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Acts ACTS Acts of the Apostles Author: Paul A Bible for You to Study and make Notes With. THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 0

Contents The Acts of the Apostles............................. 5 Ananias and Sapphira ...................... 10 CHAPTER 1........................................... 5 Signs and Wonders and Healing...... 11 Purpose of the Holy Spirit ................. 5 The Apostles Put in Prison .............. 11 Wait for the Promise of the Father .... 5 The Angel Releases the Apostles from Prison ............................................... 11 Jesus’ Assension Into Heaven ........... 5 We Ought to Obey God Rather than The Upper Room ............................... 5 Men.................................................. 11 Judas is Replaced by Mathias............ 6 Counsel of Gamaliel ........................ 12 CHAPTER 2........................................... 6 CHAPTER 6......................................... 12 The Day of Pentacost......................... 6 Seven Spirit-Filled Men................... 12 Peter Addresses the Crowd................ 6 Stephen Chosen ............................... 12 Response of the Crowd...................... 7 Stephen Charged With Blaspheme .. 12 Repent and be Baptized ..................... 7 CHAPTER 7......................................... 13 The Church Begins to Grow.............. 8 Stephen’s Speech to the Council ..... 13 CHAPTER 3........................................... 8 Abraham .......................................... 13 A Lame Man Healed.......................... 8 Joseph .............................................. 13 By the Power of Christ ...................... 8 Moses............................................... 13 The Jews Denied Christ, Prince of Life Raising A Prophet for the Exodus ... 14 ........................................................... 8 Israel Rebels .................................... 14 Repent and Be Converted .................. 8 The Tabernacle ................................ 14 The Prophets Foretold of These Days 9 God’s Tabernacle............................. 15 CHAPTER 4........................................... 9 Israel Resists the Holy Ghost........... 15 Peter and John Arrested ..................... 9 The Stoning of Stephen ................... 15 Peter Addresses the Council in CHAPTER 8......................................... 15 Jerusalem ........................................... 9 Persecution against the Church........ 15 Boldness of Peter and John................ 9 Saul Persecutes Christians ............... 15 Peter and John Commanded Not to Philip Preaches in Samaria .............. 15 Speak ............................................... 10 Simon the Sorcerer .......................... 15 Peter and John Released .................. 10 Peter and John Go to Samaria.......... 16 Prayer for Boldness ......................... 10 Simon offers Money for the Holy Distribution of Possessions.............. 10 Spirit ................................................ 16 CHAPTER 5......................................... 10 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch ..... 16 1

ACTS Philip Preaches Jesus to the Eunuch 16 Relief Sent to Jerusalem .................. 21 The Eunuch Requests Baptism ........ 16 CHAPTER 12....................................... 22 Philip Caught Up ............................. 17 CHAPTER 9......................................... 17 Herod Persecutes the Church........... 22 Saul’s Conversion............................ 17 An Angel Frees Peter From Jail ...... 22 Saul Sees Jesus ................................ 17 Peter Returns to the Believers ......... 22 Ananias Sent to Get Saul ................. 17 Rhoda Forgets to Let Peter In.......... 22 Saul a Chosen Vessel....................... 17 Herod Takes the Glory of God and Saul Receives His Sight and Baptism Dies.................................................. 22 ......................................................... 17 The Word of God Grows ................. 23 Saul Preaches Christ ........................ 18 CHAPTER 13....................................... 23 Jews Counsel to Kill Saul................ 18 Saul and Barnabas Commissioned in Saul Escapes .................................... 18 Antioch ............................................ 23 Saul Goes to Jerusalem.................... 18 Saul and Barnabas Sail to Cyprus.... 23 Peter Heals Æneas ........................... 18 Sergius Paulus Hears the Word of God Tabitha (Dorcus) Dies and is ......................................................... 23 Resurrected ...................................... 18 Saul Renamed Paul, Elymas Blinded CHAPTER 10....................................... 19 ......................................................... 23 The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles, Paul Preaches at Antioch ................. 23 Cornelius’s Vision ........................... 19 All Justified By Jesus ...................... 24 Peter’s Vision of Unclean Animals . 19 The Gentiles Request Preaching on the Cornelius’ Men Find Peter .............. 19 Sabbath ............................................ 24 Peter Arrives at Cæsarea.................. 19 The Jews Expel Paul and Barnabas . 25 No Man Unclean.............................. 20 CHAPTER 14....................................... 25 God Is No Respecter of Persons ...... 20 Paul and Barnabas Preach at Iconium The Holy Spirit Poured Out On the ......................................................... 25 Gentiles............................................ 20 Paul Heals Man at Lystra................. 25 All Baptized Who Received the Holy Lystra Thought Paul and Barnabas Ghost................................................ 20 Were Gods ....................................... 25 CHAPTER 11....................................... 20 Paul Stoned and Left for Dead ........ 26 Jewish Believer Challenge Peter ..... 20 Preaching, Confirming Souls, Peter Repeats His Vision to the Jews Exhorting, and Ordaining ................ 26 ......................................................... 21 CHAPTER 15....................................... 26 Gospel Preached to the Gentiles...... 21 Differences on Circumcision ........... 26 Barnabas Goes to Tarsus to Seek Saul The Apostles Counsel Together on ......................................................... 21 Circumcision.................................... 26 Letters Sent to the Gentile Believers 27 2 Paul and Barnabas Disagree ............ 27

ACTS CHAPTER 16....................................... 28 CHAPTER 21....................................... 35 Timothy Joins Paul and Silas........... 28 Danger In Jerusalem ........................ 35 Paul’s Macedonian Vision............... 28 Disciples Warn Paul Not to Go to Lydia is Converted and Baptized..... 28 Jerusalem ......................................... 35 Damsel Freed of Her Spirit.............. 28 Agabus Warns Paul Not to Go to Paul and Silas Beaten and Jailed ..... 29 Jerusalem ......................................... 36 Earthquake Opens the Jail ............... 29 Paul Not Persuaded.......................... 36 Prison Keeper Seeks Salvation ........ 29 Paul at Jerusalem ............................. 36 Paul Arrested ................................... 36 CHAPTER 17....................................... 29 Paul Speaks to the People................ 37 Paul Preaches at Thessalonica ......... 29 House of Jason Assaulted ................ 30 CHAPTER 22....................................... 37 The Bereans More Noble Than Paul’s Testimony ............................. 37 Thessalonians................................... 30 Saul Meets the Lord Near Damascus Paul Waits in Athens ....................... 30 ......................................................... 37 Paul Preaches from Mars Hill.......... 30 Saul Chosen of the Lord .................. 38 Paul Claims Roman His Citizenship 38 CHAPTER 18....................................... 31 Paul’s Bands Loosed ....................... 38 Paul Makes Tents and Preaches at Corinth ............................................. 31 CHAPTER 23....................................... 38 Paul’s Night Vision ......................... 31 Paul Speaks to the Council .............. 38 Jews Made Insurrection Against Paul Dissension Between The Pharisees and ......................................................... 31 Sadusees........................................... 38 Paul Sails to Syria With Priscilla and Paul to Witness in Rome ................. 39 Aquila .............................................. 32 Conspiracy to Kill Paul.................... 39 Apollos Speaks Boldly in the Paul Sent to Cesarea ........................ 39 Synagogue ....................................... 32 CHAPTER 24....................................... 40 CHAPTER 19....................................... 32 Paul Speaks to Felix ........................ 40 The Baptism of John’s Disciples ..... 32 Paul’s Defense Before Felix ............ 40 Special Miracles by the Hands of Paul Paul at Liberty ................................. 41 ......................................................... 32 Felix Hears and Rejects the Gospel . 41 Confusion in Ephesus - Diana ......... 33 CHAPTER 25....................................... 41 CHAPTER 20....................................... 34 Paul Appeals to Ceasar .................... 41 Paul Visits Macedonia and Greece .. 34 King Agrippa Visits Festus.............. 41 Eutychus Raised From the Dead ..... 34 Agrippa Discusses Paul With Festus42 Paul Sails for Ephesus ..................... 34 Paul Calls the Ephesian Elders ........ 34 CHAPTER 26....................................... 42 Bound In the Spirit .......................... 35 Agrippa Hears Paul.......................... 42 3

ACTS Paul’s on Melita (Malta).................. 45 Paul Bit by a Viper .......................... 45 Paul’s Conversion............................ 43 Paul Heals on Melita........................ 46 Agrippa Almost Persuaded.............. 43 Departure to Rome........................... 46 CHAPTER 27....................................... 44 Paul Arrives at Rome....................... 46 Paul Is Sent to Rome ....................... 44 Paul Preaches the Kingdom of God. 46 Storm Near Crete ............................. 44 Some Believed and Some Did Not .. 46 Paul Speaks to Crew ........................ 44 Shipwreck on Melita (Malta)........... 45 CHAPTER 28....................................... 45 4

ACTS THE BOOK OF THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Acts of the Apostles is an important historical book of the beginnings of the Christian church and how it was formed and of how the gospel was spread. It tells us of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and how that enabled the gospel to be spread to the Gentile world. Acts begins with the account of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the persecution of the Christians, Saul’s conversion, and of the struggles involved for the Jewish Christians to accept the Gentiles into the faith as equals. The life of Paul is central in Acts, but the life of the other Apostles is also recorded here as well. Acts ends with the arrest of Paul and his imprisonment in Rome. The writing of Acts is credited to Dr Luke, a Gentile and Greek scholar, around the year A.D. 62. Luke is also credited for writing the gospel of Luke. Originally the two books of Luke and Acts were said to be one book, but they were separated in order to keep the gospels together. Acts depicts broad Jewish rejection of the gospel and their subsequent exclusion as the people of God. Acts also tells of the inclusion of the Gentiles into the faith and of their being incorporated into the people of God. CHAPTER 1 Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall Purpose of the Holy Spirit be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the THE former treatise have I made, O uttermost part of the earth. Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, Jesus’ Assension Into Heaven 2 Until the day in which he was 9 And when he had spoken these things, taken up, after that he through the Holy while they beheld, he was taken up; and a Ghost had given commandments unto the cloud received him out of their sight. apostles whom he had chosen: 10 And while they looked stedfastly toward 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive heaven as he went up, behold, two men after his passion by many infallible proofs, stood by them in white apparel; being seen of them forty days, and speaking 11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why of the things pertaining to the kingdom of stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same God: Jesus, which is taken up from you into Wait for the Promise of the Father heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye 4 And, being assembled together with them, have seen him go into heaven. commanded them that they should not The Upper Room depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the 12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye the mount called Olivet, which is from have heard of me. Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye 13 And when they were come in, they went shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not up into an upper room, where abode both many days hence. Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, 6 When they therefore were come together, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at Matthew, James the son of Alphæus, and this time restore again the kingdom to Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of Israel? James. 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to 14 These all continued with one accord in know the times or the seasons, which the prayer and supplication, with the women, Father hath put in his own power. and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his 8 But ye shall receive power, after that the brethren. 5

ACTS Judas is Replaced by Mathias CHAPTER 2 15 ¶ And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number The Day of Pentacost of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) AND when the day of Pentecost was 16 Men and brethren, this scripture must fully come, they were all with one needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy accord in one place. Ghost by the mouth of David spake before 2 And suddenly there came a concerning Judas, which was guide to them sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty that took Jesus. wind, and it filled all the house where they 17 For he was numbered with us, and had were sitting. obtained part of this ministry. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven 18 Now this man purchased a field with the tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he of them. burst asunder in the midst, and all his 4 And they were all filled with the Holy bowels gushed out. Ghost, and began to speak with other 19 And it was known unto all the dwellers at tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, Jews, devout men, out of every nation under The field of blood. heaven. 20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the Let his habitation be desolate, and let no multitude came together, and were man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let confounded, because that every man heard another take. them speak in his own language. 21 Wherefore of these men which have 7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, companied with us all the time that the Lord saying one to another, Behold, are not all Jesus went in and out among us, these which speak Galilæans? 22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto 8 And how hear we every man in our own that same day that he was taken up from us, tongue, wherein we were born? must one be ordained to be a witness with us 9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and of his resurrection. the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judæa, 23 And they appointed two, Joseph called and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and 10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in Matthias. the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and 24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew 11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them whether of these two thou hast chosen, speak in our tongues the wonderful works of 25 That he may take part of this ministry God. and apostleship, from which Judas by 12 And they were all amazed, and were in transgression fell, that he might go to his doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth own place. this? 26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot 13 Others mocking said, These men are full fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered of new wine. with the eleven apostles. Peter Addresses the Crowd 14 ¶ But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judæa, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and 6

ACTS hearken to my words: life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, countenance. seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak 16 But this is that which was spoken by the unto you of the patriarch David, that he is prophet Joel; both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, with us unto this day. saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing all flesh: and your sons and your daughters that God had sworn with an oath to him, that shall prophesy, and your young men shall of the fruit of his loins, according to the see visions, and your old men shall dream flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his dreams: throne; 18 And on my servants and on my 31 He seeing this before spake of the handmaidens I will pour out in those days of resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: left in hell, neither his flesh did see 19 And I will shew wonders in heaven corruption. above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof and fire, and vapour of smoke: we all are witnesses. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God and the moon into blood, before that great exalted, and having received of the Father and notable day of the Lord come: the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed 21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever forth this, which ye now see and hear. shall call on the name of the Lord shall be 34 For David is not ascended into the saved. heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right of Nazareth, a man approved of God among hand, you by miracles and wonders and signs, 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. which God did by him in the midst of you, 36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know as ye yourselves also know: assuredly, that God hath made that same 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have and Christ. taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Response of the Crowd 24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed 37 ¶ Now when they heard this, they were the pains of death: because it was not pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter possible that he should be holden of it. and to the rest of the apostles, Men and 25 For David speaketh concerning him, I brethren, what shall we do? foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be Repent and be Baptized moved: 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and 26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my be baptized every one of you in the name of tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall rest in hope: shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One children, and to all that are afar off, even as to see corruption. many as the Lord our God shall call. 28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 7

ACTS The Church Begins to Grow 8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and 41 ¶ Then they that gladly received his word entered with them into the temple, walking, were baptized: and the same day there were and leaping, and praising God. added unto them about three thousand souls. 9 And all the people saw him walking and 42 And they continued stedfastly in the praising God: apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in 10 And they knew that it was he which sat breaking of bread, and in prayers. for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: 43 And fear came upon every soul: and and they were filled with wonder and many wonders and signs were done by the amazement at that which had happened unto apostles. him. 44 And all that believed were together, and 11 And as the lame man which was healed had all things common; held Peter and John, all the people ran 45 And sold their possessions and goods, together unto them in the porch that is called and parted them to all men, as every man Solomon’s, greatly wondering. had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one By the Power of Christ accord in the temple, and breaking bread 12 ¶ And when Peter saw it, he answered from house to house, did eat their meat with unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why gladness and singleness of heart, marvel ye at this? or why look ye so 47 Praising God, and having favour with all earnestly on us, as though by our own power the people. And the Lord added to the or holiness we had made this man to walk? church daily such as should be saved. 13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath CHAPTER 3 glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, A Lame Man Healed when he was determined to let him go. NOW Peter and John went up The Jews Denied Christ, Prince of Life together into the temple at the hour 14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, of prayer, being the ninth hour. and desired a murderer to be granted unto 2 And a certain man lame from his you; mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid 15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God daily at the gate of the temple which is hath raised from the dead; whereof we are called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that witnesses. entered into the temple; 16 And his name through faith in his name 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go hath made this man strong, whom ye see and into the temple asked an alms. know: yea, the faith which is by him hath 4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him given him this perfect soundness in the with John, said, Look on us. presence of you all. 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to 17 And now, brethren, I wot that through receive something of them. ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I 18 But those things, which God before had none; but such as I have give I thee: In the shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled. walk. 7 And he took him by the right hand, and Repent and Be Converted lifted him up: and immediately his feet and 19 ¶ Repent ye therefore, and be converted, ancle bones received strength. that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the 8

ACTS presence of the Lord; 6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, 20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which and John, and Alexander, and as many as before was preached unto you: were of the kindred of the high priest, were 21 Whom the heaven must receive until the gathered together at Jerusalem. times of restitution of all things, which God 7 And when they had set them in the midst, hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy they asked, By what power, or by what prophets since the world began. name, have ye done this? 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, The Prophets Foretold of These Days said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and 22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A elders of Israel, prophet shall the Lord your God raise up 9 If we this day be examined of the good unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him deed done to the impotent man, by what shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he means he is made whole; shall say unto you. 10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the 23 And it shall come to pass, that every people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, be destroyed from among the people. whom God raised from the dead, even by 24 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel him doth this man stand here before you and those that follow after, as many as have whole. spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought 25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of you builders, which is become the head of of the covenant which God made with our the corner. fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be there is none other name under heaven given blessed. among men, whereby we must be saved. 26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning Boldness of Peter and John away every one of you from his iniquities. 13 ¶ Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were CHAPTER 4 unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they Peter and John Arrested had been with Jesus. 14 And beholding the man which was AND as they spake unto the people, healed standing with them, they could say the priests, and the captain of the nothing against it. temple, and the Sadducees, came 15 But when they had commanded them to upon them, go aside out of the council, they conferred 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, among themselves, and preached through Jesus the resurrection 16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? from the dead. for that indeed a notable miracle hath been 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them done by them is manifest to all them that in hold unto the next day: for it was now dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. eventide. 17 But that it spread no further among the 4 Howbeit many of them which heard the people, let us straitly threaten them, that word believed; and the number of the men they speak henceforth to no man in this was about five thousand. name. Peter Addresses the Council in Jerusalem 5 ¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, 9

ACTS Peter and John Commanded Not to Speak the name of thy holy child Jesus. 18 And they called them, and commanded 31 ¶ And when they had prayed, the place them not to speak at all nor teach in the was shaken where they were assembled name of Jesus. together; and they were all filled with the 19 But Peter and John answered and said Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of with boldness. God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. Distribution of Possessions 20 For we cannot but speak the things which 32 And the multitude of them that believed we have seen and heard. were of one heart and of one soul: neither 21 So when they had further threatened said any of them that ought of the things them, they let them go, finding nothing how which he possessed was his own; but they they might punish them, because of the had all things common. people: for all men glorified God for that 33 And with great power gave the apostles which was done. witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: 22 For the man was above forty years old, and great grace was upon them all. on whom this miracle of healing was 34 Neither was there any among them that shewed. lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the Peter and John Released prices of the things that were sold, 23 ¶ And being let go, they went to their 35 And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: own company, and reported all that the chief and distribution was made unto every man priests and elders had said unto them. according as he had need. 24 And when they heard that, they lifted up 36 And Joses, who by the apostles was their voice to God with one accord, and said, surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being Lord, thou art God, which hast made interpreted, The son of consolation,) a heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, them is: 37 Having land, sold it, and brought the 25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? CHAPTER 5 26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Ananias and Sapphira Lord, and against his Christ. 27 For of a truth against thy holy child BUT a certain man named Ananias, Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, with Sapphira his wife, sold a and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the possession, people of Israel, were gathered together, 2 And kept back part of the price, 28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy his wife also being privy to it, and brought a counsel determined before to be done. certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan Prayer for Boldness filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, 29 And now, Lord, behold their and to keep back part of the price of the threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, land? that with all boldness they may speak thy 4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? word, and after it was sold, was it not in thine own 30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; power? why hast thou conceived this thing and that signs and wonders may be done by in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. 10

ACTS 5 And Ananias hearing these words fell 18 And laid their hands on the apostles, and down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear put them in the common prison. came on all them that heard these things. 6 And the young men arose, wound him up, The Angel Releases the Apostles from and carried him out, and buried him. Prison 7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was 19 But the angel of the Lord by night done, came in. opened the prison doors, and brought them 8 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me forth, and said, whether ye sold the land for so much? And 20 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the she said, Yea, for so much. people all the words of this life. 9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye 21 And when they heard that, they entered have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of into the temple early in the morning, and the Lord? behold, the feet of them which taught. But the high priest came, and they have buried thy husband are at the door, and that were with him, and called the council shall carry thee out. together, and all the senate of the children of 10 Then fell she down straightway at his Israel, and sent to the prison to have them feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young brought. men came in, and found her dead, and, 22 But when the officers came, and found carrying her forth, buried her by her them not in the prison, they returned, and husband. told, 11 And great fear came upon all the church, 23 Saying, The prison truly found we shut and upon as many as heard these things. with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had Signs and Wonders and Healing opened, we found no man within. 12 ¶ And by the hands of the apostles were 24 Now when the high priest and the captain many signs and wonders wrought among the of the temple and the chief priests heard people; (and they were all with one accord these things, they doubted of them in Solomon’s porch. whereunto this would grow. 13 And of the rest durst no man join himself 25 Then came one and told them, saying, to them: but the people magnified them. Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are 14 And believers were the more added to the standing in the temple, and teaching the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) people. 15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick 26 Then went the captain with the officers, into the streets, and laid them on beds and and brought them without violence: for they couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter feared the people, lest they should have been passing by might overshadow some of them. stoned. 16 There came also a multitude out of the 27 And when they had brought them, they cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing set them before the council: and the high sick folks, and them which were vexed with priest asked them, unclean spirits: and they were healed every 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you one. that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your The Apostles Put in Prison doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s 17 ¶ Then the high priest rose up, and all blood upon us. they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with We Ought to Obey God Rather than Men indignation, 29 ¶ Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God 11

ACTS rather than men. house, they ceased not to teach and preach 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, Jesus Christ. whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand CHAPTER 6 to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. Seven Spirit-Filled Men 32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God AND in those days, when the hath given to them that obey him. number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a Counsel of Gamaliel murmuring of the Grecians against 33 ¶ When they heard that, they were cut to the Hebrews, because their widows were the heart, and took counsel to slay them. neglected in the daily ministration. 34 Then stood there up one in the council, a 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason law, had in reputation among all the people, that we should leave the word of God, and and commanded to put the apostles forth a serve tables. little space; 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among 35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, you seven men of honest report, full of the take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may as touching these men. appoint over this business. 36 For before these days rose up Theudas, 4 But we will give ourselves continually to boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a prayer, and to the ministry of the word. number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many Stephen Chosen as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought 5 ¶ And the saying pleased the whole to nought. multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man 37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and the days of the taxing, and drew away much Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and people after him: he also perished; and all, Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a even as many as obeyed him, were proselyte of Antioch: dispersed. 6 Whom they set before the apostles: and 38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from when they had prayed, they laid their hands these men, and let them alone: for if this on them. counsel or this work be of men, it will come 7 And the word of God increased; and the to nought: number of the disciples multiplied in 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of it; lest haply ye be found even to fight the priests were obedient to the faith. against God. 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did 40 And to him they agreed: and when they great wonders and miracles among the had called the apostles, and beaten them, people. they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. Stephen Charged With Blaspheme 41 ¶ And they departed from the presence of 9 ¶ Then there arose certain of the the council, rejoicing that they were counted synagogue, which is called the synagogue of worthy to suffer shame for his name. the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and 42 And daily in the temple, and in every Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. 10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake. 12

ACTS 11 Then they suborned men, which said, We that shall they come forth, and serve me in have heard him speak blasphemous words this place. against Moses, and against God. 8 And he gave him the covenant of 12 And they stirred up the people, and the circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and circumcised him the eighth day; and and caught him, and brought him to the Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the council, twelve patriarchs. 13 And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous Joseph words against this holy place, and the law: 9 And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold 14 For we have heard him say, that this Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, 10 And delivered him out of all his and shall change the customs which Moses afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom delivered us. in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he 15 And all that sat in the council, looking made him governor over Egypt and all his stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been house. the face of an angel. 11 Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: CHAPTER 7 and our fathers found no sustenance. Stephen’s Speech to the Council 12 But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first. THEN said the high priest, Are these 13 And at the second time Joseph was made things so? known to his brethren; and Joseph’s kindred was made known unto Pharaoh. Abraham 14 Then sent Joseph, and called his father 2 And he said, Men, brethren, and Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared and fifteen souls. unto our father Abraham, when he was in 15 So Jacob went down into Egypt, and Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran, died, he, and our fathers, 3 And said unto him, Get thee out of thy 16 And were carried over into Sychem, and country, and from thy kindred, and come laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought into the land which I shall shew thee. for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor 4 Then came he out of the land of the the father of Sychem. Chaldæans, and dwelt in Charran: and from 17 But when the time of the promise drew thence, when his father was dead, he nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the removed him into this land, wherein ye now people grew and multiplied in Egypt, dwell. 18 Till another king arose, which knew not 5 And he gave him none inheritance in it, Joseph. no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he 19 The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, promised that he would give it to him for a and evil entreated our fathers, so that they possession, and to his seed after him, when cast out their young children, to the end they as yet he had no child. might not live. 6 And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that Moses they should bring them into bondage, and 20 In which time Moses was born, and was entreat them evil four hundred years. exceeding fair, and nourished up in his 7 And the nation to whom they shall be in father’s house three months: bondage will I judge, said God: and after 21 And when he was cast out, Pharaoh’s 13

ACTS daughter took him up, and nourished him for Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the her own son. same did God send to be a ruler and a 22 And Moses was learned in all the wisdom deliverer by the hand of the angel which of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words appeared to him in the bush. and in deeds. 36 He brought them out, after that he had 23 And when he was full forty years old, it shewed wonders and signs in the land of came into his heart to visit his brethren the Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the children of Israel. wilderness forty years. 24 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was Raising A Prophet for the Exodus oppressed, and smote the Egyptian: 37 ¶ This is that Moses, which said unto the 25 For he supposed his brethren would have children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord understood how that God by his hand would your God raise up unto you of your brethren, deliver them: but they understood not. like unto me; him shall ye hear. 26 And the next day he shewed himself unto 38 This is he, that was in the church in the them as they strove, and would have set wilderness with the angel which spake to them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: brethren; why do ye wrong one to another? who received the lively oracles to give unto 27 But he that did his neighbour wrong us: thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a 39 To whom our fathers would not obey, but ruler and a judge over us? thrust him from them, and in their hearts 28 Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the turned back again into Egypt, Egyptian yesterday? 40 Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go 29 Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a before us: for as for this Moses, which stranger in the land of Madian, where he brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot begat two sons. not what is become of him. 30 And when forty years were expired, there 41 And they made a calf in those days, and appeared to him in the wilderness of mount offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in the works of their own hands. in a bush. 31 When Moses saw it, he wondered at the Israel Rebels sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the 42 Then God turned, and gave them up to voice of the Lord came unto him, worship the host of heaven; as it is written in 32 Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the the book of the prophets, O ye house of God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the durst not behold. wilderness? 33 Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy 43 Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, standest is holy ground. figures which ye made to worship them: and 34 I have seen, I have seen the affliction of I will carry you away beyond Babylon. my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to The Tabernacle deliver them. And now come, I will send 44 Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness thee into Egypt. in the wilderness, as he had appointed, 35 This Moses whom they refused, saying, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen. 45 Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of 14

ACTS the Gentiles, whom God drave out before spirit. the face of our fathers, unto the days of 60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a David; loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their 46 Who found favour before God, and charge. And when he had said this, he fell desired to find a tabernacle for the God of asleep. Jacob. 47 But Solomon built him an house. CHAPTER 8 God’s Tabernacle Persecution against the Church 48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the A ND Saul was consenting unto his prophet, death. And at that time there was a 49 Heaven is my throne, and earth is my great persecution against the footstool: what house will ye build me? saith church which was at Jerusalem; the Lord: or what is the place of my rest? and they were all scattered abroad 50 Hath not my hand made all these things? throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles. Israel Resists the Holy Ghost 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his 51 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in burial, and made great lamentation over heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy him. Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. 52 Which of the prophets have not your Saul Persecutes Christians fathers persecuted? and they have slain them 3 As for Saul, he made havock of the which shewed before of the coming of the church, entering into every house, and Just One; of whom ye have been now the haling men and women committed them to betrayers and murderers: prison. 53 Who have received the law by the 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad disposition of angels, and have not kept it. went every where preaching the word. The Stoning of Stephen Philip Preaches in Samaria 54 ¶ When they heard these things, they 5 Then Philip went down to the city of were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. him with their teeth. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed 55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, unto those things which Philip spake, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw hearing and seeing the miracles which he the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the did. right hand of God, 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, 56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens came out of many that were possessed with opened, and the Son of man standing on the them: and many taken with palsies, and that right hand of God. were lame, were healed. 57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, 8 And there was great joy in that city. and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, Simon the Sorcerer 58 And cast him out of the city, and stoned 9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, him: and the witnesses laid down their which beforetime in the same city used clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name sorcery, and bewitched the people of was Saul. Samaria, giving out that himself was some 59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon great one: God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my 10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. 15

ACTS 11 And to him they had regard, because that 25 And they, when they had testified and of long time he had bewitched them with preached the word of the Lord, returned to sorceries. Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many 12 But when they believed Philip preaching villages of the Samaritans. the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch baptized, both men and women. 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto 13 Then Simon himself believed also: and Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the when he was baptized, he continued with south unto the way that goeth down from Philip, and wondered, beholding the Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. miracles and signs which were done. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great Peter and John Go to Samaria authority under Candace queen of the 14 Now when the apostles which were at Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to the word of God, they sent unto them Peter worship, and John: 28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot 15 Who, when they were come down, read Esaias the prophet. prayed for them, that they might receive the 29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, Holy Ghost: and join thyself to this chariot. 16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of 30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard them: only they were baptized in the name him read the prophet Esaias, and said, of the Lord Jesus.) Understandest thou what thou readest? 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and 31 And he said, How can I, except some they received the Holy Ghost. man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. Simon offers Money for the Holy Spirit 32 The place of the scripture which he read 18 And when Simon saw that through laying was this, He was led as a sheep to the on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his was given, he offered them money, shearer, so opened he not his mouth: 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on 33 In his humiliation his judgment was whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the taken away: and who shall declare his Holy Ghost. generation? for his life is taken from the 20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money earth. perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with Philip Preaches Jesus to the Eunuch money. 34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight prophet this? of himself, or of some other of God. man? 22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began and pray God, if perhaps the thought of at the same scripture, and preached unto him thine heart may be forgiven thee. Jesus. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. The Eunuch Requests Baptism 24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye 36 And as they went on their way, they to the Lord for me, that none of these things came unto a certain water: and the eunuch which ye have spoken come upon me. said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 16

ACTS 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all Saul Blinded thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered 8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but Son of God. they led him by the hand, and brought him 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand into Damascus. still: and they went down both into the 9 And he was three days without sight, and water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he neither did eat nor drink. baptized him. Ananias Sent to Get Saul Philip Caught Up 10 ¶ And there was a certain disciple at 39 And when they were come up out of the Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: Behold, I am here, Lord. and he went on his way rejoicing. 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and 40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and go into the street which is called Straight, passing through he preached in all the cities, and inquire in the house of Judas for one till he came to Cæsarea. called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, CHAPTER 9 12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Saul’s Conversion Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. AND Saul, yet breathing out 13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have threatenings and slaughter against heard by many of this man, how much evil the disciples of the Lord, went unto he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: the high priest, 14 And here he hath authority from the chief 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to priests to bind all that call on thy name. the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he Saul a Chosen Vessel might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my Saul Sees Jesus name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the 3 And as he journeyed, he came near children of Israel: Damascus: and suddenly there shined round 16 For I will shew him how great things he about him a light from heaven: must suffer for my name’s sake. 4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice 17 And Ananias went his way, and entered saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest into the house; and putting his hands on him thou me? said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the appeared unto thee in the way as thou Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy the pricks. Ghost. 6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Saul Receives His Sight and Baptism Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes city, and it shall be told thee what thou must as it had been scales: and he received sight do. forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. 7 And the men which journeyed with him 19 And when he had received meat, he was stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing strengthened. Then was Saul certain days no man. with the disciples which were at Damascus. 17

ACTS Saul Preaches Christ throughout all quarters, he came down also 20 And straightway he preached Christ in to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. 33 And there he found a certain man named 21 But all that heard him were amazed, and Æneas, which had kept his bed eight years, said; Is not this he that destroyed them and was sick of the palsy. which called on this name in Jerusalem, and 34 And Peter said unto him, Æneas, Jesus came hither for that intent, that he might Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make bring them bound unto the chief priests? thy bed. And he arose immediately. 22 But Saul increased the more in strength, 35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron and confounded the Jews which dwelt at saw him, and turned to the Lord. Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. Tabitha (Dorcus) Dies and is Resurrected Jews Counsel to Kill Saul 36 ¶ Now there was at Joppa a certain 23 ¶ And after that many days were fulfilled, disciple named Tabitha, which by the Jews took counsel to kill him: interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman 24 But their laying await was known of was full of good works and almsdeeds Saul. And they watched the gates day and which she did. night to kill him. 37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they Saul Escapes had washed, they laid her in an upper 25 Then the disciples took him by night, and chamber. let him down by the wall in a basket. 38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter Saul Goes to Jerusalem was there, they sent unto him two men, 26 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, desiring him that he would not delay to he assayed to join himself to the disciples: come to them. but they were all afraid of him, and believed 39 Then Peter arose and went with them. not that he was a disciple. When he was come, they brought him into 27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him the upper chamber: and all the widows stood to the apostles, and declared unto them how by him weeping, and shewing the coats and he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he garments which Dorcas made, while she was had spoken to him, and how he had with them. preached boldly at Damascus in the name of 40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled Jesus. down, and prayed; and turning him to the 28 And he was with them coming in and body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened going out at Jerusalem. her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat 29 And he spake boldly in the name of the up. Lord Jesus, and disputed against the 41 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her Grecians: but they went about to slay him. up, and when he had called the saints and 30 Which when the brethren knew, they widows, presented her alive. brought him down to Cæsarea, and sent him 42 And it was known throughout all Joppa; forth to Tarsus. and many believed in the Lord. 31 Then had the churches rest throughout all 43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many Judæa and Galilee and Samaria, and were days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner. edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. Peter Heals Æneas 32 ¶ And it came to pass, as Peter passed 18

ACTS CHAPTER 10 never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles, 15 And the voice spake unto him again the Cornelius’s Vision second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. THERE was a certain man in Cæsarea 16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was called Cornelius, a centurion of the received up again into heaven. band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God Cornelius’ Men Find Peter with all his house, which gave much alms to 17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what the people, and prayed to God alway. this vision which he had seen should mean, 3 He saw in a vision evidently about the behold, the men which were sent from ninth hour of the day an angel of God Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s coming in to him, and saying unto him, house, and stood before the gate, Cornelius. 18 And called, and asked whether Simon, 4 And when he looked on him, he was which was surnamed Peter, were lodged afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he there. said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms 19 ¶ While Peter thought on the vision, the are come up for a memorial before God. Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek 5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for thee. one Simon, whose surname is Peter: 20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and 6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, go with them, doubting nothing: for I have whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell sent them. thee what thou oughtest to do. 21 Then Peter went down to the men which 7 And when the angel which spake unto were sent unto him from Cornelius; and Cornelius was departed, he called two of his said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is household servants, and a devout soldier of the cause wherefore ye are come? them that waited on him continually; 22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a 8 And when he had declared all these things just man, and one that feareth God, and of unto them, he sent them to Joppa. good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy Peter’s Vision of Unclean Animals angel to send for thee into his house, and to 9 ¶ On the morrow, as they went on their hear words of thee. journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter 23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. went up upon the housetop to pray about the And on the morrow Peter went away with sixth hour: them, and certain brethren from Joppa 10 And he became very hungry, and would accompanied him. have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, Peter Arrives at Cæsarea 11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain 24 And the morrow after they entered into vessel descending unto him, as it had been a Cæsarea. And Cornelius waited for them, great sheet knit at the four corners, and let and had called together his kinsmen and down to the earth: near friends. 12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted 25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and met him, and fell down at his feet, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. worshipped him. 13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, 26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; Peter; kill, and eat. I myself also am a man. 14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have 19

ACTS 27 And as he talked with him, he went in, went about doing good, and healing all that and found many that were come together. were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. No Man Unclean 39 And we are witnesses of all things which 28 And he said unto them, Ye know how he did both in the land of the Jews, and in that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of tree: another nation; but God hath shewed me that 40 Him God raised up the third day, and I should not call any man common or shewed him openly; unclean. 41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses 29 Therefore came I unto you without chosen before of God, even to us, who did gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask eat and drink with him after he rose from the therefore for what intent ye have sent for dead. me? 42 And he commanded us to preach unto the 30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was people, and to testify that it is he which was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I ordained of God to be the Judge of quick prayed in my house, and, behold, a man and dead. stood before me in bright clothing, 43 To him give all the prophets witness, that 31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, through his name whosoever believeth in and thine alms are had in remembrance in him shall receive remission of sins. the sight of God. 32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither The Holy Spirit Poured Out On the Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged Gentiles in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak 44 ¶ While Peter yet spake these words, the unto thee. Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the 33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and word. thou hast well done that thou art come. Now 45 And they of the circumcision which therefore are we all here present before God, believed were astonished, as many as came to hear all things that are commanded thee with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also of God. was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, God Is No Respecter of Persons and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 34 ¶ Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter All Baptized Who Received the Holy Ghost of persons: 47 Can any man forbid water, that these 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, should not be baptized, which have received and worketh righteousness, is accepted with the Holy Ghost as well as we? him. 48 And he commanded them to be baptized 36 The word which God sent unto the in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus him to tarry certain days. Christ: (he is Lord of all:) 37 That word, I say, ye know, which was CHAPTER 11 published throughout all Judæa, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John Jewish Believer Challenge Peter preached; 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth AND the apostles and brethren that with the Holy Ghost and with power: who were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter was come up to 20

ACTS Jerusalem, they that were of the 17 Forasmuch then as God gave them the circumcision contended with him, like gift as he did unto us, who believed on 3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. could withstand God? 18 When they heard these things, they held Peter Repeats His Vision to the Jews their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then 4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the hath God also to the Gentiles granted beginning, and expounded it by order unto repentance unto life. them, saying, 5 I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a Gospel Preached to the Gentiles trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel 19 ¶ Now they which were scattered abroad descend, as it had been a great sheet, let upon the persecution that arose about down from heaven by four corners; and it Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and came even to me: Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to 6 Upon the which when I had fastened mine none but unto the Jews only. eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted 20 And some of them were men of Cyprus beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and and Cyrene, which, when they were come to creeping things, and fowls of the air. Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching 7 And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, the Lord Jesus. Peter; slay and eat. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: 8 But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing and a great number believed, and turned common or unclean hath at any time entered unto the Lord. into my mouth. 22 ¶ Then tidings of these things came unto 9 But the voice answered me again from the ears of the church which was in heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that not thou common. he should go as far as Antioch. 10 And this was done three times: and all 23 Who, when he came, and had seen the were drawn up again into heaven. grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them 11 And, behold, immediately there were all, that with purpose of heart they would three men already come unto the house cleave unto the Lord. where I was, sent from Cæsarea unto me. 24 For he was a good man, and full of the 12 And the spirit bade me go with them, Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people nothing doubting. Moreover these six was added unto the Lord. brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man’s house: Barnabas Goes to Tarsus to Seek Saul 13 And he shewed us how he had seen an 25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to angel in his house, which stood and said seek Saul: unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for 26 And when he had found him, he brought Simon, whose surname is Peter; him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that 14 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou a whole year they assembled themselves and all thy house shall be saved. with the church, and taught much people. 15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost And the disciples were called Christians first fell on them, as on us at the beginning. in Antioch. 16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with Relief Sent to Jerusalem water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy 27 ¶ And in these days came prophets from Ghost. Jerusalem unto Antioch. 28 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there 21

ACTS should be great dearth throughout all the second ward, they came unto the iron gate world: which came to pass in the days of that leadeth unto the city; which opened to Claudius Cæsar. them of his own accord: and they went out, 29 Then the disciples, every man according and passed on through one street; and to his ability, determined to send relief unto forthwith the angel departed from him. the brethren which dwelt in Judæa: 30 Which also they did, and sent it to the Peter Returns to the Believers elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. 11 And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord CHAPTER 12 hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the Herod Persecutes the Church expectation of the people of the Jews. 12 And when he had considered the thing, NOW about that time Herod the king he came to the house of Mary the mother of stretched forth his hands to vex John, whose surname was Mark; where certain of the church. many were gathered together praying. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. Rhoda Forgets to Let Peter In 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, 13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the he proceeded further to take Peter also. gate, a damsel came to hearken, named (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) Rhoda. 4 And when he had apprehended him, he put 14 And when she knew Peter’s voice, she him in prison, and delivered him to four opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, quaternions of soldiers to keep him; and told how Peter stood before the gate. intending after Easter to bring him forth to 15 And they said unto her, Thou art mad. the people. But she constantly affirmed that it was even 5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but so. Then said they, It is his angel. prayer was made without ceasing of the 16 But Peter continued knocking: and when church unto God for him. they had opened the door, and saw him, they 6 And when Herod would have brought him were astonished. forth, the same night Peter was sleeping 17 But he, beckoning unto them with the between two soldiers, bound with two hand to hold their peace, declared unto them chains: and the keepers before the door kept how the Lord had brought him out of the the prison. prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he An Angel Frees Peter From Jail departed, and went into another place. 7 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came 18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no upon him, and a light shined in the prison: small stir among the soldiers, what was and he smote Peter on the side, and raised become of Peter. him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his 19 And when Herod had sought for him, and chains fell off from his hands. found him not, he examined the keepers, and 8 And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, commanded that they should be put to death. and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And And he went down from Judæa to Cæsarea, he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about and there abode. thee, and follow me. 9 And he went out, and followed him; and Herod Takes the Glory of God and Dies wist not that it was true which was done by 20 ¶ And Herod was highly displeased with the angel; but thought he saw a vision. them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with 10 When they were past the first and the one accord to him, and, having made Blastus 22

ACTS the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a peace; because their country was nourished false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar- by the king’s country. jesus: 21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in 7 Which was with the deputy of the country, royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called an oration unto them. for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the word of God. the voice of a god, and not of a man. 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his 23 And immediately the angel of the Lord name by interpretation) withstood them, smote him, because he gave not God the seeking to turn away the deputy from the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave faith. up the ghost. Saul Renamed Paul, Elymas Blinded The Word of God Grows 9 Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled 24 ¶ But the word of God grew and with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, multiplied. 10 And said, O full of all subtilty and all 25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to ministry, and took with them John, whose pervert the right ways of the Lord? surname was Mark. 11 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not CHAPTER 13 seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a Saul and Barnabas Commissioned in darkness; and he went about seeking some Antioch to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the deputy, when he saw what was NOW there were in the church that done, believed, being astonished at the was at Antioch certain prophets and doctrine of the Lord. teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon 13 Now when Paul and his company loosed that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, from Paphos, they came to Perga in and Manaen, which had been brought up Pamphylia: and John departing from them with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. returned to Jerusalem. 2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas Paul Preaches at Antioch and Saul for the work whereunto I have 14 ¶ But when they departed from Perga, called them. they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went 3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and laid their hands on them, they sent them sat down. away. 15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent Saul and Barnabas Sail to Cyprus unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if 4 ¶ So they, being sent forth by the Holy ye have any word of exhortation for the Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from people, say on. thence they sailed to Cyprus. 16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with 5 And when they were at Salamis, they his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear preached the word of God in the synagogues God, give audience. of the Jews: and they had also John to their 17 The God of this people of Israel chose minister. our fathers, and exalted the people when Sergius Paulus Hears the Word of God 6 And when they had gone through the isle 23

ACTS they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, 30 But God raised him from the dead: and with an high arm brought he them out of 31 And he was seen many days of them it. which came up with him from Galilee to 18 And about the time of forty years Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the suffered he their manners in the wilderness. people. 19 And when he had destroyed seven 32 And we declare unto you glad tidings, nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided how that the promise which was made unto their land to them by lot. the fathers, 20 And after that he gave unto them judges 33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their about the space of four hundred and fifty children, in that he hath raised up Jesus years, until Samuel the prophet. again; as it is also written in the second 21 And afterward they desired a king: and psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a begotten thee. man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space 34 And as concerning that he raised him up of forty years. from the dead, now no more to return to 22 And when he had removed him, he raised corruption, he said on this wise, I will give up unto them David to be their king; to you the sure mercies of David. whom also he gave testimony, and said, I 35 Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, have found David the son of Jesse, a man Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all corruption. my will. 36 For David, after he had served his own 23 Of this man’s seed hath God according to generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw Jesus: corruption: 24 When John had first preached before his 37 But he, whom God raised again, saw no coming the baptism of repentance to all the corruption. people of Israel. 25 And as John fulfilled his course, he said, All Justified By Jesus Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, 38 ¶ Be it known unto you therefore, men behold, there cometh one after me, whose and brethren, that through this man is shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose. preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: 26 Men and brethren, children of the stock 39 And by him all that believe are justified of Abraham, and whosoever among you from all things, from which ye could not be feareth God, to you is the word of this justified by the law of Moses. salvation sent. 40 Beware therefore, lest that come upon 27 For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and you, which is spoken of in the prophets; their rulers, because they knew him not, nor 41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and yet the voices of the prophets which are read perish: for I work a work in your days, a every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them work which ye shall in no wise believe, in condemning him. though a man declare it unto you. 28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should The Gentiles Request Preaching on the be slain. Sabbath 29 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the 42 And when the Jews were gone out of the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre. synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. 43 Now when the congregation was broken 24

ACTS up, many of the Jews and religious Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: against the brethren. who, speaking to them, persuaded them to 3 Long time therefore abode they speaking continue in the grace of God. boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony 44 ¶ And the next sabbath day came almost unto the word of his grace, and granted signs the whole city together to hear the word of and wonders to be done by their hands. God. 4 But the multitude of the city was divided: 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, and part held with the Jews, and part with they were filled with envy, and spake the apostles. against those things which were spoken by 5 And when there was an assault made both Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with 46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to said, It was necessary that the word of God stone them, should first have been spoken to you: but 6 They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra seeing ye put it from you, and judge and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, region that lieth round about: we turn to the Gentiles. 7 And there they preached the gospel. 47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Paul Heals Man at Lystra Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation 8 ¶ And there sat a certain man at Lystra, unto the ends of the earth. impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his 48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they mother’s womb, who never had walked: were glad, and glorified the word of the 9 The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly Lord: and as many as were ordained to beholding him, and perceiving that he had eternal life believed. faith to be healed, 49 And the word of the Lord was published 10 Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on throughout all the region. thy feet. And he leaped and walked. The Jews Expel Paul and Barnabas Lystra Thought Paul and Barnabas Were 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and Gods honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and 11 And when the people saw what Paul had Barnabas, and expelled them out of their done, they lifted up their voices, saying in coasts. the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come 51 But they shook off the dust of their feet down to us in the likeness of men. against them, and came unto Iconium. 12 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and 52 And the disciples were filled with joy, Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief and with the Holy Ghost. speaker. 13 Then the priest of Jupiter, which was CHAPTER 14 before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done Paul and Barnabas Preach at Iconium sacrifice with the people. 14 Which when the apostles, Barnabas and AND it came to pass in Iconium, that Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and they went both together into the ran in among the people, crying out, synagogue of the Jews, and so 15 And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? spake, that a great multitude both of the We also are men of like passions with you, Jews and also of the Greeks believed. and preach unto you that ye should turn 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the from these vanities unto the living God, 25

ACTS which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, had opened the door of faith unto the and all things that are therein: Gentiles. 16 Who in times past suffered all nations to 28 And there they abode long time with the walk in their own ways. disciples. 17 Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us CHAPTER 15 rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness. Differences on Circumcision 18 And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done AND certain men which came down sacrifice unto them. from Judæa taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after Paul Stoned and Left for Dead the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. 19 ¶ And there came thither certain Jews 2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded small dissension and disputation with them, the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and him out of the city, supposing he had been certain other of them, should go up to dead. Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round this question. about him, he rose up, and came into the 3 And being brought on their way by the city: and the next day he departed with church, they passed through Phenice and Barnabas to Derbe. Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all Preaching, Confirming Souls, Exhorting, the brethren. and Ordaining 4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the 21 And when they had preached the gospel apostles and elders, and they declared all to that city, and had taught many, they things that God had done with them. returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, 5 But there rose up certain of the sect of the and Antioch, Pharisees which believed, saying, That it 22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and was needful to circumcise them, and to exhorting them to continue in the faith, and command them to keep the law of Moses. that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. The Apostles Counsel Together on 23 And when they had ordained them elders Circumcision in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, 6 ¶ And the apostles and elders came on whom they believed. together for to consider of this matter. 24 And after they had passed throughout 7 And when there had been much disputing, Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and 25 And when they had preached the word in brethren, ye know how that a good while Perga, they went down into Attalia: ago God made choice among us, that the 26 And thence sailed to Antioch, from Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word whence they had been recommended to the of the gospel, and believe. grace of God for the work which they 8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare fulfilled. them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, 27 And when they were come, and had even as he did unto us; gathered the church together, they rehearsed 9 And put no difference between us and all that God had done with them, and how he them, purifying their hearts by faith. 26

ACTS 10 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put manner; The apostles and elders and a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which brethren send greeting unto the brethren neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and 11 But we believe that through the grace of Syria and Cilicia: the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, 24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain even as they. which went out from us have troubled you 12 ¶ Then all the multitude kept silence, and with words, subverting your souls, saying, gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to declaring what miracles and wonders God whom we gave no such commandment: had wrought among the Gentiles by them. 25 It seemed good unto us, being assembled 13 ¶ And after they had held their peace, with one accord, to send chosen men unto James answered, saying, Men and brethren, you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, hearken unto me: 26 Men that have hazarded their lives for the 14 Simeon hath declared how God at the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of 27 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, them a people for his name. who shall also tell you the same things by 15 And to this agree the words of the mouth. prophets; as it is written, 28 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, 16 After this I will return, and will build and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden again the tabernacle of David, which is than these necessary things; fallen down; and I will build again the ruins 29 That ye abstain from meats offered to thereof, and I will set it up: idols, and from blood, and from things 17 That the residue of men might seek after strangled, and from fornication: from which the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth ye well. all these things. 30 So when they were dismissed, they came 18 Known unto God are all his works from to Antioch: and when they had gathered the the beginning of the world. multitude together, they delivered the 19 Wherefore my sentence is, that we epistle: trouble not them, which from among the 31 Which when they had read, they rejoiced Gentiles are turned to God: for the consolation. 20 But that we write unto them, that they 32 And Judas and Silas, being prophets also abstain from pollutions of idols, and from themselves, exhorted the brethren with many fornication, and from things strangled, and words, and confirmed them. from blood. 33 And after they had tarried there a space, 21 For Moses of old time hath in every city they were let go in peace from the brethren them that preach him, being read in the unto the apostles. synagogues every sabbath day. 34 Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still. Letters Sent to the Gentile Believers 35 Paul also and Barnabas continued in 22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of with the whole church, to send chosen men the Lord, with many others also. of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Paul and Barnabas Disagree Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the 36 ¶ And some days after Paul said unto brethren: Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our 23 And they wrote letters by them after this brethren in every city where we have 27

ACTS preached the word of the Lord, and see how Paul’s Macedonian Vision they do. 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; 37 And Barnabas determined to take with There stood a man of Macedonia, and them John, whose surname was Mark. prayed him, saying, Come over into 38 But Paul thought not good to take him Macedonia, and help us. with them, who departed from them from 10 And after he had seen the vision, Pamphylia, and went not with them to the immediately we endeavoured to go into work. Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the 39 And the contention was so sharp between Lord had called us for to preach the gospel them, that they departed asunder one from unto them. the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and 11 Therefore loosing from Troas, we came sailed unto Cyprus; with a straight course to Samothracia, and 40 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, the next day to Neapolis; being recommended by the brethren unto the 12 And from thence to Philippi, which is the grace of God. chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a 41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, colony: and we were in that city abiding confirming the churches. certain days. 13 And on the sabbath we went out of the CHAPTER 16 city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake Timothy Joins Paul and Silas unto the women which resorted thither. THEN came he to Derbe and Lystra: Lydia is Converted and Baptized and, behold, a certain disciple was 14 ¶ And a certain woman named Lydia, a there, named Timotheus, the son of seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and which worshipped God, heard us: whose believed; but his father was a Greek: heart the Lord opened, that she attended 2 Which was well reported of by the unto the things which were spoken of Paul. brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. 15 And when she was baptized, and her 3 Him would Paul have to go forth with household, she besought us, saying, If ye him; and took and circumcised him because have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, of the Jews which were in those quarters: for come into my house, and abide there. And they knew all that his father was a Greek. she constrained us. 4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that Damsel Freed of Her Spirit were ordained of the apostles and elders 16 ¶ And it came to pass, as we went to which were at Jerusalem. prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a 5 And so were the churches established in spirit of divination met us, which brought the faith, and increased in number daily. her masters much gain by soothsaying: 6 Now when they had gone throughout 17 The same followed Paul and us, and Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were cried, saying, These men are the servants of forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the the most high God, which shew unto us the word in Asia, way of salvation. 7 After they were come to Mysia, they 18 And this did she many days. But Paul, assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I suffered them not. command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to 8 And they passing by Mysia came down to come out of her. And he came out the same Troas. hour. 28

ACTS Paul and Silas Beaten and Jailed Lord, and to all that were in his house. 19 ¶ And when her masters saw that the 33 And he took them the same hour of the hope of their gains was gone, they caught night, and washed their stripes; and was Paul and Silas, and drew them into the baptized, he and all his, straightway. marketplace unto the rulers, 34 And when he had brought them into his 20 And brought them to the magistrates, house, he set meat before them, and saying, These men, being Jews, do rejoiced, believing in God with all his house. exceedingly trouble our city, 35 And when it was day, the magistrates 21 And teach customs, which are not lawful sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go. for us to receive, neither to observe, being 36 And the keeper of the prison told this Romans. saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to 22 And the multitude rose up together let you go: now therefore depart, and go in against them: and the magistrates rent off peace. their clothes, and commanded to beat them. 37 But Paul said unto them, They have 23 And when they had laid many stripes beaten us openly uncondemned, being upon them, they cast them into prison, Romans, and have cast us into prison; and charging the jailor to keep them safely: now do they thrust us out privily? nay 24 Who, having received such a charge, verily; but let them come themselves and thrust them into the inner prison, and made fetch us out. their feet fast in the stocks. 38 And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they Earthquake Opens the Jail heard that they were Romans. 25 ¶ And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, 39 And they came and besought them, and and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners brought them out, and desired them to depart heard them. out of the city. 26 And suddenly there was a great 40 And they went out of the prison, and earthquake, so that the foundations of the entered into the house of Lydia: and when prison were shaken: and immediately all the they had seen the brethren, they comforted doors were opened, and every one’s bands them, and departed. were loosed. 27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out CHAPTER 17 of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would Paul Preaches at Thessalonica have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. NOW when they had passed through 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Amphipolis and Apollonia, they Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. came to Thessalonica, where was a 29 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, synagogue of the Jews: and came trembling, and fell down before 2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto Paul and Silas, them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, Prison Keeper Seeks Salvation 3 Opening and alleging, that Christ must 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, needs have suffered, and risen again from what must I do to be saved? the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus unto you, is Christ. Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy 4 And some of them believed, and consorted house. with Paul and Silas; and of the devout 32 And they spake unto him the word of the Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief 29

ACTS women not a few. Paul Waits in Athens 16 ¶ Now while Paul waited for them at House of Jason Assaulted Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when 5 ¶ But the Jews which believed not, moved he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. with envy, took unto them certain lewd 17 Therefore disputed he in the synagogue fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a with the Jews, and with the devout persons, company, and set all the city on an uproar, and in the market daily with them that met and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought with him. to bring them out to the people. 18 Then certain philosophers of the 6 And when they found them not, they drew Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of him. And some said, What will this babbler the city, crying, These that have turned the say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter world upside down are come hither also; forth of strange gods: because he preached 7 Whom Jason hath received: and these all unto them Jesus, and the resurrection. do contrary to the decrees of Cæsar, saying 19 And they took him, and brought him unto that there is another king, one Jesus. Areopagus, saying, May we know what this 8 And they troubled the people and the new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? rulers of the city, when they heard these 20 For thou bringest certain strange things to things. our ears: we would know therefore what 9 And when they had taken security of these things mean. Jason, and of the other, they let them go. 21 (For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing The Bereans More Noble Than else, but either to tell, or to hear some new Thessalonians thing.) 10 ¶ And the brethren immediately sent Paul Preaches from Mars Hill away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: 22 ¶ Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ who coming thither went into the synagogue hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive of the Jews. that in all things ye are too superstitious. 11 These were more noble than those in 23 For as I passed by, and beheld your Thessalonica, in that they received the word devotions, I found an altar with this with all readiness of mind, and searched the inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. scriptures daily, whether those things were Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him so. declare I unto you. 12 Therefore many of them believed; also of 24 God that made the world and all things honourable women which were Greeks, and therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and of men, not a few. earth, dwelleth not in temples made with 13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica had hands; knowledge that the word of God was 25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither as though he needed any thing, seeing he also, and stirred up the people. giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; 14 And then immediately the brethren sent 26 And hath made of one blood all nations away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but of men for to dwell on all the face of the Silas and Timotheus abode there still. earth, and hath determined the times before 15 And they that conducted Paul brought appointed, and the bounds of their him unto Athens: and receiving a habitation; commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for 27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply to come to him with all speed, they departed. 30

ACTS they might feel after him, and find him, was Christ. though he be not far from every one of us: 6 And when they opposed themselves, and 28 For in him we live, and move, and have blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said our being; as certain also of your own poets unto them, Your blood be upon your own have said, For we are also his offspring. heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go 29 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring unto the Gentiles. of God, we ought not to think that the 7 ¶ And he departed thence, and entered into Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or a certain man’s house, named Justus, one stone, graven by art and man’s device. that worshipped God, whose house joined 30 And the times of this ignorance God hard to the synagogue. winked at; but now commandeth all men 8 And Crispus, the chief ruler of the every where to repent: synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the house; and many of the Corinthians hearing which he will judge the world in believed, and were baptized. righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance Paul’s Night Vision unto all men, in that he hath raised him from 9 Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night the dead. by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and 32 ¶ And when they heard of the hold not thy peace: resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and 10 For I am with thee, and no man shall set others said, We will hear thee again of this on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people matter. in this city. 33 So Paul departed from among them. 11 And he continued there a year and six 34 Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and months, teaching the word of God among believed: among the which was Dionysius them. the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. Jews Made Insurrection Against Paul 12 ¶ And when Gallio was the deputy of CHAPTER 18 Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the Paul Makes Tents and Preaches at Corinth judgment seat, 13 Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to AFTER these things Paul departed worship God contrary to the law. from Athens, and came to Corinth; 14 And when Paul was now about to open 2 And found a certain Jew named his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart with you: from Rome:) and came unto them. 15 But if it be a question of words and 3 And because he was of the same craft, he names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I abode with them, and wrought: for by their will be no judge of such matters. occupation they were tentmakers. 16 And he drave them from the judgment 4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every seat. sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the 17 Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the Greeks. chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him 5 And when Silas and Timotheus were come before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the for none of those things. spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus 31

ACTS Paul Sails to Syria With Priscilla and CHAPTER 19 Aquila The Baptism of John’s Disciples 18 ¶ And Paul after this tarried there yet a AND it came to pass, that, while good while, and then took his leave of the Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and passed through the upper coasts with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn came to Ephesus: and finding certain his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow. disciples, 19 And he came to Ephesus, and left them 2 He said unto them, Have ye received the there: but he himself entered into the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. said unto him, We have not so much as 20 When they desired him to tarry longer heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. time with them, he consented not; 3 And he said unto them, Unto what then 21 But bade them farewell, saying, I must by were ye baptized? And they said, Unto all means keep this feast that cometh in John’s baptism. Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, 4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus. the baptism of repentance, saying unto the 22 And when he had landed at Cæsarea, and people, that they should believe on him gone up, and saluted the church, he went which should come after him, that is, on down to Antioch. Christ Jesus. 23 And after he had spent some time there, 5 When they heard this, they were baptized he departed, and went over all the country of in the name of the Lord Jesus. Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening 6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon all the disciples. them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. Apollos Speaks Boldly in the Synagogue 7 And all the men were about twelve. 24 ¶ And a certain Jew named Apollos, born 8 And he went into the synagogue, and at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty spake boldly for the space of three months, in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. disputing and persuading the things 25 This man was instructed in the way of the concerning the kingdom of God. Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he 9 But when divers were hardened, and spake and taught diligently the things of the believed not, but spake evil of that way Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. before the multitude, he departed from them, 26 And he began to speak boldly in the and separated the disciples, disputing daily synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla in the school of one Tyrannus. had heard, they took him unto them, and 10 And this continued by the space of two expounded unto him the way of God more years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia perfectly. heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews 27 And when he was disposed to pass into and Greeks. Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was Special Miracles by the Hands of Paul come, helped them much which had 11 And God wrought special miracles by the believed through grace: hands of Paul: 28 For he mightily convinced the Jews, and 12 So that from his body were brought unto that publickly, shewing by the scriptures the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the that Jesus was Christ. diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. 13 ¶ Then certain of the vagabond Jews, 32

ACTS exorcists, took upon them to call over them 26 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone which had evil spirits the name of the Lord at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom this Paul hath persuaded and turned away Paul preacheth. much people, saying that they be no gods, 14 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, which are made with hands: a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so. 27 So that not only this our craft is in danger 15 And the evil spirit answered and said, to be set at nought; but also that the temple Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are of the great goddess Diana should be ye? despised, and her magnificence should be 16 And the man in whom the evil spirit was destroyed, whom all Asia and the world leaped on them, and overcame them, and worshippeth. prevailed against them, so that they fled out 28 And when they heard these sayings, they of that house naked and wounded. were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, 17 And this was known to all the Jews and Great is Diana of the Ephesians. Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear 29 And the whole city was filled with fell on them all, and the name of the Lord confusion: and having caught Gaius and Jesus was magnified. Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s 18 And many that believed came, and companions in travel, they rushed with one confessed, and shewed their deeds. accord into the theatre. 19 Many of them also which used curious 30 And when Paul would have entered in arts brought their books together, and unto the people, the disciples suffered him burned them before all men: and they not. counted the price of them, and found it fifty 31 And certain of the chief of Asia, which thousand pieces of silver. were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him 20 So mightily grew the word of God and that he would not adventure himself into the prevailed. theatre. 21 ¶ After these things were ended, Paul 32 Some therefore cried one thing, and some purposed in the spirit, when he had passed another: for the assembly was confused; and through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to the more part knew not wherefore they were Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I come together. must also see Rome. 33 And they drew Alexander out of the 22 So he sent into Macedonia two of them multitude, the Jews putting him forward. that ministered unto him, Timotheus and And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a would have made his defence unto the season. people. 34 But when they knew that he was a Jew, Confusion in Ephesus - Diana all with one voice about the space of two 23 And the same time there arose no small hours cried out, Great is Diana of the stir about that way. Ephesians. 24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a 35 And when the townclerk had appeased silversmith, which made silver shrines for the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, Diana, brought no small gain unto the what man is there that knoweth not how that craftsmen; the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of 25 Whom he called together with the the great goddess Diana, and of the image workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, which fell down from Jupiter? ye know that by this craft we have our 36 Seeing then that these things cannot be wealth. 33

ACTS spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to the morrow; and continued his speech until do nothing rashly. midnight. 37 For ye have brought hither these men, 8 And there were many lights in the upper which are neither robbers of churches, nor chamber, where they were gathered yet blasphemers of your goddess. together. 38 Wherefore if Demetrius, and the 9 And there sat in a window a certain young craftsmen which are with him, have a matter man named Eutychus, being fallen into a against any man, the law is open, and there deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, are deputies: let them implead one another. he sunk down with sleep, and fell down 39 But if ye inquire any thing concerning from the third loft, and was taken up dead. other matters, it shall be determined in a 10 And Paul went down, and fell on him, lawful assembly. and embracing him said, Trouble not 40 For we are in danger to be called in yourselves; for his life is in him. question for this day’s uproar, there being no 11 When he therefore was come up again, cause whereby we may give an account of and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked this concourse. a long while, even till break of day, so he 41 And when he had thus spoken, he departed. dismissed the assembly. 12 And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted. CHAPTER 20 Paul Sails for Ephesus Paul Visits Macedonia and Greece 13 ¶ And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: AND after the uproar was ceased, for so had he appointed, minding himself to Paul called unto him the disciples, go afoot. and embraced them, and departed 14 And when he met with us at Assos, we for to go into Macedonia. took him in, and came to Mitylene. 2 And when he had gone over those parts, 15 And we sailed thence, and came the next and had given them much exhortation, he day over against Chios; and the next day we came into Greece, arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; 3 And there abode three months. And when and the next day we came to Miletus. the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about 16 For Paul had determined to sail by to sail into Syria, he purposed to return Ephesus, because he would not spend the through Macedonia. time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were 4 And there accompanied him into Asia possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, of Pentecost. Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Paul Calls the Ephesian Elders Tychicus and Trophimus. 17 ¶ And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, 5 These going before tarried for us at Troas. and called the elders of the church. 6 And we sailed away from Philippi after the 18 And when they were come to him, he days of unleavened bread, and came unto said unto them, Ye know, from the first day them to Troas in five days; where we abode that I came into Asia, after what manner I seven days. have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all humility of Eutychus Raised From the Dead mind, and with many tears, and temptations, 7 And upon the first day of the week, when which befell me by the lying in wait of the the disciples came together to break bread, Jews: Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on 34

ACTS 20 And how I kept back nothing that was 33 I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, profitable unto you, but have shewed you, or apparel. and have taught you publickly, and from 34 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these house to house, hands have ministered unto my necessities, 21 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to and to them that were with me. the Greeks, repentance toward God, and 35 I have shewed you all things, how that so faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, Bound In the Spirit how he said, It is more blessed to give than 22 And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit to receive. unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that 36 ¶ And when he had thus spoken, he shall befall me there: kneeled down, and prayed with them all. 23 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in 37 And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s every city, saying that bonds and afflictions neck, and kissed him, abide me. 38 Sorrowing most of all for the words 24 But none of these things move me, which he spake, that they should see his face neither count I my life dear unto myself, so no more. And they accompanied him unto that I might finish my course with joy, and the ship. the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace CHAPTER 21 of God. 25 And now, behold, I know that ye all, Danger In Jerusalem among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. AND it came to pass, that after we 26 Wherefore I take you to record this day, were gotten from them, and had that I am pure from the blood of all men. launched, we came with a straight 27 For I have not shunned to declare unto course unto Coos, and the day following you all the counsel of God. unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: 28 ¶ Take heed therefore unto yourselves, 2 And finding a ship sailing over unto and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth. Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the 3 Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we church of God, which he hath purchased left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, with his own blood. and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to 29 For I know this, that after my departing unlade her burden. shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Disciples Warn Paul Not to Go to 30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, Jerusalem speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. 4 And finding disciples, we tarried there 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by seven days: who said to Paul through the the space of three years I ceased not to warn Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem. every one night and day with tears. 5 And when we had accomplished those 32 And now, brethren, I commend you to days, we departed and went our way; and God, and to the word of his grace, which is they all brought us on our way, with wives able to build you up, and to give you an and children, till we were out of the city: and inheritance among all them which are we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. sanctified. 6 And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again. 7 And when we had finished our course 35

ACTS from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry. saluted the brethren, and abode with them 20 And when they heard it, they glorified one day. the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, 8 And the next day we that were of Paul’s brother, how many thousands of Jews there company departed, and came unto Cæsarea: are which believe; and they are all zealous and we entered into the house of Philip the of the law: evangelist, which was one of the seven; and 21 And they are informed of thee, that thou abode with him. teachest all the Jews which are among the 9 And the same man had four daughters, Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they virgins, which did prophesy. ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs. Agabus Warns Paul Not to Go to 22 What is it therefore? the multitude must Jerusalem needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come. 10 And as we tarried there many days, there 23 Do therefore this that we say to thee: We came down from Judæa a certain prophet, have four men which have a vow on them; named Agabus. 24 Them take, and purify thyself with them, 11 And when he was come unto us, he took and be at charges with them, that they may Paul’s girdle, and bound his own hands and shave their heads: and all may know that feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So those things, whereof they were informed shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the the hands of the Gentiles. law. 12 And when we heard these things, both 25 As touching the Gentiles which believe, we, and they of that place, besought him not we have written and concluded that they to go up to Jerusalem. observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to Paul Not Persuaded idols, and from blood, and from strangled, 13 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to and from fornication. weep and to break mine heart? for I am 26 Then Paul took the men, and the next day ready not to be bound only, but also to die at purifying himself with them entered into the Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. temple, to signify the accomplishment of the 14 And when he would not be persuaded, days of purification, until that an offering we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be should be offered for every one of them. done. Paul Arrested Paul at Jerusalem 27 And when the seven days were almost 15 And after those days we took up our ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when carriages, and went up to Jerusalem. they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the 16 There went with us also certain of the people, and laid hands on him, disciples of Cæsarea, and brought with them 28 Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with the man, that teacheth all men every where whom we should lodge. against the people, and the law, and this 17 And when we were come to Jerusalem, place: and further brought Greeks also into the brethren received us gladly. the temple, and hath polluted this holy place. 18 And the day following Paul went in with 29 (For they had seen before with him in the us unto James; and all the elders were city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they present. 19 And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had 36

ACTS supposed that Paul had brought into the CHAPTER 22 temple.) Paul’s Testimony 30 And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and MEN, brethren, and fathers, hear ye drew him out of the temple: and forthwith my defence which I make now unto the doors were shut. you. 31 And as they went about to kill him, 2 (And when they heard that he spake in the tidings came unto the chief captain of the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. silence: and he saith,) 32 Who immediately took soldiers and 3 I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in centurions, and ran down unto them: and Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in when they saw the chief captain and the this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught soldiers, they left beating of Paul. according to the perfect manner of the law 33 Then the chief captain came near, and of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, took him, and commanded him to be bound as ye all are this day. with two chains; and demanded who he was, 4 And I persecuted this way unto the death, and what he had done. binding and delivering into prisons both men 34 And some cried one thing, some another, and women. among the multitude: and when he could not 5 As also the high priest doth bear me know the certainty for the tumult, he witness, and all the estate of the elders: from commanded him to be carried into the castle. whom also I received letters unto the 35 And when he came upon the stairs, so it brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the them which were there bound unto violence of the people. Jerusalem, for to be punished. 36 For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him. Saul Meets the Lord Near Damascus 6 And it came to pass, that, as I made my Paul Speaks to the People journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus 37 And as Paul was to be led into the castle, about noon, suddenly there shone from he said unto the chief captain, May I speak heaven a great light round about me. unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak 7 And I fell unto the ground, and heard a Greek? voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why 38 Art not thou that Egyptian, which before persecutest thou me? these days madest an uproar, and leddest out 8 And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And into the wilderness four thousand men that he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, were murderers? whom thou persecutest. 39 But Paul said, I am a man which am a 9 And they that were with me saw indeed Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of the light, and were afraid; but they heard not no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me the voice of him that spake to me. to speak unto the people. 10 And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And 40 And when he had given him licence, Paul the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of hand unto the people. And when there was all things which are appointed for thee to do. made a great silence, he spake unto them in 11 And when I could not see for the glory of the Hebrew tongue, saying, that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. 12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report 37

ACTS of all the Jews which dwelt there, 26 When the centurion heard that, he went 13 Came unto me, and stood, and said unto and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the what thou doest: for this man is a Roman. same hour I looked up upon him. 27 Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He Saul Chosen of the Lord said, Yea. 14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath 28 And the chief captain answered, With a chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul will, and see that Just One, and shouldest said, But I was free born. hear the voice of his mouth. 15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men Paul’s Bands Loosed of what thou hast seen and heard. 29 Then straightway they departed from him 16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be which should have examined him: and the baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on chief captain also was afraid, after he knew the name of the Lord. that he was a Roman, and because he had 17 And it came to pass, that, when I was bound him. come again to Jerusalem, even while I 30 On the morrow, because he would have prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; known the certainty wherefore he was 18 And saw him saying unto me, Make accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: bands, and commanded the chief priests and for they will not receive thy testimony all their council to appear, and brought Paul concerning me. down, and set him before them. 19 And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue CHAPTER 23 them that believed on thee: 20 And when the blood of thy martyr Paul Speaks to the Council Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the AND Paul, earnestly beholding the raiment of them that slew him. council, said, Men and brethren, I 21 And he said unto me, Depart: for I will have lived in all good conscience send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. before God until this day. 2 And the high priest Ananias commanded Paul Claims Roman His Citizenship them that stood by him to smite him on the 22 And they gave him audience unto this mouth. word, and then lifted up their voices, and 3 Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite said, Away with such a fellow from the thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to earth: for it is not fit that he should live. judge me after the law, and commandest me 23 And as they cried out, and cast off their to be smitten contrary to the law? clothes, and threw dust into the air, 4 And they that stood by said, Revilest thou 24 The chief captain commanded him to be God’s high priest? brought into the castle, and bade that he 5 Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he should be examined by scourging; that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou might know wherefore they cried so against shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy him. people. 25 And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it Dissension Between The Pharisees and lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Sadusees Roman, and uncondemned? 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 38

ACTS am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the unto him, and said, Bring this young man hope and resurrection of the dead I am unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain called in question. thing to tell him. 7 And when he had so said, there arose a 18 So he took him, and brought him to the dissension between the Pharisees and the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner Sadducees: and the multitude was divided. called me unto him, and prayed me to bring 8 For the Sadducees say that there is no this young man unto thee, who hath resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the something to say unto thee. Pharisees confess both. 19 Then the chief captain took him by the 9 And there arose a great cry: and the hand, and went with him aside privately, and scribes that were of the Pharisees’ part asked him, What is that thou hast to tell me? arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in 20 And he said, The Jews have agreed to this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath desire thee that thou wouldest bring down spoken to him, let us not fight against God. Paul to morrow into the council, as though 10 And when there arose a great dissension, they would inquire somewhat of him more the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should perfectly. have been pulled in pieces of them, 21 But do not thou yield unto them: for there commanded the soldiers to go down, and to lie in wait for him of them more than forty take him by force from among them, and to men, which have bound themselves with an bring him into the castle. oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they Paul to Witness in Rome ready, looking for a promise from thee. 11 And the night following the Lord stood 22 So the chief captain then let the young by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for man depart, and charged him, See thou tell as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so no man that thou hast shewed these things to must thou bear witness also at Rome. me. Conspiracy to Kill Paul Paul Sent to Cesarea 12 And when it was day, certain of the Jews 23 And he called unto him two centurions, banded together, and bound themselves saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to under a curse, saying that they would neither go to Cæsarea, and horsemen threescore and eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third 13 And they were more than forty which had hour of the night; made this conspiracy. 24 And provide them beasts, that they may 14 And they came to the chief priests and set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix elders, and said, We have bound ourselves the governor. under a great curse, that we will eat nothing 25 And he wrote a letter after this manner: until we have slain Paul. 26 Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent 15 Now therefore ye with the council signify governor Felix sendeth greeting. to the chief captain that he bring him down 27 This man was taken of the Jews, and unto you to morrow, as though ye would should have been killed of them: then came I inquire something more perfectly with an army, and rescued him, having concerning him: and we, or ever he come understood that he was a Roman. near, are ready to kill him. 28 And when I would have known the cause 16 And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of wherefore they accused him, I brought him their lying in wait, he went and entered into forth into their council: the castle, and told Paul. 29 Whom I perceived to be accused of 17 Then Paul called one of the centurions 39

ACTS questions of their law, but to have nothing 6 Who also hath gone about to profane the laid to his charge worthy of death or of temple: whom we took, and would have bonds. judged according to our law. 30 And when it was told me how that the 7 But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, Jews laid wait for the man, I sent and with great violence took him away out straightway to thee, and gave commandment of our hands, to his accusers also to say before thee what 8 Commanding his accusers to come unto they had against him. Farewell. thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest 31 Then the soldiers, as it was commanded take knowledge of all these things, whereof them, took Paul, and brought him by night to we accuse him. Antipatris. 9 And the Jews also assented, saying that 32 On the morrow they left the horsemen to these things were so. go with him, and returned to the castle: 33 Who, when they came to Cæsarea, and Paul’s Defense Before Felix delivered the epistle to the governor, 10 Then Paul, after that the governor had presented Paul also before him. beckoned unto him to speak, answered, 34 And when the governor had read the Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of letter, he asked of what province he was. many years a judge unto this nation, I do the And when he understood that he was of more cheerfully answer for myself: Cilicia; 11 Because that thou mayest understand, 35 I will hear thee, said he, when thine that there are yet but twelve days since I accusers are also come. And he commanded went up to Jerusalem for to worship. him to be kept in Herod’s judgment hall. 12 And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up CHAPTER 24 the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city: Paul Speaks to Felix 13 Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me. AND after five days Ananias the high 14 But this I confess unto thee, that after the priest descended with the elders, and way which they call heresy, so worship I the with a certain orator named God of my fathers, believing all things Tertullus, who informed the governor which are written in the law and in the against Paul. prophets: 2 And when he was called forth, Tertullus 15 And have hope toward God, which they began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by themselves also allow, that there shall be a thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very resurrection of the dead, both of the just and worthy deeds are done unto this nation by unjust. thy providence, 16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have 3 We accept it always, and in all places, always a conscience void of offence toward most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. God, and toward men. 4 Notwithstanding, that I be not further 17 Now after many years I came to bring tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou alms to my nation, and offerings. wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few 18 Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found words. me purified in the temple, neither with 5 For we have found this man a pestilent multitude, nor with tumult. fellow, and a mover of sedition among all 19 Who ought to have been here before thee, the Jews throughout the world, and a and object, if they had ought against me. ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: 40

ACTS 20 Or else let these same here say, if they wait in the way to kill him. have found any evil doing in me, while I 4 But Festus answered, that Paul should be stood before the council, kept at Cæsarea, and that he himself would 21 Except it be for this one voice, that I depart shortly thither. cried standing among them, Touching the 5 Let them therefore, said he, which among resurrection of the dead I am called in you are able, go down with me, and accuse question by you this day. this man, if there be any wickedness in him. 6 And when he had tarried among them Paul at Liberty more than ten days, he went down unto 22 And when Felix heard these things, Cæsarea; and the next day sitting on the having more perfect knowledge of that way, judgment seat commanded Paul to be he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the brought. chief captain shall come down, I will know 7 And when he was come, the Jews which the uttermost of your matter. came down from Jerusalem stood round 23 And he commanded a centurion to keep about, and laid many and grievous Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he complaints against Paul, which they could should forbid none of his acquaintance to not prove. minister or come unto him. 8 While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against Felix Hears and Rejects the Gospel the temple, nor yet against Cæsar, have I 24 And after certain days, when Felix came offended any thing at all. with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, 9 But Festus, willing to do the Jews a he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou the faith in Christ. go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, these things before me? temperance, and judgment to come, Felix 10 Then said Paul, I stand at Cæsar’s trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: time; when I have a convenient season, I to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou will call for thee. very well knowest. 26 He hoped also that money should have 11 For if I be an offender, or have been given him of Paul, that he might loose committed any thing worthy of death, I him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, refuse not to die: but if there be none of and communed with him. these things whereof these accuse me, no 27 But after two years Porcius Festus came man may deliver me unto them. I appeal into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew unto Cæsar. the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. 12 Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed CHAPTER 25 unto Cæsar? unto Cæsar shalt thou go. Paul Appeals to Ceasar King Agrippa Visits Festus 13 And after certain days king Agrippa and NOW when Festus was come into the Bernice came unto Cæsarea to salute Festus. province, after three days he 14 And when they had been there many ascended from Cæsarea to days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the Jerusalem. king, saying, There is a certain man left in 2 Then the high priest and the chief of the bonds by Felix: Jews informed him against Paul, and 15 About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, besought him, 3 And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying 41

ACTS the chief priests and the elders of the Jews hath appealed to Augustus, I have informed me, desiring to have judgment determined to send him. against him. 26 Of whom I have no certain thing to write 16 To whom I answered, It is not the manner unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him of the Romans to deliver any man to die, forth before you, and specially before thee, before that he which is accused have the O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, accusers face to face, and have licence to I might have somewhat to write. answer for himself concerning the crime laid 27 For it seemeth to me unreasonable to against him. send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the 17 Therefore, when they were come hither, crimes laid against him. without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to CHAPTER 26 be brought forth. 18 Against whom when the accusers stood Agrippa Hears Paul up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed: THEN Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou 19 But had certain questions against him of art permitted to speak for thyself. their own superstition, and of one Jesus, Then Paul stretched forth the hand, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be and answered for himself: alive. 2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, 20 And because I doubted of such manner of because I shall answer for myself this day questions, I asked him whether he would go before thee touching all the things whereof I to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these am accused of the Jews: matters. 3 Especially because I know thee to be 21 But when Paul had appealed to be expert in all customs and questions which reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech commanded him to be kept till I might send thee to hear me patiently. him to Cæsar. 4 My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Agrippa Discusses Paul With Festus Jerusalem, know all the Jews; 22 Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would 5 Which knew me from the beginning, if also hear the man myself. To morrow, said they would testify, that after the most he, thou shalt hear him. straitest sect of our religion I lived a 23 And on the morrow, when Agrippa was Pharisee. come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and 6 And now I stand and am judged for the was entered into the place of hearing, with hope of the promise made of God unto our the chief captains, and principal men of the fathers: city, at Festus’ commandment Paul was 7 Unto which promise our twelve tribes, brought forth. instantly serving God day and night, hope to 24 And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all come. For which hope’s sake, king Agrippa, men which are here present with us, ye see I am accused of the Jews. this man, about whom all the multitude of 8 Why should it be thought a thing the Jews have dealt with me, both at incredible with you, that God should raise Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he the dead? ought not to live any longer. 9 I verily thought with myself, that I ought 25 But when I found that he had committed to do many things contrary to the name of nothing worthy of death, and that he himself Jesus of Nazareth. 10 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and 42

ACTS many of the saints did I shut up in prison, 21 For these causes the Jews caught me in having received authority from the chief the temple, and went about to kill me. priests; and when they were put to death, I 22 Having therefore obtained help of God, I gave my voice against them. continue unto this day, witnessing both to 11 And I punished them oft in every small and great, saying none other things synagogue, and compelled them to than those which the prophets and Moses blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad did say should come: against them, I persecuted them even unto 23 That Christ should suffer, and that he strange cities. should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, Paul’s Conversion and to the Gentiles. 12 Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief Agrippa Almost Persuaded priests, 24 And as he thus spake for himself, Festus 13 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside light from heaven, above the brightness of thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. the sun, shining round about me and them 25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble which journeyed with me. Festus; but speak forth the words of truth 14 And when we were all fallen to the earth, and soberness. I heard a voice speaking unto me, and 26 For the king knoweth of these things, saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, before whom also I speak freely: for I am why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee persuaded that none of these things are to kick against the pricks. hidden from him; for this thing was not done 15 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he in a corner. said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. 27 King Agrippa, believest thou the 16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I prophets? I know that thou believest. have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to 28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost make thee a minister and a witness both of thou persuadest me to be a Christian. these things which thou hast seen, and of 29 And Paul said, I would to God, that not those things in the which I will appear unto only thou, but also all that hear me this day, thee; were both almost, and altogether such as I 17 Delivering thee from the people, and am, except these bonds. from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send 30 And when he had thus spoken, the king thee, rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from they that sat with them: darkness to light, and from the power of 31 And when they were gone aside, they Satan unto God, that they may receive talked between themselves, saying, This forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among man doeth nothing worthy of death or of them which are sanctified by faith that is in bonds. me. 32 Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man 19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not might have been set at liberty, if he had not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: appealed unto Cæsar. 20 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judæa, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. 43

ACTS CHAPTER 27 there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north Paul Is Sent to Rome west. AND when it was determined that we Storm Near Crete should sail into Italy, they delivered 13 And when the south wind blew softly, Paul and certain other prisoners unto supposing that they had obtained their one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus’ purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by band. Crete. 2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, 14 But not long after there arose against it a we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of 15 And when the ship was caught, and could Thessalonica, being with us. not bear up into the wind, we let her drive. 3 And the next day we touched at Sidon. 16 And running under a certain island which And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and is called Clauda, we had much work to come gave him liberty to go unto his friends to by the boat: refresh himself. 17 Which when they had taken up, they used 4 And when we had launched from thence, helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds lest they should fall into the quicksands, were contrary. strake sail, and so were driven. 5 And when we had sailed over the sea of 18 And we being exceedingly tossed with a Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a tempest, the next day they lightened the city of Lycia. ship; 6 And there the centurion found a ship of 19 And the third day we cast out with our Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us own hands the tackling of the ship. therein. 20 And when neither sun nor stars in many 7 And when we had sailed slowly many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on days, and scarce were come over against us, all hope that we should be saved was Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed then taken away. under Crete, over against Salmone; 8 And, hardly passing it, came unto a place Paul Speaks to Crew which is called The fair havens; nigh 21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth whereunto was the city of Lasea. in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye 9 Now when much time was spent, and should have hearkened unto me, and not when sailing was now dangerous, because have loosed from Crete, and to have gained the fast was now already past, Paul this harm and loss. admonished them, 22 And now I exhort you to be of good 10 And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s this voyage will be with hurt and much life among you, but of the ship. damage, not only of the lading and ship, but 23 For there stood by me this night the angel also of our lives. of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, 11 Nevertheless the centurion believed the 24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be master and the owner of the ship, more than brought before Cæsar: and, lo, God hath those things which were spoken by Paul. given thee all them that sail with thee. 12 And because the haven was not 25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I commodious to winter in, the more part believe God, that it shall be even as it was advised to depart thence also, if by any told me. means they might attain to Phenice, and 26 Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain 44

ACTS island. 40 And when they had taken up the anchors, 27 But when the fourteenth night was come, they committed themselves unto the sea, and as we were driven up and down in Adria, loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the about midnight the shipmen deemed that mainsail to the wind, and made toward they drew near to some country; shore. 41 And falling into a place where two seas Shipwreck on Melita (Malta) met, they ran the ship aground; and the 28 And sounded, and found it twenty forepart stuck fast, and remained fathoms: and when they had gone a little unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken further, they sounded again, and found it with the violence of the waves. fifteen fathoms. 42 And the soldiers’ counsel was to kill the 29 Then fearing lest we should have fallen prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the and escape. stern, and wished for the day. 43 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, 30 And as the shipmen were about to flee kept them from their purpose; and out of the ship, when they had let down the commanded that they which could swim boat into the sea, under colour as though should cast themselves first into the sea, and they would have cast anchors out of the get to land: foreship, 44 And the rest, some on boards, and some 31 Paul said to the centurion and to the on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye to pass, that they escaped all safe to land. cannot be saved. 32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the CHAPTER 28 boat, and let her fall off. Paul’s on Melita (Malta) 33 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This AND when they were escaped, then day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried they knew that the island was called and continued fasting, having taken nothing. Melita. 34 Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: 2 And the barbarous people shewed us no for this is for your health: for there shall not little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and an hair fall from the head of any of you. received us every one, because of the 35 And when he had thus spoken, he took present rain, and because of the cold. bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he Paul Bit by a Viper began to eat. 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of 36 Then were they all of good cheer, and sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came they also took some meat. a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his 37 And we were in all in the ship two hand. hundred threescore and sixteen souls. 4 And when the barbarians saw the 38 And when they had eaten enough, they venomous beast hang on his hand, they said lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat among themselves, No doubt this man is a into the sea. murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the 39 And when it was day, they knew not the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live. land: but they discovered a certain creek 5 And he shook off the beast into the fire, with a shore, into the which they were and felt no harm. minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the 6 Howbeit they looked when he should have ship. swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw 45

ACTS no harm come to him, they changed their customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered minds, and said that he was a god. prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of 7 In the same quarters were possessions of the Romans. the chief man of the island, whose name was 18 Who, when they had examined me, Publius; who received us, and lodged us would have let me go, because there was no three days courteously. cause of death in me. 19 But when the Jews spake against it, I was Paul Heals on Melita constrained to appeal unto Cæsar; not that I 8 And it came to pass, that the father of had ought to accuse my nation of. Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody 20 For this cause therefore have I called for flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, you, to see you, and to speak with you: and laid his hands on him, and healed him. because that for the hope of Israel I am 9 So when this was done, others also, which bound with this chain. had diseases in the island, came, and were 21 And they said unto him, We neither healed: received letters out of Judæa concerning 10 Who also honoured us with many thee, neither any of the brethren that came honours; and when we departed, they laded shewed or spake any harm of thee. us with such things as were necessary. Paul Preaches the Kingdom of God Departure to Rome 22 But we desire to hear of thee what thou 11 And after three months we departed in a thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in know that every where it is spoken against. the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux. 23 And when they had appointed him a day, 12 And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there there came many to him into his lodging; to three days. whom he expounded and testified the 13 And from thence we fetched a compass, kingdom of God, persuading them and came to Rhegium: and after one day the concerning Jesus, both out of the law of south wind blew, and we came the next day Moses, and out of the prophets, from to Puteoli: morning till evening. 14 Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and Some Believed and Some Did Not so we went toward Rome. 24 And some believed the things which 15 And from thence, when the brethren were spoken, and some believed not. heard of us, they came to meet us as far as 25 And when they agreed not among Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom themselves, they departed, after that Paul when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy courage. Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers, Paul Arrives at Rome 26 Saying, Go unto this people, and say, 16 And when we came to Rome, the Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not centurion delivered the prisoners to the understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered perceive: to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept 27 For the heart of this people is waxed him. gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and 17 And it came to pass, that after three days their eyes have they closed; lest they should Paul called the chief of the Jews together: see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and when they were come together, he said and understand with their heart, and should unto them, Men and brethren, though I have be converted, and I should heal them. committed nothing against the people, or 46

ACTS 28 Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it. 29 And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves. 30 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, 31 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him. 47