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diff --git a/8044.txt b/8044.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..48e5370 --- /dev/null +++ b/8044.txt @@ -0,0 +1,3994 @@ +Project Gutenberg EBook The Bible, King James, Book 44: Acts + +Copyright laws are changing all over the world. Be sure to check the +copyright laws for your country before downloading or redistributing +this or any other Project Gutenberg eBook. + +This header should be the first thing seen when viewing this Project +Gutenberg file. Please do not remove it. Do not change or edit the +header without written permission. + +Please read the "legal small print," and other information about the +eBook and Project Gutenberg at the bottom of this file. Included is +important information about your specific rights and restrictions in +how the file may be used. 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+ +44:001:007 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. + +44:001:008 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come + upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, + and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part + of the earth. + +44:001:009 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was + taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. + +44:001:010 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, + behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; + +44:001:011 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. + +44:001:012 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called + Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. + +44:001:013 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 + Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. + +44:001:014 These all continued with one accord in prayer and + supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, + and with his brethren. + +44:001:015 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the + disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about + an hundred and twenty,) + +44:001:016 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. + +44:001:017 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this + ministry. + +44:001:018 Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; + and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all + his bowels gushed out. + +44:001:019 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. + +44:001:020 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. + +44:001:021 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the + time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, + +44:001:022 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. + +44:001:023 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was + surnamed Justus, and Matthias. + +44:001:024 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the + hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, + +44:001:025 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from + which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own + place. + +44:001:026 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon + Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. + +44:002:001 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all + with one accord in one place. + +44:002:002 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing + mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were + sitting. + +44:002:003 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, + and it sat upon each of them. + +44:002:004 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to + speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. + +44:002:005 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of + every nation under heaven. + +44:002:006 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, + and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak + in his own language. + +44:002:007 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, + Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? + +44:002:008 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were + born? + +44:002:009 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in + Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and + Asia, + +44:002:010 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya + about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, + +44:002:011 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the + wonderful works of God. + +44:002:012 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to + another, What meaneth this? + +44:002:013 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. + +44:002:014 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, + and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at + Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: + +44:002:015 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the + third hour of the day. + +44:002:016 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; + +44:002:017 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: + +44:002:018 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in + those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: + +44:002:019 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the + earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: + +44:002:020 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into + blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: + +44:002:021 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the + name of the Lord shall be saved. + +44:002:022 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man + approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, + which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves + also know: + +44:002:023 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and + foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have + crucified and slain: + +44:002:024 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: + because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. + +44:002:025 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: + +44:002:026 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; + moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: + +44:002:027 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou + suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. + +44:002:028 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make + me full of joy with thy countenance. + +44:002:029 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. + +44:002:030 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; + +44:002:031 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, + that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see + corruption. + +44:002:032 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. + +44:002:033 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having + received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath + shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. + +44:002:034 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith + himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right + hand, + +44:002:035 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. + +44:002:036 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God + hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord + and Christ. + +44:002:037 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, + and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and + brethren, what shall we do? + +44:002:038 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one + of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, + and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. + +44:002:039 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all + that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall + call. + +44:002:040 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, + Save yourselves from this untoward generation. + +44:002:041 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the + same day there were added unto them about three thousand + souls. + +44:002:042 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and + fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. + +44:002:043 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were + done by the apostles. + +44:002:044 And all that believed were together, and had all things + common; + +44:002:045 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all + men, as every man had need. + +44:002:046 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and + breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with + gladness and singleness of heart, + +44:002:047 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the + Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. + +44:003:001 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the + hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. + +44:003:002 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; + +44:003:003 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an + alms. + +44:003:004 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look + on us. + +44:003:005 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of + them. + +44:003:006 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I + have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise + up and walk. + +44:003:007 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and + immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. + +44:003:008 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them + into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. + +44:003:009 And all the people saw him walking and praising God: + +44:003:010 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the + Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder + and amazement at that which had happened unto him. + +44:003:011 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all + the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called + Solomon's, greatly wondering. + +44:003:012 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of + Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on + us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this + man to walk? + +44:003:013 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our + fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, + and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was + determined to let him go. + +44:003:014 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a + murderer to be granted unto you; + +44:003:015 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the + dead; whereof we are witnesses. + +44:003:016 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man + strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him + hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you + all. + +44:003:017 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as + did also your rulers. + +44:003:018 But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of + all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so + fulfilled. + +44:003:019 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 Lord. + +44:003:020 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto + you: + +44:003:021 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. + +44:003:022 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the + Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto + me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say + unto you. + +44:003:023 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not + hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. + +44:003:024 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow + after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these + days. + +44:003:025 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. + +44:003:026 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. + +44:004:001 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the + captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, + +44:004:002 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached + through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. + +44:004:003 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the + next day: for it was now eventide. + +44:004:004 Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the + number of the men was about five thousand. + +44:004:005 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and + elders, and scribes, + +44:004:006 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. + +44:004:007 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what + power, or by what name, have ye done this? + +44:004:008 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye + rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, + +44:004:009 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the + impotent man, by what means he is made whole; + +44:004:010 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. + +44:004:011 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, + which is become the head of the corner. + +44:004:012 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none + other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be + saved. + +44:004:013 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. + +44:004:014 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, + they could say nothing against it. + +44:004:015 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the + council, they conferred among themselves, + +44:004:016 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a + notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them + that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. + +44:004:017 But that it spread no further among the people, let us + straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man + in this name. + +44:004:018 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all + nor teach in the name of Jesus. + +44:004:019 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be + right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto + God, judge ye. + +44:004:020 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and + heard. + +44:004:021 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. + +44:004:022 For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of + healing was shewed. + +44:004:023 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported + all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. + +44:004:024 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: + +44:004:025 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the + heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? + +44:004:026 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered + together against the Lord, and against his Christ. + +44:004:027 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast + anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, + and the people of Israel, were gathered together, + +44:004:028 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined + before to be done. + +44:004:029 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy + servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, + +44:004:030 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and + wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. + +44:004:031 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. + +44:004:032 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and + of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things + which he possessed was his own; but they had all things + common. + +44:004:033 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the + resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them + all. + +44:004:034 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, + +44:004:035 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was + made unto every man according as he had need. + +44:004:036 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which + is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and + of the country of Cyprus, + +44:004:037 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at + the apostles' feet. + +44:005:001 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold + a possession, + +44:005:002 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. + +44:005:003 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? + +44:005:004 Whiles 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. + +44:005:005 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the + ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these + things. + +44:005:006 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, + and buried him. + +44:005:007 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his + wife, not knowing what was done, came in. + +44:005:008 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land + for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. + +44:005:009 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. + +44:005:010 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. + +44:005:011 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as + heard these things. + +44:005:012 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders + wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord + in Solomon's porch. + +44:005:013 And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the + people magnified them. + +44:005:014 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both + of men and women.) + +44:005:015 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. + +44:005:016 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto + Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with + unclean spirits: and they were healed every one. + +44:005:017 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, + +44:005:018 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the + common prison. + +44:005:019 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, + and brought them forth, and said, + +44:005:020 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words + of this life. + +44:005:021 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. + +44:005:022 But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, + they returned and told, + +44:005:023 Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and + the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had + opened, we found no man within. + +44:005:024 Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the + chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them + whereunto this would grow. + +44:005:025 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye + put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the + people. + +44:005:026 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them + without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should + have been stoned. + +44:005:027 And when they had brought them, they set them before the + council: and the high priest asked them, + +44:005:028 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not + teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with + your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. + +44:005:029 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought + to obey God rather than men. + +44:005:030 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and + hanged on a tree. + +44:005:031 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. + +44:005:032 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the + Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. + +44:005:033 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took + counsel to slay them. + +44:005:034 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named + Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the + people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little + space; + +44:005:035 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves + what ye intend to do as touching these men. + +44:005:036 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. + +44:005:037 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. + +44:005:038 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: + +44:005:039 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be + found even to fight against God. + +44:005:040 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. + +44:005:041 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing + that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. + +44:005:042 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not + to teach and preach Jesus Christ. + +44:006:001 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was + multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against + the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily + ministration. + +44:006:002 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. + +44:006:003 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest + report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint + over this business. + +44:006:004 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the + ministry of the word. + +44:006:005 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose + Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and + Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, + and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: + +44:006:006 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, + they laid their hands on them. + +44:006:007 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples + multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the + priests were obedient to the faith. + +44:006:008 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and + miracles among the people. + +44:006:009 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. + +44:006:010 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by + which he spake. + +44:006:011 Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak + blasphemous words against Moses, and against God. + +44:006:012 And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the + scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to + the council, + +44:006:013 And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not + to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the + law: + +44:006:014 For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall + destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses + delivered us. + +44:006:015 And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, + saw his face as it had been the face of an angel. + +44:007:001 Then said the high priest, Are these things so? + +44:007:002 And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of + glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in + Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran, + +44:007:003 And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy + kindred, and come into the land which I shall shew thee. + +44:007:004 Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in + Charran: and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed + him into this land, wherein ye now dwell. + +44:007:005 And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to + set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him + for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he + had no child. + +44:007:006 And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a + strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, + and entreat them evil four hundred years. + +44:007:007 And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage will I judge, + said God: and after that shall they come forth, and serve me + in this place. + +44:007:008 And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham + begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac + begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs. + +44:007:009 And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: + but God was with him, + +44:007:010 And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him + favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and + he made him governor over Egypt and all his house. + +44:007:011 Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and + Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no + sustenance. + +44:007:012 But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out + our fathers first. + +44:007:013 And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; + and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh. + +44:007:014 Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all + his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls. + +44:007:015 So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers, + +44:007:016 And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre + that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor + the father of Sychem. + +44:007:017 But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had + sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt, + +44:007:018 Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph. + +44:007:019 The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated + our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to + the end they might not live. + +44:007:020 In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and + nourished up in his father's house three months: + +44:007:021 And when he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and + nourished him for her own son. + +44:007:022 And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and + was mighty in words and in deeds. + +44:007:023 And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart + to visit his brethren the children of Israel. + +44:007:024 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and + avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian: + +44:007:025 For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that + God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not. + +44:007:026 And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, + and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are + brethren; why do ye wrong one to another? + +44:007:027 But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, + Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us? + +44:007:028 Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday? + +44:007:029 Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land + of Madian, where he begat two sons. + +44:007:030 And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in + the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame + of fire in a bush. + +44:007:031 When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew + near to behold it, the voice of the LORD came unto him, + +44:007:032 Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and + the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, + and durst not behold. + +44:007:033 Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: + for the place where thou standest is holy ground. + +44:007:034 I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is + in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to + deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt. + +44:007:035 This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler + and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a + deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in + the bush. + +44:007:036 He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and + signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the + wilderness forty years. + +44:007:037 This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A + prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your + brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear. + +44:007:038 This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the + angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our + fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us: + +44:007:039 To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, + and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt, + +44:007:040 Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for as for + this Moses, which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot + not what is become of him. + +44:007:041 And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto + the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands. + +44:007:042 Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of + heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye + house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and + sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness? + +44:007:043 Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your + god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will + carry you away beyond Babylon. + +44:007:044 Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, + as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make + it according to the fashion that he had seen. + +44:007:045 Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus + into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before + the face of our fathers, unto the days of David; + +44:007:046 Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle + for the God of Jacob. + +44:007:047 But Solomon built him an house. + +44:007:048 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; + as saith the prophet, + +44:007:049 Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house + will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my + rest? + +44:007:050 Hath not my hand made all these things? + +44:007:051 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do + always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. + +44:007:052 Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and + they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the + Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and + murderers: + +44:007:053 Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and + have not kept it. + +44:007:054 When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and + they gnashed on him with their teeth. + +44:007:055 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly + into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on + the right hand of God, + +44:007:056 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man + standing on the right hand of God. + +44:007:057 Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, + and ran upon him with one accord, + +44:007:058 And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the + witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose + name was Saul. + +44:007:059 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord + Jesus, receive my spirit. + +44:007:060 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay + not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he + fell asleep. + +44:008:001 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there + was a great persecution against the church which was at + Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the + regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. + +44:008:002 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great + lamentation over him. + +44:008:003 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every + house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. + +44:008:004 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where + preaching the word. + +44:008:005 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached + Christ unto them. + +44:008:006 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things + which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he + did. + +44:008:007 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many + that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, + and that were lame, were healed. + +44:008:008 And there was great joy in that city. + +44:008:009 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in + the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of + Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: + +44:008:010 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, + saying, This man is the great power of God. + +44:008:011 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had + bewitched them with sorceries. + +44:008:012 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning + the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were + baptized, both men and women. + +44:008:013 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he + continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles + and signs which were done. + +44:008:014 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that + Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them + Peter and John: + +44:008:015 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they + might receive the Holy Ghost: + +44:008:016 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were + baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) + +44:008:017 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy + Ghost. + +44:008:018 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' + hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, + +44:008:019 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay + hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. + +44:008:020 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because + thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with + money. + +44:008:021 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart + is not right in the sight of God. + +44:008:022 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if + perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. + +44:008:023 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in + the bond of iniquity. + +44:008:024 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, + that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me. + +44:008:025 And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the + Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many + villages of the Samaritans. + +44:008:026 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, + and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from + Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. + +44:008:027 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an + eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the + Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had + come to Jerusalem for to worship, + +44:008:028 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the + prophet. + +44:008:029 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to + this chariot. + +44:008:030 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet + Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? + +44:008:031 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And + he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. + +44:008:032 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led + as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his + shearer, so opened he not his mouth: + +44:008:033 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall + declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. + +44:008:034 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom + speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? + +44:008:035 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, + and preached unto him Jesus. + +44:008:036 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: + and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me + to be baptized? + +44:008:037 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou + mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ + is the Son of God. + +44:008:038 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went + down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he + baptized him. + +44:008:039 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the + Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and + he went on his way rejoicing. + +44:008:040 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he + preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. + +44:009:001 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against + the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, + +44:009:002 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that + if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, + he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. + +44:009:003 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there + shined round about him a light from heaven: + +44:009:004 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, + Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? + +44:009:005 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus + whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the + pricks. + +44:009:006 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou + have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into + the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. + +44:009:007 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing + a voice, but seeing no man. + +44:009:008 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, + he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him + into Damascus. + +44:009:009 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor + drink. + +44:009:010 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; + and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, + Behold, I am here, Lord. + +44:009:011 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street + which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas + for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, + +44:009:012 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and + putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. + +44:009:013 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, + how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: + +44:009:014 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all + that call on thy name. + +44:009:015 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen + vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and + kings, and the children of Israel: + +44:009:016 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my + name's sake. + +44:009:017 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and + putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even + Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath + sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled + with the Holy Ghost. + +44:009:018 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been + scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was + baptized. + +44:009:019 And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was + Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. + +44:009:020 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he + is the Son of God. + +44:009:021 But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he + that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, + and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them + bound unto the chief priests? + +44:009:022 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the + Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very + Christ. + +44:009:023 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel + to kill him: + +44:009:024 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the + gates day and night to kill him. + +44:009:025 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the + wall in a basket. + +44:009:026 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join + himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and + believed not that he was a disciple. + +44:009:027 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and + declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and + that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at + Damascus in the name of Jesus. + +44:009:028 And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. + +44:009:029 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and + disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay + him. + +44:009:030 Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to + Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. + +44:009:031 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee + and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the + Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. + +44:009:032 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, + he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. + +44:009:033 And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept + his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. + +44:009:034 And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee + whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. + +44:009:035 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to + the Lord. + +44:009:036 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which + by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of + good works and almsdeeds which she did. + +44:009:037 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and + died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper + chamber. + +44:009:038 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples + had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, + desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. + +44:009:039 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they + brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood + by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which + Dorcas made, while she was with them. + +44:009:040 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; + and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she + opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. + +44:009:041 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had + called the saints and widows, presented her alive. + +44:009:042 And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in + the Lord. + +44:009:043 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with + one Simon a tanner. + +44:010:001 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a + centurion of the band called the Italian band, + +44:010:002 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, + which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. + +44:010:003 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day + an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, + Cornelius. + +44:010:004 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is + it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are + come up for a memorial before God. + +44:010:005 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose + surname is Peter: + +44:010:006 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea + side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. + +44:010:007 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he + called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of + them that waited on him continually; + +44:010:008 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent + them to Joppa. + +44:010:009 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh + unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about + the sixth hour: + +44:010:010 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while + they made ready, he fell into a trance, + +44:010:011 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon + him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, + and let down to the earth: + +44:010:012 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and + wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. + +44:010:013 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. + +44:010:014 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing + that is common or unclean. + +44:010:015 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God + hath cleansed, that call not thou common. + +44:010:016 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again + into heaven. + +44:010:017 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he + had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from + Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before + the gate, + +44:010:018 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, + were lodged there. + +44:010:019 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, + Behold, three men seek thee. + +44:010:020 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting + nothing: for I have sent them. + +44:010:021 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from + Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the + cause wherefore ye are come? + +44:010:022 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one + that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of + the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for + thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. + +44:010:023 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow + Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa + accompanied him. + +44:010:024 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius + waited for them, and he had called together his kinsmen and + near friends. + +44:010:025 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down + at his feet, and worshipped him. + +44:010:026 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a + man. + +44:010:027 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that + were come together. + +44:010:028 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful + thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto + one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should + not call any man common or unclean. + +44:010:029 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was + sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? + +44:010:030 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this + hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, + a man stood before me in bright clothing, + +44:010:031 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are + had in remembrance in the sight of God. + +44:010:032 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname + is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by + the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. + +44:010:033 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done + that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present + before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. + +44:010:034 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive + that God is no respecter of persons: + +44:010:035 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh + righteousness, is accepted with him. + +44:010:036 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching + peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) + +44:010:037 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all + Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John + preached; + +44:010:038 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and + with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that + were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. + +44:010:039 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the + land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged + on a tree: + +44:010:040 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; + +44:010:041 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before God, + even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from + the dead. + +44:010:042 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify + that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of + quick and dead. + +44:010:043 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name + whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. + +44:010:044 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all + them which heard the word. + +44:010:045 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, + as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also + was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. + +44:010:046 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then + answered Peter, + +44:010:047 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, + which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? + +44:010:048 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. + Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. + +44:011:001 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that + the Gentiles had also received the word of God. + +44:011:002 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the + circumcision contended with him, + +44:011:003 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat + with them. + +44:011:004 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and + expounded it by order unto them, saying, + +44:011:005 I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a + vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great + sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even + to me: + +44:011:006 Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, + and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and + creeping things, and fowls of the air. + +44:011:007 And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and + eat. + +44:011:008 But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath + at any time entered into my mouth. + +44:011:009 But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath + cleansed, that call not thou common. + +44:011:010 And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again + into heaven. + +44:011:011 And, behold, immediately there were three men already come + unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me. + +44:011:012 And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. + Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered + into the man's house: + +44:011:013 And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which + stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for + Simon, whose surname is Peter; + +44:011:014 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house + shall be saved. + +44:011:015 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us + at the beginning. + +44:011:016 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John + indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the + Holy Ghost. + +44:011:017 Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto + us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I + could withstand God? + +44:011:018 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and + glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles + granted repentance unto life. + +44:011:019 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that + arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, + and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews + only. + +44:011:020 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when + they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching + the LORD Jesus. + +44:011:021 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number + believed, and turned unto the Lord. + +44:011:022 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church + which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he + should go as far as Antioch. + +44:011:023 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, + and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would + cleave unto the Lord. + +44:011:024 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of + faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. + +44:011:025 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: + +44:011:026 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it + came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with + the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were + called Christians first in Antioch. + +44:011:027 And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. + +44:011:028 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by + the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all + the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. + +44:011:029 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, + determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in + Judaea: + +44:011:030 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of + Barnabas and Saul. + +44:012:001 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands + to vex certain of the church. + +44:012:002 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. + +44:012:003 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further + to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) + +44:012:004 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and + delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; + intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. + +44:012:005 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made + without ceasing of the church unto God for him. + +44:012:006 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night + Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two + chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. + +44:012:007 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light + shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and + raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell + off from his hands. + +44:012:008 And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy + sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy + garment about thee, and follow me. + +44:012:009 And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was + true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. + +44:012:010 When they were past the first and the second ward, they came + unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to + them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on + through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him. + +44:012:011 And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a + surety, that the LORD hath sent his angel, and hath delivered + me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of + the people of the Jews. + +44:012:012 And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of + Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many + were gathered together praying. + +44:012:013 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to + hearken, named Rhoda. + +44:012:014 And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for + gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the + gate. + +44:012:015 And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly + affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. + +44:012:016 But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the + door, and saw him, they were astonished. + +44:012:017 But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, + declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the + prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to + the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place. + +44:012:018 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the + soldiers, what was become of Peter. + +44:012:019 And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he + examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to + death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there + abode. + +44:012:020 And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: + but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus + the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because + their country was nourished by the king's country. + +44:012:021 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon + his throne, and made an oration unto them. + +44:012:022 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, + and not of a man. + +44:012:023 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he + gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up + the ghost. + +44:012:024 But the word of God grew and multiplied. + +44:012:025 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had + fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose + surname was Mark. + +44:013:001 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain + prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called + Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been + brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. + +44:013:002 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost + said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I + have called them. + +44:013:003 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on + them, they sent them away. + +44:013:004 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto + Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. + +44:013:005 And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God + in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their + minister. + +44:013:006 And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they + found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name + was Barjesus: + +44:013:007 Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a + prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to + hear the word of God. + +44:013:008 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) + withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the + faith. + +44:013:009 Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy + Ghost, set his eyes on him. + +44:013:010 And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child + of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not + cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? + +44:013:011 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou + shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And + immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he + went about seeking some to lead him by the hand. + +44:013:012 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being + astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. + +44:013:013 Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to + Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to + Jerusalem. + +44:013:014 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in + Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and + sat down. + +44:013:015 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers + of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, + if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. + +44:013:016 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of + Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. + +44:013:017 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and + exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of + Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it. + +44:013:018 And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in + the wilderness. + +44:013:019 And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of + Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot. + +44:013:020 And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of + four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet. + +44:013:021 And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul + the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space + of forty years. + +44:013:022 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to + be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, + I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own + heart, which shall fulfil all my will. + +44:013:023 Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised + unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: + +44:013:024 When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of + repentance to all the people of Israel. + +44:013:025 And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that + I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, + whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose. + +44:013:026 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and + whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this + salvation sent. + +44:013:027 For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because + they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which + are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in + condemning him. + +44:013:028 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired + they Pilate that he should be slain. + +44:013:029 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they + took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre. + +44:013:030 But God raised him from the dead: + +44:013:031 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from + Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. + +44:013:032 And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise + which was made unto the fathers, + +44:013:033 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he + hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the + second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. + +44:013:034 And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no + more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will + give you the sure mercies of David. + +44:013:035 Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not + suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. + +44:013:036 For David, after he had served his own generation by the will + of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw + corruption: + +44:013:037 But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption. + +44:013:038 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through + this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: + +44:013:039 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, + from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. + +44:013:040 Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of + in the prophets; + +44:013:041 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a + work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, + though a man declare it unto you. + +44:013:042 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles + besought that these words might be preached to them the next + sabbath. + +44:013:043 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and + religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking + to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. + +44:013:044 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together + to hear the word of God. + +44:013:045 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with + envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by + Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. + +44:013:046 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary + that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but + seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of + everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. + +44:013:047 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to + be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for + salvation unto the ends of the earth. + +44:013:048 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and + glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained + to eternal life believed. + +44:013:049 And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the + region. + +44:013:050 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and + the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul + and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. + +44:013:051 But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and + came unto Iconium. + +44:013:052 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy + Ghost. + +44:014:001 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together + into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great + multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. + +44:014:002 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made + their minds evil affected against the brethren. + +44:014:003 Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, + which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted + signs and wonders to be done by their hands. + +44:014:004 But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with + the Jews, and part with the apostles. + +44:014:005 And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and + also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, + and to stone them, + +44:014:006 They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities + of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: + +44:014:007 And there they preached the gospel. + +44:014:008 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, + being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked: + +44:014:009 The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and + perceiving that he had faith to be healed, + +44:014:010 Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he + leaped and walked. + +44:014:011 And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up + their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are + come down to us in the likeness of men. + +44:014:012 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, + because he was the chief speaker. + +44:014:013 Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, + brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done + sacrifice with the people. + +44:014:014 Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they + rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, + +44:014:015 And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of + like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should + turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made + heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are + therein: + +44:014:016 Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own + ways. + +44:014:017 Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he + did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, + filling our hearts with food and gladness. + +44:014:018 And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that + they had not done sacrifice unto them. + +44:014:019 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, + who persuaded the people, and having stoned Paul, drew him out + of the city, supposing he had been dead. + +44:014:020 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, + and came into the city: and the next day he departed with + Barnabas to Derbe. + +44:014:021 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had + taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, + and Antioch, + +44:014:022 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to + continue in the faith, and that we must through much + tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. + +44:014:023 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and + had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on + whom they believed. + +44:014:024 And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to + Pamphylia. + +44:014:025 And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down + into Attalia: + +44:014:026 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been + recommended to the grace of God for the work which they + fulfilled. + +44:014:027 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, + they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had + opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. + +44:014:028 And there they abode long time with the disciples. + +44:015:001 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the + brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner + of Moses, ye cannot be saved. + +44:015:002 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and + disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, + and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the + apostles and elders about this question. + +44:015:003 And being brought on their way by the church, they passed + through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the + Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. + +44:015:004 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of + the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared + all things that God had done with them. + +44:015:005 But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which + believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and + to command them to keep the law of Moses. + +44:015:006 And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of + this matter. + +44:015:007 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and + said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good + while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my + mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. + +44:015:008 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving + them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; + +44:015:009 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their + hearts by faith. + +44:015:010 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of + the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to + bear? + +44:015:011 But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ + we shall be saved, even as they. + +44:015:012 Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to + Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had + wrought among the Gentiles by them. + +44:015:013 And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, + Men and brethren, hearken unto me: + +44:015:014 Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the + Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. + +44:015:015 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, + +44:015:016 After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle + of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the + ruins thereof, and I will set it up: + +44:015:017 That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the + Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who + doeth all these things. + +44:015:018 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the + world. + +44:015:019 Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from + among the Gentiles are turned to God: + +44:015:020 But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions + of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and + from blood. + +44:015:021 For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, + being read in the synagogues every sabbath day. + +44:015:022 Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole church, + to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul + and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas and Silas, chief + men among the brethren: + +44:015:023 And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles + and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which + are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia. + +44:015:024 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from + us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, + saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we + gave no such commandment: + +44:015:025 It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to + send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, + +44:015:026 Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord + Jesus Christ. + +44:015:027 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell + you the same things by mouth. + +44:015:028 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon + you no greater burden than these necessary things; + +44:015:029 That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, + and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if + ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well. + +44:015:030 So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when + they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the + epistle: + +44:015:031 Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation. + +44:015:032 And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted + the brethren with many words, and confirmed them. + +44:015:033 And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in + peace from the brethren unto the apostles. + +44:015:034 Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still. + +44:015:035 Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and + preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. + +44:015:036 And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again + and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached + the word of the LORD, and see how they do. + +44:015:037 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname + was Mark. + +44:015:038 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed + from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. + +44:015:039 And the contention was so sharp between them, that they + departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took + Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; + +44:015:040 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the + brethren unto the grace of God. + +44:015:041 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the + churches. + +44:016:001 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain + disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain + woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a + Greek: + +44:016:002 Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra + and Iconium. + +44:016:003 Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and + circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those + quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. + +44:016:004 And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the + decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and + elders which were at Jerusalem. + +44:016:005 And so were the churches established in the faith, and + increased in number daily. + +44:016:006 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of + Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the + word in Asia, + +44:016:007 After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into + Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. + +44:016:008 And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. + +44:016:009 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man + of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into + Macedonia, and help us. + +44:016:010 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured + to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had + called us for to preach the gospel unto them. + +44:016:011 Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course + to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; + +44:016:012 And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that + part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city + abiding certain days. + +44:016:013 And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, + where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake + unto the women which resorted thither. + +44:016:014 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the + city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart + the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were + spoken of Paul. + +44:016:015 And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, + saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come + into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us. + +44:016:016 And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel + possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought + her masters much gain by soothsaying: + +44:016:017 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men + are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the + way of salvation. + +44:016:018 And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned + and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus + Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour. + +44:016:019 And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was + gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the + marketplace unto the rulers, + +44:016:020 And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being + Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, + +44:016:021 And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, + neither to observe, being Romans. + +44:016:022 And the multitude rose up together against them: and the + magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat + them. + +44:016:023 And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them + into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: + +44:016:024 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner + prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. + +44:016:025 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto + God: and the prisoners heard them. + +44:016:026 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the + foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the + doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. + +44:016:027 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and + seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would + have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been + fled. + +44:016:028 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: + for we are all here. + +44:016:029 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, + and fell down before Paul and Silas, + +44:016:030 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be + saved? + +44:016:031 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou + shalt be saved, and thy house. + +44:016:032 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that + were in his house. + +44:016:033 And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their + stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. + +44:016:034 And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat + before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his + house. + +44:016:035 And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, + saying, Let those men go. + +44:016:036 And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The + magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and + go in peace. + +44:016:037 But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly + uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and + now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them + come themselves and fetch us out. + +44:016:038 And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and + they feared, when they heard that they were Romans. + +44:016:039 And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and + desired them to depart out of the city. + +44:016:040 And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of + Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted + them, and departed. + +44:017:001 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, + they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: + +44:017:002 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three + sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, + +44:017:003 Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, + and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I + preach unto you, is Christ. + +44:017:004 And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; + and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief + women not a few. + +44:017:005 But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto + them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a + company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the + house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. + +44:017:006 And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain + brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have + turned the world upside down are come hither also; + +44:017:007 Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the + decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one + Jesus. + +44:017:008 And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when + they heard these things. + +44:017:009 And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, + they let them go. + +44:017:010 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night + unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the + Jews. + +44:017:011 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they + received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the + scriptures daily, whether those things were so. + +44:017:012 Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women + which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. + +44:017:013 But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word + of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, + and stirred up the people. + +44:017:014 And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it + were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still. + +44:017:015 And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and + receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come + to him with all speed, they departed. + +44:017:016 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was + stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. + +44:017:017 Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with + the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met + with him. + +44:017:018 Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the + Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this + babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of + strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the + resurrection. + +44:017:019 And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May + we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? + +44:017:020 For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would + know therefore what these things mean. + +44:017:021 (For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent + their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear + some new thing.) + +44:017:022 Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men + of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too + superstitious. + +44:017:023 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an + altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom + therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. + +44:017:024 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he + is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with + hands; + +44:017:025 Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed + any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all + things; + +44:017:026 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on + all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times + before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; + +44:017:027 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after + him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: + +44:017:028 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain + also of your own poets have said, For we are also his + offspring. + +44:017:029 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to + think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, + graven by art and man's device. + +44:017:030 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now + commandeth all men every where to repent: + +44:017:031 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge + the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; + whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath + raised him from the dead. + +44:017:032 And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some + mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this + matter. + +44:017:033 So Paul departed from among them. + +44:017:034 Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the + which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, + and others with them. + +44:018:001 After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to + Corinth; + +44:018:002 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately + come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that + Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came + unto them. + +44:018:003 And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and + wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. + +44:018:004 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded + the Jews and the Greeks. + +44:018:005 And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul + was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that + Jesus was Christ. + +44:018:006 And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his + raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own + heads; I am clean; from henceforth I will go unto the + Gentiles. + +44:018:007 And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's + house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house + joined hard to the synagogue. + +44:018:008 And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the + Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing + believed, and were baptized. + +44:018:009 Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not + afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: + +44:018:010 For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: + for I have much people in this city. + +44:018:011 And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the + word of God among them. + +44:018:012 And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made + insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to + the judgment seat, + +44:018:013 Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to + the law. + +44:018:014 And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said + unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked + lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you: + +44:018:015 But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, + look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters. + +44:018:016 And he drave them from the judgment seat. + +44:018:017 Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the + synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio + cared for none of those things. + +44:018:018 And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then + took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, + and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in + Cenchrea: for he had a vow. + +44:018:019 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself + entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. + +44:018:020 When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he + consented not; + +44:018:021 But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this + feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto + you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus. + +44:018:022 And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted + the church, he went down to Antioch. + +44:018:023 And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went + over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, + strengthening all the disciples. + +44:018:024 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an + eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. + +44:018:025 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being + fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the + things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. + +44:018:026 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when + Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and + expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly. + +44:018:027 And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren + wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he + was come, helped them much which had believed through grace: + +44:018:028 For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, + shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. + +44:019:001 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul + having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and + finding certain disciples, + +44:019:002 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye + believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard + whether there be any Holy Ghost. + +44:019:003 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And + they said, Unto John's baptism. + +44:019:004 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of + repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe + on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. + +44:019:005 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the + Lord Jesus. + +44:019:006 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost + came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. + +44:019:007 And all the men were about twelve. + +44:019:008 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space + of three months, disputing and persuading the things + concerning the kingdom of God. + +44:019:009 But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake + evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, + and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of + one Tyrannus. + +44:019:010 And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they + which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both + Jews and Greeks. + +44:019:011 And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: + +44:019:012 So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs + or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil + spirits went out of them. + +44:019:013 Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them + to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD + Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. + +44:019:014 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of + the priests, which did so. + +44:019:015 And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul + I know; but who are ye? + +44:019:016 And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and + overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled + out of that house naked and wounded. + +44:019:017 And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at + Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord + Jesus was magnified. + +44:019:018 And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their + deeds. + +44:019:019 Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books + together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the + price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. + +44:019:020 So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. + +44:019:021 After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, + when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to + Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see + Rome. + +44:019:022 So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto + him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for + a season. + +44:019:023 And the same time there arose no small stir about that way. + +44:019:024 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made + silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the + craftsmen; + +44:019:025 Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, + and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth. + +44:019:026 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but + almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and + turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which + are made with hands: + +44:019:027 So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at + nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana + should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, + whom all Asia and the world worshippeth. + +44:019:028 And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, + and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. + +44:019:029 And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having + caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's + companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the + theatre. + +44:019:030 And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the + disciples suffered him not. + +44:019:031 And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent + unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself + into the theatre. + +44:019:032 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the + assembly was confused: and the more part knew not wherefore + they were come together. + +44:019:033 And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting + him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would + have made his defence unto the people. + +44:019:034 But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about + the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the + Ephesians. + +44:019:035 And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye + men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that + the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess + Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter? + +44:019:036 Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye + ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. + +44:019:037 For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither + robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess. + +44:019:038 Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, + have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are + deputies: let them implead one another. + +44:019:039 But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall + be determined in a lawful assembly. + +44:019:040 For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's + uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of + this concourse. + +44:019:041 And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly. + +44:020:001 And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the + disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into + Macedonia. + +44:020:002 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much + exhortation, he came into Greece, + +44:020:003 And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for + him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return + through Macedonia. + +44:020:004 And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of + the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of + Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus. + +44:020:005 These going before tarried for us at Troas. + +44:020:006 And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened + bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we + abode seven days. + +44:020:007 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came + together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to + depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. + +44:020:008 And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they + were gathered together. + +44:020:009 And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, + being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long + preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the + third loft, and was taken up dead. + +44:020:010 And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, + Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him. + +44:020:011 When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and + eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he + departed. + +44:020:012 And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little + comforted. + +44:020:013 And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there + intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding + himself to go afoot. + +44:020:014 And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to + Mitylene. + +44:020:015 And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against + Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at + Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus. + +44:020:016 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would + not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible + for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost. + +44:020:017 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of + the church. + +44:020:018 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, + from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I + have been with you at all seasons, + +44:020:019 Serving the LORD with all humility of mind, and with many + tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait + of the Jews: + +44:020:020 And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but + have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house + to house, + +44:020:021 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, + repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. + +44:020:022 And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not + knowing the things that shall befall me there: + +44:020:023 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that + bonds and afflictions abide me. + +44:020:024 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear + unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and + the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to + testify the gospel of the grace of God. + +44:020:025 And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone + preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. + +44:020:026 Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from + the blood of all men. + +44:020:027 For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of + God. + +44:020:028 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, + over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed + the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. + +44:020:029 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves + enter in among you, not sparing the flock. + +44:020:030 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse + things, to draw away disciples after them. + +44:020:031 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three + years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. + +44:020:032 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of + his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an + inheritance among all them which are sanctified. + +44:020:033 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. + +44:020:034 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto + my necessities, and to them that were with me. + +44:020:035 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought + to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord + Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to + receive. + +44:020:036 And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with + them all. + +44:020:037 And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed + him, + +44:020:038 Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they + should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the + ship. + +44:021:001 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and + had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and + the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: + +44:021:002 And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, + and set forth. + +44:021:003 Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left + hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the + ship was to unlade her burden. + +44:021:004 And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said + to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to + Jerusalem. + +44:021:005 And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went + our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and + children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on + the shore, and prayed. + +44:021:006 And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; + and they returned home again. + +44:021:007 And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to + Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one + day. + +44:021:008 And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and + came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip + the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with + him. + +44:021:009 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did + prophesy. + +44:021:010 And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea + a certain prophet, named Agabus. + +44:021:011 And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound + his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, + So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this + girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. + +44:021:012 And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that + place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. + +44:021:013 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine + heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at + Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. + +44:021:014 And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The + will of the Lord be done. + +44:021:015 And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to + Jerusalem. + +44:021:016 There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, + and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, + with whom we should lodge. + +44:021:017 And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us + gladly. + +44:021:018 And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all + the elders were present. + +44:021:019 And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what + things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry. + +44:021:020 And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto + him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are + which believe; and they are all zealous of the law: + +44:021:021 And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews + which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that + they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk + after the customs. + +44:021:022 What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: + for they will hear that thou art come. + +44:021:023 Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which + have a vow on them; + +44:021:024 Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges + with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know + that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, + are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and + keepest the law. + +44:021:025 As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and + concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they + keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, + and from strangled, and from fornication. + +44:021:026 Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself + with them entered into the temple, to signify the + accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an + offering should be offered for every one of them. + +44:021:027 And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were + of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the + people, and laid hands on him, + +44:021:028 Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that + teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, + and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the + temple, and hath polluted this holy place. + +44:021:029 (For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an + Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the + temple.) + +44:021:030 And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and + they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith + the doors were shut. + +44:021:031 And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the + chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an + uproar. + +44:021:032 Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down + unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the + soldiers, they left beating of Paul. + +44:021:033 Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded + him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and + what he had done. + +44:021:034 And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: + and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he + commanded him to be carried into the castle. + +44:021:035 And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne + of the soldiers for the violence of the people. + +44:021:036 For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away + with him. + +44:021:037 And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the + chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou + speak Greek? + +44:021:038 Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an + uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men + that were murderers? + +44:021:039 But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in + Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, + suffer me to speak unto the people. + +44:021:040 And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, + and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was + made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, + saying, + +44:022:001 Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make + now unto you. + +44:022:002 (And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to + them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,) + +44:022:003 I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in + Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, + and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the + fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day. + +44:022:004 And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and + delivering into prisons both men and women. + +44:022:005 As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the + estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto + the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were + there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished. + +44:022:006 And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come + nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from + heaven a great light round about me. + +44:022:007 And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, + Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? + +44:022:008 And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am + Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. + +44:022:009 And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were + afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me. + +44:022:010 And I said, What shall I do, LORD? And the Lord said unto me, + Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee + of all things which are appointed for thee to do. + +44:022:011 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being + led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into + Damascus. + +44:022:012 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a + good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, + +44:022:013 Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, + receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him. + +44:022:014 And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that + thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and + shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. + +44:022:015 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast + seen and heard. + +44:022:016 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash + away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. + +44:022:017 And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, + even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; + +44:022:018 And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly + out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony + concerning me. + +44:022:019 And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in + every synagogue them that believed on thee: + +44:022:020 And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was + standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the + raiment of them that slew him. + +44:022:021 And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence + unto the Gentiles. + +44:022:022 And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up + their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the + earth: for it is not fit that he should live. + +44:022:023 And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw + dust into the air, + +44:022:024 The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, + and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he + might know wherefore they cried so against him. + +44:022:025 And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the + centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man + that is a Roman, and uncondemned? + +44:022:026 When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief + captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a + Roman. + +44:022:027 Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art + thou a Roman? He said, Yea. + +44:022:028 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I + this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born. + +44:022:029 Then straightway they departed from him which should have + examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he + knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. + +44:022:030 On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty + wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his + bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council + to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them. + +44:023:001 And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and + brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until + this day. + +44:023:002 And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him + to smite him on the mouth. + +44:023:003 Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited + wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and + commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law? + +44:023:004 And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest? + +44:023:005 Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high + priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the + ruler of thy people. + +44:023:006 But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and + the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and + brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope + and resurrection of the dead I am called in question. + +44:023:007 And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the + Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided. + +44:023:008 For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither + angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both. + +44:023:009 And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the + Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in + this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let + us not fight against God. + +44:023:010 And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, + fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, + commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force + from among them, and to bring him into the castle. + +44:023:011 And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of + good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in + Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. + +44:023:012 And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and + bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither + eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. + +44:023:013 And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy. + +44:023:014 And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We + have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat + nothing until we have slain Paul. + +44:023:015 Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain + that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would + enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or + ever he come near, are ready to kill him. + +44:023:016 And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he + went and entered into the castle, and told Paul. + +44:023:017 Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, + Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a + certain thing to tell him. + +44:023:018 So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and + said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and prayed me to + bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto + thee. + +44:023:019 Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went with him + aside privately, and asked him, What is that thou hast to tell + me? + +44:023:020 And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou + wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though + they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly. + +44:023:021 But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him + of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with + an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have + killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from + thee. + +44:023:022 So the chief captain then let the young man depart, and + charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast shewed these + things to me. + +44:023:023 And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two + hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore + and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the + night; + +44:023:024 And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring + him safe unto Felix the governor. + +44:023:025 And he wrote a letter after this manner: + +44:023:026 Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth + greeting. + +44:023:027 This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of + them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having + understood that he was a Roman. + +44:023:028 And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused + him, I brought him forth into their council: + +44:023:029 Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but + to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of + bonds. + +44:023:030 And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the + man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his + accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. + Farewell. + +44:023:031 Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and + brought him by night to Antipatris. + +44:023:032 On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and + returned to the castle: + +44:023:033 Who, when they came to Caesarea and delivered the epistle to + the governor, presented Paul also before him. + +44:023:034 And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what + province he was. And when he understood that he was of + Cilicia; + +44:023:035 I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. + And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall. + +44:024:001 And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the + elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who + informed the governor against Paul. + +44:024:002 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, + saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that + very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence, + +44:024:003 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with + all thankfulness. + +44:024:004 Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I + pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few + words. + +44:024:005 For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of + sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a + ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: + +44:024:006 Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, + and would have judged according to our law. + +44:024:007 But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great + violence took him away out of our hands, + +44:024:008 Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of + whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, + whereof we accuse him. + +44:024:009 And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so. + +44:024:010 Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to + speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of + many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully + answer for myself: + +44:024:011 Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but + twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship. + +44:024:012 And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any + man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, + nor in the city: + +44:024:013 Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me. + +44:024:014 But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they + call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all + things which are written in the law and in the prophets: + +44:024:015 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, + that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the + just and unjust. + +44:024:016 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience + void to offence toward God, and toward men. + +44:024:017 Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and + offerings. + +44:024:018 Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the + temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult. + +44:024:019 Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they + had ought against me. + +44:024:020 Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil + doing in me, while I stood before the council, + +44:024:021 Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among + them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in + question by you this day. + +44:024:022 And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect + knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias + the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost + of your matter. + +44:024:023 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have + liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to + minister or come unto him. + +44:024:024 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife + Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him + concerning the faith in Christ. + +44:024:025 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment + to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this + time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. + +44:024:026 He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, + that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the + oftener, and communed with him. + +44:024:027 But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and + Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. + +44:025:001 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days + he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem. + +44:025:002 Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him + against Paul, and besought him, + +44:025:003 And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to + Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him. + +44:025:004 But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and + that he himself would depart shortly thither. + +44:025:005 Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down + with me, and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in + him. + +44:025:006 And when he had tarried among them more than ten days, he went + down unto Caesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment + seat commanded Paul to be brought. + +44:025:007 And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem + stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints + against Paul, which they could not prove. + +44:025:008 While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the + Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have + I offended any thing at all. + +44:025:009 But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, + and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of + these things before me? + +44:025:010 Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I + ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou + very well knowest. + +44:025:011 For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of + death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these + things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto + them. I appeal unto Caesar. + +44:025:012 Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, + Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? unto Caesar shalt thou go. + +44:025:013 And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto + Caesarea to salute Festus. + +44:025:014 And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's + cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in + bonds by Felix: + +44:025:015 About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the + elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment + against him. + +44:025:016 To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to + deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have + the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for + himself concerning the crime laid against him. + +44:025:017 Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on + the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man + to be brought forth. + +44:025:018 Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none + accusation of such things as I supposed: + +44:025:019 But had certain questions against him of their own + superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul + affirmed to be alive. + +44:025:020 And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him + whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these + matters. + +44:025:021 But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of + Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to + Caesar. + +44:025:022 Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man + myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him. + +44:025:023 And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with + great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with + the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' + commandment Paul was brought forth. + +44:025:024 And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here + present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude + of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also + here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. + +44:025:025 But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of + death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have + determined to send him. + +44:025:026 Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. + Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially + before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I + might have somewhat to write. + +44:025:027 For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not + withal to signify the crimes laid against him. + +44:026:001 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for + thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for + himself: + +44:026:002 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for + myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I + am accused of the Jews: + +44:026:003 Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and + questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee + to hear me patiently. + +44:026:004 My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among + mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; + +44:026:005 Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that + after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a + Pharisee. + +44:026:006 And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made + of God, unto our fathers: + +44:026:007 Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God + day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king + Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. + +44:026:008 Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God + should raise the dead? + +44:026:009 I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things + contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. + +44:026:010 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints + did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the + chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my + voice against them. + +44:026:011 And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them + to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I + persecuted them even unto strange cities. + +44:026:012 Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission + from the chief priests, + +44:026:013 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above + the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them + which journeyed with me. + +44:026:014 And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice + speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, + why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against + the pricks. + +44:026:015 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom + thou persecutest. + +44:026:016 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto + thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness + both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things + in the which I will appear unto thee; + +44:026:017 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto + whom now I send thee, + +44:026:018 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, + and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive + forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are + sanctified by faith that is in me. + +44:026:019 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the + heavenly vision: + +44:026:020 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and + throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, + that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for + repentance. + +44:026:021 For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went + about to kill me. + +44:026:022 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this + day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other + things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should + come: + +44:026:023 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first + that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the + people, and to the Gentiles. + +44:026:024 And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud + voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make + thee mad. + +44:026:025 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth + the words of truth and soberness. + +44:026:026 For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak + freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are + hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. + +44:026:027 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou + believest. + +44:026:028 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a + Christian. + +44:026:029 And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also + all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether + such as I am, except these bonds. + +44:026:030 And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the + governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them: + +44:026:031 And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, + saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds. + +44:026:032 Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at + liberty, if he had not appealed unto Caesar. + +44:027:001 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, + they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named + Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. + +44:027:002 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning + to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian + of Thessalonica, being with us. + +44:027:003 And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously + entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to + refresh himself. + +44:027:004 And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, + because the winds were contrary. + +44:027:005 And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, + we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. + +44:027:006 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing + into Italy; and he put us therein. + +44:027:007 And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come + over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed + under Crete, over against Salmone; + +44:027:008 And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The + fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea. + +44:027:009 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now + dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul + admonished them, + +44:027:010 And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be + with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, + but also of our lives. + +44:027:011 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner + of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. + +44:027:012 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the + more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they + might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an + haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north + west. + +44:027:013 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had + obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by + Crete. + +44:027:014 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, + called Euroclydon. + +44:027:015 And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the + wind, we let her drive. + +44:027:016 And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we + had much work to come by the boat: + +44:027:017 Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding + the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the + quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven. + +44:027:018 And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day + they lightened the ship; + +44:027:019 And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling + of the ship. + +44:027:020 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no + small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was + then taken away. + +44:027:021 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of + them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and + not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and + loss. + +44:027:022 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be + no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. + +44:027:023 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, + and whom I serve, + +44:027:024 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: + and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. + +44:027:025 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it + shall be even as it was told me. + +44:027:026 Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island. + +44:027:027 But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up + and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they + drew near to some country; + +44:027:028 And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had + gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it + fifteen fathoms. + +44:027:029 Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast + four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day. + +44:027:030 And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when + they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as + though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship, + +44:027:031 Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these + abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. + +44:027:032 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her + fall off. + +44:027:033 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to + take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have + tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing. + +44:027:034 Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your + health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any + of you. + +44:027:035 And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to + God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he + began to eat. + +44:027:036 Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some + meat. + +44:027:037 And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and + sixteen souls. + +44:027:038 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and + cast out the wheat into the sea. + +44:027:039 And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they + discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they + were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship. + +44:027:040 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed + themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and + hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore. + +44:027:041 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship + aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, + but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves. + +44:027:042 And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any + of them should swim out, and escape. + +44:027:043 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their + purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast + themselves first into the sea, and get to land: + +44:027:044 And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the + ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to + land. + +44:028:001 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was + called Melita. + +44:028:002 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for + they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the + present rain, and because of the cold. + +44:028:003 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them + on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened + on his hand. + +44:028:004 And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his + hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a + murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance + suffereth not to live. + +44:028:005 And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. + +44:028:006 Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen + down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, + and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and + said that he was a god. + +44:028:007 In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the + island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us + three days courteously. + +44:028:008 And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a + fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and + prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. + +44:028:009 So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the + island, came, and were healed: + +44:028:010 Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, + they laded us with such things as were necessary. + +44:028:011 And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, + which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and + Pollux. + +44:028:012 And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days. + +44:028:013 And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and + after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to + Puteoli: + +44:028:014 Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them + seven days: and so we went toward Rome. + +44:028:015 And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to + meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom + when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage. + +44:028:016 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the + prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered + to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him. + +44:028:017 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the + chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, + he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed + nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was + I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the + Romans. + +44:028:018 Who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because + there was no cause of death in me. + +44:028:019 But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to + appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation + of. + +44:028:020 For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, + and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I + am bound with this chain. + +44:028:021 And they said unto him, We neither received letters out of + Judaea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came + shewed or spake any harm of thee. + +44:028:022 But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as + concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken + against. + +44:028:023 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him + into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the + kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of + the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till + evening. + +44:028:024 And some believed the things which were spoken, and some + believed not. + +44:028:025 And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, + after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost + by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers, + +44:028:026 Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, + and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not + perceive: + +44:028:027 For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears + are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest + they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and + understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I + should heal them. + +44:028:028 Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is + sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it. + +44:028:029 And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had + great reasoning among themselves. + +44:028:030 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and + received all that came in unto him, + +44:028:031 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which + concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man + forbidding him. + + + + + +*** END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK, THE BIBLE, KING JAMES, BOOK 44 *** + +********** This file should be named 8044.txt or 8044.zip ********** + +This eBook was produced by David Widger +See above the credits to previous producers of this text. + +Project Gutenberg eBooks are often created from several printed +editions, all of which are confirmed as Public Domain in the US +unless a copyright notice is included. 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