Christ appeareth again be unto you as my Father hath sent me, were not able to draw it for the multitude even so send I you. of fishes. unto him, (for he was naked) and did cast himself into the sea. 22 And when he had said this, he 7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus breathed on them, and saith unto them, loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Receive ye the Holy Ghost. Now when Simon Ieter heard that it 23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. 24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, 8 And the other disciples came in a little called Didymus, was not with them when ship (for they were not far from land, but Jesus came. as it were two hundred cubits) dragging 25 The other disciples therefore said the net with fishes. unto him, We have seen the Lord. But 9 As soon then as they were come to he said unto them, Except I shall see in land, they saw a fire of coals there, and his hands the print of the nails, and put fish laid thereon, and bread. my finger into the print of the nails, and 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the thrust my hand into his side, I will not fish which ye have now caught. believe. 11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the 26 ¶ And after eight days again his dis- net to land full of great fishes, a hundred ciples were within, and Thomas with and fifty and three: and for all there them: then came Jésus, the doors being were so many, yet was not the net broken. shut, and stood in the midst, and said, 12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and Peace be unto you. dine. And none of the disciples durst 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it hither thy finger, and behold my hands; was the Lord. and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it 13 Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, into my side; and be not faithless, but and giveth them, and fish likewise. believing. 14 This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. said 28 And Thomas answered and unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, be- 15 So when they had dined, Jesus cause thou hast seen me, thou hast be- saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of lieved: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord: thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 30 1 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. 16 He saith to him again the second 31 But these are written, that ye might time, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord: of God; and that believing ye might thou knowest that I love thee. He saith have life through his name. unto him, Feed my sheep. CHAP. XXI. Christ again appears to his disciples. 17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me AFTER these things Jesus shewed Peter was grieved because he said, unto himself again to the disciples at the him the third time, Lovest thou me? And sea of Tiberias: and on this wise shewed he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all he himself. things; thou knowest that I love thee Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouidest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands,and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. 19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me. 2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. 3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. 4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore; but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. 5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. 6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall fina. They cast therefore, and now they 20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved, following; (which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?) 21 Peter seeing him, saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? Christ, after his resurrection, THE ACTS instructeth his apostles. 22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that 24 This is the disciple which testifieth he tarry till I come, what is that to thice? of these things, and wrote these things: Follow thou me. and we know that his testimony is true. 23 Then went this saying abroad among 25 And there are also many other things the brethren, that that disciple should not which Jesus did, the which, if they should die yet Jesus said not unto him, He be written every one, I suppose that even shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen. till I come, what is that to thee? CHAP. I. The ACTS Matthias chosen an apostle, &c. THE former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began 20th to do and teach, of the Apostles. of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost 15 ¶ And in those days Peter stood up had given commandments unto the apos-in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the tles whom he had chosen: number of the names together were about 3 To whom also he shewed himself a hundred and twenty,) alive after his passion, by many infallible 16 Men and brethren, this scripture proofs, being seen of them forty days, and must needs have been fulfilled, which the speaking of the things pertaining to the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake kingdom of God: before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. 4 And being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 17 For he was numbered with us, and 5 For Johm truly baptized with water; 19 And it was known unto all the dwell6 When they therefore were come to-ers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field gether, they asked of him, saying, Lord, is called in their proper tongue, Acelwilt thou at this time restore again the dama, that is to say, The field of blood. kingdom to Israel ? 20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you Let his habitation be desolate, and let to know the times or the seasons which no man dwell therein: and, His bishopthe Father hath put in his own power. rick let another take. 8 But ye shall receive power after that 21 Wherefore of these men which have the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and companied with us, all the time that the ye shall be witnesses unto me, both in Je-Lord Jesus went in and out among us, rusalem, and in all Judea, and in Sama- 22 Beginning from the baptism of Jolin, ria, and unto the uttermost part of the unto that same day that he was taken up earth. from us, nust one be ordained to be a 9 And when he had spoken these witness with us of his resurrection. things, while they beheld, he was taken 23 And they appointed two, Joseph up and a cloud received him out of their called Barsabas, who was surnamed sight. Justus, and Matthias. 10 And while they looked steadfastly 24 And they prayed, and said, Thor toward ireaven as he went up, behold, Lord, which knowest the hearts of ali two men stood by them in white apparel; men, shew whether of these two thou 11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, hast chosen, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this 25 That he may take part of this minis. sanie Jesus which is taken up from you try and apostleship, from which Judas into heaven, shall so come in like manner by transgression fell, that he might ge as ye have seen him go into heaven. to his own place. CHAP. II. 12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem, 26 And they gave forth their lots; and from the mount called Olivet, which is the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was from Jerusalem a sabbath-day's journey. numbered with the eleven apostles. 13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where The apostles receive the Holy Ghost. abodeta Peter, and James, and John, AND when the day of Pentecost was and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bar fully come, they were all with one tholomew, and Matthew, James the son accord in one place. Feter s sermon on the CHAP. II. day of Pentecost 2 And suddenly there came a sound 21 And it shall come to pass, that whofrom heaven, as of a rushing mighty soever shall call on the name of the Lord, wind, and it filled ail the house where shall be saved. utterance. under heaven. they were sitting. 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; 3 And there appeared unto them cloven Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon God among you by miracles, and woneach of them. ders, and signs, which God did by him 4 And they were all filled with the in the midst of you, as ye yourselves Holy Ghost, and began to speak with also know: other tongues, as the Spirit gave them 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem God, ye have taken, and by wicked Jews, devout men, out of every nation hands have crucified and slain: 24 Whom God hath raised up, having 6 Now when this was noised abroad, loosed the pains of death: because it was the multitude came together, and were not possible that he should be holden of it. confounded, because that every man 25 For David speaketh concerning him, heard them speak in his own language. I foresaw the Lord always before my 7 And they were all amazed, and mar- face; for he is on my right hand, that I velled, saying one to another, Behold, should not be moved: are not all these which speak, Galileans? 8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? 9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, 26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also, my flesh shall rest in hope: 27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thy Holy One to see corruption. 28 Thou hast made known to me the 10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, ways of life; thou shalt make ine full of and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, joy with thy countenance. and strangers of Rome, Jews and pros- 29 Men and brethren, let me freely elytes, speak unto you of the patriarch David, 11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear that he is both dead and buried, and his them speak in our tongues the wonder- sepulchre is with us unto this day. ful works of God. 30 Therefore being a prophet, and 12 And they were all amazed, and were knowing that God had sworn with an in doubt, saying one to another, What oath to him. that of the fruit of his loins, meaneth this? according to the flesh, he would raise up 13 Others mocking, said, These men Christ to sit on his throne;" are full of new wine. 31 He seeing this before, spake of the 14 T But Peter, standing up with the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto not left in hell, neither his flesh did see them, Ye men of Judea, and an ye that corruption.. dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel, 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 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. 17 And it shall come to pass in the last 34 For David is not ascended into the days, saith God, I will pour out my Spirit heavens, but he saith himself, The LORD upon all flesh and your sons and your said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right daughters shall prophesy, and your young hand, men shall see visions, and your old men 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. shall dream dreams: 36 Therefore let all the house of Israel 18 And on my servants, and on my know assuredly, that God hath made that hand-maidens, will pour out in those same Jesus whom ye have crucified, both days of my Spirit, and they shall Lord and Christ. prophesy: 37 Now when they heard this, they 19 And I will shew wonders in heaven were pricked in their heart, and said unto above, and signs in the earth beneath, Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke. and brethren, what shall we do? 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come. 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save your selves from this untoward generation. 41 ¶ Then they that gladly received his word, were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. Peter's exhortation 11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and Jolin, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering. 12 1 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? 13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye deliver42 And they continued steadfastly ined up, and denied him in the presence the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and of Pilate, when he was determined to in breaking of bread, and in prayers. let him go 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. CHAP. III. Peter cureth a lame man, &c. JOW Peter and John went up together into the temple, at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 14 But ye denied the Holy One, and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; 15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. 16 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. 17 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. 18 But those things which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled. 19 T 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; 20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: 21 Whom the heaven must receive, until the times of restitution of all things, 3 Who, seeing Peter and John about to which God hath spoken by the mouth of go into the temple, asked an aims. all his holy prophets,since the world began 4 And Peter fastening his eyes upon 22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, him with John, said, Look on us. A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise 5 And he gave heed unto them, ex-up unto you, of your brethren, like unto pecting to receive something of them. 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk. 7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his fiet and ancle-bones received strength. 8 And he, leaping up, stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, va'king, and leaping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and raising God: 10. And they knew that it was he which sa for alms at the Beautiful gate of the en ple: and they were filled with won de and amazement at that which had a pened unto him. me; him shall ye hear in all things, 25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abrahan, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. 26 Unto you first, God having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. The rulers offended. CHAP. IV. CHAP. IV. Peter and John imprisoned. AND as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees' came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now even-tide. 4 Howbeit, many of them which heard the word, believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand. Peter's defence 18 And they called them, and commanded then not to speak at all, nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. 21 So, when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they night punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done. 22 For the man was above forty years 5 And it came to pass on the morrow, fold on whom this miracle of healing was that their alers, and elders, and scribes, shewed. 6 And Annas the high priest, and Caia- 23 And being let go, they went to phas, and Jolm, and Alexander, and as their own company, and reported all that many as were of the kindred of the high the chief priests and elders had said priest, were gathered together at Jeru-junto them." salem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name have ye done this? 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 if we this day be exainined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, eden by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in thein is; 25 Who, by the mouth of thy servant David Imst said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? 25 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. 27 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, 28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. 29 And now, Lord, behold their threat12 Neither is there salvation in any enings: and grant unto thy servants, that other: for there is none other name under with all boldness they may speak thy heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. word, 30 By stretching forth thy hand to heal ; 13 Now, when they saw the bold and that signs and wonders may be done ness of Peter and Jolm, and perceived by the name of thy holy child Jesus. that they were unlearned and ignorant 31 And when they had prayed, the men, they marvelled; and they took place was shaken where they were as knowledge of them, that they had been sembled together; and they were all filled with Jesus. with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. 14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart, and of one soul: neither said any of them that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. 33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. 34 Neither was there any among them 17 But that it spread no further among that lacked: for as many as were posthe people, let us saitly threaten them, sessors of lands or houses sold 'hem, and that they speak henceforth to no man in brought the prices of the things that this name. were sold, |