ter's exhortation. CHAP. IV. o the temple, walking, and leap- 0 And they knew that it was he 1 And as the lame man which 3 The God of Abraham, and of But ye denied the Holy One, the Just, and desired a mur er to be granted unto you; And killed the Prince of life, om God hath raised from the d; whereof we are witnesses. And his name, through faith is name, hath made this man ng, whom ye see and know: the faith which is by him, hath in him this perfect soundness in presence of you all. And now, brethren, I wot that ugh ignorance ye did it, as did your rulers. But those things which God -re had shewed by the mouth all his prophets, that Christ ald suffer, he hath so fulfilled. Repent ye therefore, and be verted, that your sins may be ted out, when the times of rening shall come from the prece of the Lord; And he shall send Jesus ist, which before was preached you: Whom the heaven must reFe, until the times of restitution all things, which God hath en by the mouth of all his prophets, since the world an. The rulers offended that every soul which will not hear that Prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. 24 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel, and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. 25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. 26 Unto you first, God having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. CHAP. IV. Peter and John imprisoned. AND as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now even-tide. 4 Howbeit, many of them which heard the word, believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand. 5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, 6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name have ye done this? 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom yo crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was For Moses truly said unto the set at nought of you builders, which ers, A Prophet shall the Lord is become the head of the corner. r God raise up unto you, of 12 Neither is there salvation in r brethren, like unto me; him any other: for there is none other 1 ye hear in all things, whatso-name under heaven given among - he shall say unto you. men, whereby we must be saved. And it shall come to pass, 131 Now, when they saw the 119 Peter's defence. THE ACTS, The unity of the church threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, boldness of Peter and John, and 29 And now, Lord, behold their perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. 14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 16 Saying, What shall we do to these men for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. 18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all, nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. 21 So, when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done. 22 For the man was above forty years old on whom this miracle of healing was shewed. 23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is; 25 Who, by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? 25 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. 27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, 28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before be done. 30 By stretching forth thy hand to heal; and that signs and woo ders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. 31 1 And when they had prayed the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost and they spake the word of God with boldness. 32 And the multitude of them th believed were of one heart, and of one soul; neither said any of thes that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. 33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurre tion of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. 34 Neither was there any amour them that lacked: for as many & were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, 35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according a he had need. 36 And Joses, who by the ap tles was surnamed Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, T son of consolation,) a Levite, an of the country of Cyprus, 37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it st the apostles' feet. CHAP. V. Death of Ananias and Sapphir BUT a certain man named An nias, with Sapphira his wife. sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the pric (his wife also being privy to it and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. 3 But Peter said, Ananias, wis hath Satan filled thy heart to be t the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? 4 While it remained, was it ne thine own? and after it was sok was it not in thine own power why hast thou conceived this thit in thy heart? thou hast not he unto men, but unto God. 5 And Ananias hearing thes words, fell down, and gave up the ghost. And great fear came on a them that heard these things. 6 And the young men arose wound him up, and carried in out, and buried him. 7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wif ot knowing what was done, me in. opened, Gamaliel's advice 23 Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the 8 And Peter answered unto her, keepers standing without before ell me whether ye sold the land the doors: but when we had so much? And she said, Yea, we found no man so much. O Then Peter said unto her, How 24 Now, when the high priest, it that ye have agreed together and the captain of the temple, and tempt the Spirit of the Lord? the chief priests heard these things, hold the feet of them which have they doubted of them whereunto ried thy husband are at the door, this would grow. I shall carry thee out. 25 Then came one and told them, 0 Then fell she down straight-saying, Behold, the men whom ye y at his feet, and yielded up put in prison are standing in the ghost. And the young, men temple, and teaching the people.. ne in, and found her dead, and 26 Then went the captain with rying her forth, buried her by the officers, and brought them husband. without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. 1 And great fear came upon all 2 And by the hands of the 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you, that ye should not teach in this name? and behold, peo-ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. And believers were the more ed to the Lord, multitudes both en and women ;) 29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. Insomuch that they brought h the sick into the streets, and them on beds and couches, 30 The God of our fathers raised at the least the shadow of up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged er passing by might overshadow on a tree: e of them. There came also a multitude of the cities round about unto salem, bringing sick folks, and which were vexed with unIn spirits; and they were healed y_one. 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. Then the high priest rose and all they that were with him, 33 1 When they heard that, they ich is the sect of the Saddu- were cut to the heart, and took and were filled with indig-counsel to slay them. on, And laid their hands on the stles, and put them in the comprison. But the angel of the Lord by t opened the prison-doors, and ght them forth, and said, Go, stand and speak in the ole to the people all the words is life. 34 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; 35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men: And when they heard that, 36 For before these days rose entered into the temple early up Theudas, boasting himself to be he morning, and taught. But somebody; to whom a number of high priest came, and they that men, about four hundred, joined with him, and called the themselves: who was slain; and acil together, and all the senate all, as many as obeyed him, were e children of Israel, and sent to scattered, and brought to nought. orison to have them brought. But when the officers came, found them not in the prison, returned, and told, 37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee, in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and 121 Seven deacons chosen. THE ACTS, Stephen falsely accused. all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed. 33 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. 40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 T And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. 42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. 10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake. 11 Then they suborned men which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God. 12 And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council, 13 And set up false witnesses. which said, This man censeth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law: 14 For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. 15 And all that sat in the council, looking steadfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel. CHAP. VII. CHAP. VI. Stephen accused of Blasphemy: ND in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmur-HEN said the high priest, Are ing of the Grecians, against the Hebrews, because their widows 2 And he said, Men, brethren, were neglected in the daily ministration. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. 4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. these things so 3] and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran, 3 And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which I shall shew thee. 4 Then came he out of the land of the Chaldeans, and dwelt in Charran. And from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land wherein ye now dwell. 5 And the saying, pleased the 5 And he gave him none is whole multitude: and they chose heritance in it, no, not so much a Stephen, a man full of faith and of to set his foot on: yet he promised the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and that he would give it to him for a Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Ti-possession, and to his seed after mon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a him, when as yet he had no child. proselyte of Antioch, 6 And God spake on this wis 6 Whom they set before the That his seed should sojourn in apostles: and when they had pray- strange land; and that they shoul ed, they laid their hands on them. bring them into bondage, and en 7 And the word of God in-treat them evil four hundred years creased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. 9 T Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertinos, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and them of Cilicia, and of Asia, disting with Stephen. 7 And the nation to whom the shall be in bondage will I judge said God: and after that shall the come forth, and serve me in the place. 8 And he gave him the covenan of circumcision. And so Abrahas begat Isaac, and circumcised his the eighth day; and Isaac bege Jacob, and Jacob begat the twelv patriarchs. 9. And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egy but God was with him, Eephen, in his defence, CHAP. VII. house. reciteth Israel's history 27 But he that did his neighbour wrong, thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us? 28 Wilt thou kill me, as thou didst the Egyptian yesterday? 29 Then fled Moses at this say. ing, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two 30 And when forty years were 1 Now, there came a dearth er all the land of Egypt and manaan, and great affliction; and r fathers found no sustenance. sons. 12 But when Jacob heard that ere was corn in Egypt, he sent expired, there appeared to him in t our fathers first. the wilderness of mount Sina, an 13 And at the second time Jo-angel of the Lord in a flame of oh was made known to his bre- fire in a bush. en: and Joseph's kindred was de known unto Pharaoh. 4 Then sent Joseph, and called father Jacob to him, and all his dred, threescore and fifteen als. 5 So Jacob went down into ypt, and died, he, and our fa ers, 6 And were carried over into 7 But when the time of the pro- 9 The same dealt subtilely with In which time Moses was m, and was exceeding fair, and rished up in his father's house ee months: 1 And when he was cast out, raoh's daughter took him up, I nourished him for her own And Moses was learned in all wisdom of the Egyptians, and mighty in words and in deeds. 3 And when he was full forty rs old, it came into his heart to t his brethren the children of el. And seeing one of them suffer ong, he defended him, and avenhim that was oppressed, and te the Egyptian: 31 When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight; and as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the Lord came unto him, 32 Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold. 33 Then said the Lord to him. Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground. 34 I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt. 35 This Moses, whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush. 36 He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years. 37 T This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear. 38 This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us: 39 To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt, 5 For he supposed his brethren ald have understood how that 40 Saying unto Aaron, Make us d by his hand would deliver gods to go before us: for as for n: but they understood not. this Moses, which brought us out 5 And the next day he shewed of the land of Egypt, we wot not self unto them as they strove, what is become of him. would have set them at one 41 And they made a calf in those in, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; days, and offered sacrifice unto the do ye wrong one to ano-idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands. |