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

Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

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

For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take.

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

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

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

And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,

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

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

So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.

For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.

For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

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

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

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

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

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

Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.

For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.

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

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

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

When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the Lord came unto him,

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

This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us:

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

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

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

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

And there was great joy in that city.

Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

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

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

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

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

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

And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

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

This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;

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

Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.

And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.