Agrippa desireth THE ACTS. to hear Paul. 18 Against whom when the ac-him forth before you, and cusers stood up, they brought specially before thee, O king none accusation of such things Agrippa, that, after examinas I supposed: ation had, I might have somewhat to write. 19 But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive. 20 And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be Judged of these matters. 21 But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I com manded him to be kept till I might send him to Cesar. 22 Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him. THEN Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted. to speak for thysel. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself 2 I think myself happy, king 23 And on the morrow, when Agrippa, because I shall anAgrippa was come, and Ber-swer for myself this day benice, with great pomp, and fore thee touching all the was entered into the place of things whereof I am accused hearing, with the chief cap- of the Jews: tains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth. 24 And Festus said, King among the Jews: wherefore I Agrippa, and all men which beseech thee to hear me paare here present with us, ye tiently. * 69 see this man, about whom 4 My manner of life from my all the multitude of the Jews youth, which was at the first have dealt with me, both at among mine own nation at JeJerusalem, and also here, cry-rusalem, know all the Jews; ing that he ought not to live any longer. 3 Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are 5 Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee. 25 But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to 6 And now I stand and am Augustus, I have determin-judged for the hope of the ed to send him. promise made of God unto 26 Of whom I have no certain our fathers: thing to write unto my lord. 7 Unto which promise our Wherefore I have brought twelve tribes, instantly serv Paul's defence CHAPTER XXVI. before Agrippa. ing God day and night, hope which thou hast seen, and of to come. For which hope's those things in the which I sake, king Agrippa, I am ac- will appear unto thee; -cused of the Jews. 17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee," 18 To open their eyes, and to 8 Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? 99 I verily thought with my-turn them from darkness to self, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. 19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: 10 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them. 20 But shewed first unto 11 And I punished them oft them of Damascus, and at Jein every synagogue, and com-rusalém, and throughout all pelled them to blaspheme; the coasts of Judea, and then and being exceedingly mad to the Gentiles, that they against them, I persecuted should repent and turn to them even unto strange cities. God, and do works meet for 12 Whereupon as I went to repentance. Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, 13 At midday, O king, I saw 22 Having therefore obtained In the way a light from heav-help of God, I continue unto en, above the brightness of this day, witnessing both to the sun, shining round about small and great, saying none me and them which journey-other things than those which ed with me. the prophets and Moses did 21 For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me. 14 And when we were all fall-say should come: Jen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 15 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. 16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things 23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles. 24 And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. 25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. Paul's voyage THE ACTS. toward Rome. 26 For the king knoweth of 3 And the next day we touchthese things, before whom al-ed at Sidon. And Julius courtso I speak freely: for I am eously entreated Paul, and persuaded that none of these gave him liberty to go unto things are hidden from him; his friends to refresh himself. for this thing was not done in 4 And when we had launcha corner. ed from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. 27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. 28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. 29 And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds. 30 And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them: 31 And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds. 32 Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Cesar. Α CHAPTER XXVII. ND 1 Paul shipping toward Rome, 10 foretelleth of the danger of the voyage, 11 but is not believed. 14 They are tossed to and fro with tempest, 41 and suffer shipwreck, 22, 34, 44 yet all come safe to land, when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. 2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us. 5 And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. 6 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein. 7 And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone; 8 And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called the Fair Havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea. 9 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because, the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, 10 And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives, 11 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. 12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is a haven of Crete, and CHAPTER XXVII. He foretelleth a shipwreck. lieth toward the southwest | thou must be brought before and northwest. Cesar: and, lo, God hath giv13 And when the south wind en thee all them that sail blew softly, supposing that with thee. they had obtained their pur- 25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good pose, loosing thence, they sail-cheer: for I believe God, that it ed close by Crete. shall be even as it was told me. 26 Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island. 14 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. 15 And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive. 16 And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat: 17 Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven. 18 And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship; 19 And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship. 20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away. 21 But after long abstinence, Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. 22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. 23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, 24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; 27 But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down în Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country; 28 And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms. 29 Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day. 30 And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship, 31 Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. 32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off. 33 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing. 34 Wherefore I pray you to take some meat; for this is for your health: for there shall not a hair fall from the head of any of you. 35 And when he had thus Paul shipwrecked. THE ACTS. A viper on his hand. spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in pres-1 ence of them all; and when he had broken it, he began to eat. 36 Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat. CHAPTER XXVIII. Paul after his shipwreck is kindly entertained of the barbarians. 5 The viper on his hand hurteth him not. 8 He heal eth many diseases in the island. 11 They depart towards Rome. 17 He de clareth to the Jews the cause of his coming. 24 After his preaching some were persuaded, and some believed not, 30 Yet he preacheth there two years. 37 And we were in all in the AND when they were escap ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls. ed, then they knew that the island was called Melita. 2 And the barbarous people, 38 And when they had eaten shewed us no little kindness: enough, they lightened the for they kindled a fire, and ship, and cast out the wheat received us every one, bieinto the sea. cause of the present rain, and because of the cold. 39 And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they 3 And when Paul had gathdiscovered a certain creek with ered a bundle of sticks, and a shore, into the which they laid them on the fire, there were minded, if it were possi-came a viper out of the heat, ble, to thrust in the ship. and fastened on his hand.. man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live. 40 And when they had taken 4 And when the barbarians up the anchors, they commit-saw the venomous beast hang ted themselves unto the sea, and on his hand, they said among loosed the rudder bands, and themselves, No doubt this holsed up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore. 41 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves. 42 And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape. 5 And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. 6 Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly; but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and 43 But the centurion, willing said that he was a god. to save Paul, kept them from 7 In the same quarters were their purpose; and command-possessions of the chief man ed that they which could swim of the island, whose name. should cast themselves first in. was Publius: who received to the sea, and get to land: us, and lodged us three days) 44 And the rest, some on courteously. boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land, 8 And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick. of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered |