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1:3	After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.	After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.
1:6	So when they met together, they asked him, Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?	Then they gathered around him and asked him, Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?
1:12	Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath days walk from the city.	Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath days walk from the city.
1:16	and said, Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus—	and said, Brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus.
1:17	he was one of our number and shared in this ministry.	He was one of our number and shared in our ministry.
1:18	With the reward he got for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out.	With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out.
1:20	For, said Peter, it is written in the book of Psalms,  May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it, and,  May another take his place of leadership.	For, said Peter, it is written in the Book of Psalms:  May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it, and,  May another take his place of leadership.
1:21	Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,	Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us,
1:23	So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas also known as Justus and Matthias.	So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas also known as Justus and Matthias.
2:6	When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language.	When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken.
2:7	Utterly amazed, they asked: Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans?	Utterly amazed, they asked: Arent all these who are speaking Galileans?
2:8	Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language?	Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language?
2:15	These men are not drunk, as you suppose. Its only nine in the morning!	These people are not drunk, as you suppose. Its only nine in the morning!
2:19	I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.	I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.
2:22	Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.	Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.
2:23	This man was handed over to you by Gods set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.	This man was handed over to you by Gods deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.
2:26	Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will live in hope,	Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest in hope,
2:27	because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay.	because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, you will not let your holy one see decay.
2:29	Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day.	Fellow Israelites, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day.
2:31	Seeing what was ahead, he spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to the grave, nor did his body see decay.	Seeing what was to come, he spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, that he was not abandoned to the realm of the dead, nor did his body see decay.
2:32	God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact.	God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it.
2:36	Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.	Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.
2:42	They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.	They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
2:43	Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.	Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.
2:45	Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.	They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.
3:2	Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts.	Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts.
3:6	Then Peter said, Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.	Then Peter said, Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.
3:11	While the beggar held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomons Colonnade.	While the man held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomons Colonnade.
3:12	When Peter saw this, he said to them: Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?	When Peter saw this, he said to them: Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?
3:16	By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see.	By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see.
3:17	Now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.	Now, fellow Israelites, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.
3:18	But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Christ would suffer.	But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Messiah would suffer.
3:20	and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus.	and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus.
3:21	He must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.	Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.
3:23	Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off from among his people.	Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off from their people.
3:24	Indeed, all the prophets from Samuel on, as many as have spoken, have foretold these days.	Indeed, beginning with Samuel, all the prophets who have spoken have foretold these days.
4:2	They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.	They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.
4:3	They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day.	They seized Peter and John and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day.
4:4	But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.	But many who heard the message believed; so the number of men who believed grew to about five thousand.
4:5	The next day the rulers, elders and teachers of the law met in Jerusalem.	The next day the rulers, the elders and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem.
4:6	Annas the high priest was there, and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and the other men of the high priests family.	Annas the high priest was there, and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and others of the high priests family.
4:9	If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed,	If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed,
4:11	He is  the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone.	Jesus is  the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.
4:12	Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.	Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
4:16	What are we going to do with these men? they asked. Everybody living in Jerusalem knows they have done an outstanding miracle, and we cannot deny it.	What are we going to do with these men? they asked. Everyone living in Jerusalem knows they have performed a notable sign, and we cannot deny it.
4:17	But to stop this thing from spreading any further among the people, we must warn these men to speak no longer to anyone in this name.	But to stop this thing from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them to speak no longer to anyone in this name.
4:19	But Peter and John replied, Judge for yourselves whether it is right in Gods sight to obey you rather than God.	But Peter and John replied, Which is right in Gods eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges!
4:20	For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.	As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.
4:23	On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.	On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.
4:24	When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. Sovereign Lord, they said, you made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and everything in them.	When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. Sovereign Lord, they said, you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and everything in them.
4:26	The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against his Anointed One.	The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed one.
4:30	Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.	Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.
4:32	All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had.	All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.
4:33	With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all.	With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And Gods grace was so powerfully at work in them all
4:34	There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales	that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales
4:35	and put it at the apostles feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need.	and put it at the apostles feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
4:36	Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas which means Son of Encouragement,	Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas which means son of encouragement,
5:4	Didnt it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasnt the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied to men but to God.	Didnt it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasnt the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God.
5:6	Then the young men came forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him.	Then some young men came forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him.
5:9	Peter said to her, How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.	Peter said to her, How could you conspire to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.
5:12	The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomons Colonnade.	The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomons Colonnade.
5:16	Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by evil spirits, and all of them were healed.	Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed.
5:20	Go, stand in the temple courts, he said, and tell the people the full message of this new life.	Go, stand in the temple courts, he said, and tell the people all about this new life.
5:24	On hearing this report, the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests were puzzled, wondering what would come of this.	On hearing this report, the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests were at a loss, wondering what this might lead to.
5:27	Having brought the apostles, they made them appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest.	The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest.
5:29	Peter and the other apostles replied: We must obey God rather than men!	Peter and the other apostles replied: We must obey God rather than human beings!
5:30	The God of our fathers raised Jesus from the dead—whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree.	The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross.
5:31	God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.	God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins.
5:35	Then he addressed them: Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men.	Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men.
5:42	Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.	Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah.
6:1	In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.	In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
6:3	Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them	Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them
6:8	Now Stephen, a man full of Gods grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.	Now Stephen, a man full of Gods grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.
6:9	Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen as it was called—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. These men began to argue with Stephen,	Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen as it was called—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of Cilicia and Asia—who began to argue with Stephen.
6:10	but they could not stand up against his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.	But they could not stand up against the wisdom the Spirit gave him as he spoke.
6:11	Then they secretly persuaded some men to say, We have heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.	Then they secretly persuaded some men to say, We have heard Stephen speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God.
7:1	Then the high priest asked him, Are these charges true?	Then the high priest asked Stephen, Are these charges true?
7:2	To this he replied: Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran.	To this he replied: Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Harran.
7:4	So he left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After the death of his father, God sent him to this land where you are now living.	So he left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Harran. After the death of his father, God sent him to this land where you are now living.
7:5	He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised him that he and his descendants after him would possess the land, even though at that time Abraham had no child.	He gave him no inheritance here, not even enough ground to set his foot on. But God promised him that he and his descendants after him would possess the land, even though at that time Abraham had no child.
7:6	God spoke to him in this way: Your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.	God spoke to him in this way: For four hundred years your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated.
7:10	and rescued him from all his troubles. He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwill of Pharaoh king of Egypt; so he made him ruler over Egypt and all his palace.	and rescued him from all his troubles. He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwill of Pharaoh king of Egypt. So Pharaoh made him ruler over Egypt and all his palace.
7:11	Then a famine struck all Egypt and Canaan, bringing great suffering, and our fathers could not find food.	Then a famine struck all Egypt and Canaan, bringing great suffering, and our ancestors could not find food.
7:12	When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit.	When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our forefathers on their first visit.
7:15	Then Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died.	Then Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our ancestors died.
7:17	As the time drew near for God to fulfill his promise to Abraham, the number of our people in Egypt greatly increased.	As the time drew near for God to fulfill his promise to Abraham, the number of our people in Egypt had greatly increased.
7:18	Then another king, who knew nothing about Joseph, became ruler of Egypt.	Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt.
7:19	He dealt treacherously with our people and oppressed our forefathers by forcing them to throw out their newborn babies so that they would die.	He dealt treacherously with our people and oppressed our ancestors by forcing them to throw out their newborn babies so that they would die.
7:20	At that time Moses was born, and he was no ordinary child. For three months he was cared for in his fathers house.	At that time Moses was born, and he was no ordinary child. For three months he was cared for by his family.
7:23	When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his fellow Israelites.	When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his own people, the Israelites.
7:28	Do you want to kill me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?	Are you thinking of killing me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?
7:31	When he saw this, he was amazed at the sight. As he went over to look more closely, he heard the Lords voice:	When he saw this, he was amazed at the sight. As he went over to get a closer look, he heard the Lord say:
7:33	Then the Lord said to him, Take off your sandals; the place where you are standing is holy ground.	Then the Lord said to him, Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.
7:35	This is the same Moses whom they had rejected with the words, Who made you ruler and judge? He was sent to be their ruler and deliverer by God himself, through the angel who appeared to him in the bush.	This is the same Moses they had rejected with the words, Who made you ruler and judge? He was sent to be their ruler and deliverer by God himself, through the angel who appeared to him in the bush.
7:36	He led them out of Egypt and did wonders and miraculous signs in Egypt, at the Red Sea and for forty years in the desert.	He led them out of Egypt and performed wonders and signs in Egypt, at the Red Sea and for forty years in the wilderness.
7:37	This is that Moses who told the Israelites, God will send you a prophet like me from your own people.	This is the Moses who told the Israelites, God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your own people.
7:38	He was in the assembly in the desert, with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers; and he received living words to pass on to us.	He was in the assembly in the wilderness, with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors; and he received living words to pass on to us.
7:39	But our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.	But our ancestors refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.
7:41	That was the time they made an idol in the form of a calf. They brought sacrifices to it and held a celebration in honor of what their hands had made.	That was the time they made an idol in the form of a calf. They brought sacrifices to it and reveled in what their own hands had made.
7:42	But God turned away and gave them over to the worship of the heavenly bodies. This agrees with what is written in the book of the prophets:  Did you bring me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the desert, O house of Israel?	But God turned away from them and gave them over to the worship of the sun, moon and stars. This agrees with what is written in the book of the prophets:  Did you bring me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, people of Israel?
7:43	You have lifted up the shrine of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.	You have taken up the tabernacle of Molek and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.
7:44	Our forefathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the desert. It had been made as God directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen.	Our ancestors had the tabernacle of the covenant law with them in the wilderness. It had been made as God directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen.
7:45	Having received the tabernacle, our fathers under Joshua brought it with them when they took the land from the nations God drove out before them. It remained in the land until the time of David,	After receiving the tabernacle, our ancestors under Joshua brought it with them when they took the land from the nations God drove out before them. It remained in the land until the time of David,
7:47	But it was Solomon who built the house for him.	But it was Solomon who built a house for him.
7:48	However, the Most High does not live in houses made by men. As the prophet says:	However, the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:
7:51	You stiff necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: You always resist the Holy Spirit!	You stiff necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit!
7:52	Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him—	Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him—
7:53	you who have received the law that was put into effect through angels but have not obeyed it.	you who have received the law that was given through angels but have not obeyed it.
7:54	When they heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him.	When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him.
7:58	dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.	dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul.
8:1	And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.	And Saul approved of their killing him. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
8:3	But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.	But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison.
8:5	Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there.	Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there.
8:6	When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said.	When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said.
8:7	With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many paralytics and cripples were healed.	For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed.
8:10	and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, This man is the divine power known as the Great Power.	and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, This man is rightly called the Great Power of God.
8:11	They followed him because he had amazed them for a long time with his magic.	They followed him because he had amazed them for a long time with his sorcery.
8:12	But when they believed Philip as he preached the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.	But when they believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
8:14	When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.	When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria.
8:15	When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit,	When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit,
8:16	because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.	because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
8:22	Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart.	Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord in the hope that he may forgive you for having such a thought in your heart.
8:25	When they had testified and proclaimed the word of the Lord, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many Samaritan villages.	After they had further proclaimed the word of the Lord and testified about Jesus, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many Samaritan villages.
8:27	So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship,	So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake which means queen of the Ethiopians. This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship,
8:28	and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the book of Isaiah the prophet.	and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet.
8:32	The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so he did not open his mouth.	This is the passage of Scripture the eunuch was reading: He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he did not open his mouth.
8:36	As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, Look, here is water. Why shouldnt I be baptized?	As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?
9:13	Lord, Ananias answered, I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem.	Lord, Ananias answered, I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem.
9:15	But the Lord said to Ananias, Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel.	But the Lord said to Ananias, Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.
9:22	Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.	Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Messiah.
9:23	After many days had gone by, the Jews conspired to kill him,	After many days had gone by, there was a conspiracy among the Jews to kill him,
9:29	He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him.	He talked and debated with the Hellenistic Jews, but they tried to kill him.
9:30	When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.	When the believers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.
9:31	Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.	Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.
9:32	As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the saints in Lydda.	As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the Lords people who lived in Lydda.
9:33	There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years.	There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years.
9:34	Aeneas, Peter said to him, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat. Immediately Aeneas got up.	Aeneas, Peter said to him, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat. Immediately Aeneas got up.
9:36	In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha which, when translated, is Dorcas, who was always doing good and helping the poor.	In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha in Greek her name is Dorcas; she was always doing good and helping the poor.
9:41	He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called the believers and the widows and presented her to them alive.	He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called for the believers, especially the widows, and presented her to them alive.
10:12	It contained all kinds of four footed animals, as well as reptiles of the earth and birds of the air.	It contained all kinds of four footed animals, as well as reptiles and birds.
10:22	The men replied, We have come from Cornelius the centurion. He is a righteous and God fearing man, who is respected by all the Jewish people. A holy angel told him to have you come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say.	The men replied, We have come from Cornelius the centurion. He is a righteous and God fearing man, who is respected by all the Jewish people. A holy angel told him to ask you to come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say.
10:23	Then Peter invited the men into the house to be his guests. The next day Peter started out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went along.	Then Peter invited the men into the house to be his guests. The next day Peter started out with them, and some of the believers from Joppa went along.
10:27	Talking with him, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people.	While talking with him, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people.
10:28	He said to them: You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with a Gentile or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.	He said to them: You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean.
10:30	Cornelius answered: Four days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me	Cornelius answered: Three days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me
10:35	but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.	but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.
10:36	You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.	You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
10:37	You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached—	You know what has happened throughout the province of Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached—
10:39	We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a tree,	We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a cross,
10:45	The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.	The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles.
10:47	Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.	Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.
11:1	The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.	The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
11:4	Peter began and explained everything to them precisely as it had happened:	Starting from the beginning, Peter told them the whole story:
11:6	I looked into it and saw four footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, reptiles, and birds of the air.	I looked into it and saw four footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, reptiles and birds.
11:17	So if God gave them the same gift as he gave us, who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could oppose God?	So if God gave them the same gift he gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could stand in Gods way?
11:18	When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.	When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.
11:19	Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews.	Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, spreading the word only among Jews.
11:22	News of this reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.	News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
11:23	When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.	When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.
11:29	The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea.	The disciples, as each one was able, decided to provide help for the brothers and sisters living in Judea.
12:3	When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.	When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread.
12:11	Then Peter came to himself and said, Now I know without a doubt that the Lord sent his angel and rescued me from Herods clutches and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.	Then Peter came to himself and said, Now I know without a doubt that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herods clutches and from everything the Jewish people were hoping would happen.
12:13	Peter knocked at the outer entrance, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer the door.	Peter knocked at the outer entrance, and a servant named Rhoda came to answer the door.
12:17	Peter motioned with his hand for them to be quiet and described how the Lord had brought him out of prison. Tell James and the brothers about this, he said, and then he left for another place.	Peter motioned with his hand for them to be quiet and described how the Lord had brought him out of prison. Tell James and the other brothers and sisters about this, he said, and then he left for another place.
12:19	After Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then Herod went from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there a while.	After Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then Herod went from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there.
12:20	He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; they now joined together and sought an audience with him. Having secured the support of Blastus, a trusted personal servant of the king, they asked for peace, because they depended on the kings country for their food supply.	He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; they now joined together and sought an audience with him. After securing the support of Blastus, a trusted personal servant of the king, they asked for peace, because they depended on the kings country for their food supply.
12:24	But the word of God continued to increase and spread.	But the word of God continued to spread and flourish.
13:1	In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch and Saul.	Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch and Saul.
13:11	Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind, and for a time you will be unable to see the light of the sun. Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand.	Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind for a time, not even able to see the light of the sun. Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand.
13:15	After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue rulers sent word to them, saying, Brothers, if you have a message of encouragement for the people, please speak.	After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, Brothers, if you have a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.
13:16	Standing up, Paul motioned with his hand and said: Men of Israel and you Gentiles who worship God, listen to me!	Standing up, Paul motioned with his hand and said: Fellow Israelites and you Gentiles who worship God, listen to me!
13:17	The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers; he made the people prosper during their stay in Egypt, with mighty power he led them out of that country,	The God of the people of Israel chose our ancestors; he made the people prosper during their stay in Egypt; with mighty power he led them out of that country;
13:18	he endured their conduct for about forty years in the desert,	for about forty years he endured their conduct in the wilderness;
13:19	he overthrew seven nations in Canaan and gave their land to his people as their inheritance.	and he overthrew seven nations in Canaan, giving their land to his people as their inheritance.
13:22	After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.	After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.
13:25	As John was completing his work, he said: Who do you think I am? I am not that one. No, but he is coming after me, whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.	As John was completing his work, he said: Who do you suppose I am? I am not the one you are looking for. But there is one coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.
13:26	Brothers, children of Abraham, and you God fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.	Fellow children of Abraham and you God fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
13:29	When they had carried out all that was written about him, they took him down from the tree and laid him in a tomb.	When they had carried out all that was written about him, they took him down from the cross and laid him in a tomb.
13:32	We tell you the good news: What God promised our fathers	We tell you the good news: What God promised our ancestors
13:33	he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm:  You are my Son; today I have become your Father.	he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm:  You are my son; today I have become your father.
13:34	The fact that God raised him from the dead, never to decay, is stated in these  words: I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.	God raised him from the dead so that he will never be subject to decay. As God has said,  I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.
13:35	So it is stated elsewhere:  You will not let your Holy One see decay.	So it is also stated elsewhere:  You will not let your holy one see decay.
13:36	For when David had served Gods purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his fathers and his body decayed.	Now when David had served Gods purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed.
13:38	Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.	Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
13:39	Through him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.	Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses.
13:45	When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and talked abusively against what Paul was saying.	When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy. They began to contradict what Paul was saying and heaped abuse on him.
13:50	But the Jews incited the God fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region.	But the Jewish leaders incited the God fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region.
13:51	So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.	So they shook the dust off their feet as a warning to them and went to Iconium.
14:1	At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed.	At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed.
14:2	But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.	But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the other Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
14:3	So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to do miraculous signs and wonders.	So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.
14:5	There was a plot afoot among the Gentiles and Jews, together with their leaders, to mistreat them and stone them.	There was a plot afoot among both Gentiles and Jews, together with their leaders, to mistreat them and stone them.
14:7	where they continued to preach the good news.	where they continued to preach the gospel.
14:8	In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked.	In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth and had never walked.
14:15	Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them.	Friends, why are you doing this? We too are only human, like you. We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and everything in them.
14:21	They preached the good news in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch,	They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch,
14:27	On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.	On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
15:1	Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.	Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.
15:3	The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told how the Gentiles had been converted. This news made all the brothers very glad.	The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told how the Gentiles had been converted. This news made all the believers very glad.
15:5	Then some of the believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses.	Then some of the believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to keep the law of Moses.
15:9	He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith.	He did not discriminate between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith.
15:10	Now then, why do you try to test God by putting on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear?	Now then, why do you try to test God by putting on the necks of Gentiles a yoke that neither we nor our ancestors have been able to bear?
15:12	The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the miraculous signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.	The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.
15:13	When they finished, James spoke up: Brothers, listen to me.	When they finished, James spoke up. Brothers, he said, listen to me.
15:14	Simon has described to us how God at first showed his concern by taking from the Gentiles a people for himself.	Simon has described to us how God first intervened to choose a people for his name from the Gentiles.
15:17	that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who bear my name, says the Lord, who does these things	that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, even all the Gentiles who bear my name, says the Lord, who does these things—
15:18	that have been known for ages.	things known from long ago.
15:21	For Moses has been preached in every city from the earliest times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.	For the law of Moses has been preached in every city from the earliest times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.
15:22	Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two men who were leaders among the brothers.	Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, men who were leaders among the believers.
15:30	The men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they gathered the church together and delivered the letter.	So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they gathered the church together and delivered the letter.
15:32	Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.	Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers.
15:33	After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers with the blessing of peace to return to those who had sent them.	After spending some time there, they were sent off by the believers with the blessing of peace to return to those who had sent them.
15:36	Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.	Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go back and visit the believers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.
15:40	but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.	but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord.
16:1	He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was a Jewess and a believer, but whose father was a Greek.	Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believer but whose father was a Greek.
16:2	The brothers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.	The believers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.
16:11	From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day on to Neapolis.	From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day we went on to Neapolis.
16:14	One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Pauls message.	One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Pauls message.
16:16	Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune telling.	Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune telling.
16:17	This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.	She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.
16:18	She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned around and said to the spirit, In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her! At that moment the spirit left her.	She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so annoyed that he turned around and said to the spirit, In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her! At that moment the spirit left her.
16:19	When the owners of the slave girl realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities.	When her owners realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities.
16:22	The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten.	The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods.
16:24	Upon receiving such orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.	When he received these orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.
16:26	Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybodys chains came loose.	Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyones chains came loose.
16:33	At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized.	At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized.
16:34	The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole family.	The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole household.
16:40	After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydias house, where they met with the brothers and encouraged them. Then they left.	After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydias house, where they met with the brothers and sisters and encouraged them. Then they left.
17:1	When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.	When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.
17:2	As his custom was, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,	As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,
17:3	explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ, he said.	explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah, he said.
17:4	Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of God fearing Greeks and not a few prominent women.	Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of God fearing Greeks and quite a few prominent women.
17:5	But the Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the city. They rushed to Jasons house in search of Paul and Silas in order to bring them out to the crowd.	But other Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the city. They rushed to Jasons house in search of Paul and Silas in order to bring them out to the crowd.
17:6	But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting: These men who have caused trouble all over the world have now come here,	But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other believers before the city officials, shouting: These men who have caused trouble all over the world have now come here,
17:10	As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue.	As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue.
17:11	Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.	Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.
17:12	Many of the Jews believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men.	As a result, many of them believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men.
17:13	When the Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea, they went there too, agitating the crowds and stirring them up.	But when the Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea, some of them went there too, agitating the crowds and stirring them up.
17:14	The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea.	The believers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea.
17:15	The men who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.	Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
17:17	So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there.	So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there.
17:18	A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to dispute with him. Some of them asked, What is this babbler trying to say? Others remarked, He seems to be advocating foreign gods. They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.	A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him. Some of them asked, What is this babbler trying to say? Others remarked, He seems to be advocating foreign gods. They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.
17:20	You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we want to know what they mean.	You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we would like to know what they mean.
17:22	Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious.	Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: People of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious.
17:23	For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: to an unknown god. Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you.	For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: to an unknown god. So you are ignorant of the very thing you worship—and this is what I am going to proclaim to you.
17:24	The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands.	The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands.
17:25	And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else.	And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.
17:26	From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.	From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.
17:27	God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.	God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.
17:29	Therefore since we are Gods offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by mans design and skill.	Therefore since we are Gods offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by human design and skill.
17:31	For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead.	For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.
17:34	A few men became followers of Paul and believed. Among them was Dionysius, a member of the Areopagus, also a woman named Damaris, and a number of others.	Some of the people became followers of Paul and believed. Among them was Dionysius, a member of the Areopagus, also a woman named Damaris, and a number of others.
18:2	There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them,	There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them,
18:5	When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.	When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.
18:6	But when the Jews opposed Paul and became abusive, he shook out his clothes in protest and said to them, Your blood be on your own heads! I am clear of my responsibility. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.	But when they opposed Paul and became abusive, he shook out his clothes in protest and said to them, Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.
18:8	Crispus, the synagogue ruler, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized.	Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and were baptized.
18:11	So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.	So Paul stayed in Corinth for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.
18:12	While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him into court.	While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews of Corinth made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the place of judgment.
18:14	Just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to the Jews, If you Jews were making a complaint about some misdemeanor or serious crime, it would be reasonable for me to listen to you.	Just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to them, If you Jews were making a complaint about some misdemeanor or serious crime, it would be reasonable for me to listen to you.
18:16	So he had them ejected from the court.	So he drove them off.
18:17	Then they all turned on Sosthenes the synagogue ruler and beat him in front of the court. But Gallio showed no concern whatever.	Then the crowd there turned on Sosthenes the synagogue leader and beat him in front of the proconsul; and Gallio showed no concern whatever.
18:18	Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he left the brothers and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchrea because of a vow he had taken.	Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he left the brothers and sisters and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchreae because of a vow he had taken.
18:22	When he landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church and then went down to Antioch.	When he landed at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church and then went down to Antioch.
18:27	When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On arriving, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.	When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia, the brothers and sisters encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. When he arrived, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.
18:28	For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.	For he vigorously refuted his Jewish opponents in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah.
19:5	On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.	On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
19:13	Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon possessed. They would say, In the name of Jesus, whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.	Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon possessed. They would say, In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.
19:15	One day the evil spirit answered them, Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?	One day the evil spirit answered them, Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?
19:18	Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed their evil deeds.	Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done.
19:24	A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in no little business for the craftsmen.	A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in a lot of business for the craftsmen there.
19:25	He called them together, along with the workmen in related trades, and said: Men, you know we receive a good income from this business.	He called them together, along with the workers in related trades, and said: You know, my friends, that we receive a good income from this business.
19:26	And you see and hear how this fellow Paul has convinced and led astray large numbers of people here in Ephesus and in practically the whole province of Asia. He says that man made gods are no gods at all.	And you see and hear how this fellow Paul has convinced and led astray large numbers of people here in Ephesus and in practically the whole province of Asia. He says that gods made by human hands are no gods at all.
19:27	There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited, and the goddess herself, who is worshiped throughout the province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine majesty.	There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited; and the goddess herself, who is worshiped throughout the province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine majesty.
19:29	Soon the whole city was in an uproar. The people seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Pauls traveling companions from Macedonia, and rushed as one man into the theater.	Soon the whole city was in an uproar. The people seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Pauls traveling companions from Macedonia, and all of them rushed into the theater together.
19:33	The Jews pushed Alexander to the front, and some of the crowd shouted instructions to him. He motioned for silence in order to make a defense before the people.	The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander to the front, and they shouted instructions to him. He motioned for silence in order to make a defense before the people.
19:35	The city clerk quieted the crowd and said: Men of Ephesus, doesnt all the world know that the city of Ephesus is the guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from heaven?	The city clerk quieted the crowd and said: Fellow Ephesians, doesnt all the world know that the city of Ephesus is the guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from heaven?
19:36	Therefore, since these facts are undeniable, you ought to be quiet and not do anything rash.	Therefore, since these facts are undeniable, you ought to calm down and not do anything rash.
19:40	As it is, we are in danger of being charged with rioting because of todays events. In that case we would not be able to account for this commotion, since there is no reason for it.	As it is, we are in danger of being charged with rioting because of what happened today. In that case we would not be able to account for this commotion, since there is no reason for it.
20:1	When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said good by and set out for Macedonia.	When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for Macedonia.
20:3	where he stayed three months. Because the Jews made a plot against him just as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia.	where he stayed three months. Because some Jews had plotted against him just as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia.
20:6	But we sailed from Philippi after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and five days later joined the others at Troas, where we stayed seven days.	But we sailed from Philippi after the Festival of Unleavened Bread, and five days later joined the others at Troas, where we stayed seven days.
20:15	The next day we set sail from there and arrived off Kios. The day after that we crossed over to Samos, and on the following day arrived at Miletus.	The next day we set sail from there and arrived off Chios. The day after that we crossed over to Samos, and on the following day arrived at Miletus.
20:19	I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, although I was severely tested by the plots of the Jews.	I served the Lord with great humility and with tears and in the midst of severe testing by the plots of my Jewish opponents.
20:24	However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of Gods grace.	However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of Gods grace.
20:26	Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of all men.	Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of any of you.
20:36	When he had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.	When Paul had finished speaking, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.
21:1	After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Cos. The next day we went to Rhodes and from there to Patara.	After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Kos. The next day we went to Rhodes and from there to Patara.
21:4	Finding the disciples there, we stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they urged Paul not to go on to Jerusalem.	We sought out the disciples there and stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they urged Paul not to go on to Jerusalem.
21:5	But when our time was up, we left and continued on our way. All the disciples and their wives and children accompanied us out of the city, and there on the beach we knelt to pray.	When it was time to leave, we left and continued on our way. All of them, including wives and children, accompanied us out of the city, and there on the beach we knelt to pray.
21:6	After saying good by to each other, we went aboard the ship, and they returned home.	After saying goodbye to each other, we went aboard the ship, and they returned home.
21:7	We continued our voyage from Tyre and landed at Ptolemais, where we greeted the brothers and stayed with them for a day.	We continued our voyage from Tyre and landed at Ptolemais, where we greeted the brothers and sisters and stayed with them for a day.
21:11	Coming over to us, he took Pauls belt, tied his own hands and feet with it and said, The Holy Spirit says, In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and will hand him over to the Gentiles.	Coming over to us, he took Pauls belt, tied his own hands and feet with it and said, The Holy Spirit says, In this way the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and will hand him over to the Gentiles.
21:15	After this, we got ready and went up to Jerusalem.	After this, we started on our way up to Jerusalem.
21:17	When we arrived at Jerusalem, the brothers received us warmly.	When we arrived at Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters received us warmly.
21:24	Take these men, join in their purification rites and pay their expenses, so that they can have their heads shaved. Then everybody will know there is no truth in these reports about you, but that you yourself are living in obedience to the law.	Take these men, join in their purification rites and pay their expenses, so that they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know there is no truth in these reports about you, but that you yourself are living in obedience to the law.
21:28	shouting, Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against our people and our law and this place. And besides, he has brought Greeks into the temple area and defiled this holy place.	shouting, Fellow Israelites, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and our law and this place. And besides, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.
21:29	They had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with Paul and assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple area.	They had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with Paul and assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple.
21:36	The crowd that followed kept shouting, Away with him!	The crowd that followed kept shouting, Get rid of him!
21:38	Arent you the Egyptian who started a revolt and led four thousand terrorists out into the desert some time ago?	Arent you the Egyptian who started a revolt and led four thousand terrorists out into the wilderness some time ago?
21:40	Having received the commanders permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. When they were all silent, he said to them in Aramaic:	After receiving the commanders permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. When they were all silent, he said to them in Aramaic:
22:3	I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city. Under Gamaliel I was thoroughly trained in the law of our fathers and was just as zealous for God as any of you are today.	I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city. I studied under Gamaliel and was thoroughly trained in the law of our ancestors. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today.
22:5	as also the high priest and all the Council can testify. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and went there to bring these people as prisoners to Jerusalem to be punished.	as the high priest and all the Council can themselves testify. I even obtained letters from them to their associates in Damascus, and went there to bring these people as prisoners to Jerusalem to be punished.
22:14	Then he said: The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth.	Then he said: The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth.
22:15	You will be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.	You will be his witness to all people of what you have seen and heard.
22:18	and saw the Lord speaking. Quick! he said to me. Leave Jerusalem immediately, because they will not accept your testimony about me.	and saw the Lord speaking to me. Quick! he said. Leave Jerusalem immediately, because the people here will not accept your testimony about me.
22:19	Lord, I replied, these men know that I went from one synagogue to another to imprison and beat those who believe in you.	Lord, I replied, these people know that I went from one synagogue to another to imprison and beat those who believe in you.
22:24	the commander ordered Paul to be taken into the barracks. He directed that he be flogged and questioned in order to find out why the people were shouting at him like this.	the commander ordered that Paul be taken into the barracks. He directed that he be flogged and interrogated in order to find out why the people were shouting at him like this.
22:28	Then the commander said, I had to pay a big price for my citizenship. But I was born a citizen, Paul replied.	Then the commander said, I had to pay a lot of money for my citizenship. But I was born a citizen, Paul replied.
22:29	Those who were about to question him withdrew immediately. The commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put Paul, a Roman citizen, in chains.	Those who were about to interrogate him withdrew immediately. The commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put Paul, a Roman citizen, in chains.
22:30	The next day, since the commander wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul and had him stand before them.	The commander wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews. So the next day he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the members of the Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul and had him stand before them.
23:4	Those who were standing near Paul said, You dare to insult Gods high priest?	Those who were standing near Paul said, How dare you insult Gods high priest!
23:6	Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, My brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. I stand on trial because of my hope in the resurrection of the dead.	Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, My brothers, I am a Pharisee, descended from Pharisees. I stand on trial because of the hope of the resurrection of the dead.
23:8	The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, and that there are neither angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.	The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, and that there are neither angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees believe all these things.
23:12	The next morning the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.	The next morning some Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.
23:14	They went to the chief priests and elders and said, We have taken a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul.	They went to the chief priests and the elders and said, We have taken a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul.
23:20	He said: The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul before the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of wanting more accurate information about him.	He said: Some Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul before the Sanhedrin tomorrow on the pretext of wanting more accurate information about him.
23:22	The commander dismissed the young man and cautioned him, Dont tell anyone that you have reported this to me.	The commander dismissed the young man with this warning: Dont tell anyone that you have reported this to me.
23:24	Provide mounts for Paul so that he may be taken safely to Governor Felix.	Provide horses for Paul so that he may be taken safely to Governor Felix.
24:9	The Jews joined in the accusation, asserting that these things were true.	The other Jews joined in the accusation, asserting that these things were true.
24:14	However, I admit that I worship the God of our fathers as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that agrees with the Law and that is written in the Prophets,	However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets,
24:15	and I have the same hope in God as these men, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.	and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
24:24	Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.	Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.
24:25	As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, Thats enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.	As Paul talked about righteousness, self control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, Thats enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.
25:2	where the chief priests and Jewish leaders appeared before him and presented the charges against Paul.	where the chief priests and the Jewish leaders appeared before him and presented the charges against Paul.
25:3	They urgently requested Festus, as a favor to them, to have Paul transferred to Jerusalem, for they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way.	They requested Festus, as a favor to them, to have Paul transferred to Jerusalem, for they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way.
25:5	Let some of your leaders come with me and press charges against the man there, if he has done anything wrong.	Let some of your leaders come with me, and if the man has done anything wrong, they can press charges against him there.
25:6	After spending eight or ten days with them, he went down to Caesarea, and the next day he convened the court and ordered that Paul be brought before him.	After spending eight or ten days with them, Festus went down to Caesarea. The next day he convened the court and ordered that Paul be brought before him.
25:7	When Paul appeared, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges against him, which they could not prove.	When Paul came in, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him. They brought many serious charges against him, but they could not prove them.
25:8	Then Paul made his defense: I have done nothing wrong against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.	Then Paul made his defense: I have done nothing wrong against the Jewish law or against the temple or against Caesar.
25:15	When I went to Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders of the Jews brought charges against him and asked that he be condemned.	When I went to Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges against him and asked that he be condemned.
25:16	I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand over any man before he has faced his accusers and has had an opportunity to defend himself against their charges.	I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand over anyone before they have faced their accusers and have had an opportunity to defend themselves against the charges.
25:21	When Paul made his appeal to be held over for the Emperors decision, I ordered him held until I could send him to Caesar.	But when Paul made his appeal to be held over for the Emperors decision, I ordered him held until I could send him to Caesar.
25:23	The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the audience room with the high ranking officers and the leading men of the city. At the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.	The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the audience room with the high ranking military officers and the prominent men of the city. At the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.
25:27	For I think it is unreasonable to send on a prisoner without specifying the charges against him.	For I think it is unreasonable to send a prisoner on to Rome without specifying the charges against him.
26:4	The Jews all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child, from the beginning of my life in my own country, and also in Jerusalem.	The Jewish people all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child, from the beginning of my life in my own country, and also in Jerusalem.
26:5	They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that according to the strictest sect of our religion, I lived as a Pharisee.	They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I conformed to the strictest sect of our religion, living as a Pharisee.
26:6	And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today.	And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our ancestors that I am on trial today.
26:7	This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. O king, it is because of this hope that the Jews are accusing me.	This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. King Agrippa, it is because of this hope that these Jews are accusing me.
26:10	And that is just what I did in Jerusalem. On the authority of the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them.	And that is just what I did in Jerusalem. On the authority of the chief priests I put many of the Lords people in prison, and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them.
26:11	Many a time I went from one synagogue to another to have them punished, and I tried to force them to blaspheme. In my obsession against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them.	Many a time I went from one synagogue to another to have them punished, and I tried to force them to blaspheme. I was so obsessed with persecuting them that I even hunted them down in foreign cities.
26:13	About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions.	About noon, King Agrippa, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions.
26:16	Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you.	Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen and will see of me.
26:20	First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds.	First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and demonstrate their repentance by their deeds.
26:21	That is why the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me.	That is why some Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me.
26:22	But I have had Gods help to this very day, and so I stand here and testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen—	But God has helped me to this very day; so I stand here and testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen—
26:23	that the Christ would suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to his own people and to the Gentiles.	that the Messiah would suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would bring the message of light to his own people and to the Gentiles.
26:29	Paul replied, Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.	Paul replied, Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.
26:31	They left the room, and while talking with one another, they said, This man is not doing anything that deserves death or imprisonment.	After they left the room, they began saying to one another, This man is not doing anything that deserves death or imprisonment.
27:9	Much time had been lost, and sailing had already become dangerous because by now it was after the Fast. So Paul warned them,	Much time had been lost, and sailing had already become dangerous because by now it was after the Day of Atonement. So Paul warned them,
27:13	When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had obtained what they wanted; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete.	When a gentle south wind began to blow, they saw their opportunity; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete.
27:14	Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the northeaster, swept down from the island.	Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the Northeaster, swept down from the island.
27:16	As we passed to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were hardly able to make the lifeboat secure.	As we passed to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were hardly able to make the lifeboat secure,
27:17	When the men had hoisted it aboard, they passed ropes under the ship itself to hold it together. Fearing that they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and let the ship be driven along.	so the men hoisted it aboard. Then they passed ropes under the ship itself to hold it together. Because they were afraid they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and let the ship be driven along.
27:21	After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: Men, you should have taken my advice not to sail from Crete; then you would have spared yourselves this damage and loss.	After they had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: Men, you should have taken my advice not to sail from Crete; then you would have spared yourselves this damage and loss.
27:23	Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me	Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me
27:32	So the soldiers cut the ropes that held the lifeboat and let it fall away.	So the soldiers cut the ropes that held the lifeboat and let it drift away.
27:44	The rest were to get there on planks or on pieces of the ship. In this way everyone reached land in safety.	The rest were to get there on planks or on other pieces of the ship. In this way everyone reached land safely.
28:4	When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.	When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, the goddess Justice has not allowed him to live.
28:6	The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead, but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.	The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead; but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.
28:7	There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and for three days entertained us hospitably.	There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and showed us generous hospitality for three days.
28:10	They honored us in many ways and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed.	They honored us in many ways; and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed.
28:11	After three months we put out to sea in a ship that had wintered in the island. It was an Alexandrian ship with the figurehead of the twin gods Castor and Pollux.	After three months we put out to sea in a ship that had wintered in the island—it was an Alexandrian ship with the figurehead of the twin gods Castor and Pollux.
28:14	There we found some brothers who invited us to spend a week with them. And so we came to Rome.	There we found some brothers and sisters who invited us to spend a week with them. And so we came to Rome.
28:15	The brothers there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these men Paul thanked God and was encouraged.	The brothers and sisters there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged.
28:17	Three days later he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had assembled, Paul said to them: My brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or against the customs of our ancestors, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.	Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders. When they had assembled, Paul said to them: My brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or against the customs of our ancestors, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
28:19	But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—not that I had any charge to bring against my own people.	The Jews objected, so I was compelled to make an appeal to Caesar. I certainly did not intend to bring any charge against my own people.
28:21	They replied, We have not received any letters from Judea concerning you, and none of the brothers who have come from there has reported or said anything bad about you.	They replied, We have not received any letters from Judea concerning you, and none of our people who have come from there has reported or said anything bad about you.
28:23	They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. From morning till evening he explained and declared to them the kingdom of God and tried to convince them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets.	They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God, and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets he tried to persuade them about Jesus.
28:25	They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your forefathers when he said through Isaiah the prophet:	They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your ancestors when he said through Isaiah the prophet:
28:31	Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.	He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!