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The Promise of the Holy Spirit
# Chapter 1
1. In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach,
1. In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do
and teach,
2. until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.
3. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.
3. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days
and speaking about the kingdom of God.
4. And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, *"you heard from me;*
5. for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."The Ascension
5. for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."
The Ascension
6. So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?"
7. He said to them, *"It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority.*
8. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
9. And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.
8. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you,
and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem
and in all Judea
and Samaria,
and to the end of the earth."
9. And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up,
and a cloud took him out of their sight.
10. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes,
11. and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas
11.
and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."
Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas
12. Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.
13. And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James.
14. All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
13. And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter
and John
and James
and Andrew, Philip
and Thomas, Bartholomew
and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus
and Simon the Zealot
and Judas the son of James.
14. All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women
and Mary the mother of Jesus,
and his brothers.
15. In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (the company of persons was in all about 120) and said,
15. In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (the company of persons was in all about 120)
and said,
16. "Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.
17. For he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry."
18. (Now this man acquired a field with the reward of his wickedness, and falling headlong he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out.
17. For he was numbered among us
and was allotted his share in this ministry."
18. (Now this man acquired a field with the reward of his wickedness,
and falling headlong he burst open in the middle
and all his bowels gushed out.
19. And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the field was called in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)
20. "For it is written in the Book of Psalms,
"'May his camp become desolate,
and let there be no one to dwell in it';
and let there be no one to dwell in it';
and
"'Let another take his office.'
21. So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
21. So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in
and out among us,
22. beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us--one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection."
23. And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias.
24. And they prayed and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen
25. to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place."
26. And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
23. And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus,
and Matthias.
24. And they prayed
and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen
25. to take the place in this ministry
and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place."
26. And they cast lots for them,
and the lot fell on Matthias,
and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

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10. Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome,
11. both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians--we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God."
12. And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?"
13. But others mocking said, "They are filled with new wine."Peter's Sermon at Pentecost
13. But others mocking said, "They are filled with new wine."
Peter's Sermon at Pentecost
14. But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words.
15. For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day.
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38. And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
39. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself."
40. And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, "Save yourselves from this crooked generation."
41. So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.The Fellowship of the Believers
41. So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
The Fellowship of the Believers
42. And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
43. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.
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47. praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

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7. And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.
8. And leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
9. And all the people saw him walking and praising God,
10. and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.Peter Speaks in Solomon's Portico
10. and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
Peter Speaks in Solomon's Portico
11. While he clung to Peter and John, all the people, utterly astounded, ran together to them in the portico called Solomon's.
12. And when Peter saw it he addressed the people: "Men of Israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we have made him walk?
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26. God, having raised up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you by turning every one of you from your wickedness."

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19. But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge,
20. for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard."
21. And when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people, for all were praising God for what had happened.
22. For the man on whom this sign of healing was performed was more than forty years old.The Believers Pray for Boldness
22. For the man on whom this sign of healing was performed was more than forty years old.
The Believers Pray for Boldness
23. When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them.
24. And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, "Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them,
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28. to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place.
29. And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness,
30. while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus."
31. And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.They Had Everything in Common
31. And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
They Had Everything in Common
32. Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common.
33. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.
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37. sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.

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8. And Peter said to her, "Tell me whether you sold the land for so much." And she said, "Yes, for so much."
9. But Peter said to her, "How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out."
10. Immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. When the young men came in they found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband.
11. And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things.Many Signs and Wonders Done
11. And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things.
Many Signs and Wonders Done
12. Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico.
13. None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem.
14. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women,
15. so that they even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them.
16. The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed.The Apostles Arrested and Freed
16. The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed.
The Apostles Arrested and Freed
17. But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and filled with jealousy
18. they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison.
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42. And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus.

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5. And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch.
6. These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.
7. And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.Stephen Is Seized
7. And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.
Stephen Is Seized
8. And Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people.
9. Then some of those who belonged to the synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those from Cilicia and Asia, rose up and disputed with Stephen.
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15. And gazing at him, all who sat in the council saw that his face was like the face of an angel.

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51. "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you.
52. Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who announced beforehand the coming of the Righteous One, whom you have now betrayed and murdered,
53. you who received the law as delivered by angels and did not keep it."The Stoning of Stephen
53. you who received the law as delivered by angels and did not keep it."
The Stoning of Stephen
54. Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him.
55. But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
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60. And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

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1. And Saul approved of his execution.
And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
2. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him.
3. But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison.Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria
3. But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison.
Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria
4. Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word.
5. Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ.
6. And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs that he did.
7. For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many who had them, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed.
8. So there was much joy in that city.Simon the Magician Believes
8. So there was much joy in that city.
Simon the Magician Believes
9. But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great.
10. They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is the power of God that is called Great."
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23. For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity."
24. And Simon answered, "Pray for me to the Lord, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me."
25. Now when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
25. Now when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.
Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
26. Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." This is a desert place.
27. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship
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so he opens not his mouth.
33. In his humiliation justice was denied him.
Who can describe his generation?
Who can describe his generation?
For his life is taken away from the earth."
34. And the eunuch said to Philip, "About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?"
34. And the eunuch said to Philip, "
About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?"
35. Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus.
36. And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?"
38. And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.
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40. But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the gospel to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

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16. For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name."
17. So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
18. And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized;
19. and taking food, he was strengthened.Saul Proclaims Jesus in Synagogues
19. and taking food, he was strengthened.
Saul Proclaims Jesus in Synagogues
For some days he was with the disciples at Damascus.
20. And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, "He is the Son of God."
21. And all who heard him were amazed and said, "Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests?"
22. But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.Saul Escapes from Damascus
22. But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.
Saul Escapes from Damascus
23. When many days had passed, the Jews plotted to kill him,
24. but their plot became known to Saul. They were watching the gates day and night in order to kill him,
25. but his disciples took him by night and let him down through an opening in the wall, lowering him in a basket.Saul in Jerusalem
25. but his disciples took him by night and let him down through an opening in the wall, lowering him in a basket.
Saul in Jerusalem
26. And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple.
27. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
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29. And he spoke and disputed against the Hellenists. But they were seeking to kill him.
30. And when the brothers learned this, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.
31. So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.The Healing of Aeneas
31. So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.
The Healing of Aeneas
32. Now as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda.
33. There he found a man named Aeneas, bedridden for eight years, who was paralyzed.
34. And Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed." And immediately he rose.
35. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.Dorcas Restored to Life
35. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
Dorcas Restored to Life
36. Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.
37. In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.
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43. And he stayed in Joppa for many days with one Simon, a tanner.

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# Chapter 10
1. At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort,
2. a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God.
3. About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in and say to him, "Cornelius."
3.
About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in and say to him, "Cornelius."
4. And he stared at him in terror and said, "What is it, Lord?" And he said to him, "Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God.
5. And now send men to Joppa and bring one Simon who is called Peter.
6. He is lodging with one Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea."
7. When the angel who spoke to him had departed, he called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among those who attended him,
8. and having related everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.Peter's Vision
8. and having related everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.
Peter's Vision
9. The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop about the sixth hour to pray.
10. And he became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance
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30. And Cornelius said, "Four days ago, about this hour, I was praying in my house at the ninth hour, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing
31. and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God.
32. Send therefore to Joppa and ask for Simon who is called Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea.'
33. So I sent for you at once, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here in the presence of God to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord."Gentiles Hear the Good News
33. So I sent for you at once, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here in the presence of God to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord."
Gentiles Hear the Good News
34. So Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality,
35. but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.
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40. but God raised him on the third day and made him to appear,
41. not to all the people but to us who had been chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
42. And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead.
43. To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles
43. To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."
The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles
44. While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.
45. And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles.
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48. And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.

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15. As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as on us at the beginning.
16. And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, *'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'*
17. If then God gave the same gift to them as he gave to us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God's way?"
18. When they heard these things they fell silent. And they glorified God, saying, "Then to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance that leads to life."The Church in Antioch
18. When they heard these things they fell silent. And they glorified God, saying, "Then to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance that leads to life."
The Church in Antioch
19. Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews.
20. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who on coming to Antioch spoke to the Hellenists also, preaching the Lord Jesus.
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30. And they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

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James Killed and Peter Imprisoned
# Chapter 12
1. About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church.
1.
About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church.
2. He killed James the brother of John with the sword,
3. and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread.
4. And when he had seized him, he put him in prison, delivering him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending after the Passover to bring him out to the people.
5. So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.Peter Is Rescued
5. So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
Peter Is Rescued
6. Now when Herod was about to bring him out, on that very night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison.
7. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, "Get up quickly." And the chains fell off his hands.
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17. But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, "Tell these things to James and to the brothers." Then he departed and went to another place.
18. Now when day came, there was no little disturbance among the soldiers over what had become of Peter.
19. And after Herod searched for him and did not find him, he examined the sentries and ordered that they should be put to death. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and spent time there.The Death of Herod
19. And after Herod searched for him and did not find him, he examined the sentries and ordered that they should be put to death. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and spent time there.
The Death of Herod
20. Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they came to him with one accord, and having persuaded Blastus, the king's chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food.
21. On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat upon the throne, and delivered an oration to them.
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25. And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had completed their service, bringing with them John, whose other name was Mark.

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# Chapter 13
1. Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
2. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
3. Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.Barnabas and Saul on Cyprus
3. Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
Barnabas and Saul on Cyprus
4. So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
5. When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John to assist them.
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9. But Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him
10. and said, "You son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, full of all deceit and villainy, will you not stop making crooked the straight paths of the Lord?
11. And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind and unable to see the sun for a time." Immediately mist and darkness fell upon him, and he went about seeking people to lead him by the hand.
12. Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had occurred, for he was astonished at the teaching of the Lord.Paul and Barnabas at Antioch in Pisidia
12. Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had occurred, for he was astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
Paul and Barnabas at Antioch in Pisidia
13. Now Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John left them and returned to Jerusalem,
14. but they went on from Perga and came to Antioch in Pisidia. And on the Sabbath day they went into the synagogue and sat down.
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4. But the people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews and some with the apostles.
5. When an attempt was made by both Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to mistreat them and to stone them,
6. they learned of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding country,
7. and there they continued to preach the gospel.Paul and Barnabas at Lystra
7. and there they continued to preach the gospel.
Paul and Barnabas at Lystra
8. Now at Lystra there was a man sitting who could not use his feet. He was crippled from birth and had never walked.
9. He listened to Paul speaking. And Paul, looking intently at him and seeing that he had faith to be made well,
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15. "Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.
16. In past generations he allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways.
17. Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness."
18. Even with these words they scarcely restrained the people from offering sacrifice to them.Paul Stoned at Lystra
18. Even with these words they scarcely restrained the people from offering sacrifice to them.
Paul Stoned at Lystra
19. But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.
20. But when the disciples gathered about him, he rose up and entered the city, and on the next day he went on with Barnabas to Derbe.
21. When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch,
22. strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
23. And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.Paul and Barnabas Return to Antioch in Syria
23. And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
Paul and Barnabas Return to Antioch in Syria
24. Then they passed through Pisidia and came to Pamphylia.
25. And when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia,
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28. And they remained no little time with the disciples.

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17. that the remnant of mankind may seek the Lord,
and all the Gentiles who are called by my name,
says the Lord, who makes these things
says the Lord, who makes these things
18. known from of old.'
19. Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God,
20. but should write to them to abstain from the things polluted by idols, and from sexual immorality, and from what has been strangled, and from blood.
21. For from ancient generations Moses has had in every city those who proclaim him, for he is read every Sabbath in the synagogues."The Council's Letter to Gentile Believers
21. For from ancient generations Moses has had in every city those who proclaim him, for he is read every Sabbath in the synagogues."
The Council's Letter to Gentile Believers
22. Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers,
23. with the following letter: "The brothers, both the apostles and the elders, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greetings.
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31. And when they had read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement.
32. And Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words.
33. And after they had spent some time, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.
35. But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.Paul and Barnabas Separate
35. But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
Paul and Barnabas Separate
36. And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us return and visit the brothers in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are."
37. Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark.
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2. He was well spoken of by the brothers at Lystra and Iconium.
3. Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.
4. As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered to them for observance the decisions that had been reached by the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem.
5. So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily.The Macedonian Call
5. So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily.
The Macedonian Call
6. And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.
7. And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them.
8. So, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas.
9. And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us."
10. And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.The Conversion of Lydia
10. And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
The Conversion of Lydia
11. So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage to Samothrace, and the following day to Neapolis,
12. and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city some days.
13. And on the Sabbath day we went outside the gate to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down and spoke to the women who had come together.
14. One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.
15. And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us.Paul and Silas in Prison
15. And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us.
Paul and Silas in Prison
16. As we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners much gain by fortune-telling.
17. She followed Paul and us, crying out, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to you the way of salvation."
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21. They advocate customs that are not lawful for us as Romans to accept or practice."
22. The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them with rods.
23. And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them safely.
24. Having received this order, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.The Philippian Jailer Converted
24. Having received this order, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.
The Philippian Jailer Converted
25. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
25.
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
26. and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened.
27. When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped.
28. But Paul cried with a loud voice, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here."
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40. So they went out of the prison and visited Lydia. And when they had seen the brothers, they encouraged them and departed.

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6. And when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city authorities, shouting, "These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also,
7. and Jason has received them, and they are all acting against the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus."
8. And the people and the city authorities were disturbed when they heard these things.
9. And when they had taken money as security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.Paul and Silas in Berea
9. And when they had taken money as security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.
Paul and Silas in Berea
10. The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue.
11. Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
12. Many of them therefore believed, with not a few Greek women of high standing as well as men.
13. But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that the word of God was proclaimed by Paul at Berea also, they came there too, agitating and stirring up the crowds.
14. Then the brothers immediately sent Paul off on his way to the sea, but Silas and Timothy remained there.
15. Those who conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens, and after receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they departed.Paul in Athens
15. Those who conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens, and after receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they departed.
Paul in Athens
16. Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.
17. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there.
18. Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also conversed with him. And some said, "What does this babbler wish to say?" Others said, "He seems to be a preacher of foreign divinities"--because he was preaching Jesus and the resurrection.
19. And they took him and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, "May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting?
20. For you bring some strange things to our ears. We wish to know therefore what these things mean."
21. Now all the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there would spend their time in nothing except telling or hearing something new.Paul Addresses the Areopagus
21. Now all the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there would spend their time in nothing except telling or hearing something new.
Paul Addresses the Areopagus
22. So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious.
23. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: 'To the unknown god.' What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.
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34. But some men joined him and believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris and others with them.

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14. But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, "If it were a matter of wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, I would have reason to accept your complaint.
15. But since it is a matter of questions about words and names and your own law, see to it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of these things."
16. And he drove them from the tribunal.
17. And they all seized Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him in front of the tribunal. But Gallio paid no attention to any of this.Paul Returns to Antioch
17. And they all seized Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him in front of the tribunal. But Gallio paid no attention to any of this.
Paul Returns to Antioch
18. After this, Paul stayed many days longer and then took leave of the brothers and set sail for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila. At Cenchreae he had cut his hair, for he was under a vow.
19. And they came to Ephesus, and he left them there, but he himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.
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21. But on taking leave of them he said, "I will return to you if God wills," and he set sail from Ephesus.
22. When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and then went down to Antioch.
23. After spending some time there, he departed and went from one place to the next through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.Apollos Speaks Boldly in Ephesus
23. After spending some time there, he departed and went from one place to the next through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
Apollos Speaks Boldly in Ephesus
24. Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, competent in the Scriptures.
25. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
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8. And he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God.
9. But when some became stubborn and continued in unbelief, speaking evil of the Way before the congregation, he withdrew from them and took the disciples with him, reasoning daily in the hall of Tyrannus.
10. This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.The Sons of Sceva
10. This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.
The Sons of Sceva
11. And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul,
12. so that even handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched his skin were carried away to the sick, and their diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them.
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17. And this became known to all the residents of Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. And fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was extolled.
18. Also many of those who were now believers came, confessing and divulging their practices.
19. And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted the value of them and found it came to fifty thousand pieces of silver.
20. So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.A Riot at Ephesus
20. So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.
A Riot at Ephesus
21. Now after these events Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome."
22. And having sent into Macedonia two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, he himself stayed in Asia for a while.
23. About that time there arose no little disturbance concerning the Way.
23.
About that time there arose no little disturbance concerning the Way.
24. For a man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought no little business to the craftsmen.
25. These he gathered together, with the workmen in similar trades, and said, "Men, you know that from this business we have our wealth.
26. And you see and hear that not only in Ephesus but in almost all of Asia this Paul has persuaded and turned away a great many people, saying that gods made with hands are not gods.
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3. There he spent three months, and when a plot was made against him by the Jews as he was about to set sail for Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia.
4. Sopater the Berean, son of Pyrrhus, accompanied him; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and the Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus.
5. These went on ahead and were waiting for us at Troas,
6. but we sailed away from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and in five days we came to them at Troas, where we stayed for seven days.Eutychus Raised from the Dead
6. but we sailed away from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and in five days we came to them at Troas, where we stayed for seven days.
Eutychus Raised from the Dead
7. On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight.
8. There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered.
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13. But going ahead to the ship, we set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul aboard there, for so he had arranged, intending himself to go by land.
14. And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and went to Mitylene.
15. And sailing from there we came the following day opposite Chios; the next day we touched at Samos; and the day after that we went to Miletus.
16. For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia, for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.Paul Speaks to the Ephesian Elders
16. For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia, for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.
Paul Speaks to the Ephesian Elders
17. Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him.
18. And when they came to him, he said to them:
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38. being sorrowful most of all because of the word he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they accompanied him to the ship.

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14. And since he would not be persuaded, we ceased and said, "Let the will of the Lord be done."
15. After these days we got ready and went up to Jerusalem.
16. And some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us, bringing us to the house of Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we should lodge.Paul Visits James
16. And some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us, bringing us to the house of Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we should lodge.
Paul Visits James
17. When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.
18. On the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present.
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23. Do therefore what we tell you. We have four men who are under a vow;
24. take these men and purify yourself along with them and pay their expenses, so that they may shave their heads. Thus all will know that there is nothing in what they have been told about you, but that you yourself also live in observance of the law.
25. But as for the Gentiles who have believed, we have sent a letter with our judgment that they should abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what has been strangled, and from sexual immorality."
26. Then Paul took the men, and the next day he purified himself along with them and went into the temple, giving notice when the days of purification would be fulfilled and the offering presented for each one of them.Paul Arrested in the Temple
26. Then Paul took the men, and the next day he purified himself along with them and went into the temple, giving notice when the days of purification would be fulfilled and the offering presented for each one of them.
Paul Arrested in the Temple
27. When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him,
28. crying out, "Men of Israel, help! This is the man who is teaching everyone everywhere against the people and the law and this place. Moreover, he even brought Greeks into the temple and has defiled this holy place."
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33. Then the tribune came up and arrested him and ordered him to be bound with two chains. He inquired who he was and what he had done.
34. Some in the crowd were shouting one thing, some another. And as he could not learn the facts because of the uproar, he ordered him to be brought into the barracks.
35. And when he came to the steps, he was actually carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd,
36. for the mob of the people followed, crying out, "Away with him!"Paul Speaks to the People
36. for the mob of the people followed, crying out, "Away with him!"
Paul Speaks to the People
37. As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he said to the tribune, "May I say something to you?" And he said, "Do you know Greek?
38. Are you not the Egyptian, then, who recently stirred up a revolt and led the four thousand men of the Assassins out into the wilderness?"
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40. And when he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the steps, motioned with his hand to the people. And when there was a great hush, he addressed them in the Hebrew language, saying:

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18. and saw him saying to me, *'Make haste and get out of Jerusalem quickly, because they will not accept your testimony about me.'*
19. And I said, 'Lord, they themselves know that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in you.
20. And when the blood of Stephen your witness was being shed, I myself was standing by and approving and watching over the garments of those who killed him.'
21. And he said to me, *'Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.'*"Paul and the Roman Tribune
21. And he said to me, *'Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.'*"
Paul and the Roman Tribune
22. Up to this word they listened to him. Then they raised their voices and said, "Away with such a fellow from the earth! For he should not be allowed to live."
23. And as they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into the air,
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26. When the centurion heard this, he went to the tribune and said to him, "What are you about to do? For this man is a Roman citizen."
27. So the tribune came and said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" And he said, "Yes."
28. The tribune answered, "I bought this citizenship for a large sum." Paul said, "But I am a citizen by birth."
29. So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him immediately, and the tribune also was afraid, for he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.Paul Before the Council
29. So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him immediately, and the tribune also was afraid, for he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.
Paul Before the Council
30. But on the next day, desiring to know the real reason why he was being accused by the Jews, he unbound him and commanded the chief priests and all the council to meet, and he brought Paul down and set him before them.

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9. Then a great clamor arose, and some of the scribes of the Pharisees' party stood up and contended sharply, "We find nothing wrong in this man. What if a spirit or an angel spoke to him?"
10. And when the dissension became violent, the tribune, afraid that Paul would be torn to pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him away from among them by force and bring him into the barracks.
11. The following night the Lord stood by him and said, *"Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome."*A Plot to Kill Paul
11. The following night the Lord stood by him and said, *"Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome."*
A Plot to Kill Paul
12. When it was day, the Jews made a plot and bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.
13. There were more than forty who made this conspiracy.
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19. The tribune took him by the hand, and going aside asked him privately, "What is it that you have to tell me?"
20. And he said, "The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as though they were going to inquire somewhat more closely about him.
21. But do not be persuaded by them, for more than forty of their men are lying in ambush for him, who have bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink till they have killed him. And now they are ready, waiting for your consent."
22. So the tribune dismissed the young man, charging him, "Tell no one that you have informed me of these things."Paul Sent to Felix the Governor
22. So the tribune dismissed the young man, charging him, "Tell no one that you have informed me of these things."
Paul Sent to Felix the Governor
23. Then he called two of the centurions and said, "Get ready two hundred soldiers, with seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen to go as far as Caesarea at the third hour of the night.
24. Also provide mounts for Paul to ride and bring him safely to Felix the governor."
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35. he said, "I will give you a hearing when your accusers arrive." And he commanded him to be guarded in Herod's praetorium.

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18. While I was doing this, they found me purified in the temple, without any crowd or tumult. But some Jews from Asia--
19. they ought to be here before you and to make an accusation, should they have anything against me.
20. Or else let these men themselves say what wrongdoing they found when I stood before the council,
21. other than this one thing that I cried out while standing among them: 'It is with respect to the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you this day.'"Paul Kept in Custody
21. other than this one thing that I cried out while standing among them: 'It is with respect to the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you this day.'"
Paul Kept in Custody
22. But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, "When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case."
23. Then he gave orders to the centurion that he should be kept in custody but have some liberty, and that none of his friends should be prevented from attending to his needs.
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27. When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

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9. But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, "Do you wish to go up to Jerusalem and there be tried on these charges before me?"
10. But Paul said, "I am standing before Caesar's tribunal, where I ought to be tried. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you yourself know very well.
11. If then I am a wrongdoer and have committed anything for which I deserve to die, I do not seek to escape death. But if there is nothing to their charges against me, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar."
12. Then Festus, when he had conferred with his council, answered, "To Caesar you have appealed; to Caesar you shall go."Paul Before Agrippa and Bernice
12. Then Festus, when he had conferred with his council, answered, "To Caesar you have appealed; to Caesar you shall go."
Paul Before Agrippa and Bernice
13. Now when some days had passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus.
14. And as they stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king, saying, "There is a man left prisoner by Felix,
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27. For it seems to me unreasonable, in sending a prisoner, not to indicate the charges against him."

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9. "I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things in opposing the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
10. And I did so in Jerusalem. I not only locked up many of the saints in prison after receiving authority from the chief priests, but when they were put to death I cast my vote against them.
11. And I punished them often in all the synagogues and tried to make them blaspheme, and in raging fury against them I persecuted them even to foreign cities.Paul Tells of His Conversion
11. And I punished them often in all the synagogues and tried to make them blaspheme, and in raging fury against them I persecuted them even to foreign cities.
Paul Tells of His Conversion
12. "In this connection I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.
13. At midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, that shone around me and those who journeyed with me.
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32. And Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar."

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9. Since much time had passed, and the voyage was now dangerous because even the Fast was already over, Paul advised them,
10. saying, "Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives."
11. But the centurion paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said.
12. And because the harbor was not suitable to spend the winter in, the majority decided to put out to sea from there, on the chance that somehow they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete, facing both southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there.The Storm at Sea
12. And because the harbor was not suitable to spend the winter in, the majority decided to put out to sea from there, on the chance that somehow they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete, facing both southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there.
The Storm at Sea
13. Now when the south wind blew gently, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to the shore.
14. But soon a tempestuous wind, called the northeaster, struck down from the land.
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35. And when he had said these things, he took bread, and giving thanks to God in the presence of all he broke it and began to eat.
36. Then they all were encouraged and ate some food themselves.
37. (We were in all 276 persons in the ship.)
38. And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, throwing out the wheat into the sea.The Shipwreck
38. And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, throwing out the wheat into the sea.
The Shipwreck
39. Now when it was day, they did not recognize the land, but they noticed a bay with a beach, on which they planned if possible to run the ship ashore.
40. So they cast off the anchors and left them in the sea, at the same time loosening the ropes that tied the rudders. Then hoisting the foresail to the wind they made for the beach.
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7. Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
8. It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him, healed him.
9. And when this had taken place, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases also came and were cured.
10. They also honored us greatly, and when we were about to sail, they put on board whatever we needed.Paul Arrives at Rome
10. They also honored us greatly, and when we were about to sail, they put on board whatever we needed.
Paul Arrives at Rome
11. After three months we set sail in a ship that had wintered in the island, a ship of Alexandria, with the twin gods as a figurehead.
12. Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days.
13. And from there we made a circuit and arrived at Rhegium. And after one day a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli.
14. There we found brothers and were invited to stay with them for seven days. And so we came to Rome.
15. And the brothers there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage.
16. And when we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier who guarded him.Paul in Rome
16. And when we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier who guarded him.
Paul in Rome
17. After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, "Brothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
18. When they had examined me, they wished to set me at liberty, because there was no reason for the death penalty in my case.
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and with their ears they can barely hear,
and their eyes they have closed;
lest they should see with their eyes
and hear with their ears
and hear with their ears
and understand with their heart
and turn, and I would heal them.'
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31. proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.