Acts 4:3
And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.
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Acts 4:4
Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
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Acts 4:5
And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,
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Acts 4:6
And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
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Acts 4:7
And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
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Acts 4:8
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
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Acts 4:9
If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;
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Acts 4:10
Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
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Acts 4:11
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
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Acts 4:12
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
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Acts 4:13
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
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Acts 4:14
And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
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Acts 4:15
But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,
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Acts 4:16
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.
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Acts 4:17
But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
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Acts 4:18
And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
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Acts 5:18~42
Acts 5:18
And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.
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Acts 5:19
But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,
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Acts 5:20
Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.
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Acts 5:21
And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
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Acts 5:22
But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned and told,
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Acts 5:23
Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.
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Acts 5:24
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.
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Acts 5:25
Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
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Acts 5:26
Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.
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Acts 5:27
And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,
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Acts 5:28
Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.
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Acts 5:29
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
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Acts 5:30
The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
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Acts 5:31
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
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Acts 5:32
And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
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Acts 5:33
When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.
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Acts 5:34
Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;
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Acts 5:35
And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.
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Acts 5:36
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.
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Acts 5:37
After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.
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Acts 5:38
And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
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Acts 5:39
But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
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Acts 5:40
And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
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Acts 5:41
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
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Acts 5:42
And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
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Acts 12:1~19
Acts 12:1
Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
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Acts 12:2
And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
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Acts 12:3
And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
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Acts 12:4
And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
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Acts 12:5
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
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Acts 12:6
And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.
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Acts 12:7
And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
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Acts 12:8
And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
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Acts 12:9
And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
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Acts 12:10
When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
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Acts 12:11
And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
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Acts 12:12
And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
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Acts 12:13
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
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Acts 12:14
And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
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Acts 12:15
And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
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Acts 12:16
But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
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Acts 12:17
But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
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Acts 12:18
Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.
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Acts 12:19
And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.
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Revelation 1:9
Revelation 1:9
I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
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