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rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p><span style="font-size: 120%;">The<span class="wst-gap __gap" style="display:inline-block; inline-size:.5em"></span><span style="letter-spacing: .3em;">ACT</span>S<span class="wst-gap __gap" style="display:inline-block; inline-size:.5em"></span> of the Apostles.</span> </p> </div> <p><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r14317252">.mw-parser-output .wst-anchor:target{background-color:rgba(100,149,237,0.1);color:#202122;outline:1px solid cornflowerblue}</style><span id="chapter_1" title="Anchor:chapter_1" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p><span style="letter-spacing: .3em;">CHA</span>P.<span class="wst-gap __gap" style="display:inline-block; inline-size:1em"></span>I. </p> </div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r13514121">.mw-parser-output .hanging-indent{margin-left:2em;text-indent:-2em}.mw-parser-output .hanging-indent p{text-indent:-2em}.mw-parser-output .hanging-indent.wst-hanging-indent-mid p:first-child{text-indent:0}.mw-parser-output .wst-div-col .wst-hanging-indent p:nth-child(1){margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .wst-hanging-indent-mid>.wst-toc-dotcell:first-child{text-indent:0}</style><div class="hanging-indent" style="margin-left:1em;text-indent:-1em"><a href="#1:1">1</a> <i>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.</i> <a href="#1:10">10</a> <i>Two angels warn them to depart, and to look for his second coming:</i> <a href="#1:12">12</a> <i>they return, and give themselves unto prayer</i>. <a href="#1:15">15</a> <i>Peter exhorting to fill-up the place of the traitor Judas, Matthias is chosen by lot to be an apostle</i>.</div> <p><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r14518266">.mw-parser-output .wst-verse{color:#2E8B57}.mw-parser-output .wst-verse-left{position:absolute;left:1em}.mw-parser-output .wst-verse-float{float:left;text-align:right;margin-left:-4em;width:4em}</style><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:1"><sup></sup></span> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r13425350">.mw-parser-output .dropinitial{float:left;text-indent:0}.mw-parser-output .dropinitial .dropinitial-fl{float:left;position:relative;vertical-align:top;line-height:1}.mw-parser-output .dropinitial .dropinitial-mid .dropinitial-initial{float:left;line-height:1em;text-indent:0;font-size:3em;margin:0 0.1em 0 0}</style><span class="dropinitial drop-initial-no-image"><span class="dropinitial-mid"><span class="dropinitial-initial" style="font-size:3.25em;margin-bottom:-0.1em;">T</span></span></span>HE former treatise have I made, O <sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:2"><sup>2</sup></span> <sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost <sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:3"><sup>3</sup></span> <sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:4"><sup>4</sup></span> <sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> And, ‖<span class="wst-marginnote" style="display: block; float: right;clear: right;position: relative;right: -59pt;width: 52pt;margin:1ex 0pt 0 -59pt; text-align: left;text-indent:0;"><span style="display:block;margin:0 0pt 0 7pt;font-size: smaller;line-height: 110%;">‖ Or, <i>eating together with them</i>.</span></span> being assembled together with <i>them</i>, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, <sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> which, <i>saith he</i>, ye have heard of me. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:5"><sup>5</sup></span> <sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> For John truly baptized with water; <sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:6"><sup>6</sup></span> When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, <sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Lord, wilt thou at this time <sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> restore again the kingdom to Israel? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:7"><sup>7</sup></span> And he said unto them, <sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:8"><sup>8</sup></span> <sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> But ye shall receive ‖<span class="wst-marginnote" style="display: block; float: right;clear: right;position: relative;right: -59pt;width: 52pt;margin:1ex 0pt 0 -59pt; text-align: left;text-indent:0;"><span style="display:block;margin:0 0pt 0 7pt;font-size: smaller;line-height: 110%;">‖ Or, <i>the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you</i>.</span></span> power, <sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and <sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:9"><sup>9</sup></span> <sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, <sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:10"><sup>10</sup></span> ¶ And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them <sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> in white apparel; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:11"><sup>11</sup></span> Which also said, <sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, <sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:12"><sup>12</sup></span> ¶ <sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:13"><sup>13</sup></span> And when they were come in, they went up <sup id="cite_ref-21" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> into an upper room, where abode both <sup id="cite_ref-22" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James <i>the son</i> of  <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="355" data-page-number="355" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/355" data-page-index="355" data-page-quality="3" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/355"><span id="pageindex_355" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span>Al-phaeus, and <sup id="cite_ref-23" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Simon Zelotes, and <sup id="cite_ref-24" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-24"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Judas <i>the brother</i> of James. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:14"><sup>14</sup></span> <sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with <sup id="cite_ref-26" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with <sup id="cite_ref-27" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-27"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> his brethren. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:15"><sup>15</sup></span> ¶ And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number <sup id="cite_ref-28" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-28"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>28<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> of the names together were about an hundred and twenty,) </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:16"><sup>16</sup></span> Men <i>and</i> brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, <sup id="cite_ref-29" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-29"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>29<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, <sup id="cite_ref-30" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-30"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>30<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> which was guide to them that took Jesus. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:17"><sup>17</sup></span> For <sup id="cite_ref-31" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-31"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>31<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of <sup id="cite_ref-32" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-32"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>32<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> this ministry. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:18"><sup>18</sup></span> <sup id="cite_ref-33" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-33"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>33<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Now this man purchased a field <sup id="cite_ref-34" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-34"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>34<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:19"><sup>19</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:20"><sup>20</sup></span> For it is written in the book of Psalms, <sup id="cite_ref-35" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-35"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>35<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and <sup id="cite_ref-36" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-36"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>36<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> his ‖<span class="wst-marginnote" style="display: block; float: right;clear: right;position: relative;right: -59pt;width: 52pt;margin:1ex 0pt 0 -59pt; text-align: left;text-indent:0;"><span style="display:block;margin:0 0pt 0 7pt;font-size: smaller;line-height: 110%;">‖ Or, <i>office</i>, or, <i>charge</i>.</span></span> bishoprick let another take. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:21"><sup>21</sup></span> Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:22"><sup>22</sup></span> <sup id="cite_ref-37" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-37"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>37<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that <sup id="cite_ref-38" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-38"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>38<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> he was taken up from us, must one be ordained <sup id="cite_ref-39" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-39"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>39<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> to be a witness with us of his resurrection. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:23"><sup>23</sup></span> And they appointed two, Joseph called <sup id="cite_ref-40" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-40"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>40<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:24"><sup>24</sup></span> And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, <sup id="cite_ref-41" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-41"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>41<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> which knowest the hearts of all <i>men</i>, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:25"><sup>25</sup></span> <sup id="cite_ref-42" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-42"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>42<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="1:26"><sup>26</sup></span> And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_2" title="Anchor:chapter_2" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p><span style="letter-spacing: .3em;">CHA</span>P.<span class="wst-gap __gap" style="display:inline-block; inline-size:1em"></span>II. </p> </div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13514121"><div class="hanging-indent" style="margin-left:1em;text-indent:-1em"><a href="#2:1">1</a> <i>The descent of the Holy Ghost upon the apostles on the day of Pentecost: they speak divers languages to the general amazement, but some deride them.</i> <a href="#2:14">14</a> <i>Peter sheweth that the inspiration spoken of by Joel was now fulfilled</i>; <i>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 Spririt in full proof of being the Messias</i>. <a href="#2:37">37</a> <i>A great number are converted by Peter's preaching</i>; <a href="#2:41">41</a> <i>who, being baptized, converse devoutly and charitably together, the apostles working many miracles, and God daily increasing the church</i>.</div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:1"><sup></sup></span> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13425350"><span class="dropinitial drop-initial-no-image"><span class="dropinitial-mid"><span class="dropinitial-initial" style="font-size:3.25em;margin-bottom:-0.1em;">A</span></span></span>ND when <sup id="cite_ref-43" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-43"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>43<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> the day of Pentecost was fully come, <sup id="cite_ref-44" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-44"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>44<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> they were all with one accord in one place. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:2"><sup>2</sup></span> And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and <sup id="cite_ref-45" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-45"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>45<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> it filled all the house where they were sitting. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:3"><sup>3</sup></span> And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:4"><sup>4</sup></span> And <sup id="cite_ref-46" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-46"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>46<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began <sup id="cite_ref-47" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-47"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>47<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:5"><sup>5</sup></span> And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:6"><sup>6</sup></span> Now †<span class="wst-marginnote" style="display: block; float: right;clear: right;position: relative;right: -59pt;width: 52pt;margin:1ex 0pt 0 -59pt; text-align: left;text-indent:0;"><span style="display:block;margin:0 0pt 0 7pt;font-size: smaller;line-height: 110%;">† Gr. <i>when this voice was made.</i></span></span> when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were ‖<span class="wst-marginnote" style="display: block; float: right;clear: right;position: relative;right: -59pt;width: 52pt;margin:1ex 0pt 0 -59pt; text-align: left;text-indent:0;"><span style="display:block;margin:0 0pt 0 7pt;font-size: smaller;line-height: 110%;">‖ Or, <i>troubled in mind.</i></span></span> confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:7"><sup>7</sup></span> And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak <sup id="cite_ref-48" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-48"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>48<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Galileans? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:8"><sup>8</sup></span> And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:9"><sup>9</sup></span> Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:10"><sup>10</sup></span> Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:11"><sup>11</sup></span> Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:12"><sup>12</sup></span> And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:13"><sup>13</sup></span> Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:14"><sup>14</sup></span> ¶ But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and all <i>ye</i> that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:15"><sup>15</sup></span> For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, <sup id="cite_ref-49" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-49"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>49<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> seeing it is <i>but</i> the third hour of the day. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:16"><sup>16</sup></span> But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:17"><sup>17</sup></span> <sup id="cite_ref-50" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-50"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>50<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, <sup id="cite_ref-51" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-51"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>51<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="356" data-page-number="356" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/356" data-page-index="356" data-page-quality="2" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/356"><span id="pageindex_356" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r14263552">.mw-parser-output .wst-block-center{display:table;margin:0 auto;padding:0;position:relative;width:auto;max-width:100%;height:auto;text-align:initial}.mw-parser-output .wst-block-center-title{display:table-caption;text-align:center}</style><div class="wst-block-center"> <figure class="mw-halign-center" typeof="mw:File/Frameless"><a href="/w/index.php?title=File:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu&page=356" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition%2C_vol._2.djvu/page356-360px-KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition%2C_vol._2.djvu.jpg" decoding="async" width="360" height="468" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition%2C_vol._2.djvu/page356-540px-KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition%2C_vol._2.djvu.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition%2C_vol._2.djvu/page356-720px-KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition%2C_vol._2.djvu.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2528" data-file-height="3289" /></a><figcaption></figcaption></figure><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r14549452">.mw-parser-output .wst-right{text-align:right}</style><div class="wst-right"> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r13348679">.mw-parser-output .wst-size-block{line-height:1.4}.mw-parser-output .wst-xx-smaller{font-size:58%}.mw-parser-output .wst-x-smaller{font-size:69%}.mw-parser-output .wst-smaller{font-size:83%}.mw-parser-output .wst-fine{line-height:1.4;font-size:92%}.mw-parser-output .wst-m-larger{font-size:110%}.mw-parser-output .wst-larger{font-size:120%}.mw-parser-output .wst-x-larger{font-size:144%}.mw-parser-output .wst-xx-larger{font-size:182%}.mw-parser-output .wst-xxx-larger{font-size:207%}.mw-parser-output .wst-xxxx-larger{font-size:249%}</style><div class="wst-size-block wst-x-smaller wst-x-smaller-block"> <p>(Upload an image to replace this placeholder.) </p> </div> </div> </div> <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="358" data-page-number="358" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/358" data-page-index="358" data-page-quality="3" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/358"><span id="pageindex_358" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span>your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:18"><sup>18</sup></span> And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:19"><sup>19</sup></span> And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:20"><sup>20</sup></span> The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:21"><sup>21</sup></span> And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:22"><sup>22</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:23"><sup>23</sup></span> Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:24"><sup>24</sup></span> Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:25"><sup>25</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:26"><sup>26</sup></span> Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:27"><sup>27</sup></span> Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:28"><sup>28</sup></span> Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:29"><sup>29</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:30"><sup>30</sup></span> 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; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:31"><sup>31</sup></span> He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:32"><sup>32</sup></span> This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:33"><sup>33</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:34"><sup>34</sup></span> For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:35"><sup>35</sup></span> Until I make thy foes thy footstool. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:36"><sup>36</sup></span> Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:37"><sup>37</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:38"><sup>38</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:39"><sup>39</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:40"><sup>40</sup></span> And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:41"><sup>41</sup></span> Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:42"><sup>42</sup></span> And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:43"><sup>43</sup></span> And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:44"><sup>44</sup></span> And all that believed were together, and had all things common; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:45"><sup>45</sup></span> And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:46"><sup>46</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="2:47"><sup>47</sup></span> Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. III. </p> </div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13514121"><div class="hanging-indent" style="">1 <i>The lame man healed by Peter and John:</i> 12 <i>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</i>; <i>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.</i></div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_3" title="Anchor:chapter_3" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:1"><sup>1</sup></span> Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, <i>being</i> the ninth <i>hour.</i> <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="359" data-page-number="359" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/359" data-page-index="359" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/359"><span id="pageindex_359" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:2"><sup>2</sup></span> 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; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:3"><sup>3</sup></span> Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:4"><sup>4</sup></span> And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:5"><sup>5</sup></span> And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:6"><sup>6</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:7"><sup>7</sup></span> And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:8"><sup>8</sup></span> And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:9"><sup>9</sup></span> And all the people saw him walking and praising God: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:11"><sup>11</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:12"><sup>12</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:13"><sup>13</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:14"><sup>14</sup></span> But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:15"><sup>15</sup></span> And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:16"><sup>16</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:17"><sup>17</sup></span> And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:18"><sup>18</sup></span> But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:19"><sup>19</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:20"><sup>20</sup></span> And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:21"><sup>21</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:22"><sup>22</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:23"><sup>23</sup></span> And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:24"><sup>24</sup></span> Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:25"><sup>25</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="3:26"><sup>26</sup></span> 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. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. IV. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_4" title="Anchor:chapter_4" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:1"><sup>1</sup></span> And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:2"><sup>2</sup></span> Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:3"><sup>3</sup></span> And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:4"><sup>4</sup></span> Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand. <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="360" data-page-number="360" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/360" data-page-index="360" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/360"><span id="pageindex_360" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:5"><sup>5</sup></span> And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:6"><sup>6</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:7"><sup>7</sup></span> And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:8"><sup>8</sup></span> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:9"><sup>9</sup></span> If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:11"><sup>11</sup></span> This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:12"><sup>12</sup></span> Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:13"><sup>13</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:14"><sup>14</sup></span> And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:15"><sup>15</sup></span> But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:16"><sup>16</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:17"><sup>17</sup></span> But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:18"><sup>18</sup></span> And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:19"><sup>19</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:20"><sup>20</sup></span> For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:21"><sup>21</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:22"><sup>22</sup></span> For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:23"><sup>23</sup></span> And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:24"><sup>24</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:25"><sup>25</sup></span> Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:26"><sup>26</sup></span> The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:27"><sup>27</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:28"><sup>28</sup></span> For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:29"><sup>29</sup></span> And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:30"><sup>30</sup></span> By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:31"><sup>31</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:32"><sup>32</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:33"><sup>33</sup></span> And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:34"><sup>34</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:35"><sup>35</sup></span> And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:36"><sup>36</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="4:37"><sup>37</sup></span> Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="361" data-page-number="361" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/361" data-page-index="361" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/361"><span id="pageindex_361" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. V. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_5" title="Anchor:chapter_5" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:1"><sup>1</sup></span> But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:2"><sup>2</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:3"><sup>3</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:4"><sup>4</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:5"><sup>5</sup></span> And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:6"><sup>6</sup></span> And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:7"><sup>7</sup></span> And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:8"><sup>8</sup></span> And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:9"><sup>9</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:11"><sup>11</sup></span> And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:12"><sup>12</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:13"><sup>13</sup></span> And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:14"><sup>14</sup></span> And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:15"><sup>15</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:16"><sup>16</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:18"><sup>18</sup></span> And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:19"><sup>19</sup></span> But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:20"><sup>20</sup></span> Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:21"><sup>21</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:22"><sup>22</sup></span> But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned and told, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:23"><sup>23</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:24"><sup>24</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:25"><sup>25</sup></span> Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:26"><sup>26</sup></span> Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:27"><sup>27</sup></span> And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:28"><sup>28</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:29"><sup>29</sup></span> Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:30"><sup>30</sup></span> The God of our fathers raised up <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="362" data-page-number="362" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/362" data-page-index="362" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/362"><span id="pageindex_362" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span>Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:31"><sup>31</sup></span> Him hath God exalted with his right hand <i>to be</i> a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:32"><sup>32</sup></span> And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:33"><sup>33</sup></span> When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:34"><sup>34</sup></span> 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; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:35"><sup>35</sup></span> And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:36"><sup>36</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:37"><sup>37</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:38"><sup>38</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:39"><sup>39</sup></span> But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:40"><sup>40</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:41"><sup>41</sup></span> And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="5:42"><sup>42</sup></span> And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. VI. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_6" title="Anchor:chapter_6" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><b>CHAPTER 6 MISSING</b> </p><p><br /> </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. VII. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_7" title="Anchor:chapter_7" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13514121"><div class="hanging-indent" style="">1 <i>Stephen, called upon to answer the charge against him, relateth how God called Abraham, and gave him and his seed the land of Cannan by promise;</i> 9 <i>how Joseph was sold by his brethren,</i></div> <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="363" data-page-number="363" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/363" data-page-index="363" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/363"><span id="pageindex_363" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_7" title="Anchor:chapter_7" class="wst-anchor"></span> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:1"><sup>1</sup></span> Then said the high priest, Are these things so? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:2"><sup>2</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:3"><sup>3</sup></span> And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which I shall shew thee. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:4"><sup>4</sup></span> Then came he out of the land of the Chaldeans, and dwelt in Charran: and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:5"><sup>5</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:6"><sup>6</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:7"><sup>7</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:8"><sup>8</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:9"><sup>9</sup></span> And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:11"><sup>11</sup></span> Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:12"><sup>12</sup></span> But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:13"><sup>13</sup></span> And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:14"><sup>14</sup></span> Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:15"><sup>15</sup></span> So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:16"><sup>16</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:17"><sup>17</sup></span> But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:18"><sup>18</sup></span> Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:19"><sup>19</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:20"><sup>20</sup></span> In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up in his father's house three months: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:21"><sup>21</sup></span> And when he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:22"><sup>22</sup></span> And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:23"><sup>23</sup></span> And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:24"><sup>24</sup></span> And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:25"><sup>25</sup></span> For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:26"><sup>26</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:27"><sup>27</sup></span> But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:28"><sup>28</sup></span> Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:29"><sup>29</sup></span> Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:30"><sup>30</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:31"><sup>31</sup></span> When Moses saw it, he wondered at <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="364" data-page-number="364" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/364" data-page-index="364" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/364"><span id="pageindex_364" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span>the sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the Lord came unto him, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:32"><sup>32</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:33"><sup>33</sup></span> Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:34"><sup>34</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:35"><sup>35</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:36"><sup>36</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:37"><sup>37</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:38"><sup>38</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:39"><sup>39</sup></span> To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:40"><sup>40</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:41"><sup>41</sup></span> And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:42"><sup>42</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:43"><sup>43</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:44"><sup>44</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:45"><sup>45</sup></span> 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; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:46"><sup>46</sup></span> Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:47"><sup>47</sup></span> But Solomon built him an house. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:48"><sup>48</sup></span> Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:49"><sup>49</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:50"><sup>50</sup></span> Hath not my hand made all these things? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:51"><sup>51</sup></span> Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:52"><sup>52</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:53"><sup>53</sup></span> Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:54"><sup>54</sup></span> When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:55"><sup>55</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:56"><sup>56</sup></span> And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:57"><sup>57</sup></span> Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:58"><sup>58</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:59"><sup>59</sup></span> And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="7:60"><sup>60</sup></span> 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. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. VIII. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_8" title="Anchor:chapter_8" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13514121"><div class="hanging-indent" style="">1 <i>The disciples being dispersed bu reason of a great persecution at Jerusalem, a church is planted by Philip in Samaria</i>; 9 <i>Simon the sorcerer is baptized with many others,</i> 14 <i>Peter and John are sent thither,who by prayer and imposition of hands give the Holy Ghost.</i> 18 <i>Simon offereth money for the like power, is sharply reproved by Peter for his wickedness and hypocrisy, and admonished to repent: the apostles return to Jerusalem, having preached:</i></div> <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="365" data-page-number="365" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/365" data-page-index="365" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/365"><span id="pageindex_365" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_8" title="Anchor:chapter_8" class="wst-anchor"></span> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:1"><sup>1</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:2"><sup>2</sup></span> And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:3"><sup>3</sup></span> As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:4"><sup>4</sup></span> Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:5"><sup>5</sup></span> Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:6"><sup>6</sup></span> And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:7"><sup>7</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:8"><sup>8</sup></span> And there was great joy in that city. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:9"><sup>9</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:10"><sup>10</sup></span> To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:11"><sup>11</sup></span> And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:12"><sup>12</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:13"><sup>13</sup></span> Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:14"><sup>14</sup></span> Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:15"><sup>15</sup></span> Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:16"><sup>16</sup></span> (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:17"><sup>17</sup></span> Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:18"><sup>18</sup></span> And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:19"><sup>19</sup></span> Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:20"><sup>20</sup></span> But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:21"><sup>21</sup></span> Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:22"><sup>22</sup></span> Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:23"><sup>23</sup></span> For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:24"><sup>24</sup></span> Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:25"><sup>25</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:26"><sup>26</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:27"><sup>27</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:28"><sup>28</sup></span> Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:29"><sup>29</sup></span> Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:30"><sup>30</sup></span> And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:31"><sup>31</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:32"><sup>32</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:33"><sup>33</sup></span> In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:34"><sup>34</sup></span> And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="366" data-page-number="366" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/366" data-page-index="366" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/366"><span id="pageindex_366" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:35"><sup>35</sup></span> Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:36"><sup>36</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:37"><sup>37</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:38"><sup>38</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:39"><sup>39</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="8:40"><sup>40</sup></span> But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Cesarea. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. IX. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_9" title="Anchor:chapter_9" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:1"><sup>1</sup></span> And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:2"><sup>2</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:3"><sup>3</sup></span> And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:4"><sup>4</sup></span> And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:5"><sup>5</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:6"><sup>6</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:7"><sup>7</sup></span> And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:8"><sup>8</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:9"><sup>9</sup></span> And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:11"><sup>11</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:12"><sup>12</sup></span> And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:13"><sup>13</sup></span> Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:14"><sup>14</sup></span> And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:15"><sup>15</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:16"><sup>16</sup></span> For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:18"><sup>18</sup></span> And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:19"><sup>19</sup></span> And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:20"><sup>20</sup></span> And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:21"><sup>21</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:22"><sup>22</sup></span> But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="367" data-page-number="367" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/367" data-page-index="367" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/367"><span id="pageindex_367" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span>Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:23"><sup>23</sup></span> And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:24"><sup>24</sup></span> But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:25"><sup>25</sup></span> Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:26"><sup>26</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:27"><sup>27</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:28"><sup>28</sup></span> And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:29"><sup>29</sup></span> And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:30"><sup>30</sup></span> Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Cesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:31"><sup>31</sup></span> Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:32"><sup>32</sup></span> And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:33"><sup>33</sup></span> And there he found a certain man named Eneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:34"><sup>34</sup></span> And Peter said unto him, Eneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:35"><sup>35</sup></span> And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:36"><sup>36</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:37"><sup>37</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:38"><sup>38</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:39"><sup>39</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:40"><sup>40</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:41"><sup>41</sup></span> And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:42"><sup>42</sup></span> And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="9:43"><sup>43</sup></span> And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. X. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_10" title="Anchor:chapter_10" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:1"><sup>1</sup></span> There was a certain man in Cesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:2"><sup>2</sup></span> A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:3"><sup>3</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:4"><sup>4</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:5"><sup>5</sup></span> And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:6"><sup>6</sup></span> He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the seaside: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:7"><sup>7</sup></span> 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; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:8"><sup>8</sup></span> And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:9"><sup>9</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:10"><sup>10</sup></span> And he became very hungry, and <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="368" data-page-number="368" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/368" data-page-index="368" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/368"><span id="pageindex_368" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span>would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:11"><sup>11</sup></span> And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:12"><sup>12</sup></span> Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:13"><sup>13</sup></span> And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:14"><sup>14</sup></span> But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:15"><sup>15</sup></span> And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:16"><sup>16</sup></span> This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:18"><sup>18</sup></span> And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:19"><sup>19</sup></span> While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:20"><sup>20</sup></span> Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:21"><sup>21</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:22"><sup>22</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:23"><sup>23</sup></span> Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:24"><sup>24</sup></span> And the morrow after they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:25"><sup>25</sup></span> And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:26"><sup>26</sup></span> But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:27"><sup>27</sup></span> And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:28"><sup>28</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:29"><sup>29</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:30"><sup>30</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:31"><sup>31</sup></span> And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:32"><sup>32</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:33"><sup>33</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:34"><sup>34</sup></span> Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:35"><sup>35</sup></span> But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:36"><sup>36</sup></span> The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:37"><sup>37</sup></span> That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:38"><sup>38</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:39"><sup>39</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:40"><sup>40</sup></span> Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:41"><sup>41</sup></span> Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, <i>even</i> to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:42"><sup>42</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:43"><sup>43</sup></span> To him give all the prophets witness, <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="369" data-page-number="369" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/369" data-page-index="369" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/369"><span id="pageindex_369" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:44"><sup>44</sup></span> While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:45"><sup>45</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:46"><sup>46</sup></span> For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:47"><sup>47</sup></span> Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="10:48"><sup>48</sup></span> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XI. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_11" title="Anchor:chapter_11" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:1"><sup>1</sup></span> And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:2"><sup>2</sup></span> And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:3"><sup>3</sup></span> Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:4"><sup>4</sup></span> But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:5"><sup>5</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:6"><sup>6</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:7"><sup>7</sup></span> And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:8"><sup>8</sup></span> But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:9"><sup>9</sup></span> But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:10"><sup>10</sup></span> And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:11"><sup>11</sup></span> And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Cesarea unto me. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:12"><sup>12</sup></span> And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:13"><sup>13</sup></span> 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; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:14"><sup>14</sup></span> Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:15"><sup>15</sup></span> And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:16"><sup>16</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:18"><sup>18</sup></span> When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:19"><sup>19</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:20"><sup>20</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:21"><sup>21</sup></span> And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:22"><sup>22</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:23"><sup>23</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:24"><sup>24</sup></span> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:25"><sup>25</sup></span> Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:26"><sup>26</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:27"><sup>27</sup></span> And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="370" data-page-number="370" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/370" data-page-index="370" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/370"><span id="pageindex_370" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:28"><sup>28</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:29"><sup>29</sup></span> Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="11:30"><sup>30</sup></span> Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XII. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_12" title="Anchor:chapter_12" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:1"><sup>1</sup></span> Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:2"><sup>2</sup></span> And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:3"><sup>3</sup></span> And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:4"><sup>4</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:5"><sup>5</sup></span> Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:6"><sup>6</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:7"><sup>7</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:8"><sup>8</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:9"><sup>9</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:11"><sup>11</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:12"><sup>12</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:13"><sup>13</sup></span> And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:14"><sup>14</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:15"><sup>15</sup></span> And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:16"><sup>16</sup></span> But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:18"><sup>18</sup></span> Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:19"><sup>19</sup></span> 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 Judea to Cesarea, and there abode. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:20"><sup>20</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:21"><sup>21</sup></span> And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:22"><sup>22</sup></span> And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:23"><sup>23</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:24"><sup>24</sup></span> But the word of God grew and multiplied. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="12:25"><sup>25</sup></span> And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark. <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="371" data-page-number="371" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/371" data-page-index="371" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/371"><span id="pageindex_371" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XIII. </p> </div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13514121"><div class="hanging-indent" style="">1 <i>Barnabas and Saul, being set apart with fasting and prayer, are sent forth by the Holy Ghost to the work of their calling.</i> 6 <i>At Papbos Elymas the sorcerer opposing the gospel is smitten with blindness, and the deputy Sergius Paulas (onverted to the faith.</i> 13 <i>Paul and his company come to Antioch in Pisidia: Paul preacbetb Christ, and the necessity of faith in him unto justification.</i> 42 <i>The Gentiles desire to bear the word again : many are converted.</i> 44 <i>The envious Jews gainsay and blaspheme : the apostles profess to turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe</i>. 50 <i>The Jews raise a persecution, and expel Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.</i></div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_13" title="Anchor:chapter_13" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:1"><sup>1</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:2"><sup>2</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:3"><sup>3</sup></span> And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:4"><sup>4</sup></span> So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:5"><sup>5</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:6"><sup>6</sup></span> And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:7"><sup>7</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:8"><sup>8</sup></span> But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:9"><sup>9</sup></span> Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:11"><sup>11</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:12"><sup>12</sup></span> Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:13"><sup>13</sup></span> Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:14"><sup>14</sup></span> But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:15"><sup>15</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:16"><sup>16</sup></span> Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:18"><sup>18</sup></span> And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:19"><sup>19</sup></span> And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:20"><sup>20</sup></span> And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:21"><sup>21</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:22"><sup>22</sup></span> And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the <i>son</i> of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:23"><sup>23</sup></span> Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:24"><sup>24</sup></span> When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:25"><sup>25</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:26"><sup>26</sup></span> Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:27"><sup>27</sup></span> For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="372" data-page-number="372" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/372" data-page-index="372" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/372"><span id="pageindex_372" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:28"><sup>28</sup></span> And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:29"><sup>29</sup></span> And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:30"><sup>30</sup></span> But God raised him from the dead: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:31"><sup>31</sup></span> And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:32"><sup>32</sup></span> And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:33"><sup>33</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:34"><sup>34</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:35"><sup>35</sup></span> Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:36"><sup>36</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:37"><sup>37</sup></span> But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:38"><sup>38</sup></span> Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:39"><sup>39</sup></span> And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:40"><sup>40</sup></span> Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:41"><sup>41</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:42"><sup>42</sup></span> And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:43"><sup>43</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:44"><sup>44</sup></span> And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:45"><sup>45</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:46"><sup>46</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:47"><sup>47</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:48"><sup>48</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:49"><sup>49</sup></span> And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:50"><sup>50</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:51"><sup>51</sup></span> But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="13:52"><sup>52</sup></span> And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XIV. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_14" title="Anchor:chapter_14" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:1"><sup>1</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:2"><sup>2</sup></span> But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:3"><sup>3</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:4"><sup>4</sup></span> But the multitude of the city was di<span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="373" data-page-number="373" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/373" data-page-index="373" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/373"><span id="pageindex_373" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span>vided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:5"><sup>5</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:6"><sup>6</sup></span> They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:7"><sup>7</sup></span> And there they preached the gospel. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:8"><sup>8</sup></span> And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:9"><sup>9</sup></span> The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:10"><sup>10</sup></span> Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:11"><sup>11</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:12"><sup>12</sup></span> And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:13"><sup>13</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:14"><sup>14</sup></span> Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:15"><sup>15</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:16"><sup>16</sup></span> Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:18"><sup>18</sup></span> And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:19"><sup>19</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:20"><sup>20</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:21"><sup>21</sup></span> And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:22"><sup>22</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:23"><sup>23</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:24"><sup>24</sup></span> And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:25"><sup>25</sup></span> And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:26"><sup>26</sup></span> And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:27"><sup>27</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="14:28"><sup>28</sup></span> And there they abode long time with the disciples. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XV. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_15" title="Anchor:chapter_15" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:1"><sup>1</sup></span> And certain men which came down from Judea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:2"><sup>2</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:3"><sup>3</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:4"><sup>4</sup></span> 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. <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="374" data-page-number="374" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/374" data-page-index="374" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/374"><span id="pageindex_374" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:5"><sup>5</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:6"><sup>6</sup></span> And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:7"><sup>7</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:8"><sup>8</sup></span> And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:9"><sup>9</sup></span> And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:11"><sup>11</sup></span> But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:12"><sup>12</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:13"><sup>13</sup></span> And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:14"><sup>14</sup></span> Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:15"><sup>15</sup></span> And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:16"><sup>16</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:18"><sup>18</sup></span> Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:19"><sup>19</sup></span> Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:20"><sup>20</sup></span> But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:21"><sup>21</sup></span> For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:22"><sup>22</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:23"><sup>23</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:24"><sup>24</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:25"><sup>25</sup></span> It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:26"><sup>26</sup></span> Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:27"><sup>27</sup></span> We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:28"><sup>28</sup></span> For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:29"><sup>29</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:30"><sup>30</sup></span> So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:31"><sup>31</sup></span> Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:32"><sup>32</sup></span> And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:33"><sup>33</sup></span> And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:34"><sup>34</sup></span> Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:35"><sup>35</sup></span> Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:36"><sup>36</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:37"><sup>37</sup></span> And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:38"><sup>38</sup></span> But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:39"><sup>39</sup></span> And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="375" data-page-number="375" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/375" data-page-index="375" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/375"><span id="pageindex_375" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:40"><sup>40</sup></span> And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="15:41"><sup>41</sup></span> And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XVI. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_16" title="Anchor:chapter_16" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:1"><sup>1</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:2"><sup>2</sup></span> Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:3"><sup>3</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:4"><sup>4</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:5"><sup>5</sup></span> And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:6"><sup>6</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:7"><sup>7</sup></span> After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:8"><sup>8</sup></span> And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:9"><sup>9</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:11"><sup>11</sup></span> Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:12"><sup>12</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:13"><sup>13</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:14"><sup>14</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:15"><sup>15</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:16"><sup>16</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:18"><sup>18</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:19"><sup>19</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:20"><sup>20</sup></span> And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:21"><sup>21</sup></span> And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:22"><sup>22</sup></span> And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:23"><sup>23</sup></span> And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:24"><sup>24</sup></span> Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:25"><sup>25</sup></span> And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:26"><sup>26</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:27"><sup>27</sup></span> And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="376" data-page-number="376" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/376" data-page-index="376" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/376"><span id="pageindex_376" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span>have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:28"><sup>28</sup></span> But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:29"><sup>29</sup></span> Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:30"><sup>30</sup></span> And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:31"><sup>31</sup></span> And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:32"><sup>32</sup></span> And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:33"><sup>33</sup></span> And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:34"><sup>34</sup></span> And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:35"><sup>35</sup></span> And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:36"><sup>36</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:37"><sup>37</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:38"><sup>38</sup></span> And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:39"><sup>39</sup></span> And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="16:40"><sup>40</sup></span> 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. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XVII. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_17" title="Anchor:chapter_17" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:1"><sup>1</sup></span> Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:2"><sup>2</sup></span> And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:3"><sup>3</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:4"><sup>4</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:5"><sup>5</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:6"><sup>6</sup></span> 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; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:7"><sup>7</sup></span> Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:8"><sup>8</sup></span> And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:9"><sup>9</sup></span> And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:10"><sup>10</sup></span> And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:11"><sup>11</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:12"><sup>12</sup></span> Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:13"><sup>13</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:14"><sup>14</sup></span> And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:15"><sup>15</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:16"><sup>16</sup></span> Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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. <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="377" data-page-number="377" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/377" data-page-index="377" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/377"><span id="pageindex_377" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:18"><sup>18</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:19"><sup>19</sup></span> And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:20"><sup>20</sup></span> For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:21"><sup>21</sup></span> (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.) </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:22"><sup>22</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:23"><sup>23</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:24"><sup>24</sup></span> 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; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:25"><sup>25</sup></span> Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:26"><sup>26</sup></span> 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; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:27"><sup>27</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:28"><sup>28</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:29"><sup>29</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:30"><sup>30</sup></span> And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:31"><sup>31</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:32"><sup>32</sup></span> And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:33"><sup>33</sup></span> So Paul departed from among them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="17:34"><sup>34</sup></span> Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XVIII. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_18" title="Anchor:chapter_18" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:1"><sup>1</sup></span> After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:2"><sup>2</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:3"><sup>3</sup></span> And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:4"><sup>4</sup></span> And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:5"><sup>5</sup></span> And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:6"><sup>6</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:7"><sup>7</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:8"><sup>8</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:9"><sup>9</sup></span> Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:10"><sup>10</sup></span> For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:11"><sup>11</sup></span> And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them. <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="378" data-page-number="378" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/378" data-page-index="378" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/378"><span id="pageindex_378" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:12"><sup>12</sup></span> And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:13"><sup>13</sup></span> Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:14"><sup>14</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:15"><sup>15</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:16"><sup>16</sup></span> And he drave them from the judgment seat. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:18"><sup>18</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:19"><sup>19</sup></span> And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:20"><sup>20</sup></span> When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:21"><sup>21</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:22"><sup>22</sup></span> And when he had landed at Cesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:23"><sup>23</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:24"><sup>24</sup></span> And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:25"><sup>25</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:26"><sup>26</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:27"><sup>27</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="18:28"><sup>28</sup></span> For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XIX. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_19" title="Anchor:chapter_19" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:1"><sup>1</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:2"><sup>2</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:3"><sup>3</sup></span> And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:4"><sup>4</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:5"><sup>5</sup></span> When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:6"><sup>6</sup></span> And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:7"><sup>7</sup></span> And all the men were about twelve. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:8"><sup>8</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:9"><sup>9</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:11"><sup>11</sup></span> And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:12"><sup>12</sup></span> 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. <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="379" data-page-number="379" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/379" data-page-index="379" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/379"><span id="pageindex_379" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:13"><sup>13</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:14"><sup>14</sup></span> And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:15"><sup>15</sup></span> And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:16"><sup>16</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:18"><sup>18</sup></span> And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:19"><sup>19</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:20"><sup>20</sup></span> So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:21"><sup>21</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:22"><sup>22</sup></span> So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:23"><sup>23</sup></span> And the same time there arose no small stir about that way. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:24"><sup>24</sup></span> For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:25"><sup>25</sup></span> Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:26"><sup>26</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:27"><sup>27</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:28"><sup>28</sup></span> And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:29"><sup>29</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:30"><sup>30</sup></span> And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:31"><sup>31</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:32"><sup>32</sup></span> Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused: and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:33"><sup>33</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:34"><sup>34</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:35"><sup>35</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:36"><sup>36</sup></span> Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:37"><sup>37</sup></span> For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:38"><sup>38</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:39"><sup>39</sup></span> But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:40"><sup>40</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="19:41"><sup>41</sup></span> And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XX. </p> </div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13514121"><div class="hanging-indent" style="">1 <i>Paul goeth to Macedonia, and having passed over divers countries cometh to Troas,</i> 7 <i>where as he preached long, Eutychus falleth, out of a window and is taken up dead: Paul restoreth him to life.</i> 13 <i>He continueth his travels</i>; 17 <i>at Miletus he calleth to him the elders of the church of Ephesus, and taketh a solemn and affectionate leave of them exhort-</i></div> <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="380" data-page-number="380" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/380" data-page-index="380" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/380"><span id="pageindex_380" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_20" title="Anchor:chapter_20" class="wst-anchor"></span> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:1"><sup>1</sup></span> And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:2"><sup>2</sup></span> And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:3"><sup>3</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:4"><sup>4</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:5"><sup>5</sup></span> These going before tarried for us at Troas. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:6"><sup>6</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:7"><sup>7</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:8"><sup>8</sup></span> And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:9"><sup>9</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:10"><sup>10</sup></span> And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:11"><sup>11</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:12"><sup>12</sup></span> And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:13"><sup>13</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:14"><sup>14</sup></span> And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:15"><sup>15</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:16"><sup>16</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:17"><sup>17</sup></span> And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:18"><sup>18</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:19"><sup>19</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:20"><sup>20</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:21"><sup>21</sup></span> Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:22"><sup>22</sup></span> And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:23"><sup>23</sup></span> Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:24"><sup>24</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:25"><sup>25</sup></span> And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:26"><sup>26</sup></span> Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:27"><sup>27</sup></span> For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:28"><sup>28</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:29"><sup>29</sup></span> For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:30"><sup>30</sup></span> Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:31"><sup>31</sup></span> Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:32"><sup>32</sup></span> 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 <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="381" data-page-number="381" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/381" data-page-index="381" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/381"><span id="pageindex_381" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:33"><sup>33</sup></span> I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:34"><sup>34</sup></span> Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:35"><sup>35</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:36"><sup>36</sup></span> And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:37"><sup>37</sup></span> And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="20:38"><sup>38</sup></span> 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. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XXI. </p> </div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_21" title="Anchor:chapter_21" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:1"><sup>1</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:2"><sup>2</sup></span> And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:3"><sup>3</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:4"><sup>4</sup></span> And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:5"><sup>5</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:6"><sup>6</sup></span> And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:7"><sup>7</sup></span> And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:8"><sup>8</sup></span> And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Cesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:9"><sup>9</sup></span> And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:10"><sup>10</sup></span> And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judea a certain prophet, named Agabus. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:11"><sup>11</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:12"><sup>12</sup></span> And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:13"><sup>13</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:14"><sup>14</sup></span> And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:15"><sup>15</sup></span> And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:16"><sup>16</sup></span> There went with us also certain of the disciples of Cesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:17"><sup>17</sup></span> And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:18"><sup>18</sup></span> And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:19"><sup>19</sup></span> And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:20"><sup>20</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:21"><sup>21</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:22"><sup>22</sup></span> What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:23"><sup>23</sup></span> Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:24"><sup>24</sup></span> Them take, and purify thyself with <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="382" data-page-number="382" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/382" data-page-index="382" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/382"><span id="pageindex_382" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span>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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:25"><sup>25</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:26"><sup>26</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:27"><sup>27</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:28"><sup>28</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:29"><sup>29</sup></span> (For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.) </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:30"><sup>30</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:31"><sup>31</sup></span> And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:32"><sup>32</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:33"><sup>33</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:34"><sup>34</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:35"><sup>35</sup></span> And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:36"><sup>36</sup></span> For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:37"><sup>37</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:38"><sup>38</sup></span> Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:39"><sup>39</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="21:40"><sup>40</sup></span> 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, </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XXII. </p> </div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13514121"><div class="hanging-indent" style="">1 <i>Paul declareth at large the manner of his conversion and call to the apostleship.</i> 22 <i>At the very mentioning of the Gentiles the people exclaim furiously against him: whereupon the</i> <i>chief captain ordereth to examine him by scourging:</i> 25 <i>which he avoideth by pleading the privilege of a Roman citizen.</i> 30 <i>He is brought before the Jewish council.</i></div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_22" title="Anchor:chapter_22" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:1"><sup>1</sup></span> Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:2"><sup>2</sup></span> (And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,) </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:3"><sup>3</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:4"><sup>4</sup></span> And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:5"><sup>5</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:6"><sup>6</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:7"><sup>7</sup></span> And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:8"><sup>8</sup></span> And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:9"><sup>9</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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. <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="383" data-page-number="383" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/383" data-page-index="383" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/383"><span id="pageindex_383" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:11"><sup>11</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:12"><sup>12</sup></span> And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:13"><sup>13</sup></span> Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:14"><sup>14</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:15"><sup>15</sup></span> For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:16"><sup>16</sup></span> And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:18"><sup>18</sup></span> And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:19"><sup>19</sup></span> And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:20"><sup>20</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:21"><sup>21</sup></span> And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:22"><sup>22</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:23"><sup>23</sup></span> And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:24"><sup>24</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:25"><sup>25</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:26"><sup>26</sup></span> When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:27"><sup>27</sup></span> Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:28"><sup>28</sup></span> And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:29"><sup>29</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="22:30"><sup>30</sup></span> 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. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XXIII. </p> </div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13514121"><div class="hanging-indent" style="">1 <i>Paul pleading bis integrity is smitten at the command of the high priest, whom he reproveth of injustice</i>. 6 <i>By declaring himself a Pharisee, and questioned for the hope of the resurrection, be causetb a division in the council:</i> 10 <i>be is carried back to the castle, and encouraged by the Lord in a vision.</i> 12 <i>A conspiracy against him is discovered to the chief captain;</i> 23 <i>who sendeth him under a guard with a letter to Felix the governor at Cesarea</i>.</div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_23" title="Anchor:chapter_23" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:1"><sup>1</sup></span> And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:2"><sup>2</sup></span> And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:3"><sup>3</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:4"><sup>4</sup></span> And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:5"><sup>5</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:6"><sup>6</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:7"><sup>7</sup></span> And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:8"><sup>8</sup></span> For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:9"><sup>9</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:10"><sup>10</sup></span> And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="384" data-page-number="384" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/384" data-page-index="384" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/384"><span id="pageindex_384" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span>commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:11"><sup>11</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:12"><sup>12</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:13"><sup>13</sup></span> And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:14"><sup>14</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:15"><sup>15</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:16"><sup>16</sup></span> And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:18"><sup>18</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:19"><sup>19</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:20"><sup>20</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:21"><sup>21</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:22"><sup>22</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:23"><sup>23</sup></span> And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Cesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:24"><sup>24</sup></span> And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:25"><sup>25</sup></span> And he wrote a letter after this manner: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:26"><sup>26</sup></span> Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:27"><sup>27</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:28"><sup>28</sup></span> And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:29"><sup>29</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:30"><sup>30</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:31"><sup>31</sup></span> Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:32"><sup>32</sup></span> On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned to the castle: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:33"><sup>33</sup></span> Who, when they came to Cesarea and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:34"><sup>34</sup></span> And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="23:35"><sup>35</sup></span> I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XXIV. </p> </div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13514121"><div class="hanging-indent" style="">1 <i>Paul is accused before Felix by Tertullus in the name of the Jews:</i> 10 <i>he answereth in defence of his life and doctrine</i>. 22 <i>The bearing is deferred</i>. 24 <i>Paul preaching freely before the governor and his wife, Felix trembleth.</i> 26 <i>Felix hopeth for a bribe to release Paul, but in vain; and going out of his office leaveth him bound.</i></div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_24" title="Anchor:chapter_24" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:1"><sup>1</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:2"><sup>2</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:3"><sup>3</sup></span> We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="385" data-page-number="385" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/385" data-page-index="385" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/385"><span id="pageindex_385" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:4"><sup>4</sup></span> Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:5"><sup>5</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:6"><sup>6</sup></span> Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:7"><sup>7</sup></span> But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:8"><sup>8</sup></span> Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:9"><sup>9</sup></span> And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:11"><sup>11</sup></span> Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:12"><sup>12</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:13"><sup>13</sup></span> Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:14"><sup>14</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:15"><sup>15</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:16"><sup>16</sup></span> And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and <i>toward</i> men. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:17"><sup>17</sup></span> Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:18"><sup>18</sup></span> Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:19"><sup>19</sup></span> Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:20"><sup>20</sup></span> Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:21"><sup>21</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:22"><sup>22</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:23"><sup>23</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:24"><sup>24</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:25"><sup>25</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:26"><sup>26</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="24:27"><sup>27</sup></span> But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XXV. </p> </div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13514121"><div class="hanging-indent" style="">1 <i>The Jews accuse Paul to Festus, first at Jerusalem, and afterward at Cesarea:</i> 8 <i>he answereth for himself and appealeth to Cesar: his appeal is admitted.</i> 13 <i>Festus being visited</i> <i>by king Agrippa openeth the matter to him, who desireth to bear Paul.</i> 23 <i>Paul is brought forth; Festus declareth he found nothing in him worthy of death.</i></div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_25" title="Anchor:chapter_25" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:1"><sup>1</sup></span> Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Cesarea to Jerusalem. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:2"><sup>2</sup></span> Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:3"><sup>3</sup></span> And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:4"><sup>4</sup></span> But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Cesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:5"><sup>5</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:6"><sup>6</sup></span> And when he had tarried among them more than ten days, he went down unto Cesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment seat commanded Paul to be brought. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:7"><sup>7</sup></span> And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="386" data-page-number="386" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/386" data-page-index="386" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/386"><span id="pageindex_386" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:8"><sup>8</sup></span> While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Cesar, have I offended any thing at all. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:9"><sup>9</sup></span> 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? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:10"><sup>10</sup></span> Then said Paul, I stand at Cesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:11"><sup>11</sup></span> 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 Cesar. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:12"><sup>12</sup></span> Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Cesar? unto Cesar shalt thou go. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:13"><sup>13</sup></span> And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Cesarea to salute Festus. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:14"><sup>14</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:15"><sup>15</sup></span> About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:16"><sup>16</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:18"><sup>18</sup></span> Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:19"><sup>19</sup></span> But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:20"><sup>20</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:21"><sup>21</sup></span> 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 Cesar. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:22"><sup>22</sup></span> Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:23"><sup>23</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:24"><sup>24</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:25"><sup>25</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:26"><sup>26</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="25:27"><sup>27</sup></span> For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XXVI. </p> </div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13514121"><div class="hanging-indent" style="">1 <i>Paul in the presence of Agrippa declareth his life from his childhood, his wonderful conversion,</i> <i>and call to the apostleship, and his preaching of Christ according to the scripture</i> <i>doctrine.</i> 24 <i>Festus chargeth him with madness; his modest reply, and address to Agrippa, who</i> <i>confesseth himself almost a Christian.</i> 30 <i>The whole company pronounce him innocent.</i></div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_26" title="Anchor:chapter_26" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:1"><sup>1</sup></span> Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:2"><sup>2</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:3"><sup>3</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:4"><sup>4</sup></span> My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:5"><sup>5</sup></span> Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:6"><sup>6</sup></span> And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God, unto our fathers: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:7"><sup>7</sup></span> Unto which promise our twelve tribes, <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="387" data-page-number="387" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/387" data-page-index="387" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/387"><span id="pageindex_387" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span>instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:8"><sup>8</sup></span> Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:9"><sup>9</sup></span> I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:11"><sup>11</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:12"><sup>12</sup></span> Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:13"><sup>13</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:14"><sup>14</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:15"><sup>15</sup></span> And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:16"><sup>16</sup></span> 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; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:17"><sup>17</sup></span> Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:18"><sup>18</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:19"><sup>19</sup></span> Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:20"><sup>20</sup></span> But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:21"><sup>21</sup></span> For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:22"><sup>22</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:23"><sup>23</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:24"><sup>24</sup></span> And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:25"><sup>25</sup></span> But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:26"><sup>26</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:27"><sup>27</sup></span> King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:28"><sup>28</sup></span> Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:29"><sup>29</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:30"><sup>30</sup></span> And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:31"><sup>31</sup></span> And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="26:32"><sup>32</sup></span> Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Cesar. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XXVII. </p> </div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13514121"><div class="hanging-indent" style="">1 <i>Paul is conducted in ship toward Rome:</i> 9 <i>he foretelleth the danger of the voyage, but is not</i> <i>credited:</i> 12 <i>the ship setting sail against his advice is tossed with a tempest:</i> 21 <i>Paul comforteth his fellow travellers with assurances of having their lives saved, but foretelleth a shipwreck: all which is verified by the event.</i></div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_27" title="Anchor:chapter_27" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:1"><sup>1</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:2"><sup>2</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:3"><sup>3</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:4"><sup>4</sup></span> And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="388" data-page-number="388" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/388" data-page-index="388" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/388"><span id="pageindex_388" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:5"><sup>5</sup></span> And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:6"><sup>6</sup></span> And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:7"><sup>7</sup></span> 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; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:8"><sup>8</sup></span> And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:9"><sup>9</sup></span> Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:10"><sup>10</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:11"><sup>11</sup></span> Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:12"><sup>12</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:13"><sup>13</sup></span> And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:14"><sup>14</sup></span> But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:15"><sup>15</sup></span> And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:16"><sup>16</sup></span> And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:18"><sup>18</sup></span> And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:19"><sup>19</sup></span> And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:20"><sup>20</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:21"><sup>21</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:22"><sup>22</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:23"><sup>23</sup></span> For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:24"><sup>24</sup></span> Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Cesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:25"><sup>25</sup></span> Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:26"><sup>26</sup></span> Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:27"><sup>27</sup></span> 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; </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:28"><sup>28</sup></span> And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:29"><sup>29</sup></span> Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:30"><sup>30</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:31"><sup>31</sup></span> Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:32"><sup>32</sup></span> Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:33"><sup>33</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:34"><sup>34</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:35"><sup>35</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:36"><sup>36</sup></span> Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:37"><sup>37</sup></span> And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:38"><sup>38</sup></span> And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:39"><sup>39</sup></span> And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="389" data-page-number="389" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/389" data-page-index="389" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/389"><span id="pageindex_389" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span>were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:40"><sup>40</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:41"><sup>41</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:42"><sup>42</sup></span> And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:43"><sup>43</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="27:44"><sup>44</sup></span> 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. </p> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13089542"><div class="wst-center tiInherit wst-center-nomargin"> <p>CHAP. XXVIII. </p> </div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r13514121"><div class="hanging-indent" style="">1 <i>Paul and his company after their Shipwreck are kindly entertained by the barbarians of Melita:</i> 3 <i>a viper fastening on his hand without hurting him, the people, who at first thought ill of him, believe him a god:</i> 7 <i>he healeth the father of Publius, and other sick persons in the island.</i> 11 <i>Paul and his company depart, and arrive at Rome where Paul is left with a guard in a house of his own.</i> 17 <i>He calleth the Jews together, and sheweth the occasion of his coming:</i> 23 <i>he preacheth Christ to them, of whom some believe, others believe not:</i> 30 <i>he continueth for two whole years to preach the gospel without interruption.</i></div> <p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14317252"><span id="chapter_28" title="Anchor:chapter_28" class="wst-anchor"></span> </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:1"><sup>1</sup></span> And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:2"><sup>2</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:3"><sup>3</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:4"><sup>4</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:5"><sup>5</sup></span> And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:6"><sup>6</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:7"><sup>7</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:8"><sup>8</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:9"><sup>9</sup></span> So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:10"><sup>10</sup></span> Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:11"><sup>11</sup></span> And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:12"><sup>12</sup></span> And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:13"><sup>13</sup></span> 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: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:14"><sup>14</sup></span> Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:15"><sup>15</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:16"><sup>16</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:17"><sup>17</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:18"><sup>18</sup></span> Who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of death in me. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:19"><sup>19</sup></span> But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Cesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:20"><sup>20</sup></span> For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: <span><span class="pagenum ws-pagenum" id="390" data-page-number="390" data-page-name="Page:KJV 1772 Oxford Edition, vol. 2.djvu/390" data-page-index="390" data-page-quality="1" title="Page:KJV_1772_Oxford_Edition,_vol._2.djvu/390"><span id="pageindex_390" class="pagenum-inner ws-noexport">​</span></span></span>because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:21"><sup>21</sup></span> And they said unto him, We neither received letters out of Judea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came shewed or spake any harm of thee. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:22"><sup>22</sup></span> But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:23"><sup>23</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:24"><sup>24</sup></span> And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:25"><sup>25</sup></span> 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, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:26"><sup>26</sup></span> Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive: </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:27"><sup>27</sup></span> 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. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:28"><sup>28</sup></span> Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:29"><sup>29</sup></span> And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves. </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:30"><sup>30</sup></span> And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, </p><p><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r14518266"><span class="wst-verse wst-verse-default" id="28:31"><sup>31</sup></span> Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.   </p> </div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r12988171">.mw-parser-output .wst-smallrefs{font-size:83%;clear:both;line-height:1.25;margin-top:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .wst-smallrefs 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href="#cite_ref-4">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">d Mark 16. 14.<br />Lu. 24. 36.<br />John 20. 19, 26. & 21. 1, 14.<br />1 Cor. 15. 5.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-5"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-5">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">e Luke 24. 43, 49.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-6"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-6">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">f Lu. 24. 49.<br />John 14. 16, 26, 27. & 15. 26. & 16. 7.<br />ch. 2. 33.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-7"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-7">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">g Matth. 3. 11.<br />ch. 11. 16. & 19. 4.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-8"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-8">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">h Joel 3. 18.<br />ch. 2. 4. & 11. 15.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-9"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-9">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">i Matth. 24. 3.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-10"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-10">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">k Isai. 1. 26.<br />Dan. 7. 27.<br />Amos 9. 11.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-11"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-11">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">l Matth. 24. 36.<br />Mark 13. 32.<br />1 Thess. 5. 1.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-12"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-12">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">m ch. 2. 1, 4.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-13"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-13">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">n Luke 24. 49.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-14"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-14">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">o Luke 24. 48.<br />Joh. 15. 27.<br />ver. 22.<br />ch. 2. 32.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-15"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-15">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">p Luke 24. 51.<br />John 6. 62.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-16"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-16">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">q ver. 2.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-17"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-17">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">r Matth. 28. 3.<br />Mar. 16. 5.<br />Luke 24. 4.<br />John 20. 12.<br />ch. 10. 3, 30.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-18"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-18">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">s ch. 2. 7. & 13. 31.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-19"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-19">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">t Dan. 7. 13.<br />Matth. 24. 30.<br />Mark 13. 26.<br />Luke 21. 27.<br />John 14. 3.<br />1 Thess. 1. 10. & 4. 16.<br />2 Thess. 1. 10.<br />Rev. 1. 7.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-20"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-20">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">u Luke 24. 52.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-21"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-21">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">x ch. 9. 37, 39. & 20. 8.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-22"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-22">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">y Matth. 10. 2, 3, 4.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-23"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-23">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">z Luke 6. 15.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-24"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-24">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">a Jude 1.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-25"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-25">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">b ch. 2. 1, 46.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-26"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-26">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">c Luke 23. 49, 55. & 24. 10.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-27"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-27">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">d Matth. 13. 55.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-28"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-28">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">e Rev. 3. 4.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-29"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-29">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">f Ps. 41. 9.<br />Joh. 13. 18.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-30"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-30">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">g Luke 22. 47.<br />John 18. 3.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-31"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-31">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">h Matth. 10. 4.<br />Luke 6. 16.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-32"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-32">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">i ver. 25.<br />ch. 12. 25. & 20. 24. & 21. 19.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-33"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-33">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">k Matth. 27. 5, 7, 8.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-34"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-34">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">l Matth. 26. 15.<br />2 Peter 2. 15.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-35"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-35">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">m Ps. 69. 25.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-36"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-36">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">n Ps. 109. 8.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-37"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-37">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">o Mark 1. 1.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-38"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-38">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">p ver. 9.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-39"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-39">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">q John 15. 27.<br />ver. 8.<br />ch. 4. 33.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-40"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-40">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">r ch. 15. 22.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-41"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-41">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">s 1 Sam. 16. 7.<br />1 Chron. 28. 9. & 29. 17.<br />Jer. 11. 20. & 17. 10.<br />ch. 15. 8.<br />Rev. 2. 33.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-42"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-42">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">t ver. 17.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-43"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-43">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">a Lev. 23. 15.<br />Deut. 16. 9.<br />ch. 20. 16.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-44"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-44">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">b ch. 1. 14.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-45"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-45">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">c ch. 4. 31.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-46"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-46">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">d ch. 1. 5.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-47"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-47">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">e Mark 16. 17.<br />ch. 10. 46. & 19. 6.<br />1 Cor. 12. 10, 28, 30. & 13. 1. & 14. 2, &c.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-48"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-48">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">f ch. 1. 11.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-49"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-49">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">g 1 Thess. 5. 7.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-50"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-50">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">h Isai. 44. 3.<br />Ezek. 11. 19. & 36. 27.<br />Joel 2. 28, 29.<br />Zech. 12. 10.<br />John 7. 38.</span> </li> <li id="cite_note-51"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><a href="#cite_ref-51">↑</a></span> <span class="reference-text">i ch. 10. 45.</span> </li> </ol> </div> </div> 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class="wst-biblecontents-section">Old Testament</p><div class="wst-flatlist"><ul><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Genesis" title="Bible (King James)/Genesis">Genesis</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Exodus" title="Bible (King James)/Exodus">Exodus</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Leviticus" title="Bible (King James)/Leviticus">Leviticus</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Numbers" title="Bible (King James)/Numbers">Numbers</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Deuteronomy" title="Bible (King James)/Deuteronomy">Deuteronomy</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Joshua" title="Bible (King James)/Joshua">Joshua</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Judges" title="Bible (King James)/Judges">Judges</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Ruth" title="Bible (King James)/Ruth">Ruth</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/1_Samuel" title="Bible (King James)/1 Samuel">1 Samuel</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/2_Samuel" title="Bible (King James)/2 Samuel">2 Samuel</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/1_Kings" title="Bible (King James)/1 Kings">1 Kings</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/2_Kings" title="Bible (King James)/2 Kings">2 Kings</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/1_Chronicles" title="Bible (King James)/1 Chronicles">1 Chronicles</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/2_Chronicles" title="Bible (King James)/2 Chronicles">2 Chronicles</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Ezra" title="Bible (King James)/Ezra">Ezra</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Nehemiah" title="Bible (King James)/Nehemiah">Nehemiah</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Esther" title="Bible (King James)/Esther">Esther</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Job" title="Bible (King James)/Job">Job</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Psalms" title="Bible (King James)/Psalms">Psalms</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Proverbs" title="Bible (King James)/Proverbs">Proverbs</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Ecclesiastes" title="Bible (King James)/Ecclesiastes">Ecclesiastes</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Song_of_Solomon" title="Bible (King James)/Song of Solomon">Song of Solomon</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Isaiah" title="Bible (King James)/Isaiah">Isaiah</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Jeremiah" title="Bible (King James)/Jeremiah">Jeremiah</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Lamentations" title="Bible (King James)/Lamentations">Lamentations</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Ezekiel" title="Bible (King James)/Ezekiel">Ezekiel</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Daniel" title="Bible (King James)/Daniel">Daniel</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Hosea" title="Bible (King James)/Hosea">Hosea</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Joel" title="Bible (King James)/Joel">Joel</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Amos" title="Bible (King James)/Amos">Amos</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Obadiah" title="Bible (King James)/Obadiah">Obadiah</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Jonah" title="Bible (King James)/Jonah">Jonah</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Micah" title="Bible (King James)/Micah">Micah</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Nahum" title="Bible (King James)/Nahum">Nahum</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Habakkuk" title="Bible (King James)/Habakkuk">Habakkuk</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Zephaniah" title="Bible (King James)/Zephaniah">Zephaniah</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Haggai" title="Bible (King James)/Haggai">Haggai</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Zechariah" title="Bible (King James)/Zechariah">Zechariah</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Malachi" title="Bible (King James)/Malachi">Malachi</a></li></ul></div><p class="wst-biblecontents-section">Deuterocanon/Apocrypha</p><div class="wst-flatlist"><ul><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/1_Esdras" class="mw-redirect" title="Bible (King James)/1 Esdras">1 Esdras</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/2_Esdras" class="mw-redirect" title="Bible (King James)/2 Esdras">2 Esdras</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Tobit" title="Bible (King James)/Tobit">Tobit</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Judith" title="Bible (King James)/Judith">Judith</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Rest_of_Esther" title="Bible (King James)/Rest of Esther">Rest of Esther</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Wisdom_of_Solomon" title="Bible (King James)/Wisdom of Solomon">Wisdom of Solomon</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Ecclesiasticus" class="mw-redirect" title="Bible (King James)/Ecclesiasticus">Ecclesiasticus</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Baruch" title="Bible (King James)/Baruch">Baruch</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Prayer_of_Azarias_and_Hymn_of_the_Three_Children" title="Bible (King James)/Prayer of Azarias and Hymn of the Three Children">Prayer of Azarias and Hymn of the Three Children</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Susanna" title="Bible (King James)/Susanna">Susanna</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Bel_and_the_Dragon" title="Bible (King James)/Bel and the Dragon">Bel and the Dragon</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Prayer_of_Manasseh" title="Bible (King James)/Prayer of Manasseh">Prayer of Manasseh</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/1_Maccabees" title="Bible (King James)/1 Maccabees">1 Maccabees</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/2_Maccabees" title="Bible (King James)/2 Maccabees">2 Maccabees</a></li></ul></div><p class="wst-biblecontents-section">New Testament</p><div class="wst-flatlist"><ul><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Matthew" title="Bible (King James)/Matthew">Matthew</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Mark" title="Bible (King James)/Mark">Mark</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Luke" title="Bible (King James)/Luke">Luke</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/John" title="Bible (King James)/John">John</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Acts" class="mw-redirect" title="Bible (King James)/Acts">Acts</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Romans" title="Bible (King James)/Romans">Romans</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/1_Corinthians" title="Bible (King James)/1 Corinthians">1 Corinthians</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/2_Corinthians" title="Bible (King James)/2 Corinthians">2 Corinthians</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Galatians" title="Bible (King James)/Galatians">Galatians</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Ephesians" title="Bible (King James)/Ephesians">Ephesians</a></li><li><a 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