Draught of fishes. ACTS. Christ's charge to Peter. 3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I goj knowest that I love thee. He saith a fishing. They say unto him, We unto him. Feed my lambs. also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. 4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore; but the disciples knew not that it was Je Bus. 5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They an swered him, No. 16 He saith unto him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peterwas grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, I ted my sheep. 6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore; ard now they were not able to draw 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, it for the multitude of fishes. When thou wast young, thou girdest 7 Therefore that dissiple whom Je-thyself, and walkedal whither thou sus loved saith unto Peter, It is the wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, Lord. Now, when Simon Peter heard thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and that it was the Lord; he girt his fish-janother shall gird thee, and carry the er's coat unto him,(for he was naked,) whither thou wouldest not. and did cast himself into the sea. 8 And the other disciples came in little ship, (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. a 9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. 11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty and three; and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. 12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. wise. 19 This spake he, signifying by whist death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith un him, Follow me. 20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whoin Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? 21 Peter seeing him, saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? 22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou me. 23 Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, IfI will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? 13 Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish like-24 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things,and wrote these things 14 This is now the third time that and we knowthat his testimony is true. Jesus showed himself to his disciples 25 And there are also many other after that he was risen from the dead. things which Jesus did, the which, if 15 So, when they had dined, Jesus they should be written every one, I saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of suppose that even the world itself Jonas,lovest thou me more than these? could notcontain the books that should He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thoulbe written. Amen. The ACTS of the APOSTLES. CHAP. I. taken up, after that he through the apostles HE former treatise have I made, Holy Ghost had given commandments began both to do and teach. 3 To whom also he showed himself 2 Until the day in which he was alive after his passion by many infal CHAP. II. Matthias made an Apostle. Prayer for the Spirit. lible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things per taining to the kingdom of God: 4 Al, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with wa ter; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this tune restore again the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in lus own power. 8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. 9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 T And, while they looked sted fastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 16 Men and brethren, this scripture. must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost, by the mouth of Da. vid, spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. 17 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. 18 Now this man purchased a field. with the reward of iniquity; and fallfing headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. 19 And it was known into all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, 'The field of blood. 20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein; and, His bishopric let another take. 21 Wherefore, of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordain. ed to be a witness with us of his resur rection. 23 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. 11 Which also said, Ye men of Gali- 24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, lee, why stand ye gazing up into hea-Lord, which knowest the hearts of all ven? this same Jesus, which is taken men, show whether of these two thou up from you into heaven, shall so hast chosen. come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. 12 Then returned they unto Jerusa lem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. 13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of the names to gether were about a hundred and twenty,) 25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. 26 And they gave forth their lots: and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. СНАР. 11. AND when the day of Pentecost 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues, like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 And there were dwelling at Jeru Efusion of the Spirit. ACTS. Christ exalted salem Jews, devout men, out of every 21 And it shall come to pass that nation under heaven. whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. 7 And they were all amazed, and marvelled, saying one to another, Be bold, are not all these which speak Galileans? 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles, and wonders, and sigus, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 23 Him, being delivered by the determined counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked 8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were hands have crucified and slain; born? 24 Whom God hath raised up, hav 9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elam-mg loosed the pains of death: because ites, and the dwellers in Mesopota-it was not possible that he should be mia, and in Judea, and Cappadocia, holden of it. in Pontus, and Asia, 11 Cretes, and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. 12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 12 Others mocking, said, These men are full of new wine. 25 For David speaketh concerning 10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in him, I foresaw the Lord always be Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about fore my face; for he is on my right Cyrene, and strangers of Rouie, Jews hand, that I should not be moved: and proselytes, 26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also, my flesh shall rest in hope: 27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. 29 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. 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an loath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; 31 He, seeing this before, spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. 14 T But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you; and hearken to my words: 15 For those are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, (saith God,) I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophe sy, and your young men shall see vis ions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants, and on my hand-maidens, I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having re ceived of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. 34 For David is not ascended inta the heavens: but he saith himself, 19 And I will show wonders in hea- The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou ven above, and signs in the earth be-on my right hand, neath; blood, and fire, and vapour of 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. sinoke: 36 Therefore let all the house of Is 20 The sun shall be turned into dark-rael know assuredly, that God hath ness, and the moon into blood, before made that same Jesus, whom ye have that great and notable day of the Lord crucified, both Lord and Christ. 37 Now when they heard this, they rome: Three thousand converted. CHAP. III. Apostolic testimony. were pricked in their heart, and said thee: In the name of Jesus Christ unto Peter, and to the rest of the apos-of Nazareth, rise up and walk. tles, Men and brethren, what shall 7 And he took him by the right hand, we do? and litted him up; and immediately his feet and ancle-bones received strength. 38 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. 39 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. 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in pray ers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that beleved were together, and had all things common; 45 Aud sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and break ing bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. OW CHAP. III 8 And he, leaping up, stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God: 9 And all the people saw him walk ing, and praising God: 10 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. 11 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. 12 T And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Is rael, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? 13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go. 14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; 15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. 16 And his name, through faith in his name, has made this man strong, whom ye see and know; yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this Now Peter and John went up to perfect soundness in the presence of you all. gether into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 17 And now, brethren, I wot that 2 And a certain man, lame from his through ignorance ye did it, as did mother's womb, was carried, whom also your rulers. they laid daily at the gate of the temple 18 But those things, which God be which is called Beautiful, to ask alms fore had showed by the mouth of all of them that entered into the temple; his prophets, that Christ should suffer, 3 Who, seeing Peter and John about he hath so fulfilled. to go into the temple, asked an alms. 4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him, with Jolin, said, Look on us." 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give 19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; 20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: 21 Whom the heaven must rece Five thousand believe. ACTS. 22 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. Salvation only in Christ. until the times restitution of all all the people of Israel, that by the things, which God hath spoken by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, mouth of all his holy prophets since whom ye crucified, whom God raised the world began. from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among mea whereby we must be saved. 13 T Now, when they saw the bellness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were ualearned and garant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. 23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that Prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. 24 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel, and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. 25 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. 26 Unto you first, God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from lus iniquities. CHAP. IV. AND 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now even-tide. 4 Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed: and the number of the men was about five thousand. 5 And it came to pass on the mor row, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, 6 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 to gether at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 10 Be it known unto you all, and to 14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with thein, they could say nothing against it. 15 But, when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miraele hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. we 17 But, that it spread no further among the people, let us strally threaten them, that they speak hence forth to no man in this naine. 18 And they called them, and com manded them not to speak at all, nor teach, in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. 21 So, when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people for all men glorified God for that which was done. 22 For the man was above forty years old on whom this miracle of healing was showed. 23 T And, being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them." 24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is 25 Who by the mouth of thy servant |