Stephen declareth the history of Israel. THE ACTS. He is stoned 32 Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God 56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God and the Son of man standing on the right hand of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not of God. behold. 57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, and 33 Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one from thy feet: for the place where thou stand-accord, est is holy ground. 34 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. 35 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. 58 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. 59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God and saying, Lord Jesus, receive iny spirit. 60 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. CHAP. VIII. AN Persecution in Jerusalem. 36 He brought them out, after that he had shew- ND Saul was consenting unto his death. ed wonders and signs in the landof Egypt, and in And at that time there was a great persethe Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years. cution against the church which was at Jerusa37 This is that Moses, which said unto the lem; and they were all scattered abroad throughchildren of Israel, A Prophet shall the Lord your out the regions of Judea and Samaria, except God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto the apostles. me; him shall ye hear. 38 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: 39 To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt, 40 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. 41 And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his buri- 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were 42 Then God turned, and gave them up to wor-lame, were healed. ship the host of heaven; as it is written in the 8 And there was great joy in that city. book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have 9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, the space of forty years in the wilderness? and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out 43 Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, that himself was some great one: and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon. 44 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. 45 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; 46 Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob. 47 But Solomon built hin a house. 10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. 11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 12 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. 13Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. 14 Now when the apostles which were at Je48 Howbeit, the Most High dwelleth not in tem-rusalem heard that Samaria had received the ples made with hands; as saith the prophet, word of God, they sent unto them Peter and 49 Heaven is my throne, and earth is my foot-John: 50 Hath not my hand made all these things? 51 1 Ye stiff-necked, and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Ghost: 16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and 52 Which of the prophets have not your fathers they received the Holy Ghost. persecuted? and they have slain them which 18 And when Simon saw that through laying shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was whom ye have been now the betrayers and mur-given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on 53 Who have received the law by the disposi-whomsoever I lay hands, he niay receive the tion of angels, and have not kept it. Holy Ghost. derers; 54 1 When they heard these things, they were 20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with with thee, because thou hast thought that the their teeth. gift of God may be purchased with money. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and 55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus steading on the right hand of God, Philip and the eunuch. CHAP. IX. Saul's miraculous conversion. pray God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart] 6 And he trembling, and astonished, said, may be forgiven thee. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. 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. 24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to 7 And the men which journeyed with him the Lord for me, that none of these things which stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing ye have spoken come upon me. no man. 25 And they, when they had testified and preach- 8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when ed the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but and preached the gospel in many villages of the they led him by the hand, and brought him Samaritans. into Damascus. 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, 9 And he was three days without sight, and saying, Arise, and go toward the south, unto neither did eat nor drink. the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the 27 And he arose, and went: and behold, a man Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Beof Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under hold, I am here, Lord. Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul 28 Was returning; and sitting in his chariot, of Tarsus: for behold, he prayeth, read Esaias the prophet. 12 And hath seen in a vision a man named 29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near Ananias, coming in, and putting his hand on and join thyself to this chariot. him, that he might receive his sight. 31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up, and sit with hin. 30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard 13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Under-heard by many of this man, how much evil standest thou what thou readest? he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: 14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests, to bind all that call on thy name. 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: 32 The place of the scripture which he read was for he is a chosen vessel unto nie, to bear my this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened children of Israel. he not his mouth: 33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. 34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, 1 pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. 17 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 cames!) hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as 36 And as they went on their way, they came it had been scales: and he received sight forthunto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, with, and arose, and was baptized. here is water; what doth hinder me to be bap- 19 And when he had received meat, he was tized? strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all the disciples which were at Damascus. thy heart, thou mayest. And he answered and 20 And straightway he preached Christ in the said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of synagogues. that he is the Son of God. God. 21 But all that heard him were amazed, and 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand said, Is not this he that destroyed them which still; and they went down both into the water, called on this name in Jerusalem, and came both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized hither for that intent, that he might bring them him. bound unto the chief priests? 39 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. . 22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. 23 1 And after that many days were fulfilled, 40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and pass-the Jews took counsel to kill him. ing through, he preached in all the cities, till 24 But their laying wait was known of Saul. he came to Cesarea. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. CHAP. IX. Saul goeth to Damascus, &c. 25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. A and slaughter against the disciples of the 2017 And when Saul was come to Jerusa.em, Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 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. he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he 3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damas- had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had cus: and suddenly there shined round about spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly him a light from heaven: at Damascus in the name of Jesus. 4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice 28 And he was with them coming in and going saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest out at Jerusalem. thou me ? 29 And he spake boldly in the name of the 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. but they went about to slay him. It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 30 Which when the brethren knew, they brought Peter raiseth Tabitha to life. THE ACTS. He preacheth to Cornelius him down to Cesarea, and sent him forth to sel descending unto him, as it had been a great Tarsus. sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to 31 Then had the churches rest throughout all the earth: Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, and were 12 Wherein were all manner of four-footed edified: and walking in the fear of the Lord, beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creepand in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were ing things, and fowls of the air. multiplied. 32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. 33 And there he found a certain man named Eneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. 34 And Peter said unto him, Eneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. 35 And all that dwelt in Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord. 13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, l'e ter; kill, and eat. 14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. 15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. 16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven. 17 Now, while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, be36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple hold, the men which were sent from Cornelius named Tabitha, which by interpretation is call-had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood ed Dorcas: this woman was full of good works before the gate, and almis-deeds which she did. 18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which 37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. was sick, and died: whom when they had wash- 19 While Peter thought on the vision, the ed, they laid her in an upper chamber. Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. 38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, 20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go they sent unto him two men, desiring him that with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent he would not delay to come to them. them. 39 Then Peter arose, and went with them. 21 Then Peter went down to the men which When he was come, they brought him into the were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, upper chamber: and all the widows stood by Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the him weeping, and shewing the coats and gar-cause wherefore ye are come? ments which Dorcas made, while she was with 22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a them. 40 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. 41 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive. 42 And it was known throughout all Joppa: and many believed in the Lord. 43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner. CHAP. X. Cornelius sendeth for Peter, &c. just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. 23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him 24 And the morrow after they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. 25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. THERE was a certain man in Cesarea, called 26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up: Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always. 1 myself also am a man. 27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. 28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew 3 He saw in a vision evidently, about the ninth to keep company, or come unto one of another hour of the day, an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. 4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto hin, Thy prayers and thine alins are come up for a memorial before God. 5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: nation; but God hath shewed me that I should 30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood 6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose before me in bright clothing, house is by the sea-side: he shall tell thee what 31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, thou oughtest to do. Jand thine alms are had in remembrance in the 7 And when the angel which spake unto Cor-sight of God. nelius was departed, he called two of his house- 32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither hold servants, and a devout soldier of them Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in that waited on him continually; the house of one Simon a tanner, by the sea-side: 8 And when he had declared all these things who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. unto them, he sent them to Joppa. 3 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and 9 On the morrow, as they went on their jour-thou hast well done that thou art come. Now ney, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up therefore are we all here present before God, to upon the house-top to pray, about the sixth hour: hear all things that are commanded thee of God. 10 And he became very hungry, and would 34 1 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, have eaten but while they made ready, he fell Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of into a trance, persons: 11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain ves-1'35 But in every nation, he that feareth him Peter baptizeth Cornelius. CHAP. XI, XII. Paul goes to Antioch and worketh righteousness, is accepted with accompanied me, and we entered into the man's him. house: 36 The word which God sent unto the chil- 13 And he shewed us how he had seen an andren of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: gel in his house, which stood and said unto him (he is Lord of all :) Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter; 37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from 14 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; and all thy house shall be saved. 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with 15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost the Holy Ghost and with power: who went fell on them, as on us at the beginning. about doing good, and healing all that were op- 16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, pressed of the devil; for God was with him. how that he said, John indeed baptized with 39 And we are witnesses of all things which water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy he did, both in the land of the Jews, and in Ghost. Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a 17 Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord 40 Him God raised up the third day, and shew-Jesus Christ, what was 1, that I could withed him openly: stand God? tree: 41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses 18 When they heard these things, they held chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then and drink with him after he rose from the dead. hath God also to the Gentiles granted repent42 And he commanded us to preach unto the ance unto life. people, and to testify that it is he which was 19 1 Now they which were scattered abroad ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and upon the persecution that arose about Stephen, dead. travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. 43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. 44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 20 And sonie of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. 45 And they of the circumcision which belev- 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: ed, were astonished, as many as came with and a great number believed, and turned unto Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was the Lord. poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we ? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. CHAP. XI. Peter maketh his defence, &c. 29 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. 23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. 24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost, and of faith: and much people was add‹ fed unto the Lord. AND the apostles and brethren that were in 25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to Judea, heard that the Gentiles had also re-seek Saul: ceived the word of God. 26 And when he had found him, he brought 2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a they that were of the circumcision contended whole year they assembled themselves with with him, the church, and taught much people. And the 3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircum-disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. cised, and didst eat with them. 27 And in these days came prophets from Je 4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the be-rusalem unto Antioch. ginning, and expounded it by order unto them, 28 And there stood up one of them named Agasaying, bus, and signified by the Spirit, that there 5 I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a should be great dearth throughout all the world: trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend-which came to pass in the days of Claudius ing, as it had been a great sheet, let down from Cesar. heaven by four corners; and it came even to me: 29 Then the disciples, every man according to 6 Upon the which when I had fastened mine his ability, determined to send relief unto the eyes, I considered, and saw four-footed beasts brethren which dwelt in Judea. of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping 30 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders things, and fowls of the air. by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. CHAP. XII. 7 And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay, and eat. 8 But I said, Not so, Lord; for nothing com mon or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. 9 But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. 10 And this was done three times and all were drawn up again into heaven. Herod persecuteth the Christians. Now about that time, Herod the king, stretch ed forth his hands to vex certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. Then were the days of unleavened bread. 11 And behoid, immediately there were three] 4 And when he had apprehended him, he put men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Cesarea unto me. 12 And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover, these six brethren him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. 5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the Church unto God for him. 6 And when Herod would have brought him Elymas struck blind, CHAP. XII. Paul and Barnabas chosen, &c. forth, the same night Peter was siceping be NOW there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as tween two soldiers, bound with two chains; Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and the keepers before the door kept the pri- and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and son. 7 And behold, the angel of the Lord came up- Saul. on kim, and a light shined in the prison; and he 2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, sinote Peter on the side, and raised him up, say-theHoly Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and ing, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off Saul, for the work whereunto I have called them. from his hands. 3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and 8 And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, laid their hands on them, they sent them away. and bind on thy sandals: and so he did. And 4 So tlrey being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they and follow me. sailed to Cyprus. 9 And he went out, and followed him, and wist 5 And when they were at Salamis, they preachnot that it was true which was done by the an-ed the word of God in the synagogues of the gel; but thought he saw a vision. Jews. And they had also John to their minister. 10 When they were past the first and the se- 6 And when they had gone through the isle cond ward, they canie unto the iron gate that unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barhis own accord: and they went out, and passed jesus: on through one street; and forthwith the angel 7 Which was with the deputy of the country, departed from him. Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for 11 And when Peter was come to himself, he Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord of God. hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name of the hand of Herod, and from all the expec- by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to tation of the people of the Jews. turn away the deputy from the faith. 9 Then Saul, (who also is called Paul) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, 10 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? 12 And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together, praying. 13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. 14 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. 15 And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. 16 But Peter continued knocking. And when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. 11 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. 12 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. 13 Now when Paul and his company loosed 17 But he beckoning unto them with the hand from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: to hold their peace, declared unto them how the And Jolin departing from them, returned to JeLord had brought him out of the prison. And rusalem. he said, Go shew these things unto James, and 14 1 But when they departed from Perga, they to the brethren. And he departed, and went came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the into another place. synagogue on the sabbath-day, and sat down. 15 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. 16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand, said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. 18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. 19 And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judea to Cesarea, and there abode. 20 And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon. But they came with one accord to hin, and having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace, because their country was nourished by the king's country. 21 And upon a set day, Herod arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and niade an oration unto them. 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. 17 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 a high arm brought he them out of it. 18 And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness. 19 And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot. 20 And after that, he gave unto them judges, about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet. 23 And immediately the angel of the Lord 21 And afterward they desired a king: and smote him, because he gave not God the glory: God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty ghost. years. 241 But the word of God grew and multiplied. 22 And when he had removed him, he raised 25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Je-up unto them David to be their king: to whom rusalem, when they had fulfilled heir ministry, also he gave testimony, and said, I have found and took with them John, whose surname was David the son of Jesse, a man after nine own Mark heart, which shall fulfil all my will |