1And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,
2And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,
3Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
4Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
5And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.
6And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.
7Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
8Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
9¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,
10¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,
11And 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.
12And 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.
13And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
14And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
15Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
16Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
17If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;
18If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;
19Be 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.
20Be 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.
21This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
22This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
23Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
24Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
25¶ 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.
26¶ 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.
27And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
28And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
29But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
30But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
31Saying, 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.
32Saying, 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.
33But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
34But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
35And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
36And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
37But 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.
38But 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.
39For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
40For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
41So 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.
42So 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.
43For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.
44For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.
45¶ And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.
46¶ And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.
47And 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:
48And 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:
49Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?
50Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?
51The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
52The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
53For 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,
54For 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,
55For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
56For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
57And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
58And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
59By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
60By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
61¶ 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.
62¶ 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.
63And 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.
64And 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.
65And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
66And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
67Neither 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,
68Neither 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,
69And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
70And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
71And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,
72And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,
73Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
74Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.