1 Christ after his resurrection, having given instructions to his apostles, and commanded them to wait in Jerusalem the coming of the Holy Ghost, ascendeth into heaven in their sight. 10 Two angels warn them to depart, and to look for his second coming: 12 they return, and give themselves unto prayer. 15 Peter exhorting to fill up the place of the traitor Judas, Matthias is chosen by lot to be an apostle.
1 The descent of the Holy Ghost upon the apostles on the day of Pentecost: they speak various languages to the general amazement, but some deride them. 14 Peter sheweth that the inspiration spoken of by Joel was now fulfilled; that Jesus, whom they had crucified, was now risen from the dead, and ascended into heaven, according to David's predictions, and had shed forth the promise of the Holy Spirit in full proof of his being the Messias. 37 A great number are converted by Peter's preaching; 41 who, being baptized, converse devoutly and charitably together, the apostles working many miracles, and God daily increasing the church.
1 The lame man healed by Peter and John: 12 Peter declareth to the people that this cure was not wrought by any power or holiness in himself or John, but by the power of God through faith in the name of Jesus, whom they had ignorantly crucified, but whom God had raised from the dead according to the scriptures; and exhorteth them by faith to seek remission of sins and salvation in Jesus, whose coming had been spoken of by Moses and all the prophets.
1 The rulers of the Jews, offended with the teaching of Peter and John, imprison them. 5 Being brought before the council, Peter boldly avoucheth the late cure to have been wrought in the name of Jesus, and that men can be saved by no other name. 13 The council, struck with the boldness of the two apostles, after conferring together dismiss them with a threatening charge to speak no more in the name of Jesus. 23 The church betaketh itself to prayer. 31 The presence of the Holy Ghost is signified by the house shaking, and the apostles thereby emboldened to speak the word; 32 the unity and charity of the church, who have their possessions in common.
1 Ananias and Sapphira, profanely tempting the Holy Ghost with a lie, at Peter's rebuke fall down dead. 12 The apostles work many miracles to the great increase of the faith. 17 They are all imprisoned, but released by an angel, and sent to preach openly in the temple: being brought before the council, 29 they support their witness with great freedom. 33 The council are restrained from killing them by the advice of Gamaliel, but beat and dismiss them with a charge not to speak in the name of Jesus. 41 They rejoice in their sufferings, and cease not to preach Christ both in public and private.
1 The apostles, that the poor might not be neglected, recommend, 5 and with the church's consent ordain seven chosen men deacons. 7 The word of God prevaileth. 8 Stephen, full of faith and the Holy Ghost, confuting those with whom he disputed, is brought before the council, and by suborned evidence falsely accused of blasphemy against the law and the temple.
1 Stephen, called upon to answer the charge against him, relateth how God called Abraham, and gave him and his seed the land of Canaan by promise; 9 how Joseph was sold by his brethren, and Jacob with his family went down into Egypt; 17 how, when they were oppressed by the Egyptians, Moses was born, and sent to deliver Israel out of Egypt; 37 that this same Moses witnessed of Christ, received the law, and experienced the disobedience and idolatry of their forefathers; 44 who had the tabernacle of witness, till Solomon built the temple; 51 he reproacheth his hearers with imitating their fathers' rebellion against God, and persecution of his prophets, by having themselves murdered Christ, and transgressed the law they had received. 54 Stung with the reproach, they stone him, looking up with faith unto God, and calling upon Jesus to receive his soul, and forgive his persecutors.
1 The disciples being dispersed by reason of a great persecution at Jerusalem, a church is planted by Philip in Samaria; 9 Simon the sorcerer is baptized with many others. 14 Peter and John are sent thither, who by prayer and imposition of hands give the Holy Ghost. 18 Simon offereth money for this power, is sharply reproved by Peter for his wickedness and hypocrisy, and admonished to repent: the apostles return to Jerusalem, having preached the word. 26 Philip is sent by an angel to convert and baptize an Ethiopian eunuch.
1 Saul going toward Damascus is encompassed with a light from heaven, falleth to the earth, is called by Christ, and led blind to Damascus. 10 Ananias is sent to him, by whom he is restored to sight, and baptized: he straightway preacheth Christ boldly. 23 The Jews of Damascus seek to kill him; 26 he goeth to Jerusalem, and is brought to the apostles by Barnabas; preaching boldly against the Grecians, he is again in danger of his life, and is sent to Tarsus. 31 The church hath rest, and is multiplied. 32 Peter cureth Aeneas of the palsy at Lydda; 36 and raiseth Tabitha to life at Joppa.
1 Cornelius, a devout centurion, being commanded by an angel, sendeth for Peter; 9 who in the meantime is prepared by an heavenly vision: 17 and, receiving a command from the Spirit, goeth with the messengers to Caesarea. 25 Cornelius receiveth him with great respect, and sheweth the occasion of his sending for him. 34 Peter preacheth Christ to him and his company: 44 the Holy Ghost falleth on them, whereupon they are baptized.
1 Peter, being accused for conversing with the Gentiles, maketh his defence; the church is satisfied, and glorifieth God. 19 The gospel having spread as far as Phenice, Cyprus, and Antioch, 22 Barnabas is sent thither, who fetcheth Saul from Tarsus; many people are taught at Antioch, where the disciples are first called Christians. 27 Agabus prophesieth a dearth; the disciples send relief from Antioch to the brethren in Judaea by Barnabas and Saul.
1 King Herod persecuteth the Christians, killeth James, and imprisoneth Peter, who upon the prayers of the church is delivered by an angel. 20 Herod, in his pride assuming the glory due to God, is smitten by an angel, and dieth miserably. 24 After his death the word of God prospereth. 25 Barnabas and Saul return to Antioch.
1 Barnabas and Saul, being set apart with fasting and prayer, are sent forth by the Holy Ghost to the work of their calling. 6 At Paphos Elymas the sorcerer opposing the gospel is smitten with blindness, and the deputy Sergius Paulus converted to the faith. 13 Paul and his company come to Antioch in Pisidia: Paul preacheth Christ, and the necessity of faith in him unto justification. 42 The Gentiles desire to hear the word again: many are converted. 44 The envious Jews gainsay and blaspheme: the apostles profess to turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe. 50 The Jews raise a persecution, and expel Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.
1 Paul and Barnabas are persecuted from Iconium by the malice of the unbelieving Jews. 8 At Lystra they heal an impotent man, and refuse divine honours with abhorrence. 19 Paul is stoned at the instigation of the Jews, but escapeth alive with Barnabas to Derbe. 21 Having passed through various places, and confirmed the churches in faith and patience, they return to Antioch, and give an account of their ministry.
1 Great dissentions arise about circumcising the Gentiles: Paul and Barnabas are sent to consult the apostles and elders at Jerusalem. 5 The matter is debated in a council there; 7 Peter declareth his opinion: 12 Paul and Barnabas report the miracles they had wrought among the Gentiles. 13 James pronounceth sentence in favour of the Gentiles, requiring of them abstinence only in a few particulars. 22 Letters are sent with the determination by messengers to the churches, which are received with joy. 36 Paul and Barnabas propose to visit together the churches they had planted, but disagree, and travel different ways.
1 Paul having circumcised Timothy, and taken him for his companion, passeth through various countries, 9 and is directed by a vision to go into Macedonia. 14 He converteth Lydia, 16 and casteth out a spirit of divination. 19 He and Silas are whipped and imprisoned: 25 the prison doors are thrown open by an earthquake at midnight; the jailor, prevented by Paul from killing himself, is converted: 35 they are released by the magistrates.
1 Paul preaching in the synagogue at Thessalonica, some believe, both Jews and Greeks. 5 The unbelieving Jews raise an uproar. 10 Paul and Silas are sent to Berea: the Berean Jews are commended for searching the scriptures. 13 The Jews of Thessalonica follow and drive Paul from Berea. 16 At Athens Paul disputing is carried before the court of Areopagus: 22 he preaching the living God, to the Athenians unknown; his general call to repentance; the resurrection of Christ; and his coming to judgment. 32 Some mock, others believe.
1 Paul worketh for his subsistence, and preacheth Christ at Corinth, first to the Jews, and, upon their opposing and blaspheming, to the Gentiles with more success: 9 he is encouraged by the Lord in a vision, and abideth there a long time. 12 The Jews accuse him before Gallio the deputy, who will have nothing to do with them. 18 Paul passeth from city to city, confirming the disciples. 24 Apollos, instructed more perfectly in the Christian doctrine by Aquila and Priscilla, preacheth it at Ephesus, and afterward in Achaia, with great efficacy.
1 The Holy Ghost is conferred by Paul on twelve of John's disciples. 8 He preacheth at Ephesus, first in the synagogue, and afterward in a private school for two years; God confirming the word by special miracles. 13 Certain Jewish exorcists, attempting to cast out a devil in the name of Jesus, are sent off naked and wounded: the gospel gaineth credit, and magical books are burned. 21 Paul proposing to depart soon, Demetrius and the silversmiths raise an uproar against him, which is with some difficulty appeased.
1 Paul goeth to Macedonia, and having passed over various countries cometh to Troas; 7 where, as he preached long, Eutychus falleth out of a window, and is taken up dead: Paul restoreth him to life. 13 He continueth his travels; 17 at Miletus he calleth to him the elders of the church of Ephesus, and taketh a solemn and affectionate leave of them, exhorting them to look well to their charge, and commending them to God's grace: 36 he prayeth with them, and departeth.
1 Paul journeying to Jerusalem calleth at the house of Philip the evangelist, whose four daughters prophesied. 10 Agabus foretelling what should befall him at Jerusalem, he will not be dissuaded from going thither. 17 Arriving at Jerusalem, he is persuaded to purify himself in the temple, 27 where he is set upon by the Jews of Asia, and in danger of losing his life in an uproar, but is rescued by the chief captain, and carried to the castle in chains; 37 he requesteth, and is permitted, to speak to the people.
1 Paul declareth at large the manner of his conversion and call to the apostleship. 22 At the very mentioning of the Gentiles the people exclaim furiously against him: whereupon the chief captain ordereth to examine him by scourging: 25 which he avoideth by pleading the privilege of a Roman citizen. 30 He is brought before the Jewish council.
1 Paul pleading his integrity is smitten at the command of the high priest, whom he reproveth of injustice. 6 By declaring himself a Pharisee, and questioned for the hope of the resurrection, he causeth a division in the council: 10 he is carried back to the castle, and encouraged by the Lord in a vision. 12 A conspiracy against him is discovered to the chief captain; 23 who sendeth him under a guard with a letter to Felix the governor at Caesarea.
1 Paul is accused before Felix by Tertullus in the name of the Jews: 10 he answereth in defence of his life and doctrine. 22 The hearing is deferred. 24 Paul preaching freely before the governor and his wife, Felix trembleth. 26 Felix hopeth for a bribe to release Paul, but in vain; and going out of his office leaveth him bound.
1 The Jews accuse Paul to Festus, first at Jerusalem, and afterward at Caesarea: 8 he answereth for himself, and appealeth to Caesar: his appeal is admitted. 13 Festus being visited by king Agrippa openeth the matter to him, who desireth to hear Paul. 23 Paul is brought forth; Festus declareth he found nothing in him worthy of death.
1 Paul in the presence of Agrippa declareth his life from his childhood, his wonderful conversion, and call to the apostleship, and his preaching of Christ according to the scripture doctrine. 24 Festus chargeth him with madness; his modest reply, and address to Agrippa, who confesseth himself almost a Christian. 30 The whole company pronounce him innocent.
1 Paul is conducted in a ship toward Rome: 9 he foretelleth the danger of the voyage, but is not credited: 12 the ship setting sail against his advice is tossed with a tempest: 21 Paul comforteth his fellow travellers with assurances of having their lives saved, but foretelleth a shipwreck: all which is verified by the event.
1 Paul and his company after their shipwreck are kindly entertained by the barbarians of Melita: 3 a viper fastening on his hand without hurting him, the people, who at first thought ill of him, believe him a god: 7 he healeth the father of Publius, and other sick persons in the island. 11 Paul and his company depart, and arrive at Rome; where Paul is left with a guard in a house of his own. 17 He calleth the Jews together, and sheweth the occasion of his coming: 23 he preacheth Christ to them, of whom some believe, others believe not: 30 he continueth for two whole years to preach the gospel without interruption.