Christ's charge to Peter The ACTS. girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naRed,) and did cast himself into the sea. 8 And the other disciples came in a little ship, (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. 9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. 11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great ashes, an hundred and fifty and three; and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. 12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. 13 Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. 14 This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples after that he was risen from the dead. 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He rebuketh Peter's curiosity. time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. 19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me. 20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following: which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betray eth thee? 21 Peter seeing him, saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? 22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tar ry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. 23 Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but if I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? 24 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love 25 And there are also many other things thee. which Jesus did, the which if they should be 17 He saith unto him the third time, Si-written every one, I suppose that even the mon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was world itself could not contain the books that grieved, because he said unto him the third should be written. Amen. The ACTS of the APOSTLES. and teach, The to do 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen : 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion, by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: 4 And being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 9 And when he had spoken these things while they beheld, he was taken up; and s cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven, as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. 12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem, from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusa lem a sabbath-day's journey. 13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas, the brother of James. 14 These all continued with one accord in6 When they therefore were come toge-prayer and supplication, with the women, and ther, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou Mary, the mother of Jesus, and with his breat this time restore again the kingdom of thren. 1srael! 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times, or the seasons which the Father hath put in his own power. 2 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon your and ye shall be witnesses unto me, both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the utermost part of the earth. 15 T And in those days. Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the num ber of the names together were about an hundred and twenty,) 16 Men and brethren, This scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus, The apostles inspired. • Chap. fl. 17 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. Peter's sermo 14 T But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them. Ye 18 Now this man purchased a field with the men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusa reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, helem, be this known unto you, and hearken to burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. 19 And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood. 20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and, His bishoprick let another take. 21 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us. 22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection 23 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias my words: 15 For these are not drunken, as yesuppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, (saith God,) I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams; 18 And on my servants and on my hand. maidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy : 19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come : 21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. 24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, 25 That he may take part of this ministry 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; and apostleship, from which Judas by trans-Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God gression fell, that he might go to his own among you, by miracles, and wonders, and place. signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 26 And they gave forth their lots: and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. CHAP. II. 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and The apostles, filled with the Holy Ghost, speak slain; divers languages. 24 Whom God hath raised up. having loosed AND when the day of Pentecost was fully the pains of death: because it was not possible come, they were all with one accord in that he should be holden of it. one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues, like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in ais own language. 7 And they were all amazed, and marvelled, aying one to another. Behold, are not all these which speak, Galileans? 8 And how hear we every man in our own ongue, wherein we were born? 9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, 25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face; for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: 26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also, my flesh shall rest in hope: 27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. 29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne: 31 He seeing this before, spake of the resur rection of Christ, that his soul was not leit in, hell, neither his flesh di' see corruption. 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof 10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and In the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and stran-we all are witnesses. ters of Rome, Jews and proselytes. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of 11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them God exalted, and having received of the speak in our tongues the wonderful works of Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he God. hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. 12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this 113 Others mocking, said, These men are full of new wine. 34 For David is not ascended into the hea vens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. Tame man restored. The ACTS. Christ's crucifiers reprehended. 36 Therefore let all the house of Israel; ed held Peter and John, all the people ran to know assuredly, that God hath made that same gether unto them in the porch that is called Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Solomon's, greatly wondering. 12 And when Peter saw it, he answered Christ. 37 Now when they heard this, they were unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel pricked in their heart, and said unto Peterye at this? or way took ye so earnestly on us, and to the rest of the apostles, Men and bre-as though by our own power or holiness we had thren, What shall we do? made this man to walk? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and 13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and be baptized every one of you in the name of of Jacob, the God of our Fathers, hath glorified Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your was determined to let him go. children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. 43 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 14 But ye denied the Holy One, and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; 15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are 41 Then they that gladly received his witnesses. word were baptized: and the same day there 16 And his name, through faith in his name, were added unto them about three thousand hath made this man strong, whom ye see and souls. know: yea, the faith which is by him, hath 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apos-given him this perfect soundness in the pretles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking sence of you all. of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and reaking breau from house to house, did eat their meat with gladDess and singleness of heart; 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. CHAP III. 17 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. 18 But those things which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled. 19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out; when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lod; 20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: 21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. 22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A Prophet shali the Lord your God raise up unto 2 Peter and John restore a lame man. 19 The you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall people are exhorted to repentance. ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the teraple, asked an alms. 4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him, with Joba, said, Look on us. 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6 'Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the Dame of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up; and immediately his feet and ancle-bones receive strength. 8 And he leaping up, stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking, and praising God: unto you 23 And it shall come to pass, 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. 1 The rulers imprison Peter and John 5 Peter's boldness. 18 They are threatened. AND as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 Peing 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 eventide. 10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple :) 4 Howbeit, many of them which heard the and they were filled with wonder and amaze- word believed; and the number of the men was ment at that which had happened unto about five thousand. 5 Aud it came to pass on the morrow, that And as the lare man which was heal-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 Feter, 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 ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. Ananias and Sapphira 28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. 29 And now, Lord, behold their threaten ings and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, 30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. 31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. 32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul, neither said any of them 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 resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. 34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, 35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. 36 And Joses, who by the apostles was sur 14 And beholding the man which was heal-named Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, ed standing with them, they could say nothing The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the against it. country of Cyprus, 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 37 Having lard, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. CHAP. V. Ananias and Sapphira fall down dead. 19 done by them, is manifest to all them, that B Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 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 nearken 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 T 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? 26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord. and against his Christ. 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. 3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? 4 While it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? Why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. 5 And Ananias, hearing these words, fell down, and gave up the ghost and great fear came on all them that heard these things, 6 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out and buried him. 7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. 8 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. 9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. 10 Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. 11 And great fear came upon all the 27 For of a truth, against thy holy child Je-church, and upon as many as heard these sus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod and things. Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the 12 And by the hands of the apostles. people of Israel, were gathered together, were many signs and wonders wrought a The apostles delivered. The ACTS Gamallet's counsel. mong the people; (and they were all with one cil, a Pharfsee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of accord in Solomon's porch. the law, had in reputation among all the peo 13 And of the rest durst no man join him-ple, and commanded to put the apostles forth a self to them: but the people magnified them. little space;. 14 And believers were the more added to 35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, the Lord, multitudes both of men and wo-take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do men ;) as touching these men. 15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. 16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks. ard them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one 17 Then the high priest rose up and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, 18 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison. 19 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison-doors, and brought them forth, and said, 20 Go, stand and speak in he temple to the people all the words of this .ife. 21 And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. 22 But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned, and told, 23 Saying, The prison truly found we shut keepers standing with out before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within. 36 For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought. 37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee, in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed. 38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 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 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. CHAP. VI. 1 The apostles' care for the poor, and preaching of the word. 5 Deacons chosen. A the isciples ways, tiene number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the He 24 Now when the high priest and the cap-brews, because their widows were neglected tain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow. 25 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the emple, and teaching the people. 26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence. (for they feared the people, lest they should have been stored:) 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high Friest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we 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 ap point over this business. 4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. 5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Phi you, that ye snould not teach command lip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, in this name? Jerusalem with bring this man's and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch; 6 Whom they set before the apostles: and, when they had prayed, they laid their bands and behold, ye have filled 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew, and hanged on a tree: 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. 33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them. 24 Then stood there up one in the coun 7 And the word of God increased: and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusa lem 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 Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. 10 And they were not able to resist the |