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So they said to one another, "Do not let us tear it. Let us draw lots for it." This happened that the Scripture might be fulfilled which says, "They shared my garments among them, and drew lots for my clothing." That was just what the soldiers did.

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That is the disciple who gives his testimony as to these matters, and has written this history; and we know that his testimony is true.

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My former narrative, Theophilus, dealt with all that Jesus did and taught as a beginning, down to the day on which,

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He had also, after He suffered, shown Himself alive to them with many sure proofs, appearing to them at intervals during forty days, and speaking of the Kingdom of God.

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"Brethren, it was necessary that the Scripture should be fulfilled--the prediction, I mean, which the Holy Spirit uttered by the lips of David, about Judas, who acted as guide to those who arrested Jesus.

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"As to the patriarch David, I need hardly remind you, brethren, that he died and was buried, and that we still have his tomb among us.

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with prophetic foresight he spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, to the effect that He was not left forsaken in the Unseen World, nor did His body undergo decay.

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When the Commander of the Temple Guards and the High Priests heard this statement, they were utterly at a loss with regard to it, wondering what would happen next.

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Which of the Prophets did not your forefathers persecute? Yes, they killed those who announced beforehand the advent of the righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers you have now become--

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But when Philip began to tell the Good News about the Kingdom of God and about the Name of Jesus Christ, and they embraced the faith, they were baptized, men and women alike.

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They, when they came down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit:

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"Pray, of whom is the Prophet speaking?" inquired the eunuch; "of himself or of some one else?"

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"Lord," answered Ananias, "I have heard about that man from many, and I have heard of the great mischief he has done to Thy people in Jerusalem;

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About three o'clock one afternoon he had a vision, and distinctly saw an angel of God enter his house, who called him by name, saying, "Cornelius!"

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The next day, while they were still on their journey and were getting near the town, about noon Peter went up on the house-top to pray.

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And Peter was still earnestly thinking over the vision, when the Spirit said to him, "Three men are now inquiring for you.

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When tidings of this reached the ears of the Church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.

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So Peter was kept in prison; but long and fervent prayer was offered to God by the Church on his behalf.

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From Paphos, Paul and his party put out to sea and sailed to Perga in Pamphylia. John, however, left them and returned to Jerusalem.

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and when they had carried out everything which had been written about Him, they took Him down from the cross and laid Him in a tomb.

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Between these new comers and Paul and Barnabas there was no little disagreement and controversy, until at last it was decided that Paul and Barnabas and some other brethren should go up to consult the Apostles and Elders in Jerusalem on this matter.

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Then the Apostles and Elders met to consider the matter;

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When they heard Paul speak of a resurrection of dead men, some began to scoff. But others said, "We will hear you again on that subject."

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But since these are questions about words and names and your Law, you yourselves must see to them. I refuse to be a judge in such matters."

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He had been instructed by word of mouth in the way of the Lord, and, being full of burning zeal, he used to speak and teach accurately the facts about Jesus, though he knew of no baptism but John's.

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