Saul preacheth Christ boldly. THE ACTS, IX. vision, Ananias. And he said, Be-| A. D. 34. hold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him, h 1Ti. 1.13. Arise, and go into the street which i ver.21. is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, 12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. 13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, h how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: 14 And here he i hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call k on thy name. k 1Co. 1.2. 1 ch. 13.2. P 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go! thy way: for I he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before m the Gentiles, and kings, n and the or children of Israel: 16 For I will show him how great things he must suffer p for my name's sake. 2Co. 11.23 27. 2Ti. 1.11, 12. q ch.8.17. ch.2.4. 8 ch.26.20. t Ga. 1.13,23. u ch.8.3. v Ps.84.7. x ch.23. 12. 17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and put ting his hands on him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that y 2Co.11.26, thou mightest receive thy sight, and r be filled with the Holy Ghost. 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. &c. Ps.21.11. 37.32,33. z Jos.2.15. 19 And when he had received b ch.4.36. meat, he was strengthened: Then c ver.20-22. was Saul certain days with the d ver.23. disciples which were at Damas cus.s 20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. e ch.8.1. f Ps.94.13. g Ro. 14.19. 21 But all that heard him were th Ps.86.11. amazed, and said; Is not this he u Col. 1.10. that destroyed themwhich called on i Jno. 14. 16, this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might k Zec.8.20-22. bring them bound unto the chief I ch.3.6,16. priests? 4.10. 17. 22 But Saul increased the more in m 1Ch.5. 16. strength, v and confounded the w n ch.11.21. Jews which dwelt at Damascus, 2Co.3.16. proving that this is very Christ. 23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel z to kill him. 2 or, Doe, or, o Ti.2.10. Tit.2.7,14. 24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watch-3 or, be edy the gates day and night to kill | grieved. p Ec.9.10. 25 Then the disciples took him by 9 Mat.9.25. night, and let z him down by the rMar.5.41.42. Jno.11.43. him. wall in a basket. 26 And when Saul was come a to Tabitha restored to life. Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas b took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly c at Damascus in the name of Jesus. 28 And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. 29 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but d they went about to slay him. 30 Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Cesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. 31 Then e had the churches rest f throughout all Judea, and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified: 9 and walkingh in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort i of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.k 32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. 33 And there he found a certain man named Eneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. 34 And Peter said unto him, Eneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole : arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. 35 And all that dwelt in Lydda and m Saron saw him, and turned n to the Lord. 36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called 2 Dorcas: this woman was full o of good works and alms-deeds which she did. 37 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. 33 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not 3 delay to come to them. 39 Then Peter arose, and went with them. When he was come. they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while p she was with them. 40 But Peter put q them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body, said, Tabitha, r arise. And she opened 22.12. 43 And it came to pass, that he a ch.8.2. tarried many days in Joppa, with one Simon a tanner. Is.45.19. h ch.9.43. 2 A devout a man, and one that feared b God with all c his house, f He.1.14. which gave much alms to d the people, and prayed e to God alway. 3 He saw in a vision evidently, about the ninth hour of the day an angelf of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. 4 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 g before God. 5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: 6 He lodgeth with one Simon ha tanner, whose house is by the sea side; he shall tell theei what thou oughtest to do. i ch.11.14. k ch.11.5,&c. ch.7.56. Re. 19.11. m Le.11.2, &c. De. 14.3,&c. Mat. 15.11. Ro. 14, 14, &c. 7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was depart-n ver.28. ed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; 1 Co. 10.25. 1 Tit.4.4. 8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent o ch.9.43. them to Joppa. 9 On the morrow, as they went p ch.11.12. on their journey, and drew nigh q ch.15.7. unto the city, Peter went k up upon the house-top to pray, about the r ver. 1,&c. sixth hour: He. 11.2. 10 And he became very hungry, s ch.22.12. and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, 11 And saw I heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth; 12 Wherein were all manner of four footed beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things. and fowis of the air. t ver.45. Peter's vision. 13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. 14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for 1 have never eaten any thing that is m common or unclean. 15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed n that call not thou common. 16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven. 17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Comelius had made inquiry o for Simon's house, and stood before the gate. 18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. 19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit p said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. 20 Arise q therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing for I have sent them. 21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come ? 22 And they said, Cornelius r the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report s among all the nation of the Jews. was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. 23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certaint brethren from Joppa accompanied him. 24 And the morrow after they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. 25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. 26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand u up; I myself also am a man. 27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. 28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawfu! u ch. 14. 14, 15 thing v for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or to come unto one of another nation; but God hath showed me w that I should not call any man common or unclean. Re. 19.10. v Jno.4.9. w ch. 15.8,9. Ep.3.6. 29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask, therefore, for what intent ye have sent for me? Peter preacheth to Cornelius. 30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before mer in bright clothing, 31 And said, Cornelius, thy y prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. 32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner, by the seaside who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. 33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee: and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now z therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. 34 TThen Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God a is no respecter of persons: 35 But in c every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace c by Jesus Christ: (he is d Lord of all.) THE ACTS, XI. A. D. 41. x ch.1.10. Mat. 28.3. y ver.4,&c. Da, 10, 12. He.6.10. z De.5.27. a De. 10. 17. Job 34.19. b Ro.2. 13,27. 3.22,29. His defence accepted. that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak t with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can u any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we ? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. CHAPTER XI. 1 Peter accused defendeth himself. 19 The gospel is preached, etc. 10,12,13. AND the apostles, and brethren Ep.2.13-18. c Is.57.19. Col. 1.20. d Ps.24.7-10. Mat.28.18. Ro. 14.9. 1Co.15.27. Ep. 1.20-22. 1 Pe.3.22. Re. 17.14. e Lu.4.18. He. 1.9. f Mat. 12.15. 37 That word, I say, ye know, 1Jno.3.8. which was published throughouth Jno.3.2. all Judea, and began from Galilee, i ch.2.32. after the baptism which John preached; 38 How God anointed e Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power; whof went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed g of the devil: for h God was with him. 39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did, both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: 40 Him God raised up k the third day, and showed him openly; 41 Not / to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before m of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. Lu.24.48. Mat.28.1,2. Jno. 14.22. XX. XXI. m Jno. 15.16. Mat. 28. 19,20. o ch.17.31. Jno,5.22,27. 2Co.5.10. 1 Pe.4.5. p Lu.24.27, 44. Jno.5.39. q Jno.3. 14-17. Ro. 10. 11. r ch.4.31. 42 And he commanded usn to preach unto the people, and to testi-s ver.23. fy that o it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick t ch.2.4. and dead. 43 To himp give all the prophets u ch.8.12. witness, that through his name (CHAP. 11.) whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. 44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost r fell on all them which heard the word. 45 And they s of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because a ch. 10.23,28. Ga.2.12. b ch.10.9,&c. c Jno. 16. 13. d Ps. 19.7-11. Jno.6,63,68. that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they a that were of the circumcision contended with him, 3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. 4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, 5 1 was in the city ofb Joppa, praying and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me: 6 Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. 7 And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay, and eat. 8 But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. 9 But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou com mon. 10 And this was done three times : and all were drawn up again into heaven. 11 And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Cesarea unto me. 12 And the Spirit c bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover, these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house: 13 And he showed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter; 14 Who shall tell thee words, d whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. |