
sent him forth to Tarsus. 9.31 Then
had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria,
and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the
comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. 9.32 And it
came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all [quarters], he came down
also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. 9.33 And
there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight
years, and was sick of the palsy. 9.34 And
Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and
make thy bed. And he arose immediately. 9.35 And
all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord. 9.36 Now
there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by
interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and
almsdeeds which she did. 9.37 And it
came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they
had washed, they laid [her] in an upper chamber. 9.38 And
forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that
Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring [him] that he
would not delay to come to them. 9.39 Then
Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him 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. 9.40 But
Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning
[him] to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and
when she saw Peter, she sat up. 9.41 And he
gave her [his] hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the
saints and widows, presented her alive. 9.42 And it
was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord. 9.43 And it
came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a
tanner. ▲10.1 There was a certain man in
Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian
[band], 10.2 [A]
devout [man], and one that feared God with all his house, which gave
much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. 10.3 He saw
in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God
coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. 10.4 And
when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And
he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial
before God. 10.5 And
now send men to Joppa, and call for [one] Simon, whose surname is Peter: 10.6 He
lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he
shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. 10.7 And
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 continually; 10.8 And
when he had declared all [these] things unto them, he sent them to
Joppa. 10.9 On the
morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city,
Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: 10.10 And
he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready,
he fell into a trance, 10.11 And
saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had
been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: 10.12
Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild
beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. 10.13 And
there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. 10.14 But
Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is
common or unclean. 10.15 And
the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath
cleansed, [that] call not thou common. 10.16 This
was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven. 10.17 Now
while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen
should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made
enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, 10.18 And
called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged
there. 10.19 While
Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three
men seek thee. 10.20 Arise
therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I
have sent them. 10.21 Then
Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and
said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what [is] the cause wherefore ye
are come? 10.22 And
they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth
God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned
from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear
words of thee. 10.23 Then
called he them in, and lodged [them]. And on the morrow Peter went away
with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. 10.24 And
the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for
them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. 10.25 And
as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet,
and worshipped [him]. 10.26 But
Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. 10.27 And
as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come
together. 10.28 And
he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man
that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but
God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. 10.29
Therefore came I [unto you] without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent
for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? 10.30 And
Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the
ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in
bright clothing, 10.31 And
said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in
remembrance in the sight of God. 10.32 Send
therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he
is lodged in the house of [one] Simon a tanner by the sea side: who,
when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. 10.33
Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou
art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all
things that are commanded thee of God. 10.34 Then
Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is
no respecter of persons: 10.35 But
in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is
accepted with him. 10.36 The
word which [God] sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by
Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) 10.37 That
word, [I say], ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and
began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 10.38 How
God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who
went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the
devil; for God was with him. 10.39 And
we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the
Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: 10.40 Him
God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; 10.41 Not
to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, [even] to
us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. 10.42 And
he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he
which was ordained of God [to be] the Judge of quick and dead. 10.43 To
him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever
believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. 10.44 While
Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which
heard the word. 10.45 And
they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as
came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the
gift of the Holy Ghost. 10.46 For
they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered
Peter, 10.47 Can
any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have
received the Holy Ghost as well as we? 10.48 And
he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed
they him to tarry certain days. ▲11.1 And the apostles and
brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received
the word of God. 11.2 And
when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision
contended with him, 11.3
Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. 11.4 But
Peter rehearsed [the matter] from the beginning, and expounded [it] by
order unto them, saying, 11.5 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 great sheet, let down from heaven by
four corners; and it came even to me: 11.6 Upon
the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw
fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things,
and fowls of the air. 11.7 And I
heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat. 11.8 But I
said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time
entered into my mouth. 11.9 But
the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, [that]
call not thou common. 11.10 And
this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven. 11.11 And,
behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house
where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me. 11.12 And
the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six
brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house: 11.13 And
he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and
said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is
Peter; 11.14 Who
shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. 11.15 And
as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the
beginning. 11.16 Then
remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed
baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. 11.17
Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as [he did] unto us, who
believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand
God? 11.18 When
they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God,
saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. 11.19 Now
they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about
Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching
the word to none but unto the Jews only. 11.20 And
some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come
to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. 11.21 And
the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and
turned unto the Lord. 11.22 Then
tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in
Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as
Antioch. 11.23 Who,
when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted
them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. 11.24 For
he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much
people was added unto the Lord. 11.25 Then
departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: 11.26 And
when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to
pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and
taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in
Antioch. 11.27 And
in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. 11.28 And
there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit
that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came
to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. 11.29 Then
the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send
relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea: 11.30 Which
also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and
Saul. ▲12.1 Now about that time Herod
the king stretched forth [his] hands to vex certain of the church. 12.2 And he
killed James the brother of John with the sword. 12.3 And
because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter
also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) 12.4 And
when he had apprehended him, he put [him] in prison, and delivered
[him] to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after
Easter to bring him forth to the people. 12.5 Peter
therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of
the church unto God for him. 12.6 And
when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was
sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers
before the door kept the prison. 12.7 And,
behold, the angel of the Lord came upon [him], and a light shined in
the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying,
Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from [his] hands. 12.8 And
the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so
he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow
me. 12.9 And he
went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was
done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. 12.10 When
they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron
gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own
accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and
forthwith the angel departed from him. 12.11 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 expectation of the people of the Jews. 12.12 And
when he had considered [the thing], he came to the house of Mary the
mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered
together praying. 12.13 And
as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken,
named Rhoda. 12.14 And
when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but
ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. 12.15 And
they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it
was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. 12.16 But
Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened [the door], and saw
him, they were astonished. 12.17 But
he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared
unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said,
Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed,
and went into another place. 12.18 Now
as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what
was become of Peter. 12.19 And
when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the
keepers, and commanded that [they] should be put to death. And he went
down from Judaea to Caesarea, and [there] abode. 12.20 And
Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came
with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain
their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the
king's [country]. 12.21 And
upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne,
and made an oration unto them. 12.22 And
the people gave a shout, [saying, It is] the voice of a god, and not of
a man. 12.23 And
immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God
the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost. 12.24 But
the word of God grew and multiplied. 12.25 And
Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled
[their] ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark. ▲13.1 Now there were in the
church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas,
and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen,
which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 13.2 As
they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate
me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. 13.3 And
when they had fasted and prayed, and laid [their] hands on them, they
sent [them] away. 13.4 So
they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and
from thence they sailed to Cyprus. 13.5 And
when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the
synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to [their] minister. 13.6 And
when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain
sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name [was] Barjesus: 13.7 Which
was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who
called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. 13.8 But
Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood
them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. 13.9 Then
Saul, (who also [is called] Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his
eyes on him, 13.10 And
said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, [thou] child of the
devil, [thou] enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to
pervert the right ways of the Lord? 13.11 And
now, behold, the hand of the Lord [is] upon thee, and thou shalt be
blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on
him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him
by the hand. 13.12 Then
the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at
the doctrine of the Lord. 13.13 Now
when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in
Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem. 13.14 But
when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and
went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. 13.15 And
after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the
synagogue sent unto them, saying, [Ye] men [and] brethren, if ye have
any word of exhortation for the people, say on. 13.16 Then
Paul stood up, and beckoning with [his] hand said, Men of Israel, and
ye that fear God, give audience. 13.17 The
God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people
when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm
brought he them out of it. 13.18 And
about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the
wilderness. 13.19 And
when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided
their land to them by lot. 13.20 And
after that he gave [unto them] judges about the space of four hundred
and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet. 13.21 And
afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of
Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years. 13.22 And
when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king;
to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the [son]
of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. 13.23 Of
this man's seed hath God according to [his] promise raised unto Israel
a Saviour, Jesus: 13.24 When
John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to
all the people of Israel. 13.25 And
as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am
not [he]. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of [his]
feet I am not worthy to loose. 13.26 Men
[and] brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among
you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent. 13.27 For
they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him
not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath
day, they have fulfilled [them] in condemning [him]. 13.28 And
though they found no cause of death [in him], yet desired they Pilate
that he should be slain. 13.29 And
when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took [him]
down from the tree, and laid [him] in a sepulchre. 13.30 But
God raised him from the dead: 13.31 And
he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to
Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. 13.32 And
we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made
unto the fathers, 13.33 God
hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised
up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my
Son, this day have I begotten thee. 13.34 And
as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, [now] no more to
return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure
mercies of David. 13.35
Wherefore he saith also in another [psalm], Thou shalt not suffer thine
Holy One to see corruption. 13.36 For
David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell
on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: 13.37 But
he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption. 13.38 Be it
known unto you therefore, men [and] brethren, that through this man is
preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: 13.39 And
by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye
could not be justified by the law of Moses. 13.40
Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the
prophets; 13.41
Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your
days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it
unto you. 13.42 And
when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought
that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. 13.43 Now
when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious
proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded
them to continue in the grace of God. 13.44 And
the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the
word of God. 13.45 But
when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake
against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and
blaspheming. 13.46 Then
Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word
of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from
you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to
the Gentiles. 13.47 For
so hath the Lord commanded us, [saying], I have set thee to be a light
of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of
the earth. 13.48 And
when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of
the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. 13.49 And
the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region. 13.50 But
the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men
of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and
expelled them out of their coasts. 13.51 But
they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto
Iconium. 13.52 And
the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost. ▲14.1 And it came to pass in
Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews,
and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the
Greeks believed. 14.2 But
the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil
affected against the brethren. 14.3 Long
time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave
testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to
be done by their hands. 14.4 But
the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and
part with the apostles. 14.5 And
when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the
Jews with their rulers, to use [them] despitefully, and to stone them, 14.6 They
were ware of [it], and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia,
and unto the region that lieth round about: 14.7 And
there they preached the gospel. 14.8 And
there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a
cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked: 14.9 The
same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving
that he had faith to be healed, 14.10 Said
with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked. 14.11 And
when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices,
saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the
likeness of men. 14.12 And
they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the
chief speaker. 14.13 Then
the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and
garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people. 14.14
[Which] when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard [of], they rent
their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, 14.15 And
saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions
with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities
unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all
things that are therein: 14.16 Who
in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. 14.17
Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good,
and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts
with food and gladness. 14.18 And
with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not
done sacrifice unto them. 14.19 And
there came thither [certain] Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who
persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew [him] out of the
city, supposing he had been dead. 14.20
Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came
into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. 14.21 And
when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many,
they returned again to Lystra, and [to] Iconium, and Antioch, 14.22
Confirming the souls of the disciples, [and] exhorting them to continue
in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the
kingdom of God. 14.23 And
when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with
fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. 14.24 And
after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. 14.25 And
when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia: 14.26 And
thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the
grace of God for the work which they fulfilled. 14.27 And
when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they
rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the
door of faith unto the Gentiles. 14.28 And
there they abode long time with the disciples. ▲15.1 And certain men which came
down from Judaea taught the brethren, [and said], Except ye be
circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. 15.2 When
therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation
with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of
them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this
question. 15.3 And
being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice
and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused
great joy unto all the brethren. 15.4 And
when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and
[of] the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had
done with them. 15.5 But
there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed,
saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command [them]
to keep the law of Moses. 15.6 And
the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. 15.7 And
when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them,
Men [and] brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice
among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the
gospel, and believe. 15.8 And
God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy
Ghost, even as [he did] unto us; 15.9 And
put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. 15.10 Now
therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the
disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? 15.11 But
we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be
saved, even as they. 15.12 Then
all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul,
declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles
by them. 15.13 And
after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men [and]
brethren, hearken unto me: 15.14
Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to
take out of them a people for his name. 15.15 And
to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, 15.16 After
this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which
is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will
set it up: 15.17 That
the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles,
upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things. 15.18 Known
unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world. 15.19
Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among
the Gentiles are turned to God: 15.20 But
that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols,
and [from] fornication, and [from] things strangled, and [from] blood. 15.21 For
Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read
in the synagogues every sabbath day. 15.22 Then
pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send
chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas;
[namely], Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the
brethren: 15.23 And
they wrote [letters] by them after this manner; The apostles and elders
and brethren [send] greeting unto the brethren which are of the
Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia: 15.24
Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have
troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, [Ye must] be
circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no [such] commandment: 15.25 It
seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen
men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, 15.26 Men
that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15.27 We
have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell [you] the same
things by mouth. 15.28 For
it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater
burden than these necessary things; 15.29 That
ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things
strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye
shall do well. Fare ye well. 15.30 So
when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had
gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle: 15.31
[Which] when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation. 15.32 And
Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren
with many words, and confirmed [them]. 15.33 And
after they had tarried [there] a space, they were let go in peace from
the brethren unto the apostles. 15.34
Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still. 15.35 Paul
also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word
of the Lord, with many others also. 15.36 And
some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our
brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord,
[and see] how they do. 15.37 And
Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. 15.38 But
Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them
from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. 15.39 And
the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder
one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; 15.40 And
Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto
the grace of God. 15.41 And
he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches. ▲16.1 Then came he to Derbe and
Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the
son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his
father [was] a Greek: 16.2 Which
was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. 16.3 Him
would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him
because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all
that his father was a Greek. 16.4 And as
they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to
keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at
Jerusalem. 16.5 And so
were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number
daily. 16.6 Now
when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and
were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, 16.7 After
they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the
Spirit suffered them not. 16.8 And
they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. 16.9 And a
vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia,
and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. 16.10 And
after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into
Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to
preach the gospel unto them. 16.11
Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to
Samothracia, and the next [day] to Neapolis; 16.12 And
from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of
Macedonia, [and] a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain
days. 16.13 And
on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer
was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which
resorted [thither]. 16.14 And a
certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira,
which worshipped God, heard [us]: whose heart the Lord opened, that she
attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. 16.15 And
when she was baptized, and her household, she besought [us], saying, If
ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and
abide [there]. And she constrained us. 16.16 And
it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with
a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by
soothsaying: 16.17 The
same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the
servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. 16.18 And
this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the
spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.
And he came out the same hour. 16.19 And
when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught
Paul and Silas, and drew [them] into the marketplace unto the rulers, 16.20 And
brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do
exceedingly trouble our city, 16.21 And
teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to
observe, being Romans. 16.22 And
the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent
off their clothes, and commanded to beat [them]. 16.23 And
when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast [them] into
prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: 16.24 Who,
having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and
made their feet fast in the stocks. 16.25 And
at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the
prisoners heard them. 16.26 And
suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the
prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and
every one's bands were loosed. 16.27 And
the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the
prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed
himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. 16.28 But
Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are
all here. 16.29 Then
he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down
before Paul and Silas, 16.30 And
brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 16.31 And
they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved,
and thy house. 16.32 And
they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his
house. 16.33 And
he took them the same hour of the night, and washed [their] stripes;
and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. 16.34 And
when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and
rejoiced, believing in God with all his house. 16.35 And
when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those
men go. 16.36 And
the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have
sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace. 16.37 But
Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being
Romans, and have cast [us] into prison; and now do they thrust us out
privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out. 16.38 And
the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared,
when they heard that they were Romans. 16.39 And
they came and besought them, and brought [them] out, and desired [them]
to depart out of the city. 16.40 And
they went out of the prison, and entered into [the house of] Lydia: and
when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed. ▲17.1 Now when they had passed
through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was
a synagogue of the Jews: 17.2 And
Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days
reasoned with them out of the scriptures, 17.3
Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen
again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is
Christ. 17.4 And
some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the
devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few. 17.5 But
the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain
lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the
city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to
bring them out to the people. 17.6 And
when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the
rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside
down are come hither also; 17.7 Whom
Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of
Caesar, saying that there is another king, [one] Jesus. 17.8 And
they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard
these things. 17.9 And
when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them
go. 17.10 And
the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea:
who coming [thither] went into the synagogue of the Jews. 17.11 These
were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the
word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily,
whether those things were so. 17.12
Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were
Greeks, and of men, not a few. 17.13 But
when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was
preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the
people. 17.14 And
then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the
sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still. 17.15 And
they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a
commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed,
they departed. 17.16 Now
while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him,
when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. 17.17
Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the
devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him. 17.18 Then
certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered
him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth
to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them
Jesus, and the resurrection. 17.19 And
they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what
this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, [is]? 17.20 For
thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know
therefore what these things mean. 17.21 (For
all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in
nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.) 17.22 Then
Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, [Ye] men of Athens, I
perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. 17.23 For
as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this
inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship,
him declare I unto you. 17.24 God
that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of
heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 17.25
Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing,
seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; 17.26 And
hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face
of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the
bounds of their habitation; 17.27 That
they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find
him, though he be not far from every one of us: 17.28 For
in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your
own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. 17.29
Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think
that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art
and man's device. 17.30 And
the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men
every where to repent: 17.31
Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world
in righteousness by [that] man whom he hath ordained; [whereof] he hath
given assurance unto all [men], in that he hath raised him from the
dead. 17.32 And
when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and
others said, We will hear thee again of this [matter]. 17.33 So
Paul departed from among them. 17.34
Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which [was]
Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with
them. ▲18.1 After these things Paul
departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; 18.2 And
found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from
Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded
all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them. 18.3 And
because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for
by their occupation they were tentmakers. 18.4 And he
reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the
Greeks. 18.5 And
when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in
the spirit, and testified to the Jews [that] Jesus [was] Christ. 18.6 And
when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook [his] raiment,
and said unto them, Your blood [be] upon your own heads; I [am] clean:
from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles. 18.7 And he
departed thence, and entered into a certain [man's] house, named
Justus, [one] that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the
synagogue. 18.8 And
Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with
all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were
baptized. 18.9 Then
spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but
speak, and hold not thy peace: 18.10 For I
am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have
much people in this city. 18.11 And
he continued [there] a year and six months, teaching the word of God
among them. 18.12 And
when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with
one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, 18.13
Saying, This [fellow] persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. 18.14 And
when Paul was now about to open [his] mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews,
If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O [ye] Jews, reason
would that I should bear with you: 18.15 But
if it be a question of words and names, and [of] your law, look ye [to
it]; for I will be no judge of such [matters]. 18.16 And
he drave them from the judgment seat. 18.17 Then
all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and
beat [him] before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those
things. 18.18 And
Paul [after this] tarried [there] yet a good while, and then took his
leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him
Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn [his] head in Cenchrea: for he had a
vow. 18.19 And
he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into
the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. 18.20 When
they desired [him] to tarry longer time with them, he consented not; 18.21 But
bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that
cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And
he sailed from Ephesus. 18.22 And
when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he
went down to Antioch. 18.23 And
after he had spent some time [there], he departed, and went over [all]
the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the
disciples. 18.24 And a
certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, [and]
mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. 18.25 This
man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the
spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing
only the baptism of John. 18.26 And
he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and
Priscilla had heard, they took him unto [them], and expounded unto him
the way of God more perfectly. 18.27 And
when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting
the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much
which had believed through grace: 18.28 For
he mightily convinced the Jews, [and that] publickly, shewing by the
scriptures that Jesus was Christ. ▲19.1 And it came to pass, that,
while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper
coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, 19.2 He
said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And
they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any
Holy Ghost. 19.3 And he
said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto
John's baptism. 19.4 Then
said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying
unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come
after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 19.5 When
they heard [this], they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 19.6 And
when Paul had laid [his] hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them;
and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. 19.7 And
all the men were about twelve. 19.8 And he
went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three
months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of
God. 19.9 But
when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way
before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the
disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus. 19.10 And
this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt
in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. 19.11 And
God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: 19.12 So
that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons,
and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of
them. 19.13 Then
certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over
them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We
adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. 19.14 And
there were seven sons of [one] Sceva, a Jew, [and] chief of the
priests, which did so. 19.15 And
the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but
who are ye? 19.16 And
the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them,
and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked
and wounded. 19.17 And
this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and
fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. 19.18 And
many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds. 19.19 Many
of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and
burned them before all [men]: and they counted the price of them, and
found [it] fifty thousand [pieces] of silver. 19.20 So
mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. 19.21 After
these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had
passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After
I have been there, I must also see Rome. 19.22 So he
sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and
Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season. 19.23 And
the same time there arose no small stir about that way. 19.24 For a
certain [man] named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines
for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; 19.25 Whom
he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs,
ye know that by this craft we have our wealth. 19.26
Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost
throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much
people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands: 19.27 So
that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also
that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her
magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world
worshippeth. 19.28 And
when they heard [these sayings], they were full of wrath, and cried
out, saying, Great [is] Diana of the Ephesians. 19.29 And
the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and
Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed
with one accord into the theatre. 19.30 And
when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered
him not. 19.31 And
certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him,
desiring [him] that he would not adventure himself into the theatre. 19.32 Some
therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was
confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. 19.33 And
they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward.
And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence
unto the people. 19.34 But
when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of
two hours cried out, Great [is] Diana of the Ephesians. 19.35 And
when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, [Ye] men of
Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the
Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the
[image] which fell down from Jupiter? 19.36
Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be
quiet, and to do nothing rashly. 19.37 For
ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of
churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess. 19.38
Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a
matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let
them implead one another. 19.39 But
if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be
determined in a lawful assembly. 19.40 For
we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there
being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse. 19.41 And
when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly. ▲20.1 And after the uproar was
ceased, Paul called unto [him] the disciples, and embraced [them], and
departed for to go into Macedonia. 20.2 And
when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation,
he came into Greece, 20.3 And
[there] abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he
was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia. 20.4 And
there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the
Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and
Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus. 20.5 These
going before tarried for us at Troas. 20.6 And we
sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came
unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days. 20.7 And
upon the first [day] of the week, when the disciples came together to
break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow;
and continued his speech until midnight. 20.8 And
there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered
together. 20.9 And
there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen
into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with
sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. 20.10 And
Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing [him] said, Trouble not
yourselves; for his life is in him. 20.11 When
he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and
talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed. 20.12 And
they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted. 20.13 And
we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take
in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot. 20.14 And
when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene. 20.15 And
we sailed thence, and came the next [day] over against Chios; and the
next [day] we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next
[day] we came to Miletus. 20.16 For
Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the
time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at
Jerusalem the day of Pentecost. 20.17 And
from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. 20.18 And
when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first
day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at
all seasons, 20.19
Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and
temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: 20.20 [And]
how I kept back nothing that was profitable [unto you], but have shewed
you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, 20.21
Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward
God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. 20.22 And
now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the
things that shall befall me there: 20.23 Save
that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and
afflictions abide me. 20.24 But
none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself,
so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I
have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of
God. 20.25 And
now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the
kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. 20.26
Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I [am] pure from the
blood of all [men]. 20.27 For I
have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. 20.28 Take
heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which
the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God,
which he hath purchased with his own blood. 20.29 For I
know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among
you, not sparing the flock. 20.30 Also
of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw
away disciples after them. 20.31
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I
ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 20.32 And
now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace,
which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all
them which are sanctified. 20.33 I
have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. 20.34 Yea,
ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my
necessities, and to them that were with me. 20.35 I
have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support
the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It
is more blessed to give than to receive. 20.36 And
when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all. 20.37 And
they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, 20.38
Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should
see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship. ▲21.1 And it came to pass, that
after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a
straight course unto Coos, and the [day] following unto Rhodes, and
from thence unto Patara: 21.2 And
finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set
forth. 21.3 Now
when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed
into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her
burden. 21.4 And
finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul
through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem. 21.5 And
when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and
they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till [we were]
out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. 21.6 And
when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they
returned home again. 21.7 And
when we had finished [our] course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and
saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day. 21.8 And
the next [day] we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto
Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which
was [one] of the seven; and abode with him. 21.9 And
the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. 21.10 And
as we tarried [there] many days, there came down from Judaea a certain
prophet, named Agabus. 21.11 And
when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own
hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews
at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver
[him] into the hands of the Gentiles. 21.12 And
when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought
him not to go up to Jerusalem. 21.13 Then
Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am
ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name
of the Lord Jesus. 21.14 And
when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord
be done. 21.15 And
after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem. 21.16 There
went with us also [certain] of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought
with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should
lodge. 21.17 And
when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. 21.18 And
the [day] following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders
were present. 21.19 And
when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had
wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry. 21.20 And
when they heard [it], they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou
seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and
they are all zealous of the law: 21.21 And
they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are
among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to
circumcise [their] children, neither to walk after the customs. 21.22 What
is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will
hear that thou art come. 21.23 Do
therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow
on them; 21.24 Them
take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that
they may shave [their] heads: and all may know that those things,
whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but [that]
thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law. 21.25 As
touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written [and] concluded
that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves
from [things] offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and
from fornication. 21.26 Then
Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered
into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of
purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of
them. 21.27 And
when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia,
when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid
hands on him, 21.28
Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all
[men] every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and
further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this
holy place. 21.29 (For
they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom
they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.) 21.30 And
all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took
Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut. 21.31 And
as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of
the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. 21.32 Who
immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and
when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of
Paul. 21.33 Then
the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded [him] to be
bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done. 21.34 And
some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he
could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be
carried into the castle. 21.35 And
when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the
soldiers for the violence of the people. 21.36 For
the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him. 21.37 And
as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain,
May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek? 21.38 Art
not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and
leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers? 21.39 But
Paul said, I am a man [which am] a Jew of Tarsus, [a city] in Cilicia,
a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto
the people. 21.40 And
when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned
with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence,
he spake unto [them] in the Hebrew tongue, saying, ▲22.1 Men, brethren, and fathers,
hear ye my defence [which I make] now unto you. 22.2 (And
when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept
the more silence: and he saith,) 22.3 I am
verily a man [which am] a Jew, born in Tarsus, [a city] in Cilicia, yet
brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, [and] taught according
to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward
God, as ye all are this day. 22.4 And I
persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons
both men and women. 22.5 As
also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the
elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went
to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for
to be punished. 22.6 And it
came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto
Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light
round about me. 22.7 And I
fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why
persecutest thou me? 22.8 And I
answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of
Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. 22.9 And
they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they
heard not the voice of him that spake to me. 22.10 And I
said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go
into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are
appointed for thee to do. 22.11 And
when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand
of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. 22.12 And
one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of
all the Jews which dwelt [there], 22.13 Came
unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight.
And the same hour I looked up upon him. 22.14 And
he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest
know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of
his mouth. 22.15 For
thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. 22.16 And
now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins,
calling on the name of the Lord. 22.17 And
it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I
prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; 22.18 And
saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of
Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me. 22.19 And I
said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue
them that believed on thee: 22.20 And
when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by,
and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew
him. 22.21 And
he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the
Gentiles. 22.22 And
they gave him audience unto this word, and [then] lifted up their
voices, and said, Away with such a [fellow] from the earth: for it is
not fit that he should live. 22.23 And
as they cried out, and cast off [their] clothes, and threw dust into
the air, 22.24 The
chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade
that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore
they cried so against him. 22.25 And
as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood
by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and
uncondemned? 22.26 When
the centurion heard [that], he went and told the chief captain, saying,
Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman. 22.27 Then
the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman?
He said, Yea. 22.28 And
the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom.
And Paul said, But I was [free] born. 22.29 Then
straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and
the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman,
and because he had bound him. 22.30 On
the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was
accused of the Jews, he loosed him from [his] bands, and commanded the
chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down,
and set him before them. ▲23.1 And Paul, earnestly
beholding the council, said, Men [and] brethren, I have lived in all
good conscience before God until this day. 23.2 And
the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him
on the mouth. 23.3 Then
said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, [thou] whited wall: for
sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten
contrary to the law? 23.4 And
they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest? 23.5 Then
said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is
written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people. 23.6 But
when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other
Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men [and] brethren, I am a
Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the
dead I am called in question. 23.7 And
when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and
the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided. 23.8 For
the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor
spirit: but the Pharisees confess both. 23.9 And
there arose a great cry: and the scribes [that were] of the Pharisees'
part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a
spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God. 23.10 And
when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest
Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers
to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring
[him] into the castle. 23.11 And
the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer,
Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear
witness also at Rome. 23.12 And
when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound
themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink
till they had killed Paul. 23.13 And
they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy. 23.14 And
they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound
ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have
slain Paul. 23.15 Now
therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he
bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something
more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready
to kill him. 23.16 And
when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and
entered into the castle, and told Paul. 23.17 Then
Paul called one of the centurions unto [him], and said, Bring this
young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell
him. 23.18 So he
took him, and brought [him] to the chief captain, and said, Paul the
prisoner called me unto [him], and prayed me to bring this young man
unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee. 23.19 Then
the chief captain took him by the hand, and went [with him] aside
privately, and asked [him], What is that thou hast to tell me? 23.20 And
he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring
down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would enquire
somewhat of him more perfectly. 23.21 But
do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more
than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they
will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they
ready, looking for a promise from thee. 23.22 So
the chief captain [then] let the young man depart, and charged [him,
See thou] tell no man that thou hast shewed these things to me. 23.23 And
he called unto [him] two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred
soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and
spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; 23.24 And
provide [them] beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring [him] safe
unto Felix the governor. 23.25 And
he wrote a letter after this manner: 23.26
Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix [sendeth]
greeting. 23.27 This
man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then
came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a
Roman. 23.28 And
when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought
him forth into their council: 23.29 Whom
I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have
nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds. 23.30 And
when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent
straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say
before thee what [they had] against him. Farewell. 23.31 Then
the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought [him] by
night to Antipatris. 23.32 On
the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned to the
castle: 23.33 Who,
when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor,
presented Paul also before him. 23.34 And
when the governor had read [the letter], he asked of what province he
was. And when he understood that [he was] of Cilicia; 23.35 I
will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he
commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall. ▲24.1 And after five days Ananias
the high priest descended with the elders, and [with] a certain orator
[named] Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul. 24.2 And
when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse [him], saying,
Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy
deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence, 24.3 We
accept [it] always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all
thankfulness. 24.4
Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee
that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words. 24.5 For we
have found this man [a] pestilent [fellow], and a mover of sedition
among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect
of the Nazarenes: 24.6 Who
also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would
have judged according to our law. 24.7 But
the chief captain Lysias came [upon us], and with great violence took
[him] away out of our hands, 24.8
Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself
mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him. 24.9 And
the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so. 24.10 Then
Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered,
Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this
nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself: 24.11
Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days
since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship. 24.12 And
they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither
raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city: 24.13
Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me. 24.14 But
this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so
worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written
in the law and in the prophets: 24.15 And
have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there
shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. 24.16 And
herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of
offence toward God, and [toward] men. 24.17 Now
after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings. 24.18
Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple,
neither with multitude, nor with tumult. 24.19 Who
ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought
against me. 24.20 Or
else let these same [here] say, if they have found any evil doing in
me, while I stood before the council, 24.21
Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them,
Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you
this day. 24.22 And
when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of [that]
way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall
come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter. 24.23 And
he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let [him] have liberty,
and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come
unto him. 24.24 And
after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a
Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 24.25 And
as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come,
Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a
convenient season, I will call for thee. 24.26 He
hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might
loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. 24.27 But
after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix,
willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. ▲25.1 Now when Festus was come
into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to
Jerusalem. 25.2 Then
the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul,
and besought him, 25.3 And
desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem,
laying wait in the way to kill him. 25.4 But
Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he
himself would depart shortly [thither]. 25.5 Let
them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with [me],
and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him. 25.6 And
when he had tarried among them more than ten days, he went down unto
Caesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment seat commanded Paul
to be brought. 25.7 And
when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round
about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they
could not prove. 25.8 While
he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither
against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended any thing
at all. 25.9 But
Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said,
Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things
before me? 25.10 Then
said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be
judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest. 25.11 For
if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I
refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these
accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar. 25.12 Then
Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou
appealed unto Caesar? unto Caesar shalt thou go. 25.13 And
after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to
salute Festus. 25.14 And
when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto
the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix: 25.15 About
whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the
Jews informed [me], desiring [to have] judgment against him. 25.16 To
whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man
to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face,
and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid
against him. 25.17
Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow
I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth. 25.18
Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation
of such things as I supposed: 25.19 But
had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one
Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive. 25.20 And
because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked [him] whether he
would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters. 25.21 But
when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I
commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Caesar. 25.22 Then
Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow,
said he, thou shalt hear him. 25.23 And
on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and
was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and
principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought
forth. 25.24 And
Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us,
ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt
with me, both at Jerusalem, and [also] here, crying that he ought not
to live any longer. 25.25 But
when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he
himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him. 25.26 Of
whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have
brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king
Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write. 25.27 For
it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to
signify the crimes [laid] against him. ▲26.1 Then Agrippa said unto
Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched
forth the hand, and answered for himself: 26.2 I
think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself
this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of
the Jews: 26.3
Especially [because I know] thee to be expert in all customs and
questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me
patiently. 26.4 My
manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own
nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; 26.5 Which
knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most
straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee. 26.6 And
now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto
our fathers: 26.7 Unto
which [promise] our twelve tribes, instantly serving [God] day and
night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused
of the Jews. 26.8 Why
should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise
the dead? 26.9 I
verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to
the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 26.10 Which
thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in
prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they
were put to death, I gave my voice against [them]. 26.11 And I
punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled [them] to
blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted [them]
even unto strange cities. 26.12
Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the
chief priests, 26.13 At
midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the
brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed
with me. 26.14 And
when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me,
and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
[it is] hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 26.15 And I
said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. 26.16 But
rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this
purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things
which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear
unto thee; 26.17
Delivering thee from the people, and [from] the Gentiles, unto whom now
I send thee, 26.18 To
open their eyes, [and] to turn [them] from darkness to light, and
[from] the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness
of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that
is in me. 26.19
Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly
vision: 26.20 But
shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout
all the coasts of Judaea, and [then] to the Gentiles, that they should
repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. 26.21 For
these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill
[me]. 26.22
Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day,
witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those
which the prophets and Moses did say should come: 26.23 That
Christ should suffer, [and] that he should be the first that should
rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the
Gentiles. 26.24 And
as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou
art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. 26.25 But
he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of
truth and soberness. 26.26 For
the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for
I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this
thing was not done in a corner. 26.27 King
Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. 26.28 Then
Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. 26.29 And
Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear
me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except
these bonds. 26.30 And
when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and
Bernice, and they that sat with them: 26.31 And
when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This
man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds. 26.32 Then
said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if
he had not appealed unto Caesar. ▲27.1 And when it was determined
that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other
prisoners unto [one] named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. 27.2 And
entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by
the coasts of Asia; [one] Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica,
being with us. 27.3 And
the next [day] we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated
Paul, and gave [him] liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself. 27.4 And
when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the
winds were contrary. 27.5 And
when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to
Myra, [a city] of Lycia. 27.6 And
there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and
he put us therein. 27.7 And
when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against
Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against
Salmone; 27.8 And,
hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens;
nigh whereunto was the city [of] Lasea. 27.9 Now
when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because
the fast was now already past, Paul admonished [them], 27.10 And
said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and
much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives. 27.11
Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the
ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. 27.12 And
because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part
advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to
Phenice, [and there] to winter; [which is] an haven of Crete, and lieth
toward the south west and north west. 27.13 And
when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained
[their] purpose, loosing [thence], they sailed close by Crete. 27.14 But
not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called
Euroclydon. 27.15 And
when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let
[her] drive. 27.16 And
running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work
to come by the boat: 27.17 Which
when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and,
fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so
were driven. 27.18 And
we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next [day] they
lightened the ship; 27.19 And
the third [day] we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship. 27.20 And
when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest
lay on [us], all hope that we should be saved was then taken away. 27.21 But
after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said,
Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete,
and to have gained this harm and loss. 27.22 And
now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of
[any man's] life among you, but of the ship. 27.23 For
there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I
serve, 27.24
Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo,
God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. 27.25
Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be
even as it was told me. 27.26
Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island. 27.27 But
when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in
Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some
country; 27.28 And
sounded, and found [it] twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little
further, they sounded again, and found [it] fifteen fathoms. 27.29 Then
fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors
out of the stern, and wished for the day. 27.30 And
as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let
down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast
anchors out of the foreship, 27.31 Paul
said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the
ship, ye cannot be saved. 27.32 Then
the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off. 27.33 And
while the day was coming on, Paul besought [them] all to take meat,
saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and
continued fasting, having taken nothing. 27.34
Wherefore I pray you to take [some] meat: for this is for your health:
for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you. 27.35 And
when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in
presence of them all: and when he had broken [it], he began to eat. 27.36 Then
were they all of good cheer, and they also took [some] meat. 27.37 And
we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls. 27.38 And
when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the
wheat into the sea. 27.39 And
when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain
creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were
possible, to thrust in the ship. 27.40 And
when they had taken up the anchors, they committed [themselves] unto
the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the
wind, and made toward shore. 27.41 And
falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and
the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part
was broken with the violence of the waves. 27.42 And
the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them
should swim out, and escape. 27.43 But
the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from [their] purpose;
and commanded that they which could swim should cast [themselves] first
[into the sea], and get to land: 27.44 And
the rest, some on boards, and some on [broken pieces] of the ship. And
so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land. ▲28.1 And when they were escaped,
then they knew that the island was called Melita. 28.2 And
the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a
fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and
because of the cold. 28.3 And
when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid [them] on the fire,
there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. 28.4 And
when the barbarians saw the [venomous] beast hang on his hand, they
said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he
hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live. 28.5 And he
shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. 28.6
Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead
suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come
to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god. 28.7 In the
same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose
name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously. 28.8 And it
came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a
bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on
him, and healed him. 28.9 So
when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island,
came, and were healed: 28.10 Who
also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded
[us] with such things as were necessary. 28.11 And
after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had
wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux. 28.12 And
landing at Syracuse, we tarried [there] three days. 28.13 And
from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one
day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli: 28.14 Where
we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and
so we went toward Rome. 28.15 And
from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far
as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked
God, and took courage. 28.16 And
when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the
captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a
soldier that kept him. 28.17 And
it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the
Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men
[and] brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or
customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem
into the hands of the Romans. 28.18 Who,
when they had examined me, would have let [me] go, because there was no
cause of death in me. 28.19 But
when the Jews spake against [it], I was constrained to appeal unto
Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of. 28.20 For
this cause therefore have I called for you, to see [you], and to speak
with [you]: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this
chain. 28.21 And
they said unto him, We neither received letters out of Judaea
concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came shewed or spake
any harm of thee. 28.22 But
we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this
sect, we know that every where it is spoken against. 28.23 And
when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into [his]
lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God,
persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and
[out of] the prophets, from morning till evening. 28.24 And
some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. 28.25 And
when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul
had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet
unto our fathers, 28.26
Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall
not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive: 28.27 For
the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of
hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with
[their] eyes, and hear with [their] ears, and understand with [their]
heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. 28.28 Be it
known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the
Gentiles, and [that] they will hear it. 28.29 And
when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great
reasoning among themselves. 28.30 And
Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all
that came in unto him, 28.31
Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern
the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.