G3303–μέν–men

(Now this man, with the reward of his evil-doing, got for himself a field, and falling head first, came to a sudden and violent end there.

μὲν men “indeed”

Then those who gave hearing to his words had baptism: and about three thousand souls were joined to them that day.

μὲν men “indeed”

The God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has given glory to his servant Jesus; whom you gave up, turning your backs on him, when Pilate had made the decision to let him go free.

μὲν men “indeed”

Who is to be kept in heaven till the time when all things are put right, of which God has given word by the mouth of his holy prophets, who have been from the earliest times.

μὲν men “indeed”

For Moses said, The Lord will give you a prophet from among your people, like me; you will give ear to everything which he will say to you.

μὲν men “indeed”

Saying, What are we to do with these men? for certainly it is clear to all who are living in Jerusalem that a most important sign has been done by them, and it is not possible to say that it is not so.

μὲν men “truly”

Saying, The doors of the prison were safely shut, and the keepers were at the doors, but when they were open, there was nobody inside.

μὲν men “indeed”

So they went away from the Sanhedrin, happy to undergo shame for the Name.

μὲν men “indeed”

But those who had gone in flight went everywhere preaching the word.

μὲν men “indeed”

So they, having given their witness and made clear the word of the Lord, went back to Jerusalem, giving the good news on their way in a number of the small towns of Samaria.

μὲν men “indeed”

And the men who were with him were not able to say anything; hearing the voice, but seeing no one.

μὲν men “indeed”

And so the church through all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was made strong; and, living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was increased greatly.

μὲν men “indeed”

And the words of the Lord came into my mind, how he said, The baptism of John was with water, but you will have baptism with the Holy Spirit.

μὲν men “indeed”

Then those who had gone away at the time of the trouble about Stephen, went as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus, preaching to the Jews only.

μὲν men “indeed”

So Peter was kept in prison: but the church made strong prayer to God for him.

μὲν men “Indeed”

So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia; and from there they went by ship to Cyprus.

μὲν men “indeed”

Now David, having done God's work for his generation, went to sleep, and was put with his fathers, and his body came to destruction:

μὲν men “indeed”

So they kept there for a long time, taking heart in the Lord, who gave witness to the word of his grace by causing signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

μὲν men “indeed”

But there was a division among the people of the town; some were on the side of the Jews and some on the side of the Apostles.

μὲν men “indeed”

And they gave the name of Jupiter to Barnabas, and to Paul that of Mercury, because he was the chief talker.

μὲν men “one”

So they, being sent on their way by the church, went through Phoenicia and Samaria, giving news of the salvation of the Gentiles, to the great joy of all the brothers.

μὲν men “indeed”

So they, being sent away, came down to Antioch, and having got the people together, they gave them the letter.

μὲν men “indeed”

So the churches were made strong in the faith and were increased in number every day.

μὲν men “indeed”

And a number of them had faith, and no small number of the Greek women of high position and of the men.

μὲν men “indeed”

So he had discussions in the Synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and every day in the market-place with those who were there.

μὲν men “indeed”