therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? 30 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, 31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. 32 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 seaside; who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. 33 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. 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ; (he is Lord of all;) 37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 38 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. 39 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: 40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; 41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. 42 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. 43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name, whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. 44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45 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. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter. 47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. CHAP. XI. 1 Peter accused defendeth himself. 19 The and defendeth himself. 2 And when Peter was come up to Jeruslem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, 3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. 4 But Peter rehearsed the maller from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, 5 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: 6 Upon the which, when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw four-footed beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. 7 And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat. 8 But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. 9 But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. 10 And this was done three times and all were drawn up again into heaven. 11 And behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Cesarea unto me. 12 And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six bre. thren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house: 13 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 sername is Peter; 14 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall he saved. 15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. 16 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. 17 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 1 could withstand God? 13 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repeatance unto life. 19 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. 20 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. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. 22 ¶ 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; 23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, ND the apostles and brethren that were that with purpose of heart they would cleave AND received the word of God. 24 For he was a good man, and full of Herod persecuteth the Christians. The ACTS. the Holy Ghost, and of faith and much people was added unto the Lord. 25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: His miserable death. 14 And when she knew Peter's voice, sla opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. 15. And they said unto her, Thou art usi But she constantly affirmed that it was even so Then said they, It is his angel. 16 But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they 26 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 inAntioch.were astonished. 27 And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. 28 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 Cesar. 29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea : 30 Which also they did, and sent it to the ellers by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. CHAP. XII. 17 But be, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the pri son. And he said, Go, shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place. 18 Now as soon as it was day, there was e small stir among the soldiers what was become of Peter. 19 And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to dezh And he went down from Judea to Cesarea, and there abode. 20 And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him; and having made Blasts the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country. 21 And upon a set day, Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. 4 And when he had apprehended him, he 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, I put him in prison, and delivered him to four is the voice of a god, and not of a man. quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending 23 And immediately the angel of the Lord after Easter to bring him forth to the peo-smote him, because he gave not God the glory: ple. and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the 5 Peter therefore was kept in prison; but ghost. prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. 6 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. 7 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 feil on from his hands. 8 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. 9 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. 10 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. 24 But the word of God grew and multiplied. 25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulâlled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark. CHAP. XIII. 1 Paul and Barnabas go to the Gentiles. 42 The Gentiles believe. 45 The Jews blaspheme. 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. 2 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 3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. 4 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. 1 And when Peter was come to himself, 5 And when they were at Salamis they he said, Now I know of a surety that the Lord preached the word of God in the synagogues of hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out the Jews: and they had also John to their of the hand of Herod, and from all the ex-minister. pectation of the people of the Jews. 12 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, 13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, nained Eboda. 6 And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus; 7 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. 28 And though they found no cause of death 29 And when they had fulfilled all that was 11 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord 13 Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphy-from the dead, now no more to return to corthe sure mercies of David. lia: and John departing from them returned to ruption, he said on this wise, I will give you Jerusalem. 48 And when the Gentiles heard this they 27 For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord. their rulers, because they knew him not, nor and as many as were ordained to eternal life yet the voices of the prophets which are read believed. every sabbath-day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him. 49 And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region. Gg 4 A cripple healed. The ACTS. Paul is stoned 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and people; and having stoned Paul, drew him su honourable women, and the chief men of the of the city, supposing he had been dead. city, and raised persecution against Paul and 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood rousi Barnabas, and expelled them out of their about him, he rose up and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas te Derbe. coasts. 51 But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost. CHAP. XIV. 21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, 22 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. 1 Paul and Barnabas are persecuted. 8 Paul healing a cripple, they are reputed as gods, 19 Paul is stoned. 21 They return to Antioch. AND it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue 23 And when they had ordained them elders of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multi-in every church, and had prayed with fasting, tude, both of the Jews, and also of the Greeks, they commended them to the Lord, on whom believed. they believed. 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil-affected against the brethren. 3 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. 4 But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. 5 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, 6 They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: 7 And there they preached the gospel. 8 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, 24 And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. 25 And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia : 26 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fullled. 27 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. 28 And there they abode long time with the disciples. CHAP. XV. 1 Dissension about circumcision: the apostles consult about it: their determination. 36 Paul and Barnabas contend, and part. inipotent in his, feet, being a cripple from his A Nu certain men which cane down from mother's womb, who never had walked : 9 The same heard Paul speak; who steadfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, 10 Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked. 11 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. 12 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter, and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. 13 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, 14 Which when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, 15 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; 16 Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. 17 Nevertheless, he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our bearts with food and gladness. 18 And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done saerifice unto them. 19 And there came thither certain Jews Judea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. 2 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 Jerusslem unto the apostles and elders about this question. 3 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. 4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared ail things that God had done with them. 5 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. 6 And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. 7 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 bear the word of the gospel, and believe. 8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; 9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. 10 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which Paul and Barnabas Chap. xvi neither our fathers nor we were able to bear. 11 But we believe, that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we shall be saved, even as they. 12 Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, deelaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. 13¶ And after they had held their peace,| James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me. 14 Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. 15 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, 16 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. 17 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. 18 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world. 19 Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them which from among the Gentiles are turned to God: 20 But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood. 21 For Moses of old time bath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath-day. 22 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; 23 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. 24 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: 25 It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you, with our beloved Barnabas and Paul; -26 Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 27 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth. 4 28 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things; contend and part. 33 And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethrea unto the apostles. 34 Notwithstanding, it pleased Silas to abide there still. 35 Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. 36 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. 37 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. 38 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. 39 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 : 40 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. 41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches. CHAP. XVI. 1 Paul circumciseth Timothy, 14 convertelh Lydia, 16 casteth out a spirit of divination: 19 he and Silas are imprisoned. THEN came be 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: 2 Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium: 3 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. 4 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. 5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. 6 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, 7 After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. 8 And they passing by Mysia, came down to Troas. 9 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.. 10 And after he had seen the vision, im29 That ye abstain from meats offered to mediately we endeavoured to go into Maidols, and from blood, and from things stran-cedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord gled, and from fornication: from which, if ye had called us for to preach the gospel unto keep yourselves, ye shall do well Fare ye them well. 30 So when they were dismissed they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together they delivered the epistle: 31 Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation. 32 And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them. 11 Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; 12. 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. 13 And on the sabbath we went out of the city by ariver side, where prayer was wont: |