DRB Chapter 1 KJV

1.1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all things which that Jesus began both to do and to teach,

1.2 Until the day on which, giving commandments by in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost to had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen, he was taken up. chosen:

1.3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion, passion by many infallible proofs, for being seen of them forty days appearing to them, days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. God:

1.4 And eating And, being assembled together with them, he commanded them, them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but should wait for the promise of the Father, which you which, saith he, ye have heard (saith he) by my mouth. of me.

1.5 For John indeed truly baptized with water, water; but you ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, Ghost not many days hence.

1.6 They When they therefore who were come together, they asked of him, saying: saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?

1.7 But And he said to them: unto them, It is not for you to know the times or moments, the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power: power.

1.8 But you ye shall receive the power of power, after that the Holy Ghost coming is come upon you, you: and you ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, Judaea, and in Samaria, and even to unto the uttermost part of the earth.

1.9 And when he had said spoken these things, while they looked on, beheld, he was raised up: taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

1.10 And while they were beholding him going up to heaven, behold looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white garments. apparel;

1.11 Who Which also said: said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand you looking ye gazing up to into heaven? This Jesus who this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come, come in like manner as you ye have seen him going go into heaven.

1.12 Then they returned to they unto Jerusalem from the mount that is called Olivet, which is nigh Jerusalem, within from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.

1.13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode Peter both Peter, and James, and John, James and Andrew, Philip Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Jude Judas the brother of James.

1.14 All these were persevering These all continued with one mind accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

1.15 In And in those days Peter rising stood up in the midst of the brethren, said: (now the disciples, and said, (the number of persons names together was were about an hundred and twenty:) twenty,)

1.16 Men, Men and brethren, the this scripture must needs be have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost spoke before by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, who which was the leader of guide to them that apprehended Jesus: took Jesus.

1.17 Who For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

1.18 And he indeed hath possessed Now this man purchased a field of with the reward of iniquity, iniquity; and being hanged, falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst: midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

1.19 And it became was known to unto all the inhabitants of Jerusalem: so dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that the same field was is called in their proper tongue, Haceldama, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.

1.20 For it is written in the book of Psalms: Psalms, Let their his habitation become be desolate, and let there be none to no man dwell therein. And therein: and his bishopric bishoprick let another take.

1.21 Wherefore of these men who which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus came went in and went out among us,

1.22 Beginning from the baptism of John, until the unto that same day wherein that he was taken up from us, one of these must one be made ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

1.23 And they appointed two, Joseph, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

1.24 And praying, they said: prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, who which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

1.25 To That he may take the place part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas hath by transgression fallen, fell, that he might go to his own place.

1.26 And they gave them lots, forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias, Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

DRB Chapter 2 KJV

2.1 And when the days day of the Pentecost were accomplished, was fully come, they were all together with one accord in one place: place.

2.2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, heaven as of a rushing mighty wind coming, wind, and it filled all the whole house where they were sitting.

2.3 And there appeared to unto them parted cloven tongues like as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one each of them: them.

2.4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with divers other tongues, according as the Holy Ghost Spirit gave them to speak. utterance.

2.5 Now And there were dwelling at Jerusalem, Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

2.6 And Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded in mind, confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own tongue. language.

2.7 And they were all amazed, amazed and wondered, saying: marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these, that speak, Galileans? these which speak Galilaeans?

2.8 And how have hear we heard, every man in our own tongue tongue, wherein we were born?

2.9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and inhabitants of the dwellers in Mesopotamia, Judea, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, Pontus in Pontus, and Asia,

2.10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome,

2.11 Jews also, and proselytes, Cretes,

2.11 Cretes and Arabians: Arabians, we have heard do hear them speak in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.

2.12 And they were all astonished, amazed, and wondered, were in doubt, saying one to another: another, What meaneth this?

2.13 But others mocking, said: Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.

2.14 But Peter Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spoke to them: said unto them, Ye men of Judea, Judaea, and all you ye that dwell in at Jerusalem, be this known to unto you, and with your ears receive hearken to my words. words:

2.15 For these are not drunk, drunken, as you ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day: day.

2.16 But this is that which was spoken of by the prophet Joel: Joel;

2.17 And it shall come to pass, pass in the last days, (saith the Lord,) saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. dreams:

2.18 And upon on my servants indeed, and upon on my handmaids will handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my spirit, Spirit; and they shall prophesy. prophesy:

2.19 And I will shew wonders in the heaven above, and signs on in the earth beneath: blood beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke. smoke:

2.20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and manifest notable day of the Lord come. come:

2.21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call upon on the name of the Lord, Lord shall be saved.

2.22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words: words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you, you by miracles, miracles and wonders, wonders and signs, which God did by him, him in the midst of you, as you ye yourselves also know:

2.23 This same Him, being delivered up, by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, you ye have taken, and by the hands of wicked men hands have crucified and slain. slain:

2.24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the sorrows pains of hell, as death: because it was impossible not possible that he should be holden by of it.

2.25 For David saith speaketh concerning him: him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face: because face, for he is at on my right hand, that I may should not be moved. moved:

2.26 For this Therefore did my heart hath been glad, rejoice, and any my tongue hath rejoiced: was glad; moreover also my flesh also shall rest in hope. hope:

2.27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, nor neither wilt thou suffer thy thine Holy One to see corruption.

2.28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life: life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

2.29 Ye men, Men and brethren, let me freely speak to unto you of the patriarch David; David, that he died, is both dead and was buried; buried, and his sepulchre is with us to unto this present day.

2.30 Whereas therefore he was Therefore being a prophet, and knew knowing that God hath had sworn to him with an oath, oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins one should loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit upon on his throne. throne;

2.31 Foreseeing this, he spoke He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ. For neither Christ, that his soul was he not left in hell, neither did his flesh did see corruption.

2.32 This Jesus hath God raised again, up, whereof all we all are witnesses.

2.33 Being exalted therefore Therefore being by the right hand of God, God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath poured shed forth this this, which you ye now see and hear.

2.34 For David ascended is not ascended into heaven; the heavens: but he himself said: saith himself, The Lord said to unto my Lord, sit Sit thou on my right hand,

2.35 Until I make thy enemies foes thy footstool.

2.36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know most certainly, assuredly, that God hath made both Lord and Christ, this the same Jesus, whom you ye have crucified. crucified, both Lord and Christ.

2.37 Now when they had heard these things, this, they had compunction were pricked in their heart, and said to Peter, unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles: What apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do, men and brethren? do?

2.38 But Then Peter said to them: Do penance, unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, Christ for the remission of your sins: sins, and you ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

2.39 For the promise is to unto you, and to your children, and to all that are far afar off, whomsoever even as many as the Lord LORD our God shall call.

2.40 And with very many other words did he testify and exhort them, saying: exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this perverse untoward generation.

2.41 They therefore Then they that gladly received his word, word were baptized; baptized: and the same day there were added in that day unto them about three thousand souls.

2.42 And they were persevering continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine of the apostles, and fellowship, and in the communication of the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

2.43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders also and signs were done by the apostles in Jerusalem, and there was great fear in all. apostles.

2.44 And all they that believed, believed were together, and had all things common. common;

2.45 Their And sold their possessions and goods they sold, goods, and divided parted them to all, according all men, as every one man had need.

2.46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they took did eat their meat with gladness and simplicity singleness of heart; heart,

2.47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord increased added to the church daily together such as should be saved.

DRB Chapter 3 KJV

3.1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the ninth hour of prayer. prayer, being the ninth hour.

3.2 And a certain man who was lame from his mother's womb, womb was carried: carried, whom they laid every day daily at the gate of the temple, temple which is called Beautiful, that he might to ask alms of them that went entered into the temple. temple;

3.3 He, when he had seen Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, temple asked to receive an alms.

3.4 But Peter with John And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him, said: him with John, said, Look upon on us.

3.5 But And he looked earnestly upon gave heed unto them, hoping that he should expecting to receive something of them.

3.6 But Then Peter said: said, Silver and gold I have I none; but what I have, such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, arise, Nazareth rise up and walk.

3.7 And taking he took him by the right hand, he and lifted him up, up: and forthwith immediately his feet and soles ankle bones received strength.

3.8 And he leaping up, up stood, and walked, and went in entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

3.9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God. God:

3.10 And they knew him, that it was he who which sat begging for alms at the Beartiful Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened to unto him.

3.11 And as he the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran to together unto them to in the porch which that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

3.12 But And when Peter seeing, made answer to saw it, he answered unto the people: people, Ye men of Israel, why wonder you marvel ye at this? or why look you upon ye so earnestly on us, as if though by our strength or own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?

3.13 The God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus, Jesus; whom you indeed ye delivered up up, and denied before him in the face presence of Pilate, when he judged he should be released. was determined to let him go.

3.14 But you ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you. you;

3.15 But And killed the author Prince of life you killed, life, whom God hath raised from the dead, of which dead; whereof we are witnesses.

3.16 And in the his name through faith of in his name, name hath made this man, man strong, whom you have seen and known, hath his name strengthened; ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him, him hath given him this perfect soundness in the sight presence of you all.

3.17 And now, brethren, I know wot that you did it through ignorance, ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.

3.18 But those things things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all the his prophets, that his Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.

3.19 Be penitent, Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.

3.20 That out, when the times of refreshment refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord, and Lord.

3.20 And he shall send him who hath been preached unto you, Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:

3.21 Whom the heaven indeed must receive, receive until the times of the restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets, from the beginning of prophets since the world. world began.

3.22 For Moses said: truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me: me; him you shall ye hear according to in all things whatsoever he shall speak to say unto you.

3.23 And it shall be, come to pass, that every soul soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.

3.24 And Yea, and all the prophets, prophets from Samuel and afterwards, who those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have told likewise foretold of these days.

3.25 You Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the testament covenant which God made to with our fathers, saying to Abraham: unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.

3.26 To Unto you first God, raising having raised up his Son, hath Son Jesus, sent him to bless you; that you, in turning away every one may convert himself of you from his wickedness. iniquities.

DRB Chapter 4 KJV

4.1 And as they were speaking to spake unto the people, the priests, and the officer captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,

4.2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached in through Jesus the resurrection from the dead: dead.

4.3 And they laid hands upon on them, and put them in hold till unto the next day; day: for it was now evening. eventide.

4.4 But Howbeit many of them who had which heard the word, word believed; and the number of the men was made about five thousand.

4.5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their princes, rulers, and ancients, elders, and scribes, were gathered together in Jerusalem;

4.6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiphas, Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest. priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.

4.7 And setting when they had set them in the midst, they asked: asked, By what power, or by what name, have you ye done this?

4.8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said to them: unto them, Ye princes rulers of the people, and ancients, hear: elders of Israel,

4.9 If we this day are be examined concerning of the good deed done to the infirm impotent man, by what means he hath been is made whole: whole;

4.10 Be it known to unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you ye crucified, whom God hath raised from the dead, even by him doth this man standeth stand here before you whole.

4.11 This is the stone which was rejected by set at nought of you the builders, which is become the head of the corner.

4.12 Neither is there salvation in any other. For other: for there is no none other name under heaven given to among men, whereby we must be saved.

4.13 Now seeing when they saw the constancy boldness of Peter and of John, understanding and perceived that they were illiterate unlearned and ignorant men, they wondered; marvelled; and they knew them took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

4.14 Seeing And beholding the man also who had been which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

4.15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council; and council, they conferred among themselves,

4.16 Saying: Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a known notable miracle hath been done by them, them is manifest to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem: it is manifest, them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

4.17 But that it may be no farther spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them them, that they speak henceforth to no more man in this name to any man. name.

4.18 And calling them, they charged called them, and commanded them not to speak at all, all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

4.19 But Peter and John answering, answered and said to them: If unto them, Whether it be just right in the sight of God, God to hear hearken unto you rather more than unto God, judge ye.

4.20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

4.21 But So when they threatening, sent had further threatened them, they let them away, not go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; people: for all men glorified what had been done, in God for that which had come to pass. was done.

4.22 For the man was above forty years old, in on whom that miraculous cure had been wrought. this miracle of healing was shewed.

4.23 And being let go, they came went to their own company, and related reported all that the chief priests and ancients elders had said to unto them.

4.24 Who having And when they heard it, with one accord that, they lifted up their voice to God, God with one accord, and said: said, Lord, thou art he that didst make heaven God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are in them. them is:

4.25 Who, by the Holy Ghost, Who by the mouth of our father David, thy servant, servant David hast said: said, Why did the Gentiles heathen rage, and the people meditate imagine vain things?

4.26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the princes assembled rulers were gathered together against the Lord Lord, and against his Christ.

4.27 For of a truth there assembled together in this city against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

4.28 To For to do what whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel decreed determined before to be done.

4.29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings, threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all confidence boldness they may speak thy word,

4.30 By stretching forth thy thine hand to cures, heal; and signs, that signs and wonders to may be done by the name of thy holy Son child Jesus.

4.31 And when they had prayed, the place was moved wherein shaken where they were assembled; assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spoke spake the word of God with confidence. boldness.

4.32 And the multitude of believers had but them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither did said any one say of them that aught ought of the things which he possessed, possessed was his own; but they had all things were common unto them. common.

4.33 And with great power did gave the apostles give testimony witness of the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord; the Lord Jesus: and great grace was in upon them all.

4.34 For neither Neither was there any one needy among them. For them that lacked: for as many as were owners possessors of lands or houses, houses sold them, and brought the price prices of the things they that were sold,

4.35 And laid it them down before the feet of at the apostles. And apostles' feet: and distribution was made to unto every one, man according as he had need.

4.36 And Joseph, who, Joses, who by the apostles, apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, by interpretation, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian born, and of the country of Cyprus,

4.37 Having land, sold it, and brought the price, money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles. apostles' feet.

DRB Chapter 5 KJV

5.1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Saphira Sapphira his wife, sold a piece of land, possession,

5.2 And by fraud kept back part of the price of the land, price, his wife also being privy thereunto: to it, and bringing brought a certain part of it, part, and laid it at the feet of the apostles. apostles' feet.

5.3 But Peter said: said, Ananias, why hath Satan tempted thy heart, that thou shouldst filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and by fraud to keep back part of the price of the land?

5.4 Whilst Whiles it remained, did was it not remain to thee? thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thy thine own power? Why why hast thou conceived this thing in thy thine heart? Thou thou hast not lied to unto men, but to unto God.

5.5 And Ananias hearing these words, words fell down, and gave up the ghost. And there came ghost: and great fear upon came on all them that heard it. these things.

5.6 And the young men rising arose, wound him up, removed him, and carrying carried him out, and buried him.

5.7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what had happened, was done, came in.

5.8 And Peter said to her: answered unto her, Tell me, woman, me whether you ye sold the land for so much? And she said: said, Yea, for so much.

5.9 And Then Peter said unto her: Why her, How is it that ye have you agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold behold, the feet of them who which have buried thy husband are at the door, and they shall carry thee out.

5.10 Immediately she Then fell she down before straightway at his feet, and gave yielded up the ghost. And ghost: and the young men coming came in, and found her dead: and carried dead, and, carrying her out, and forth, buried her by her husband.

5.11 And there came great fear came upon all the whole church, and upon all that as many as heard these things.

5.12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people. And people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

5.13 But And of the rest durst no man durst join himself unto them; to them: but the people magnified them.

5.14 And believers were the multitude more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women who believed in the Lord, was more increased: women.)

5.15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that when Peter came, his shadow at the least, least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow any some of them, and they might be delivered from their infirmities. them.

5.16 And there There came also together to Jerusalem a multitude out of the neighboring cities, cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick persons, folks, and such as them which were troubled vexed with unclean spirits; who spirits: and they were all healed. healed every one.

5.17 Then the high prist rising priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the heresy sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with envy. indignation,

5.18 And they laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.

5.19 But an the angel of the Lord by night opening the doors of opened the prison, prison doors, and leading brought them out, said: forth, and said,

5.20 Go, stand and standing speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.

5.21 Who having And when they heard this, that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, entered into the temple, and taught. And But the high priest coming, came, and they that were with him, and called together the council, council together, and all the ancients senate of the children of Israel; Israel, and they sent to the prison to have them brought.

5.22 But when the ministers officers came, and opening the prison, found them not there, in the prison, they returned and told,

5.23 Saying: Saying, The prison indeed we truly found we shut with all diligence, safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors; doors: but opening it, when we had opened, we found no man within.

5.24 Now when the officer high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, things, they were in doubt concerning them, what doubted of them whereunto this would come to pass. grow.

5.25 But one Then came one and told them: them, saying, Behold, the men whom you ye put in prison are standing in the temple standing, temple, and teaching the people.

5.26 Then went the officer captain with the ministers, officers, and brought them without violence; violence: for they feared the people, lest they should be have been stoned.

5.27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And council: and the high priest asked them,

5.28 Saying: Commanding Saying, Did not we commanded you, that straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name; and name? and, behold, you ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and you have a mind intend to bring the blood of this man man's blood upon us.

5.29 But Then Peter and the other apostles answering, said: answered and said, We ought to obey God, God rather than men.

5.30 The God of our fathers hath raised up Jesus, whom you put to death, hanging him upon ye slew and hanged on a tree.

5.31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand, hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and remission forgiveness of sins.

5.32 And we are his witnesses of these things things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to all them that obey him.

5.33 When they had heard these things, that, they were cut to the heart, and they thought to put them took counsel to death. slay them.

5.34 But Then stood there up one in the council rising up, council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, respected by had in reputation among all the people, and commanded the men to be put the apostles forth a little while. space;

5.35 And he said to them: unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what you ye intend to do, do as touching these men.

5.36 For before these days rose up Theodas, affirming Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody, somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all that believed him all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nothing. nought.

5.37 After this man, man rose up Judas of Galilee, Galilee in the days of the enrolling, taxing, and drew away the much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as consented to obeyed him, were dispersed.

5.38 And now, therefore, now I say to unto you, refrain Refrain from these men, and let them alone; alone: for if this council counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought; nought:

5.39 But if it be of God, you ye cannot overthrow it, it; lest perhaps you haply ye be found even to fight against God. And they consented to him.

5.40 And calling in the apostles, after to him they agreed: and when they had scourged called the apostles, and beaten them, they charged them commanded that they should not speak at all in the name of Jesus; Jesus, and they dismissed them. let them go.

5.41 And they indeed went departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were accounted counted worthy to suffer reproach shame for the name of Jesus. his name.

5.42 And every day they ceased not daily in the temple, and from house to in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Christ Jesus. Jesus Christ.

DRB Chapter 6 KJV

6.1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples increasing, was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Greeks Grecians against the Hebrews, for that because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

6.2 Then the twelve calling together called the multitude of the disciples, said: disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

6.3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of good reputation, honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

6.4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

6.5 And the saying was liked by all pleased the multitude. And whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith, faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch. Antioch:

6.6 These Whom they set before the apostles; apostles: and when they praying, imposed had prayed, they laid their hands upon on them.

6.7 And the word of the Lord God increased; and the number of the disciples was multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly: greatly; and a great multitude also company of the priests obeyed were obedient to the faith.

6.8 And Stephen, full of grace faith and fortitude, power, did great wonders and signs miracles among the people.

6.9 Now Then there arose some certain of that the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of them that were of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.

6.10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit that spoke. by which he spake.

6.11 Then they suborned men to say, they had men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words of blasphemy against Moses Moses, and against God.

6.12 And they stirred up the people, and the ancients, elders, and the scribes; scribes, and running together, they took came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council. council,

6.13 And they set up false witnesses, who said: which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against the this holy place place, and the law. law:

6.14 For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the traditions customs which Moses delivered unto us.

6.15 And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as if it had been the face of an angel.

DRB Chapter 7 KJV

7.1 Then said the high priest said: priest, Are these things so?

7.2 Who said: Ye men, And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hear. hearken; The God of glory appeared to unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charan. Charran,

7.3 And said to him: Go forth unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which I shall shew thee.

7.4 Then came he went out of the land of the Chaldeans, Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Charan. And Charran: and from thence, after when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein you ye now dwell.

7.5 And he gave him no none inheritance in it; it, no, not the pace of a foot: but so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised to that he would give it to him in for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child.

7.6 And God said to him: spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange country, land; and that they should bring them under into bondage, and treat entreat them evil four hundred years.

7.7 And the nation which to whom they shall serve be in bondage will I judge, said the Lord; God: and after these things they that shall go out, they come forth, and shall serve me in this place.

7.8 And he gave him the covenant of circumcision, circumcision: and so he begot Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begot begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.

7.9 And the patriarchs, through moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt; and Egypt: but God was with him,

7.10 And delivered him out of all his tribulations: afflictions, and he gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharao, the Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he appointed made him governor over Egypt, Egypt and over all his house.

7.11 Now there came a famine upon dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great tribulation; affliction: and our fathers found no food. sustenance.

7.12 But when Jacob had heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first: first.

7.13 And at the second time, time Joseph was made known by to his brethren, brethren; and his Joseph's kindred was made known to Pharao. unto Pharaoh.

7.14 And Joseph sending, Then sent Joseph, and called thither Jacob, his father, father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, seventy-five threescore and fifteen souls.

7.15 So Jacob went down into Egypt; Egypt, and he died, he, and our fathers. fathers,

7.16 And they were translated carried over into Sichem, Sychem, and were laid in the sepulchre, sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Hemor, Emmor the son father of Sichem. Sychem.

7.17 And But when the time of the promise drew near, nigh, which God had promised sworn to Abraham, the people increased, grew and were multiplied in Egypt,

7.18 Till another king arose in Egypt, who arose, which knew not Joseph.

7.19 This The same dealing craftily dealt subtilly with our race, afflicted kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they should expose cast out their young children, to the end they might not be kept alive. live.

7.20 At the same In which time was Moses was born, and he was acceptable to God: who was exceeding fair, and nourished three months up in his father's house. house three months:

7.21 And when he was exposed, Pharao's cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son.

7.22 And Moses was instructed learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians; Egyptians, and he was mighty in his words and in his deeds.

7.23 And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, brethren the children of Israel.

7.24 And when he had seen seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him; him, and striking the Egyptian, he avenged him who suffered that was oppressed, and smote the injury. Egyptian:

7.25 And For he thought that supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would save them; deliver them: but they understood it not.

7.26 And the next day following, he shewed himself to unto them when as they were at strife; strove, and would have reconciled set them in peace, saying: Men, at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why hurt you do ye wrong one to another?

7.27 But he that did the injury to his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying: saying, Who hath appointed made thee prince a ruler and a judge over us?

7.28 What, wilt Wilt thou kill me, as thou didst yesterday kill diddest the Egyptian? Egyptian yesterday?

7.29 And Moses Then fled upon Moses at this word, saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begot begat two sons.

7.30 And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the desert wilderness of mount Sina, Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush.

7.31 And When Moses seeing saw it, he wondered at the sight. And sight: and as he drew near to view behold it, the voice of the Lord LORD came unto him, saying:

7.32 Saying, I am the God of thy fathers; fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Then Moses being terrified, trembled, and durst not behold.

7.33 And Then said the Lord said to him: Loose the him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet, feet: for the place wherein where thou standest, standest is holy ground.

7.34 Seeing 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, and I will send thee into Egypt.

7.35 This Moses, Moses whom they refused, saying: saying, Who hath appointed made thee prince a ruler and a judge? him the same did God sent send to be prince a ruler and redeemer a deliverer by the hand of the angel who which appeared to him in the bush.

7.36 He brought them out, doing after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red Sea, sea, and in the desert wilderness forty years.

7.37 This is that Moses who Moses, which said to unto the children of Israel: Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up to unto you of your own brethren, as myself: like unto me; him shall you ye hear.

7.38 This is he he, that was in the church in the wilderness, wilderness with the angel who spoke which spake to him on in the mount Sina, and with our fathers; fathers: who received the words of life lively oracles to give unto us. us:

7.39 Whom To whom our fathers would not obey; obey, but thrust him away, from them, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt,

7.40 Saying to Aaron: unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us. For us: for as for this Moses, who which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know wot not what is become of him.

7.41 And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifices to sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.

7.42 And Then God turned, and gave them up to serve worship the host of heaven, heaven; as it is written in the books book of the prophets: Did you offer victims and sacrifices prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me for slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years, years in the desert, O house of Israel? wilderness?

7.43 And you Yea, ye took unto you up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Rempham, Remphan, figures which you ye made to adore them. And worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.

7.44 The Our fathers had the tabernacle of the testimony was with our fathers witness in the desert, wilderness, as God ordained for them, he had appointed, speaking to unto Moses, that he should make it according to the form which fashion that he had seen.

7.45 Which also our fathers receiving, that came after brought in with Jesus, Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drove drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David. David;

7.46 Who found grace favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.

7.47 But Solomon built him a an house.

7.48 Yet Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in houses temples made by hands, with hands; as saith the prophet saith: prophet,

7.49 Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What footstool: what house will you ye build me? saith the Lord; Lord: or what is the place of my resting? rest?

7.50 Hath not my hand made all these things?

7.51 You Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do you also. ye.

7.52 Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? And and they have slain them who foretold which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom you ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:

7.53 Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it.

7.54 Now hearing When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth at him. teeth.

7.55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looking looked up steadfastly to stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God. God,

7.56 And he said: said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.

n=N5.7.56> And n=N5.7.57> Then they crying cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and with one accord ran violently upon him. him with one accord,

n=N5.7.57> n=N5.7.58> And casting cast him forth without out of the city, they and stoned him; him: and the witnesses laid down their garments clothes at the feet of a young man, man's feet, whose name was Saul.

n=N5.7.58> n=N5.7.59> And they stoned Stephen, invoking, calling upon God, and saying: saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

n=N5.7.59> n=N5.7.60> And falling on his knees, he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, saying: Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep in the Lord. And Saul was consenting to his death. asleep.

DRB Chapter 8 KJV

8.1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was raised a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all dispersed through scattered abroad throughout the countries regions of Judea, Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

8.2 And devout men took order for Stephen's funeral, carried Stephen to his burial, and made great mourning lamentation over him.

8.3 But Saul As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering in from house to into every house, and dragging away haling men and women, women committed them to prison.

8.4 They therefore Therefore they that were dispersed, scattered abroad went about every where preaching the word of God. word.

8.5 And Then Philip going went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

8.6 And the people with one accord were attentive to gave heed unto those things which were said by Philip, hearing, Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

8.7 For many of them who had unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, went out.

8.8 And many, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with the palsy, palsies, and that were lame, were healed.

n=N5.8.9> There n=N5.8.8> And there was therefore great joy in that city. Now

8.9 But there was a certain man named man, called Simon, who before had been a magician which beforetime in that city, seducing the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that he himself was some great one:

8.10 To whom they all gave ear, heed, from the least to the greatest, saying: saying, This man is the great power of God, which is called great. God.

8.11 And they were attentive to him, because, for a him they had regard, because that of long time, time he had bewitched them with his magical practices. sorceries.

8.12 But when they had believed Philip preaching of the things concerning the kingdom of God, in and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

8.13 Then Simon himself believed also; also: and being when he was baptized, he adhered to Philip. And being astonished, wondered to see the signs continued with Philip, and exceeding great wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

8.14 Now when the apostles, who apostles which were in Jerusalem, had at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John. John:

8.15 Who, when they were come, come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost. Ghost:

8.16 For he was not (For as yet come he was fallen upon any none of them; but them: only they were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Jesus.)

8.17 Then they laid they their hands upon on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

8.18 And when Simon saw, saw that by the imposition through laying on of the apostles' hands of the apostles, the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

8.19 Saying: Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I shall lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said to him:

8.20 Keep thy But Peter said unto him, Thy money to thyself, to perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

8.21 Thou hast no neither part nor lot in this matter. For matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

8.22 Do penance Repent therefore for of this thy wickedness; wickedness, and pray to God, that if perhaps this the thought of thy thine heart may be forgiven thee.

8.23 For I see perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bonds bond of iniquity.

8.24 Then Simon answering, said: answered Simon, and said, Pray you for me ye to the Lord, LORD for me, that none of these things which you ye have spoken may come upon me.

8.25 And they, when they indeed having had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel to in many countries villages of the Samaritans.

8.26 Now an And the angel of the Lord spoke to spake unto Philip, saying: saying, Arise, and go towards toward the south, to south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem into Gaza: this unto Gaza, which is desert.

8.27 And rising up, he went. And behold arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch, eunuch of great authority under Candace the queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge over of all her treasures, treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to adore. worship,

8.28 And he was Was returning, and sitting in this chariot, and reading Isaias his chariot read Esaias the prophet.

8.29 And Then the Spirit said to Philip: unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

8.30 And Philip running thither, ran thither to him, and heard him reading read the prophet Isaias. And he said: Thinkest thou that Esaias, and said, Understandest thou understandest what thou readest?

8.31 Who said: And how he said, How can I, unless except some man shew should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

8.32 And the The place of the scripture which he was reading read was this: this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb without voice dumb before his shearer, so openeth opened he not his mouth. mouth:

8.33 In humility his humiliation his judgment was taken away. His generation away: and who shall declare, declare his generation? for his life shall be is taken from the earth? earth.

8.34 And the eunuch answering answered Philip, said: and said, I beseech pray thee, of whom doth speaketh the prophet speak this? of himself, or of some other man?

8.35 Then Philip, opening Philip opened his mouth, and beginning began at this the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

8.36 And as they went on their way, they came to unto a certain water; water: and the eunuch said: said, See, here is water: water; what doth hinder me from being to be baptized?

8.37 And Philip said: said, If thou believest with all thy thine heart, thou mayest. And he answering, said: answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

8.38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still; still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch: eunuch; and he baptized him.

8.39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord took caught away Philip; and Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more. And more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

8.40 But Philip was found in Azotus; at Azotus: and passing through, through he preached the gospel to in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

DRB Chapter 9 KJV

9.1 And Saul, as yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to unto the high priest,

9.2 And asked desired of him letters to Damascus, Damascus to the synagogues: synagogues, that if he found any men and wemen of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound to unto Jerusalem.

9.3 And as he went on his journey, it came to pass that journeyed, he drew nigh to Damascus; came near Damascus: and suddenly a light from heaven there shined round about him. him a light from heaven:

9.4 And falling on the ground, he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying to him: unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

9.5 Who said: And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he: the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. It persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the goad. pricks.

9.6 And he trembling and astonished, said: astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?

9.7 And the Lord said to him: unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and there it shall be told thee what thou must do. Now

9.7 And the men who went in company which journeyed with him, him stood amazed, speechless, hearing indeed a voice, but seeing no man.

9.8 And Saul arose from the ground; earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. But no man: but they leading led him by the hands, hand, and brought him to into Damascus.

9.9 And he was there three days, days without sight, and he did neither did eat nor drink.

9.10 Now And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias. And the Lord said Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision: vision, Ananias. And he said: Behold said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

9.11 And the Lord said to him: unto him, Arise, and go into the street that which is called Stait, Straight, and seek enquire in the house of Judas, Judas for one named Saul called Saul, of Tarsus. For behold Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth. prayeth,

9.12 (And he saw And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hands upon hand on him, that he might receive his sight.) sight.

9.13 But Then Ananias answered: answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints in Jerusalem. at Jerusalem:

9.14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that invoke call on thy name.

9.15 And But the Lord said to him: unto him, Go thy way; way: for this man he is to me a chosen vessel of election, unto me, to carry bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel. Israel:

9.16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

9.17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house. And laying house; and putting his hands upon him, he said: on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus hath sent me, he Lord, even Jesus, that appeared to unto thee in the way as thou camest; camest, hath sent me, that thou mayest mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

9.18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales, had been scales: and he received his sight; sight forthwith, and rising up, he arose, and was baptized.

9.19 And when he had taken received meat, he was strengthened. And he Then was Saul certain days with the disciples that which were at Damascus, for some days. Damascus.

9.20 And immediately straightway he preached Jesus Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

9.21 And But all that heard him, him were astonished, amazed, and said: said; Is not this he who persecuted in Jerusalem those that destroyed them which called upon on this name: name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might carry bring them bound to unto the chief priests?

9.22 But Saul increased much the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who which dwelt at Damascus, affirming proving that this is the very Christ.

9.23 And when after that many days were passed, fulfilled, the Jews consulted together took counsel to kill him. him:

9.24 But their laying in wait await was made known to of Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night, that they might night to kill him.

9.25 But Then the disciples taking took him in the by night, conveyed and let him away down by the wall, letting him down wall in a basket.

9.26 And when he Saul was come into to Jerusalem, he essayed assayed to join himself to the disciples; and disciples: but they all were all afraid of him, and believed not believing that he was a disciple.

9.27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and told declared unto them how he had seen the Lord, Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him; him, and how in Damascus he had dealt confidently preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

9.28 And he was with them coming in and going out in Jerusalem, and dealing confidently at Jerusalem.

9.29 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord.

9.29 He spoke also to the Gentiles, Lord Jesus, and disputed with against the Greeks; Grecians: but they sought went about to kill slay him.

9.30 Which when the brethren had known, knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him away forth to Tarsus.

9.31 Now the church Then had peace the churches rest throughout all Judea, Judaea and Galilee, Galilee and Samaria; Samaria, and was edified, were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and was filled with in the consolation comfort of the Holy Ghost. Ghost, were multiplied.

9.32 And it came to pass that Peter, pass, as he Peter passed through, visiting all, throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints who which dwelt at Lydda.

9.33 And there he found there a certain man named Eneas, who Aeneas, which had kept his bed for eight years, who and was ill sick of the palsy.

9.34 And Peter said to him: Eneas, the Lord unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And immediately he arose. arose immediately.

9.35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron, Saron saw him: who were converted him, and turned to the Lord.

9.36 And in Joppe Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas. This Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

9.37 And it came to pass in those days days, that she was sick, and died. Whom died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

9.38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppe, Joppa, and the disciples hearing had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not be slack delay to come unto to them.

9.39 And Then Peter rising up, arose and went with them. And when When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber. And chamber: and all the widows stood about by him weeping, and shewing him the coats and garments which Dorcas made made, while she was with them.

9.40 And they all being But Peter put them all forth, Peter kneeling down prayed, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body, he said: body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; eyes: and seeing when she saw Peter, she sat up.

9.41 And giving he gave her his hand, he and lifted her up. And up, and when he had called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.

9.42 And it was made known throughout all Joppe; Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

9.43 And it came to pass, that he abode tarried many days in Joppe, Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

DRB Chapter 10 KJV

10.1 And there There was a certain man in Caesarea, named Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of that which is the band called the Italian band; band,

10.2 A religious devout man, and fearing one that feared God with all his house, giving which gave much alms to the people, and always praying prayed to God. God alway.

10.3 This man He saw in a vision manifestly, evidently about the ninth hour of the day, day an angel of God coming in unto to him, and saying to him: unto him, Cornelius.

10.4 And he, beholding when he looked on him, being seized with fear, said: he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him: unto him, Thy prayers and thy thine alms are ascended come up for a memorial in the sight of before God.

10.5 And now send men to Joppe, Joppa, and call hither for one Simon, who whose surname is surnamed Peter:

10.6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side. He will side: he shall tell thee what thou must oughtest to do.

10.7 And when the angel who spoke to him which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier who feared the Lord, of them that were under him. waited on him continually;

10.8 To whom And when he had related all, declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppe. Joppa.

10.9 And on On the next day, whilst morrow, as they were going went on their journey, and drawing drew nigh to unto the city, Peter went up to the higher parts of upon the house housetop to pray, pray about the sixth hour. hour:

10.10 And being hungry, he was desirous to taste somewhat. And as became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they were preparing, there came upon him an ecstasy of mind. made ready, he fell into a trance,

10.11 And he saw the heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending, descending upon him, as it were had been a great linen sheet let down by knit at the four corners from heaven corners, and let down to the earth:

10.12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts, and creeping things beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

10.13 And there came a voice to him: Arise, him, Rise, Peter; kill kill, and eat.

10.14 But Peter said: Far be it from me; said, Not so, Lord; for I have never did eat eaten any thing that is common and or unclean.

10.15 And the voice spoke to spake unto him again the second time: That which time, What God hath cleansed, do that call not thou call common.

10.16 And this This was done thrice; thrice: and presently the vessel was taken received up again into heaven.

10.17 Now, whilst Now while Peter was doubting within himself, doubted in himself what the this vision that which he had seen should mean, behold behold, the men who which were sent from Cornelius, inquiring Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood at before the gate. gate,

10.18 And when they had called, they asked, if and asked whether Simon, who is which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

10.19 And as While Peter was thinking of thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him: Behold unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

10.20 Arise, Arise therefore, and get thee down down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

10.21 Then Peter, going Peter went down to the men, said: men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom you seek; ye seek: what is the cause for which you wherefore ye are come?

10.22 Who said: Cornelius, a And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and having of good testimony from report among all the nation of the Jews, received an answer of was warned from God by an holy angel, angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

10.23 Then bringing called he them in, he and lodged them. And on the day following he arose, and morrow Peter went away with them: them, and some of the certain brethren from Joppe Joppa accompanied him.

10.24 And the morrow after, he after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, having and he had called together his kinsmen and special near friends.

10.25 And it came to pass, that when as Peter was come coming in, Cornelius came to meet him, Cornelius came to meet met him, and falling fell down at his feet adored. feet, and worshipped him.

10.26 But Peter lifted took him up, saying: Arise, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

10.27 And talking as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.

10.28 And he said to them: You unto them, Ye know how abominable that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew, Jew to keep company company, or to come unto one of another nation: nation; but God hath shewed to me, to me that I should not call no any man common or unclean.

10.29 For which cause, making no doubt, I Therefore came when I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for. for: I ask, therefore, ask therefore for what cause you intent ye have sent for me?

10.30 And Cornelius said: said, Four days ago, unto this hour, ago I was praying in my house, fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour, and behold hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in white apparel, and said: bright clothing,

10.31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thy thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

10.32 Send therefore to Joppe, Joppa, and call hither Simon, who whose surname is surnamed Peter: Peter; he lodgeth is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner, tanner by the sea side. side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.

10.33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee: thee; and thou hast done well in coming. done that thou art come. Now therefore all we are we all here present in thy sight, before God, to hear all things whatsoever that are commanded thee by the Lord. of God.

10.34 And Then Peter opening opened his mouth, said: In very deed and said, Of a truth I perceive, perceive that God is not a no respecter of persons. persons:

10.35 But in every nation, nation he that feareth him, and worketh justice, righteousness, is acceptable to accepted with him.

10.36 The word which God sent the word to unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all.) all:)

10.37 You know the word That word, I say, ye know, which hath been was published through throughout all Judea: for it Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached, preached;

10.38 Jesus of Nazareth: how How God anointed him Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost, Ghost and with power, power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed by of the devil, devil; for God was with him.

10.39 And we are witnesses of all things that which he did both in the land of the Jews Jews, and in Jerusalem, Jerusalem; whom they killed, hanging him upon slew and hanged on a tree. tree:

10.40 Him God raised up the third day, and gave shewed him to be made manifest, openly;

10.41 Not to all the people, but to unto witnesses preordained by chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he arose again rose from the dead; dead.

10.42 And he commanded us to preach to unto the people, and to testify that it is he who which was appointed by God, ordained of God to be judge of the living and Judge of the quick and dead.

10.43 To him give all the prophets give testimony, witness, that by through his name all whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins, who believe in him. sins.

10.44 While Peter was yet speaking spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them that which heard the word.

10.45 And the faithful they of the circumcision, who circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, were astonished, for because that the grace of on the Holy Ghost Gentiles also was poured out upon the Gentiles also. gift of the Holy Ghost.

10.46 For they heard them speaking speak with tongues, and magnifying magnify God. Then answered Peter,

10.47 Then Peter answered: Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who which have received the Holy Ghost, Ghost as well as we?

10.48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Lord. Then prayed they desired him to tarry with them some certain days.

DRB Chapter 11 KJV

11.1 And the apostles and brethren, who brethren that were in Judea, Judaea heard that the Gentiles also had also received the word of God.

11.2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

11.3 Saying: Why didst thou go Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them? them.

11.4 But Peter began and declared to them rehearsed the matter in order, saying: from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,

11.5 I was in the city of Joppe praying, Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw in an ecstasy of mind a vision, a A certain vessel descending, descend, as it were had been a great sheet sheet, let down from heaven by four corners, corners; and it came even unto me. to me:

11.6 Into Upon the which looking, when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted creatures beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air: air.

11.7 And I heard also a voice saying to me: unto me, Arise, Peter; kill slay and eat.

11.8 And But I said: said, Not so, Lord; Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath ever at any time entered into my mouth.

11.9 And But the voice answered me again from heaven: heaven, What God hath made clean, do cleansed, that call not thou call common.

11.10 And this was done three times: and all were taken drawn up again into heaven.

11.11 And And, behold, immediately there were three men already come to unto the house wherein where I was, sent to me from Caesarea. Caesarea unto me.

11.12 And the Spirit said to me, that I should bade me go with them, nothing doubting. And Moreover these six brethren went with me also: accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house. house:

11.13 And he told shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, standing, which stood and saying to him: said unto him, Send men to Joppe, Joppa, and call hither for Simon, who whose surname is surnamed Peter, Peter;

11.14 Who shall speak to tell thee words, whereby thou shalt be saved, and all thy house. house shall be saved.

11.15 And when as I had begun began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell upon on them, as upon on us also in at the beginning.

11.16 And I Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said: said, John indeed baptized with water, water; but you ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

11.17 If Forasmuch then as God gave them the same grace, like gift as to us also he did unto us, who believed in on the Lord Jesus Christ; who what was I, that I could withstand God?

11.18 Having When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying: God then saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles given granted repentance unto life.

11.19 Now they who had been dispersed by which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose on occasion of Stephen, went about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice Phenice, and Cyprus Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking preaching the word to none, none but to unto the Jews only.

11.20 But And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, which, when they were entered into Antioch, spoke also come to Antioch, spake unto the Greeks, Grecians, preaching the Lord LORD Jesus.

11.21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believing, were converted to believed, and turned unto the Lord.

11.22 And the Then tidings of these things came to unto the ears of the church that which was at Jerusalem, touching these things: in Jerusalem: and they sent Barnabas forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.

11.23 Who, when he was come, came, and had seen the grace of God, rejoiced: was glad, and he exhorted them all all, that with purpose of heart to continue in they would cleave unto the Lord.

11.24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a great multitude faith: and much people was added to unto the Lord.

11.25 And Then departed Barnabas went to Tarsus Tarsus, for to seek Saul: whom,

11.26 And when he had found, found him, he brought to him unto Antioch.

11.26 And they conversed there in the church it came to pass, that a whole year; and year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught a great multitude, so that at Antioch much people. And the disciples were called Christians first named Christians. in Antioch.

11.27 And in these days there came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch: unto Antioch.

11.28 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, rising up, and signified by the Spirit, Spirit that there should be a great famine over dearth throughout all the whole world, world: which came to pass under Claudius. in the days of Claudius Caesar.

11.29 And Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, purposed determined to send relief to unto the brethren who which dwelt in Judea: Judaea:

11.30 Which also they did, sending and sent it to the ancients, elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

DRB Chapter 12 KJV

12.1 And at the same time, Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands, hands to afflict some vex certain of the church.

12.2 And he killed James, James the brother of John, John with the sword.

12.3 And seeing that because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take up Peter also. Now it was in (Then were the days of the Azymes. unleavened bread.)

12.4 And when he had apprehended him, he cast put him into in prison, delivering and delivered him to four files quaternions of soldiers to be kept, intending, keep him; intending after the pasch, Easter to bring him forth to the people.

12.5 Peter therefore was kept in prison. But prison: but prayer was made without ceasing by of the church unto God for him.

12.6 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.

12.7 And behold an And, behold, the angel of the Lord stood by him: came upon him, and a light shined in the room: prison: and he striking smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying: saying, Arise up quickly. And the his chains fell off from his hands.

12.8 And the angel said to him: unto him, Gird thyself, and put bind on thy sandals. And so he did so. did. And he said to him: saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

12.9 And going out, he went out, and followed him, him; and he knew wist not that it was true which was done by the angel: angel; but thought he saw a vision.

12.10 And passing through When they were past the first and the second ward, they came to unto the iron gate that leadeth to unto the city, city; which of itself opened to them. And going out, them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street: street; and immediately forthwith the angel departed from him.

12.11 And when Peter coming was come to himself, said: he said, Now I know in very deed, of a surety, that the Lord 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.

12.12 And considering, when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who whose surname was surnamed Mark, Mark; where many were gathered together and praying.

12.13 And when he as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, whose name was Rhode. named Rhoda.

12.14 And as soon as when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for joy, gladness, but running in she ran in, and told that how Peter stood before the gate.

12.15 But And they said to her: unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they: they, It is his angel.

12.16 But Peter continued knocking. And knocking: and when they had opened, they opened the door, and saw him, and they were astonished.

12.17 But he he, beckoning to unto them with his the hand to hold their peace, told declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of prison, and the prison. And he said: Tell said, Go shew these things to unto James, and to the brethren. And going out, he departed, and went into another place.

12.18 Now when day as soon as it was come, day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

12.19 And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not; having not, he examined the keepers, he and commanded that they should be put to death; and going death. And he went down from Judea Judaea to Caesarea, he abode there. and there abode.

12.20 And he Herod was angry highly displeased with the Tyrians them of Tyre and the Sidonians. But Sidon: but they came with one accord came to him, and and, having gained Blastus, who was made Blastus the king's chamberlain, they chamberlain their friend, desired peace, peace; because their countries were country was nourished by him. the king's country.

12.21 And upon a set day appointed, Herod being Herod, arrayed in kingly royal apparel, sat in the judgment seat, upon his throne, and made an oration to unto them.

12.22 And the people made acclamation, saying: gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

12.23 And forthwith an immediately the angel of the Lord struck smote him, because he had gave not given God the honour to God: glory: and being he was eaten up by of worms, he and gave up the ghost.

12.24 But the word of the Lord increased God grew and multiplied.

12.25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, having when they had fulfilled their ministry, taking and took with them John, who whose surname was surnamed Mark.

DRB Chapter 13 KJV

13.1 Now there were in the church which that was at Antioch, Antioch certain prophets and doctors, among whom was teachers; as Barnabas, and Simon who Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manahen, who was the foster brother of Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

13.2 And as As they were ministering ministered to the Lord, and fasting, fasted, the Holy Ghost said to them: said, Separate me Saul Barnabas and Barnabas, Saul for the work whereunto I have taken called them.

13.3 Then they, fasting And when they had fasted and praying, prayed, and imposing laid their hands upon on them, they sent them away.

13.4 So they they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, went to Seleucia: departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

13.5 And when they were come to Salamina, at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And Jews: and they had John also in the ministry. John to their minister.

13.6 And when they had gone through the whole island, as far as isle unto Paphos, they found a certain man, a magician, sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesu: Barjesus:

13.7 Who Which was with the proconsul deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. He sending man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

13.8 But Elymas the magician sorcerer (for so is his name is interpreted) by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the proconsul deputy from the faith.

13.9 Then Saul, otherwise Paul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, looking upon him, set his eyes on him.

13.10 Said: And said, O full of all guile, subtilty and of all deceit, mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all justice, righteousness, wilt thou ceasest not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord. Lord?

13.11 And now now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a time. season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and darkness upon him, a darkness; and going about, he sought went about seeking some one to lead him by the hand.

13.12 Then the proconsul, deputy, when he had seen saw what was done, believed, admiring being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

13.13 Now when Paul and they that were with him had sailed his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perge Perga in Pamphylia. And Pamphylia: and John departing from them, them returned to Jerusalem.

13.14 But when they passing through Perge, departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia: Pisidia, and entering went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, they and sat down.

13.15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets, prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent to unto them, saying: saying, Ye men, men and brethren, if you ye have any word of exhortation to make to for the people, speak. say on.

13.16 Then Paul rising stood up, and beckoning with his hand bespeaking silence, said: Ye men said, Men of Israel, and you ye that fear God, give ear. audience.

13.17 The God of the this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they were sojourners dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out from thence, of it.

13.18 And for about the space time of forty years endured suffered he their manners in the desert. wilderness.

13.19 And destroying when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land among them, to them by lot, lot.

13.20 As it were, after four hundred and fifty years: and And after these things, that he gave unto them judges, judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.

13.21 And after that 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.

13.22 And when he had removed him, he raised them up unto them David to be king: their king; to whom giving testimony, also he said: gave their testimony, and said, I have found David, David the son of Jesse, a man according to my after mine own heart, who which shall do fulfil all my wills. will.

13.23 Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise, hath promise raised up to unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

13.24 When John had first preaching, preached before his coming, coming the baptism of penance repentance to all the people of Israel.

13.25 And when as John was fulfilling fulfilled his course, he said: said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he, whom you think me to be: but he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.

13.26 Men, Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you fear feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation is sent.

13.27 For they that inhabited dwell at Jerusalem, and the rulers thereof, not knowing him, their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets, prophets which are read every sabbath, judging him sabbath day, they have fulfilled them. them in condemning him.

13.28 And finding though they found no cause of death in him, they yet desired of Pilate, that they might kill him. Pilate that he should be slain.

13.29 And when they had fulfilled all things that were was written of him, taking they took him down from the tree, they and laid him in a sepulchre.

13.30 But God raised him up from the dead the third day: dead:

13.31 Who And he was seen for many days, by days of them who which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who to this present are his witnesses to unto the people.

13.32 And we declare unto you, you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made to our unto the fathers,

13.33 This same God hath fulfilled to our the same unto us their children, raising in that he hath raised up Jesus, Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm also is written: psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

13.34 And to shew as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, not to return now any no more to return to corruption, he said thus: on this wise, I will give you the holy things sure mercies of David faithful. David.

13.35 And therefore, Wherefore he saith also in another place also, he saith: psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thy holy one thine Holy One to see corruption.

13.36 For David, when after he had served in his generation, according to own generation by the will of God, slept: fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption. corruption:

13.37 But he he, whom God hath raised from the dead, again, saw no corruption.

13.38 Be it known therefore to you, men, unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through him forgiveness of sins this man is preached to you: and unto you the forgiveness of sins:

13.39 And by him all that believe are justified from all the things, from which you ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

n=N5.13.39> In him every one that believeth, is justified.

n=N5.13.40> Beware, Beware therefore, lest that come upon you you, which is spoken of in the prophets: prophets;

13.41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which you will not ye shall in no wise believe, if any though a man shall tell declare it unto you.

13.42 And as they went out, they desired them, when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that on these words might be preached to them the next sabbath, they would speak unto them these words. sabbath.

13.43 And Now when the synagogue congregation was broken up, many of the Jews, Jews and of the strangers who served God, religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

13.44 But And the next sabbath day, day came almost the whole city almost came together, together to hear the word of God.

13.45 And But when the Jews seeing saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and contradicted spake against those things which were said spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.

13.46 Then Paul and Barnabas said boldly: To you it behoved us first to speak waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God: God should first have been spoken to you: but because you reject it, seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal everlasting life, behold lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

13.47 For so hath the Lord hath commanded us: us, saying, I have set thee to be the a light of the Gentiles; Gentiles, that thou mayest shouldest be for salvation unto the utmost part ends of the earth.

13.48 And when the Gentiles hearing it, heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life everlasting, believed.

13.49 And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the whole country. region.

13.50 But the Jews stirred up religious the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas: Barnabas, and cast expelled them out of their coasts.

13.51 But they, shaking they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came to unto Iconium.

13.52 And the disciples were filled with joy joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

DRB Chapter 14 KJV

14.1 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they entered went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke spake, that a very great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks did believe. believed.

14.2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up and incensed the Gentiles, and made their minds of the Gentiles evil affected against the brethren.

14.3 A long Long time therefore they abode there, dealing confidently they speaking boldly in the Lord, who which gave testimony to unto the word of his grace, granting and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

14.4 And But the multitude of the city was divided; divided: and some of them indeed part held with the Jews, but some and part with the apostles.

14.5 And when there was an assault made by both of the Gentiles Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them contumeliously, despitefully, and to stone them: them,

14.6 They understanding were ware of it, and fled to Lystra, unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to unto the whole country region that lieth round about, about:

14.7 and were And there preaching they preached the gospel.

14.8 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked. walked:

14.9 This The same heard Paul speaking. Who looking upon speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and seeing perceiving that he had faith to be healed,

14.10 Said with a loud voice: voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped up, and walked.

14.11 And when the multitudes had seen people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice voices, saying in the Lycaonian tongue, saying: speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men; men.

14.12 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter: but Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury; Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

14.13 The Then the priest also of Jupiter that Jupiter, which was before the their city, bringing brought oxen and garlands before unto the gate, gates, and would have offered done sacrifice with the people.

14.14 Which, Which when the apostles apostles, Barnabas and Paul had heard, rending Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, they leaped out and ran in among the people, crying, crying out,

14.15 And saying: Ye men, saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are mortals, men of like unto passions with you, preaching to and preach unto you to be converted that ye should turn from these vain things, to vanities unto the living God, who which made the heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and all things that are in them: therein:

14.16 Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.

14.17 Nevertheless he left not himself without testimony, doing good witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, giving rains and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.

14.18 And speaking with these things, they sayings scarce restrained they the people from sacrificing to people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.

14.19 Now And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch, and Iconium: Antioch and persuading Iconium, who persuaded the multitude, people, and stoning having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, thinking him to be supposing he had been dead.

14.20 But Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up up, and entered came into the city, city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

14.21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and to Antioch: Antioch,

14.22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith: faith, and that through many tribulations we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

14.23 And when they had ordained to them priests elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, in on whom they believed.

14.24 And passing through after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came into to Pamphylia.

14.25 And having spoken when they had preached the word of the Lord in Perge, Perga, they went down into Attalia:

14.26 And thence they sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been delivered recommended to the grace of God, unto God for the work which they accomplished. fulfilled.

14.27 And when they were come, and had assembled gathered the church, church together, they related what great things rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith to unto the Gentiles.

14.28 And there they abode no small long time with the disciples.

DRB Chapter 15 KJV

15.1 And some coming certain men which came down from Judea, Judaea taught the brethren: That except you brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, you ye cannot be saved.

15.2 And when When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small contest dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others of the other side, of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and priests to Jerusalem elders about this question.

15.3 They therefore And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice, Phenice and Samaria, relating declaring the conversion of the Gentiles; Gentiles: and they caused great joy to unto all the brethren.

15.4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received by of the church, and by of the apostles and ancients, declaring how great elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

15.5 But there arose some rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees that which believed, saying: They must be circumcised, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and be commanded to observe command them to keep the law of Moses.

15.6 And the apostles and ancients assembled elders came together for to consider of this matter.

15.7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter, rising Peter rose up, and said to them: Men, unto them, Men and brethren, you know, ye know how that in former days a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

15.8 And God, who which knoweth the hearts, gave testimony, bare them witness, giving unto them the Holy Ghost, as well even as to he did unto us;

15.9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.

15.10 Now therefore, therefore why tempt you God ye God, to put a yoke upon the necks neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been were able to bear?

15.11 But by we believe that through the grace of the Lord LORD Jesus Christ, Christ we believe to shall be saved, in like manner even as they also. they.

15.12 And Then all the multitude held their peace; kept silence, and they heard gave audience to Barnabas and Paul telling Paul, declaring what great signs miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.

15.13 And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying: Men, saying, Men and brethren, hear me. hearken unto me:

15.14 Simon Simeon hath related declared how God at the first visited did visit the Gentiles, to take out of the Gentiles them a people to for his name.

15.15 And to this agree the words of the prophets, prophets; as it is written: written,

15.16 After these things this I will return, and will rebuild build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and the ruins thereof I will rebuild, build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:

15.17 That the residue of men may might seek after the Lord, and all nations the Gentiles, upon whom my name is invoked, called, saith the Lord, who doth doeth all these things.

15.18 To the Lord was Known unto God are all his own work known works from the beginning of the world.

15.19 For which cause I judge Wherefore my sentence is, that they, who we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are converted to God, are not turned to be disquieted. God:

15.20 But that we write unto them, that they refrain themselves abstain from the pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.

15.21 For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him him, being read in the synagogues, where he is read synagogues every sabbath. sabbath day.

15.22 Then it pleased it the apostles and ancients, elders with the whole church, to choose send chosen men of their own company, and to send company to Antioch, Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, Barnabas; namely, Judas, who was Judas surnamed Barsabas, Barsabas and Silas, chief men among the brethren. brethren:

15.23 Writing And they wrote letters by their hands: them after this manner; The apostles and ancients, brethren, to elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles that are at Antioch, and in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greeting. Cilicia.

15.24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that some going certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls; souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

15.25 It hath seemed good to unto us, being assembled together, to choose out men, and with one accord, to send them chosen men unto you, you with our well beloved Barnabas and Paul: Paul,

15.26 Men that have given hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

15.27 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves shall also will, by word of mouth, tell you the same things. things by mouth.

15.28 For it hath seemed good to the Holy Ghost Ghost, and to us, to lay no further burden upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: things;

15.29 That you ye abstain from things sacrificed meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication; fornication: from which things keeping if ye keep yourselves, you ye shall do well. Fare ye well.

15.30 They therefore being So when they were dismissed, went down they came to Antioch; Antioch: and gathering together when they had gathered the multitude, multitude together, they delivered the epistle. epistle:

15.31 Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.

15.32 But And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words comforted the brethren, words, and confirmed them.

15.33 And after they had spent some time there, tarried there a space, they were let go with in peace by from the brethren, brethren unto them that had sent them. the apostles.

15.34 But Notwithstanding it seemed good unto pleased Silas to remain there; and Judas alone departed to Jerusalem. abide there still.

15.35 And Paul also and Barnabas continued at in Antioch, teaching and preaching, with many others, preaching the word of the Lord. Lord, with many others also.

15.36 And after some days, days after Paul said to Barnabas: unto Barnabas, Let us return go again and visit our brethren in all the cities wherein every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, to LORD, and see how they do.

15.37 And Barnabas would have taken determined to take with them John also, that John, whose surname was surnamed Mark; Mark.

15.38 But Paul desired that he (as having thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them out of from Pamphylia, and went not gone with them to the work) might not be received. work.

15.39 And there arose a dissension, the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from another; the other: and so Barnabas indeed taking took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus. unto Cyprus;

15.40 But And Paul choosing chose Silas, and departed, being delivered recommended by the brethren to unto the grace of God.

15.41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches, commanding them to keep the precepts of the apostles and the ancients. churches.

DRB Chapter 16 KJV

16.1 And he Then came he to Derbe and Lystra. And Lystra: and, behold, there was a certain disciple there was there, named Timothy, Timotheus, the son of a Jewish woman that certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Gentile. Greek:

16.2 To this man Which was well reported of by the brethren that were in at Lystra and Iconium, gave a good testimony. Iconium.

16.3 Him Paul would Paul have to go along forth with him: him; and taking him he took and circumcised him, him because of the Jews who which were in those places. For quarters: for they all knew all that his father was a Gentile. Greek.

16.4 And as they passed went through the cities, they delivered unto them the decrees for to keep, that were decreed by ordained of the apostles and ancients who elders which were at Jerusalem.

16.5 And so were the churches were confirmed established in the faith, and increased in number daily.

16.6 And Now when they had passed through Phrygia, gone throughout Phrygia and the country region of Galatia, they and were forbidden by of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia. Asia,

16.7 And when After they were come into to Mysia, they attempted assayed to go into Bythynia, and Bithynia: but the Spirit of Jesus suffered them not.

16.8 And when they had passed through Mysia, they went passing by Mysia came down to Troas.

16.9 And a vision was shewed appeared to Paul in the night, which was night; There stood a man of Macedonia standing Macedonia, and beseeching prayed him, and saying: Pass saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.

16.10 And as soon as after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought endeavoured to go into Macedonia, being assured assuredly gathering that God the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel to unto them.