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[6] <u>So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" </u>

[6] <u>So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" </u>

[7] He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has fixed by his own authority.  

[7] He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has fixed by his own authority.  

[8] But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Sama'ria and to the end of the earth."  

[8] <u>But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Sama'ria and to the end of the earth." </u>

[9] And when he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.  

[9] And when he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.  

[10] And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes,  

[10] And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes,  

[22] beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us -- one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection."  

[22] beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us -- one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection."  

[23] And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsab'bas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthi'as.  

[23] And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsab'bas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthi'as.  

[24] And they prayed and said, "Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which one of these two thou hast chosen  

[24] <u>And they prayed and said, "Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which one of these two thou hast chosen  

[25] to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside, to go to his own place."  

[25] to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside, to go to his own place."  

[26] And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthi'as; and he was enrolled with the eleven apostles.

[26] And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthi'as; and he was enrolled with the eleven apostles.</u>

==Acts.2==

==Acts.2==

[39] For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him."  

[39] For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him."  

[40] And he testified with many other words and exhorted them, saying, "Save yourselves from this crooked generation."  

[40] And he testified with many other words and exhorted them, saying, "Save yourselves from this crooked generation."  

[41] So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.  

[41] <u>So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.  

[42] And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.  

[42] And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.</u>

[43] And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.  

[43] And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.  

[44] And all who believed were together and had all things in common;  

[44] <u>And all who believed were together and had all things in common;  

[45] and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need.  

[45] and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need.</u>

[46] And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they partook of food with glad and generous hearts,  

[46] And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they partook of food with glad and generous hearts,  

[47] praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

[47] praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

[32] And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."  

[32] And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."  

[33] When they heard this they were enraged and wanted to kill them.  

[33] When they heard this they were enraged and wanted to kill them.  

[34] But a Pharisee in the council named Gama'li-el, a teacher of the law, held in honor by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a while.  

[34] <u>But a Pharisee in the council named Gama'li-el, a teacher of the law, held in honor by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a while.  

[35] And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you do with these men.  

[35] And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you do with these men.  

[36] For before these days Theu'das arose, giving himself out to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him; but he was slain and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing.  

[36] For before these days Theu'das arose, giving himself out to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him; but he was slain and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing.  

[37] After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him; he also perished, and all who followed him were scattered.  

[37] After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him; he also perished, and all who followed him were scattered.  

[38] So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this undertaking is of men, it will fail;  

[38] So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this undertaking is of men, it will fail;  

[39] but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!"  

[39] but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!" </u>

[40] So they took his advice, and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.  

[40] So they took his advice, and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.  

[41] Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.  

[41] Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.  

[39] And we are witnesses to all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree;  

[39] And we are witnesses to all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree;  

[40] but God raised him on the third day and made him manifest;  

[40] but God raised him on the third day and made him manifest;  

[41] not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.  

[41] <u>not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. </u>

[42] And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that he is the one ordained by God to be judge of the living and the dead.  

[42] And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that he is the one ordained by God to be judge of the living and the dead.  

[43] To him all the prophets bear witness that every one who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."  

[43] To him all the prophets bear witness that every one who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."