are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, a Matt. 26:36 known, that thou hast sent me.

are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, a Matt. 26:36 known, that thou hast sent me.

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10 And all mine are thine, and thine are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11 And now am I no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep them in thy Name, even them whom thou hast given me, that they may be 1one as we are. 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy Name: those that thou gavest me, have I kept, and none of them is lost, but the child of perdition, that the cScripture might be fulfilled. 13 And now come I to thee, and these things speak I in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them thy word, and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, as I am not of the world. 15 1I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou keep them from evil. 16 They are not of the world, as I am not of the world. 17 1Sanctify them with thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 1As thou didst send me into the world, so have I sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes sanctify I myself, that they also may be sanctified through the 1truth. 20 1I pray not for these alone, but for them also which shall believe in me, through their word, 21 That they all may be one, as thou, O Father, art in me, and I in thee: even that they may be also one in us, that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22 And the glory that thou gavest me, I have given them, that they may be one, as we are one, 23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them as thou hast loved me. 24 dFather, I will that they which thou hast given me, be with me even where I am, that they may behold that my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou

lovedst me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, the world also hath not known thee, but I have known thee, and these have known, that thou hast sent me. 26 1And I have declared unto them thy Name, and will declare it, that the love wherewith thou hast loved me, may be in them, and I in them. 18 By Christ's power, whom Judas betrayeth, 6 the soldiers are cast down to the ground. 13 Christ is led to Annas, and from him to Caiaphas. 22, 23 His answer to the officer that smote him with a rod. 28 Being delivered to Pilate, 36 he declareth his kingdom.

c Ps. 109:7

d John 12:26

chapter 18

a Matt. 26:36

Mark 14:32 Luke 22:39

b Matt. 26:47

Mark 14:43 Luke 22:47

c John 17:12

1 When 1Jesus had spoken these things, he went forth with his disciples over the brook aKidron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. 2 And Judas which betrayed him knew also the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. 3 b,1Judas then, after he had received a band of men and officers of the high Priests, and of the Pharisees, came thither with lanterns and torches, and weapons. 4 1Then Jesus, knowing all things that should come unto him, went forth and said unto them, Whom seek ye? 5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus said unto them, I am he. Now Judas also which betrayed him, stood with them. 6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went away backwards, and fell to the ground. 7 Then he asked them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. 8 1Jesus answered, I said unto you, that I am he: therefore if ye seek me, let these go their way. 9 This was that the word might be fulfilled which he spake, cOf them which thou gavest me, have I lost none.

17:11 1 He prayeth that his people may peaceably agree and be joined together in one, that as the Godhead is one, so they may be of one mind and one consent together. 17:15 1 He showeth what manner of deliverance he meaneth: not that they should be in no danger, but that they being preserved from all, might prove by experience that the doctrine of salvation is true, which they received at his mouth to deliver to others. 17:17 1 That is, make them holy: and that is said to be holy, which is dedicated and made proper to God only. 17:18 1 He addeth moreover, that the Apostles have a vocation common with him, and therefore that they must be holden up by the selfsame virtue to give up themselves wholly to God, whereby he being first, did consecrate himself to the Father. 17:19 1 The true and substantial sanctification of Christ, is set against the outward purifyings. 17:20 1 Secondarily he offereth to God the Father, all his, that is, how many soever shall believe in him by the doctrine of the Apostles: that

as he cleaveth unto the Father receiving from him all fullness, so they being joined with him, may receive life from him, and at length being together beloved in him, may also with him enjoy everlasting glory. 17:26 1 He communicateth with his by little and little, the knowl­ edge of the Father, which is most full in Christ the Mediator, that they may in him be beloved of the Father, with the selfsame love where­ with he loveth the Son. 18:1 1 Christ goeth of his own accord into a garden, which his betrayer knew, to be taken: that by his obedience he might take away the sin that entered into the world by one man's rebellion, and that in a garden. 18:3 1 Christ, who was innocent, was taken as a wicked person, that we which are wicked might be let go as innocent. 18:4 1 Christ's person (but not his virtue) was bound of the adversar­ ies, when and how he would. 18:8 1 Christ doth not neglect the office of a good pastor, no not in his greatest danger.

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10 1Then Simon Peter having a sword, drew it, and smote the high Priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. Now the servants name was Malchus. 11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: shall I not drink of the cup which my Father hath given me? 12 Then the band and the captain, and the officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him. 13 1And led him away to dAnnas first (for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, which was the high Priest that same year.) 14 eAnd Caiaphas was he, that gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. 15 ¶ f,1Now Simon Peter followed Jesus, and another disciple, and that disciple was known of the high Priest: therefore he went in with Jesus into the hall of the high Priest. 16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out the other disciple which was known unto the high Priest, and spake to her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. 17 Then said the maid that kept the door, unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He said, I am not. 18 And the servants and officers stood there, which had made a fire of coals: for it was cold, and they warmed themselves. And Peter also stood among them, and warmed himself. 19 ¶ (1The high Priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine, 20 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world: I ever taught in the Synagogue and in the Temple, whither the Jews resort continually, and in secret have I said nothing. 21 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me what I said unto them: behold, they know what I said. 22 When he had spoken these things, one of the officers which stood by, smote Jesus with his rod, saying, Answerest thou the high Priest so? 23 Jesus answered him, If I have evil spoken, bear witness of the evil: but if I have well spoken, why

smitest thou me? 24 ¶ gNow Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high Priest.) 25 h,1And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself, and they said unto him, Art not thou also of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. 26 One of the servants of the high Priest, his cousin whose ear Peter smote off, said, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? 27 Peter then denied again, and immediately the cock crew. 28 i,1Then led they Jesus from 2Caiaphas into the common hall. Now it was morning, and they themselves went not into the common hall, lest they should be jdefiled, but that they might eat the Passover. 29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? 30 They answered, and said unto him, If he were not an evil doer, we would not have delivered him unto thee. 31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him after your own Law. Then the Jews said unto him, 1It is not lawful for us to put any man to death. 32 It was that the word of Jesus kmight be fulfilled which he spake, 1signifying what death he should die. 33 lSo Pilate entered into the common hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the king of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou that of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me? 35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation, and the high Priest have delivered thee unto me. What hast thou done? 36 1Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, my servants would surely fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. 37 Pilate then said unto him, Art thou a King then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a King: for this cause am I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth: everyone that is of the truth, heareth my voice.

d Luke 3:2

e John 11:50

f Matt. 26:58

Mark 14:54 Luke 22:54

g Matt. 26:57

Luke 21:54

h Matt. 16:69

Mark 14:59 Luke 22:55

i Matt. 27:2

Mark 15:1 Luke 23:1

j Acts 10:28

Acts 11:3

k Matt. 20:19

l Matt. 27:11

Mark 15:2 Luke 23:3

18:10 1 We ought to contain the zeal we bear to God, within the bounds of our vocation. 18:13 1 Christ is brought before an earthly high Priest to be con­ demned for our blasphemies, that we might be acquitted of the everlasting high Priest himself. 18:15 1 A lively example of the fragility of man even in the best, when they be once left to themselves. 18:19 1 Christ defendeth his cause but slenderly, not that he would withdraw himself from death, but to show that he was condemned as an innocent. 18:25 1 After that men have once fallen, they cannot only not lift themselves by their own strength, but also they fall more and more into worse, until they be raised up again, by a new virtue

of God. 18:28 1 The Son of God is brought before the judgment seat of an earthly and profane man, in whom there is found much less wick­ edness, than in the princes of the people of God: A lively image of the wrath of God against sin, and therewithal of his great mercy, and least of all, of his most severe judgment against the stubborn con­ temners of his grace when it is offered unto them. 2 From Caiaphas's house. 18:31 1 For judgments of life and death were taken from them forty years before the destruction of the temple. 18:32 1 For Christ had foretold that he should be crucified. 18:36 1 Christ avoucheth his spiritual kingdom, but rejecteth a worldly.

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38 1Pilate said unto him, 2What is truth? And when he had said that, he went out again unto the Jews, and said unto them, I find in him no cause at all. 39 mBut you have a custom that I should deliver you one loose at the Passover: will ye then that I loose unto you the King of the Jews? 40 nThen 1cried they all again, saying, Not him, but Barabbas: now this Barabbas was a murderer. 19 Pilate, when Christ was scourged, 2 and crowned with thorns, 4 was desirous to let him loose: 8 but being overcome with the outrage of the Jews, 16 he delivereth him to be crucified. 26 Jesus committeth his mother to the disciple. 30 Having tasted vinegar, he dieth: 34 and being dead, his side is pierced with a spear. 40 He is buried.

11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee, hath the greater sin. 12 From thenceforth Pilate sought to loose him, but the Jews cried, saying, If thou deliver him, thou art not Caesar's friend: for whosoever maketh himself a King, speaketh against Caesar. 13 ¶ 1When Pilate heard this word, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place called the pavement, and in Hebrew, 2Gabbatha. 14 And it was the Preparation of the Passover, and about the sixth hour: and he said unto the Jews, Behold your King. 15 But they cried, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate said unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The high Priests answered, We have no King but Caesar. 16 1Then delivered he him unto them, to be crucified. bAnd they took Jesus, and led him away. 17 And he bare his own cross, and came into a place named of dead men's skulls, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha: 18 Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst. 19 ¶ 1And Pilate wrote also a title, and put it on the cross, and it was written, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. 20 This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified, was near to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. 21 Then said the high Priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews, but that he said, I am the King of the Jews. 22 Pilate answered, What I have written, I have written. 23 ¶ 1Then the csoldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments (and made four parts, to every soldier a part) and his coat: and the coat was without seam woven from the top throughout. 24 ¶ Therefore they said one to another, Let us not divide it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be.

m Matt. 27:15

Mark 15:6 Luke 23:17

n Acts 3:14

chapter 19

a Matt. 27:27

Mark 15:16

b Matt. 27:31

Mark 15:25 Luke 23:26

c Matt. 27:35

Mark 15:24

1 Then aPilate took Jesus and 1scourged him. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple garment, 3 And said, Hail King of the Jews. And they smote him with their rods. 4 1Then Pilate went forth again, and said unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know, that I find no fault in him at all. 5 Then came Jesus forth wearing a crown of thorns, and a purple garment. And Pilate said unto them, Behold the man. 6 Then when the high Priests and officers saw him, they cried, saying, 1Crucify, crucify him. Pilate said unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. 7 The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. 8 ¶ 1When Pilate then heard that word, he was the more afraid, 9 And went again into the common hall, and said unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him none answer. 10 Then said Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? Knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to loose thee?

18:38 1 It was requisite that Christ should be pronounced innocent, but notwithstanding (in that that he took upon him our person) was to be condemned as a most wicked man. 2 He speaketh this disdainfully and scoffingly, and not by way of asking a question. 18:40 1 Word for word, made a great and foul voice. 19:1 1 The wisdom of the flesh, chooseth of two evils the least, but God curseth that same wisdom. 19:4 1 Christ is again acquitted by the same mouth wherewith he is afterward condemned. 19:6 1 They will have him crucified, whom by an old custom of theirs, they should have stoned and hanged up as convict of blas­ phemy: but they desire to have him crucified after the manner of the Romans.

19:8 1 Pilate's conscience fighteth for Christ, but straightway it yield­ eth, because it is not upholden with the singular virtue of God. 19:13 1 Pilate condemneth himself first, with the same mouth wherewith he afterward condemneth Christ. 2 Gabbatha signifieth an high place, as judgment seats are. 19:16 1 Christ fasteneth Satan, sin and death to the cross. 19:19 1 Christ sitting upon the throne of the cross, is openly writ­ ten everlasting king of all people, with his own hand, whose mouth condemned him for usurping a kingdom. 19:23 1 Christ signifieth by the division of his garments amongst the bloody butchers (his coat except, that hath no seam) that it shall come to pass, that he will shortly divide his benefits, and enrich his very enemies throughout the world: but so notwithstanding that the treasure of his Church shall remain whole.

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This was that the Scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, dThey parted my garments among them, and on my coat did cast lots. So the soldiers did these things indeed. 25 ¶ 1Then stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 And when Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he said unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son. 27 Then said he to the disciple, Behold thy mother: and from that hour, the disciple took her home unto him. 28 ¶ 1After, when Jesus knew that all things were performed, that the eScripture might be fulfilled, he said, I thirst. 29 And there was set a 1vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar: and put it about an Hyssop stalk, and put it to his mouth. 30 Now when Jesus had received of the vinegar, he said, It is finished, and bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. 31 1The Jews then (because it was the Preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the Sabbath day: for that Sabbath was an high day) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken down. 32 Then came the soldiers and brake the legs of the first, and of the other, which was crucified with Jesus. 33 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs. 34 1But one of the soldiers with a spear 2pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. 35 And he that saw it, bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe it. 36 For these things were done, that the Scripture should be fulfilled, fNot a bone of him shall be broken. 37 And again another Scripture saith, gThey shall

see him whom they have thrust through. 38 h,1And after these things, Joseph of Arimathea (who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews) besought Pilate that he might take down the body of Jesus. And Pilate gave him license. He came then and took Jesus' body. 39 And there came ialso Nicodemus (which first came to Jesus by night) and brought of myrrh and aloes mingled together about an hundred pounds. 40 Then took they the body of Jesus, and wrapped it in linen clothes with the odors, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. 41 And in that place where Jesus was crucified, was a garden, and in the garden a new sepulcher, wherein was 1never man yet laid. 42 There then laid they Jesus, because of the Jews' Preparation day, for the sepulcher was near. 20 1 Mary bringeth word that Christ is risen: 3 Peter and John 4 run to see it. 15 Jesus appeareth to Mary, 19 and to the disciples that were together in the house, 25 Thomas, before faithless, 29 now believeth.

d Ps. 22:18

e Ps. 69:22

f Exod. 12:46

Num. 9:12

g Zech. 12:10

h Matt. 27:57

Mark 15:42 Luke 23:50

i John 3:2

chapter 20

a Mark 16:1

Luke 24:1

1 Now a,1the first day of the week came Mary Magdalene, early when it was yet dark, unto the sepulcher, and saw the stone taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran, and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulcher, and we know not where they have laid him. 3 Peter therefore went forth, and the other disciple, and they came unto the sepulcher. 4 So they ran both together, but the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulcher. 5 And he stooped down, and saw the linen clothes lying: yet went he not in. 6 Then came Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulcher, and saw the linen clothes lie, 7 And the kerchief that was upon his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.

19:25 1 Christ is a perfect example of all righteousness, not only in the keeping of the first, but also of the second table. 19:28 1 Christ, when he hath taken the vinegar, yieldeth up the Ghost, drinking up indeed that most bitter and sharp cup of his Father's wrath in our name. 19:29 1 Galatinus witnesseth out of the book called Sanhedrin, that the Jews were wont to give them that were executed, vinegar mixed with frankincense to drink, to make their brains somewhat troubled: so charitably the Jews provided for the poor men's consciences which were executed. 19:31 1 The body of Christ which was dead for a season (because it so pleased him) is wounded, but the least bone of it is not broken: and such is the state of his mystical body. 19:34 1 Christ being dead upon the cross, witnesseth by a double sign, that he only is the true satisfaction, and the true washing for the believers.

2 This wound was a most manifest witness of the death of Christ: for the water that issued out by this wound, gave us plainly to under­ stand, that the weapon pierced the very skin that compasseth the heart, which is the vessel that containeth that water, and that being once wounded, that creature which is so pierced and stricken, can­ not choose but die. 19:38 1 Christ is openly buried, and in a famous place, Pilate writing and suffering it, and that by men which did favor Christ, in such wise, that yet before that day, they never openly followed him: so that by his burial, no man can justly doubt either of his death, or resurrection. 19:41 1 That no man might cavil at his resurrection, as though some other that had been buried there, had risen, Theophylact. 20:1 1 Mary Magdalene, Peter and John are the first witnesses of the resurrection: and such as cannot justly be suspected, for that they themselves could scarcely be persuaded of it, so far is it off, that they should invent it of set purpose.

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8 Then went in also the other disciple, which came first to the sepulcher, and he saw it, and believed. 9 For as yet they knew not the Scripture, That he must rise again from the dead. 10 And the disciples went away again unto their own home. 11 ¶ bBut Mary stood 1without at the sepulcher weeping: and as she wept, she bowed herself into the sepulcher, 12 1And saw two Angels in 2white, sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13 And they said unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She said unto them, They have taken away 1my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. 14 1When she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She supposing that he had been the gardener, said unto him, Sir, if thou hast borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. 16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and said unto him, Rabboni, which is to say, Master. 17 1Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not: for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my 2brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto 3my Father, and to your Father, and to my God, and your God. 18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her. 19 ¶ c,1The same day then at night, which was the first day of the week, and when the 2doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and said to them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he showed unto them his hands, and his side. Then were the disciples glad when they had seen the Lord.

21 dThen said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father sent me, so send I you. 22 And when he had said that, he breathed on them, and said unto them, Receive the holy Ghost. 23 1Whosoever's sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them: and whosoever's sins ye retain, they are retained. 24 ¶ 1But Thomas one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord: but he said unto them, Except I see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put mine hand into his side, I will not believe it. 26 ¶ And eight days after, again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Then came Jesus, when the doors were shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 After said he to Thomas, Put thy finger here, and see mine hands, and put forth thine hand, and put it into my side, and be not faithless, but faithful. 28 Then Thomas answered, and said unto him, Thou art my Lord, and my God. 29 1Jesus said unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou believest: blessed are they that have not seen, and have believed. 30 e,1And many other signs also did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. 31 But these things are written that ye might believe, that Jesus is that Christ that Son of God, and that in believing ye might have life through his Name. 21 1 Jesus appeareth to his disciples as they were fishing, 6, 7 whom they know by a miraculous draught of fishes. 15 He committeth the charge of the sheep to Peter, 18 and foretelleth him of the manner of his death.

b Matt. 28:1

Mark 16:5

c Mark 16:14

Luke 24:36 1 Cor. 15:5

d Matt. 28:18

e John 21:25

1 After these things, 1Jesus showed himself again to his disciples at the sea of Tiberias: and thus

20:11 1 That is, without the cave, which the sepulchre was cut out of. 20:12 1 Two Angels are made witnesses of the Lord's resurrection. 2 In white clothing. 20:13 1 Many speak as the common people use to speak: for they speak of a dead carcass, as they do of a whole man. 20:14 1 Jesus witnesseth by his presence, that he is truly risen. 20:17 1 Christ which is risen, is not to be sought in this world accord­ ing to the flesh, but in heaven by faith, whither he is gone before us. 2 By his brethren he meaneth his disciples: for in the next verse following, it is said, that Mary told his disciples. 3 He calleth God his Father because he is his Father naturally in the Godhead, and he saith your Father, because he is our Father by grace, through the adoption of the sons of God: that is, by taking us of his free grace to be his sons, Epiphanius. 20:19 1 Christ in that that he presented himself before his disciples suddenly through his divine power, when the gates were shut, doth fully assure them both of his resurrection, and also of their Apostle­

ship, inspiring them with the holy Ghost, who is the director of the ministry of the Gospel. 2 Either the doors opened to him of their own accord, or the very walls themselves were a passage for him. 20:23 1 The publishing of the forgiveness of sins by faith in Christ, and the setting forth and denouncing the wrath of God in retain­ ing the sins of the unbelievers, is the sum of the preaching of the Gospel. 20:24 1 Christ draweth out of the unbelief of Thomas, a certain and sure testimony of his resurrection. 20:29 1 True faith dependeth upon the mouth of God, and not upon fleshly eyes. 20:30 1 To believe in Christ, the Son of God, and our only Savior, is the end of the doctrine of the Gospel, and especially of the history of the resurrection. 21:1 1 In that, that Christ here is not only present, but also eateth with his disciples, he giveth a most full assurance of his resurrection.

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showed he himself: 2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas, which is called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. 3 Simon Peter said unto them, I go a fishing. They said unto him, We also will go with thee. They went their way and entered into a ship straightway, and that night caught they nothing. 4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: nevertheless the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. 5 Jesus then said unto them, Sirs, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. 6 Then he said unto them, Cast out the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. So they cast out, and they were not able at all to draw it, for the multitude of fishes. 7 Therefore said the disciple whom Jesus loved, unto Peter, It is the Lord. When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girded his 1coat to him (for he was naked) and cast himself into the sea. 8 But the other disciples came by ship, (for they were not far from land, but about two hundred cubits) and they drew the net with fishes. 9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw hot coals, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 10 Jesus said unto them, Bring of the fishes, which ye have now caught. 11 Simon Peter stepped forth and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred, fifty and three: and albeit there were so many, yet was not the net broken. 12 Jesus said unto them, Come, and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? seeing they knew that he was the Lord. 13 Jesus then came and took bread and gave them, and fish likewise. 14 This is now the third time that Jesus showed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen again from the dead. 15 ¶ 1So when they had dined, Jesus said to

Simon Peter, Simon the son of Jonah, lovest thou me more than these? He said unto him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He said to him again the second time, Simon the son of Jonah, lovest thou me? He said unto him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said unto him, Feed my sheep. 17 He said unto him 1the third time, Simon the son of Jonah, lovest thou me? Peter was sorry because he said to him the third time, Lovest thou me? and said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things: thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus said unto him, Feed my sheep. 18 1Verily, verily I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou 2girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thine hands, and another shall 3gird thee, and lead thee without thou wouldest 4not. 19 And this spake he signifying by what 1death he should glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, Follow me. 20 1Then Peter turned about, and saw the disciple whom JESUS loved, following, which had also aleaned on his breast at supper, and had said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? 21 When Peter therefore saw him, he said to Jesus, Lord, what shall this man do? 22 Jesus said unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is it to thee? follow thou me. 23 Then went this word abroad among the brethren, that this disciple should not die. Yet Jesus said not to him, He shall not die: but if I will that he tarry till I come, what is it to thee? 24 1This is that disciple, which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true. 25 bNow there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which if they should be written every one, I suppose the world could not contain the books that should be written, Amen.

chapter 21

a John 13:23

b John 20:30

21:7 1 It was a linen garment, which could not let his swimming. 21:15 1 Peter by his triple confession is restored into his former degree from whence he fell by his triple denial: and therewithal is advertised, that he is indeed a pastor, which showeth his love to Christ in feeding his sheep. 21:17 1 It was meet that he that had denied him thrice, should confess him thrice, that Peter might neither doubt of the forgiveness of his so grievous a sin, nor of his restoring to the office of the Apostleship. 21:18 1 The violent death of Peter is foretold. 2 They that took far journeys, especially in the East country, and in those places [where] the people used long garments, had need to be girded and trussed up. 3 He meant that kind of girding which is used toward captives, when they are bound fast with cords and chains, as who would say, Now thou girdest thyself as thou thinkest best, to go whither thou

listest, but the time will be, when thou shall not gird thee with a gir­ dle, but another shall bind thee with chains, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. 4 Not that Peter suffered ought for the truth of God against his will: for we read that he came with joy and gladness when he returned from the Council where he was whipped: but because this will cometh not from the flesh, but from the gift of the Spirit which is given us from above, therefore he showeth there should be a certain striving and conflict or repugnancy, which also is in us, in all our suf­ ferances as touching the flesh. 21:19 1 That is, that Peter should die by a violent death. 21:20 1 We must take heed, that while we cast our eyes upon others, we neglect not that which is enjoined us. 21:24 1 The history of Christ is true and warily written: not for the curiosity of men, but for the salvation of the godly.

T h e a c t s o f t h e h o ly a p o s t l e s , w r i t t e n b y l u k e t h e e va n g e l i s t

1 1 Luke tieth this history to his Gospel. 9 Christ being taken into heaven. 10 The Apostles, 11 being warned by the Angels, 12 to return, 14 and give themselves to prayer. 15 By Peter's motion, 18 into Judas the traitor's place. 26 Matthias is chosen.

know the times, or the 1seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. 8 dBut ye shall receive power of the holy Ghost, when he shall come on you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. 9 e,1And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up: for a cloud took him up out of their sight. 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven, as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel. 11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing into heaven? This Jesus which is taken up 1from you into heaven, shall so come, as ye have seen him go into heaven. 12 ¶ Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount that is called the mount of Olives, which is near to Jerusalem, being from it a Sabbath 1day's journey. 13 1And when they were 2come in, they went up into an upper chamber, where abode both Peter and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zealot, and Judas James's brother. 14 These all 1continued with 2one accord in 3prayer and supplication with the 4women, and Mary the

chapter 1

a Luke 24:49

b John 14:25

c Matt. 3:11

Mark 1:8 Luke 3:16

Acts 2:2 Acts 11:16

1 I have made the 1former treatise, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began to 2do and teach, 2 Until the day that he was taken up, after that he through the holy Ghost, had given commandments unto the Apostles, whom he had chosen: 3 1To whom also he presented himself alive after that he had suffered, by many 2infallible tokens, being seen of them by the space of forty days, and speaking of those things which appertained to the kingdom of God. 4 aAnd when he had 1gathered them together, he commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, bwhich said he, ye have heard of me. 5 cFor John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized 1with the holy Ghost within these few days. 6 1When they therefore were come together they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time 2restore the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to

Acts 19:4

d Acts 2:2

e Luke 24:51

1:1 1 A passing over from the history of the Gospel, that is, from the history of the sayings and doings of Christ, unto the acts of the Apostles. 2 The acts of Jesus are the miracles and doings which showed his Godhead, and his most perfect holiness and example of his doctrine. 1:3 1 Christ did not straightway ascend into heaven after his resurrec­ tion: because he would thoroughly prove his resurrection: and with his presence confirm his Apostles in the doctrine, which they had heard. 2 He calleth those infallible tokens, which are otherwise [termed] necessary: now in that Christ spake, and walked, and ate, and was felt of many, these are sure signs and tokens that he truly rose again. 1:4 1 They were dispersed here and there, but he gathereth them together that they might altogether be witnesses of his resurrection. 1:5 1 Either of the Father, or of me: so that either the Father or Christ is set here against John, as the holy Ghost is against the water, as things answerable the one to the other. 1:6 1 We must fight before we triumph: and we ought not curiously to search after those things, which God hath not revealed. 2 To the old and ancient state. 1:7 1 That is, the fit occasions that serve to doing of matters which

the Lord hath appointed to bring things to pass in. 1:9 1 After that Christ had promised the full virtue of the holy Ghost, wherewith he would govern his Church, although he should be absent in body, he took up his body from us into heavenly tabernacles, there to continue until the latter day of judgment, as the Angels witness. 1:11 1 That is, out of your sight. 1:12 1 About two miles. 1:13 1 Ecclesiastical assemblies to hear the word, and to make com­ mon prayer, were first instituted and kept in private houses by the Apostles. 2 They went into the house, which the Church hath chosen at that time to be a receipt for the whole assembly. 1:14 1 The Greek word signified an invincible constancy, and steadiness. 2 It is to good purpose, that this concord is mentioned: for those prayers are most acceptable to God which are made with agreeing minds and wills. 3 The disciples prayed for the sending of the holy Ghost, and also to be delivered from present dangers wherewith they were beset. 4 For it was behoovable to have the wives confirmed, who were afterward to be partakers of the dangers with their husbands.

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sabas, whose surname was Justus, and Matthias. 24 And they prayed, saying, Thou Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, show whether of these two thou hast chosen, 25 That he may take the 1room of this ministration and Apostleship, from which Judas hath 2gone astray, to go to his own place. 26 Then they gave forth their lots: and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was by a common consent counted with the eleven Apostles. 2 1 The Apostles 4 filled with the holy Ghost 8 speak with divers tongues: 12 They are thought to be drunk, 15 but Peter disproveth that. 34 He teacheth that Christ is the Messiah: 37 And seeing the hearers astonied, 38 he exhorteth them to repentance.

mother of Jesus, and with his 5brethren. 15 1And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said (now the number of 2names that were in one place were about an hundred and twenty.) 16 1Ye men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, Which the fholy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before of Judas, which was gguide to them that took Jesus. 17 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained fellowship in this ministration. 18 He therefore hath 1purchased a field with the reward of iniquity: and when hhe had 2thrown down himself headlong, he brast asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. 19 And it is known unto all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, insomuch, that that field is called in their own language, Akel Dama, that is, The field of blood. 20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, iLet his habitation be void, and let no man dwell therein: jalso, Let another take his 1charge. 21 1Wherefore of these men which have companied with us, all the time that the Lord Jesus was 2conversant among us, 22 Beginning from the baptism of John unto the day that he was taken up 1from us, must one of them be made a witness with us of his resurrection. 23 1And they 2presented two, Joseph called Bar-

f Ps. 41:9

g John 13:27

h Matt. 27:5

i Ps. 69:26

j Ps. 109:7

1 And 1when the day of Pentecost was 2come, they were 3all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing and mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they sat. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues, like fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the holy Ghost, and began to speak with 1other tongues, as the 2Spirit gave them utterance. 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, men that feared God, of every nation under heaven. 6 Now when this was noised, the multitude came

5 With his kinfolks. 1:15 1 Peter is made the mouth and interpreter of the whole com­ pany of the Apostles, either by secret revelation of the holy Ghost, or by express judgment of the Congregation. 2 Because men are commonly billed and enrolled by their names. 1:16 1 Peter preventeth the offense that might be taken of the fall­ ing away of Judas the betrayer, showing that all things which came unto him, were foretold by God. 1:18 1 Luke considered not Judas's purpose, but that that followed of it, and so we used to say, that a man hath procured himself harm, not that his will and purpose was so, but in respect of that which followed. 2 The Greek words signify thus much, that Judas fell down flat and was rent in sunder in the middle, with a marvelous huge noise. 1:20 1 His office and ministry David wrote these words against Doeg the King's herdsman: And these words, Shepherd, Sheep, and Flock, are put over to the Church office and ministry, so that the Church and the offices thereof are called by these names. 1:21 1 The Apostles deliberate upon nothing, but first they consult and take advisement by God's word: and again they do nothing that concerneth and is behoovable for the whole body of the Congrega­ tion, without making the Congregation privy unto it. 2 Word for word, went in and out, which kind of speech beto­ keneth as much in the Hebrew tongue, as the exercising of a public and painful office, when they speak of such as are in any public office, Deut. 31:2; 1 Chron. 27:1. 1:22 1 From our company. 1:23 1 Apostles must be chosen immediately from God, and there­ fore after prayers, Matthias is chosen by lot, which is as it were GOD'S

own voice. 2 Openly, and by the voices of all the whole company. 1:25 1 That he may be fellow and partaker of this ministry. 2 Departed from, or fallen from: And it is a Metaphor taken from the way: For callings are signified by the name of ways, with the Hebrews. 2:1 1 The Apostles being gathered together on a most solemn feast day in one place, that it might evidently appear to all the world, that they had all one office, one Spirit, one faith, are by a double sign from heaven authorized, and anointed with all the most excellent gifts of the holy Ghost and especially with an extraordinary and necessary gift of tongues. 2 Word for word, was fulfilled: that is, was begun, as Luke 2:21. For the Hebrews say that a day, or a year is fulfilled or ended, when the former days or years are ended, and the other begun, Jer. 25:12. And it shall come to pass, that when seventy years are fulfilled, I will visit, etc. For the Lord did not bring home his people after the seventieth year was ended, but in the seventieth year. Now the day of Pentecost was the fiftieth day after the feast of the Passover. 3 The twelve Apostles, which were to be the Patriarchs as it were of the Church. 2:4 1 He calleth them other tongues, which were not the same which the Apostles used commonly, and Mark calleth them new tongues. 2 Hereby were understood that the Apostles used not now one tongue, and then another by haphazard and at all adventure, or as fantastical men used to do, but with good consideration of their hearers: and to be short, that they spake nothing but as the holy Ghost governed their tongues.

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together and were astonied, because that every man heard them speak his own language. 7 And they wondered all, and marveled, saying among themselves, Behold, are not all these which speak, of Galilee? 8 1How then hear we every man our own language, wherein we were born? 9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the inhabitants of Mesopotamia, and of Judea, and of Cappadocia, of Pontus, and Asia, 10 And of Phrygia, and Pamphylia, of Egypt, and of the parts of Libya, which is beside Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, and 1Jews, and Proselytes, 11 Cretes, and Arabians: we heard them speak in our own tongues the wonderful works of God. 12 1They were all then amazed, and doubted, saying one to another, What may this be? 13 And others 1mocked, and said, They are full of new wine. 14 ¶ But Peter standing with the eleven, 1lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and ye all that inhabit Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken unto my words. 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, since it is but the 1third hour of the day. 16 But this is that, which was spoken by the 1Prophet aJoel, 17 1And it shall be in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon 2all 3flesh, and your sons, and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall

dream dreams. 18 And on my servants, and on mine handmaids I will pour out of my Spirit in those days, and they shall prophesy. 19 And I will show wonders in heaven above, and tokens in the earth beneath, blood, and fire, and the vapors of smoke. 20 The Sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come. 21 1And it shall be, that whosoever shall 2call on the Name of the Lord, shall be saved. 22 1Ye men of Israel, hear these words, JESUS of Nazareth, a man 2approved of God among you with great works, and wonders, and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 23 Him, I say, being delivered by the determinate counsel, and 1foreknowledge of God, after you had taken, with wicked 2hands you have crucified and 3slain. 24 1Whom God hath raised up, and loosed the

chapter 2

a Joel 2:28

Isa. 24:3

b Ps. 16:9

2sorrows of death, because it was impossible that he should be holden of it. 25 For David saith concerning him, bI beheld the Lord always before me: for he is at my right hand, that I should not be shaken. 26 Therefore did mine heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad, and moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope, 27 Because thou wilt not 1leave my soul in grave, neither wilt suffer thine Holy one to see corruption. 28 Thou hast 1showed me the ways of life, and

2:8 1 Not that they spake with one voice, and many languages were heard, but that the Apostles spake with strange tongues: for else the miracle had rather been in the hearers, whereas now it is in the speakers, Nazianzen in his oration of Whitsunday. 2:10 1 By Jews, he meaneth them that were both Jews by birth, and Jews by profession of religion though they were born in other places: and they were Proselytes, which were Gentiles born and embraced the Jews' religion. 2:12 1 God's word pierceth some so, that it driveth them to seek out the truth, and it doth so choke others, that it forceth them to be wit­ nesses of their own impudency. 2:13 1 The word which he useth here, signifieth such a kind of mock­ ing which is reproachful and contumelious: And by this reproach­ ful mocking we see, that there is no miracle so great and excellent, which the wickedness of man dareth not speak evil of. 2:14 1 Peter's boldness is to be marked, wherein the grace of the holy Ghost is to be seen, even straight after the beginning. 2:15 1 After the sun rising, which may be about seven or eight of the clock with us. 2:16 1 There is nothing that can dissolve questions and doubts, but testimonies taken out of the Prophets: for men's reasons may be overturned, but God's voice cannot be overturned. 2:17 1 Peter setting the truth of God against the false accusations of men, showeth in himself and in his fellows, that that is fulfilled which Joel spake concerning the full giving of the holy Ghost in the latter days: which grace also is offered to the whole Church, to their certain and undoubted destruction, which do contemn it.

2 All without exception, both upon the Jews and Gentiles. 3 That is, men. 2:21 1 The chiefest use of all the gifts of the holy Ghost, is to bring men to salvation by faith. 2 This word, Call on, signifieth in holy Scriptures, an earnest praying and craving for help at God's hand. 2:22 1 Christ being innocent, was by God's providence crucified of wicked men. 2 Who is by those works which God wrought by him, so manifestly approved and allowed of, that no man can gainsay him. 2:23 1 God's everlasting knowledge going before, which can nei­ ther be separated from his determinate counsel, as the Epicureans say, neither yet be the cause of evil: for God in his everlasting and unchangeable counsel, appointed the wicked act of Judas to an excellent end: and God doeth that well which the instruments do ill. 2 God's counsel doth not excuse the Jews, whose hands were wicked. 3 The fault is said to be theirs, by whose counsel and egging for­ ward it is done. 2:24 1 Christ (as David foretold) did not only rise again, but also was in the grave void of all corruption. 2 The dead that was full of sorrow both of body and mind: there­ fore when death appeared conqueror and victor over those sorrows, Christ is rightly said to have overcome those sorrows of death, when as being dead, he overcame death, to live forever with his Father. 2:27 1 Thou wilt not suffer me to remain in grave. 2:28 1 Thou hast opened me the way to the true life.

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shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. 29 Men and brethren, I may boldly speak unto you of the Patriarch David, cthat he is both dead and buried, and his sepulcher remaineth with us unto this day. 30 Therefore, seeing he was a Prophet, and knew that God had d,1sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins he would raise up Christ concerning the flesh, to set him upon his throne. 31 He knowing this before, spake of the resurrection of Christ, that ehis soul should not be left in grave, neither his flesh should see corruption. 32 1This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Since then that he by the 1right hand of God hath been exalted, and hath received of his Father the promise of the holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this which ye now see and hear. 34 For David is not ascended into heaven, but he saith, fThe Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, 35 Until I make thine enemies thy footstool. 36 Therefore, let all the house of Israel know for a surety, that God hath 1made him both Lord, and Christ, this Jesus, I say, whom ye have crucified. 37 Now when they heard it, they were pricked in their hearts, and said unto Peter and the other Apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 1Then Peter said unto them, Amend your lives, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins: and ye shall receive the gift of the holy Ghost. 39 For the1promise is made unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. 40 1And with many other words he besought and exhorted them, saying, Save yourselves from this

[froward] generation. 41 1Then they that gladly received his word, were baptized, and the same day there were added to the Church about three thousand souls. 42 1And they continued in the Apostles' doctrine, and 2fellowship, and 3breaking of bread, and prayers. 43 ¶ 1And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the Apostles. 44 1And all that believed, were in one place, and had all things common. 45 And they sold their possessions, and goods, and parted them to all men, as everyone had need. 46 1And they continued daily with one accord in the Temple, and breaking bread at home, did eat their meat together with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and had favor with all the people: and the Lord added to the Church from day to day, such as should be saved. 3 1 Peter goeth into the Temple with John, 2 healeth the cripple. 9 To the people gathered together to see the miracle, 12 he expoundeth the mystery of our salvation through Christ, 14 accusing their ingratitude, 19 and requiring the repentance.

c 1 Kings 2:10

Acts 13:36

d Ps. 132:11

e Ps. 16:10 Acts 13:35

f Ps. 110:1

1 Now 1Peter and John went up together into the Temple, at the ninth hour of prayer. 2 And a certain man which was a cripple from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the Temple called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the Temple, 3 Who seeing Peter and John, that they would enter into the Temple, desiring to receive an alms. 4 And Peter earnestly beholding him with John, said, Look on us. 5 And he 1gave heed unto them, trusting to receive some thing of them.

2:30 1 Had sworn solemnly. 2:32 1 Peter witnesseth that Jesus Christ is the appointed everlasting King, which he proveth manifestly by the gifts of the holy Ghost,and the testimony of David. 2:33 1 Might and power of God. 2:36 1 Christ is said to be made, because he was advanced to that dignity: and therefore it is not spoken of his nature, but of his state and dignity. 2:38 1 Repentance and remission of sins in Christ, are two principles of the Gospel, and therefore of our salvation: and they are obtained by the promises apprehended by faith, and are ratified in us by Bap­ tism, wherewith is joined the virtue of the holy Ghost. 2:39 1 The word that is used here, giveth us to understand that it was a free gift. 2:40 1 He is truly joined to the Church which separateth himself from the wicked. 2:41 1 A notable example of the virtue of the holy Ghost: but such as are of age, are not baptized before they make confession of their faith. 2:42 1 The marks of the true Church of the doctrine of the Apostles, the duties of charity, the pure and simple administration of the Sacra­

ments, and true invocation used of all the faithful. 2 Communicating of goods, and all other duties of charity, as is showed afterward. 3 The Jews used thin loaves, and therefore they did rather brake them than cut them: So by breaking of bread, they understood that living together and the banquets which they used to keep. And when they kept their love feasts, they used to celebrate the Lord's Supper, which even in these days began to be corrupted, and Paul amendeth it, 1 Cor. 11. 2:43 1 So oft as the Lord thinketh it expedient, he bridleth the rage of strangers that the Church may be planted, and have some refreshing. 2:44 1 Charity maketh all things common concerning the use, according as necessity requireth. 2:46 1 The faithful came together at the beginning with great fruit, not only to the hearing of the word, but also to meat. 3:1 1 Christ in healing a man that was born lame, and well known to all men, both in place and time very famous, by the hands of his Apostles, doth partly confirm them which believed, and partly also calleth others to believe. 3:5 1 Both with heart and eyes.

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6 Then said Peter, Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have, that give I thee: In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk. 7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8 And he leaped up, stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking and leaping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walk, and praising God. 10 And they knew him, that it was he which sat for the alms at the Beautiful gate of the Temple: and they were amazed, and sore astonied at that which was come unto him. 11 ¶ And as the cripple which was healed, 1held Peter and John, all the people ran amazed unto them in the porch which is called Solomon's. 12 1So when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so steadfastly on us, as though by our own power or godliness, we had made this man go? 13 The God of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, the aGod of our fathers hath glorified his Son Jesus, whom ye betrayed, and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he had judged him to be delivered. 14 But ye denied the Holy one and the just, and desired a murderer to be given you, 15 And killed the Lord 1of life, whom God hath raised from the dead, whereof we are witnesses. 16 And his Name hath made this man sound, whom ye see and know, through faith in his Name: 1and the faith which is by him, hath given to him this perfect health of his whole body in the presence of you all. 17 1And now brethren, I know that through ingnorance ye did it, as did also your governors.

18 But those things, which God before had showed 1by the mouth of all his Prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath thus fulfilled. 19 Amend your lives therefore, and turn, that your sins may be put away, when the time of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. 20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you. 21 1Whom the heaven must contain until the time that all things be restored, which God had spoken by the mouth of all his holy Prophets since the world began. 22 bFor Moses said unto the Fathers, The Lord your God shall raise up unto you 1a Prophet, even of your brethren, like unto me: ye shall hear him in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. 23 For it shall be that every person which shall not hear that Prophet, shall be destroyed out of the people. 24 Also all the Prophets 1from Samuel, and thenceforth as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. 25 1Ye are the 2children of the Prophets, and of the covenant, which God hath made unto our fathers, saying to Abraham, cEven in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. 26 First unto you hath God 1raised up his Son Jesus, and him he hath sent to bless you, in turning everyone of you from your iniquities. 4 1 Peter and John, 3 are taken and brought before the council, 7 and 19 They speak boldly in Christ's cause. 24 The disciples pray unto God. 32 Many sell their possessions. 36 Of whom Barnabas is one.

chapter 3

a Acts 5:30

b Deut. 18:15

Acts 7:37

c Gen. 12:3

Gal. 3:8

1 And 1as they spake unto the people, the Priests and the 2Captain of the Temple, and the Sadducees came upon them.

3:11 1 Either because he loved them, who had healed him: or because he feared that if he once let them go out of his sight, he should be lame again. 3:12 1 Miracles are appointed to convince the unbelievers, and therefore they do wickedly abuse them, who standeth amazed either at the miracles themselves, or at the instruments and means which it pleaseth God to use, take an occasion to establish idolatry and super­ stition by that, which God hath provided for the knowledge of his true worship, that is, Christianity. 3:15 1 Who hath life in himself, and giveth life to others. 3:16 1 Because he believed on him being raised from the dead, whose Name he heard of by us. 3:17 1 It is best of all to receive Christ so soon as he is offered unto us: but such as have neglected so great a benefit through man's weak­ ness, have yet repentance for a means. As for the ignominy of the cross, we have to set against that, the decree and purpose of God, foretold by the Prophets, of Christ, how that first of all he should be crucified here upon earth, and then he should appear from heaven the judge and restorer of all things, that all believers might be saved, and all unbelievers utterly perish.

3:18 1 Though there were many Prophets, yet he speaketh but of one mouth, to show unto us the consent and agreement of the Prophets. 3:21 1 Or, be taken up into heaven. 3:22 1 This promise was of an excellent and singular Prophet. 3:24 1 At what time the kingdom of Israel was established. 3:25 1 The Jews that believe are the first begotten in the kingdom of God. 2 For whom the Prophets were specially appointed. 3:26 1 Given to the world, or raised from the dead, and advanced to his kingdom. 4:1 1 None are commonly more diligent or bolder enemies of the Church, than such as profess themselves to be head builders: but the more they rage, the more constantly the faithful servants of God do continue. 2 The Jews had certain garrisons for the guard and safety of the Temple and holy things, Matt. 26:65. These garrisons had a Captain, such as Eleazarus Ananias, the high Priest's son was, in the time of the war that was in Judea, being a very impudent and proud young man, Josephus, lib. 2, of the taking of Judea.

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2 Taking it grievously that they taught the people, and preached in Jesus' Name the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold, until the next day, for it was now eventide. 4 Howbeit many of them which heard the word, believed, and the 1number of the men was about five thousand. 5 ¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that their 1rulers, and Elders, and Scribes, were gathered together at Jerusalem, 6 And Annas the chief Priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the 1kindred of the high Priest. 7 1And when they had set them before them, they asked, By what power, or in what 2Name have ye done this? 8 Then Peter full of the holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and Elders of Israel, 9 1For as much as we this day are examined, of the good deed done to the impotent man, to wit, by what means he is made whole, 10 1Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye have crucified, whom God raised again from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you, whole. 11 aThis is the stone cast aside of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for among men there is 1given none other 2Name 3under heaven, whereby we must be saved. 13 1Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and understood that they were unlearned men

and without 2knowledge, they marveled, and knew them, that they had been with Jesus: 14 And beholding also the man which was healed standing with them, they had nothing to say against it. 15 Then they commanded them to go aside out of the Council, and 1conferred among themselves, 16 1Saying, What shall we do to these men? for surely a manifest sign is done by them, and it is openly known to all them that dwell in Jerusalem: and we cannot deny it. 17 But that it be noised no farther among the people, let us threaten and charge them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this Name. 18 So they called them, and commanded them, that in no wise they should speak or teach in the Name of Jesus. 19 1But Peter and John answered unto them, and said, Whether it be right in the sight of God, to obey you rather than God, judge ye. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. 21 1So they threatened them, and let them go, and found nothing how to punish them, because of the people: for all men praised God for that which was done. 22 For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was showed. 23 1Then as soon as they were let go, they came to their fellows, and showed all that the high Priests and Elders had said unto them. 24 1And when they heard it, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord, and said, O Lord, thou art the God which had made the heaven, and

chapter 4

a Ps. 118:12

Isa. 28:16 Matt. 21:42 Mark 12:10 Luke 21:17

Rom. 9:33

1 Pet. 2:7

4:4 1 While they thought to diminish the number, they increased them. 4:5 1 These were they that made the Sanhedrin, which were all of the tribe of Judah, until Herod used that cruelty against David's stock. 4:6 1 Of whom the high Priests were wont to be chosen and made, the execution of the yearly office being now changed them. 4:7 1 Against such as brag of a succession of persons, without a suc­ cession of doctrine, and by that means beat down the true ministers of the word, so far forth as they are able. 2 By what authority. 4:9 1 Wolves which succeed true pastors plead their own cause, and not God's neither the Churches'. 4:10 1 He is indeed a true Shepherd, that teacheth his sheep to hang upon Christ only, as upon one that is not dead, but hath conquered death, and hath all rule in his own hand. 4:12 1 Of God. 2 There is no other man, or no other power and authority whatso­ ever: which kind of speech being usual among the Jews, rose upon this, that when we are in danger, we call upon them at whose hands we look for help. 3 Anywhere: and this setteth forth unto us the largeness of Christ's kingdom. 4:13 1 The good liberty and boldness of the servants of God doeth

yet thus much good that such as lay hid under a vizard of zeal, do at length bewray themselves to be indeed wicked men. 2 The word used here, is Idiot, which being spoken in comparison had to a Magistrate, betokeneth a private man, but when we speak of sciences and studies, it signifieth one that is unlearned: and in accompt of honor and estimation it importeth one of base degree, and no estimation. 4:15 1 Laid their heads together. 4:16 1 He that flattereth himself in ignorance, cometh at length to do open wickedness, and that against his own conscience. 4:19 1 We must so obey men to whom we are subject, that espe­ cially and before all things we obey God. 4:21 1 So far off are the wicked from doing what they list, that con­ trariwise God useth even that to the setting forth of his glory, which he giveth them leave to do. 4:23 1 The Apostles communicate their troubles with the Congre­ gation. 4:24 1 We ought neither to be afraid of the threatenings of our enemies, neither yet foolishly condemn their rage and madness against us: but we have to set against their force and malice, an ear­ nest thinking upon the power and good will of God (both which we do manifestly behold in Christ) and so flee to the aid and succor of our Father.

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Cyprus, 37 Where as he had land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it down at the Apostles' feet. 5 1 Ananias for his deceit in keeping back part of price, 5 falleth down dead, 10 and likewise Sapphira his wife. 12 Through divers the Apostles' miracles, 14 the faith is increased. 18 The Apostles that were imprisoned, 19 are delivered by an Angel, 26 and being before the Synod of the Priests, 36 through Gamaliel's counsel they are kept alive, 40 and beaten: 41 They glorify God.

the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them. 25 Which by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, bWhy did the Gentiles rage, and the people imagine vain things? 26 The kings of the earth assembled, and the rulers came together against the Lord, and against his Christ. 27 For doubtless, against thine holy Son Jesus, whom thou hadst anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the 1people of Israel gathered themselves together. 28 To 1do whatsoever 2thine hand, and thy counsel had determined before to be done. 29 And now, O Lord, behold their threatenings, and grant unto thy servants with all boldness to speak thy word, 30 So that thou stretch forth thine hand that healing, and signs, and wonders may be done by the Name of thine holy Son Jesus. 31 1And when as they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together, and they were all filled with the holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God boldly. 32 1And the multitude of them that believed, were of 2one heart, and of one soul: neither any of them said, that anything of that which he possessed, was his own, but they had all things ccommon. 33 And with great power gave the Apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. 34 1Neither was there any among them, that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses, sold them, and brought the price of the things that were sold, 35 And laid it down at the Apostles' feet, and it was distributed unto every man, according as he had need. 36 Also Joses which was called of the Apostles, Barnabas (that is by interpretation, the son of consolation) being a Levite, and of the country of

b Ps. 2:1

c Acts 2:44

1 But 1a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And 1kept away part of the price, his wife also being of counsel, and brought a certain part, and laid it down at the Apostles' feet. 3 Then said Peter, Ananias, why hath Satan 1filled thine heart, that thou shouldest 2lie unto the holy Ghost, and keep away part of the price of this possession? 4 While it remained, appertained it not unto thee? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? how is it that thou hast 1conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. 5 Now when Ananias heard these words, he fell down, and gave up the ghost. Then great fear came on all them that heard these things. 6 And the young men rose up, and took him up, and carried him out, and buried him. 7 And it came to pass about the space of three hours after, that his wife came in, ignorant of that which was done. 8 And Peter said unto her, Tell me, sold ye the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. 9 Then Peter said unto her, Why have ye agreed together, to 1tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thine husband, are at the 2door, and shall carry thee out. 10 Then she fell down straightway at his feet, and

5:1 1 Luke showeth by contrary examples, how great a sin hypocrisy is, especially in them which under a false pretence and cloak of zeal would seem to shine and be chief in the Church. 5:2 1 Craftily took away. 5:3 1 Fully possessed. 2 For when they had appointed that farm or possession for the Church, they stuck not at it to keep away a part of the price, as though they had had to do with men, and not with God, and there­ fore he saith afterward that they tempted God. 5:4 1 Hereby is declared an advised and purposed deceit, and the fault of the man in admitting the devil's suggestions. 5:9 1 Look how oft men do things with an evil conscience; so oft they pronounce sentence against themselves, and as much as in them lieth, provoke God to anger, as of set purpose, minding to try whether he be just and almighty or no. 2 Are at hand.

4:27 1 Although the people of Israel was but one people, yet the plural number is here used, not so much for the twelve tribes, every one of which made a people, as for the great multitude of them, as though many nations had assembled themselves together, as Judg. 5:14. 4:28 1 The wicked execute God's counsel, though they think noth­ ing of it, but they are not therefore without fault. 2 Thou hadst determined of thine absolute authority and power. 4:31 1 God witnesseth to his Church by a visible sign, that it is he that will establish it by shaking the powers both of heaven and earth. 4:32 1 An example of the true Church, wherein there is consent as well in doctrine as in charity one towards another: And the Pastors deliver true doctrine both sincerely, and constantly. 2 They agreed both in counsel, will, and purposes. 4:34 1 True charity helpeth the necessity of the poor with its own loss: but so, that all things be done well and orderly.

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yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and carried her out, and buried her by her husband. 11 1And great fear came on all the Church, and on as many as heard these things. 12 Thus by the hands of the Apostles were many signs and wonders showed among the people (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 And of the other durst no man join himself to them: nevertheless the people 1magnified them. 14 Also the number of them that believed in the Lord, both of men and women, grew more and more) 15 Insomuch that they brought the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the leastway the shadow of Peter, when he came by, might shadow some of them. 16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits, who were all healed. 17 ¶ 1Then the chief Priest rose up, and all they that were with him (which was the 2sect of the Sadducees) and were full of indignation, 18 And laid hands on the Apostles, and put them in the common prison. 19 1But the Angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, 20 1Go your way, and stand in the Temple, and speak to the people, all the 2words of this life. 21 1So when they heard it, they entered into the Temple early in the morning, and taught. And the chief Priest came, and they that were with him, and called the Council together, and all the Elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison, to cause them to be brought. 22 But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned and told it, 23 Saying, Certainly we found the prison shut

as sure as was possible, and the keepers standing without, before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within. 24 Then when the chief Priest and the captain of the Temple, and the high Priests heard these things, they doubted of them, whereunto this would grow. 25 1Then came one and showed them, saying, Behold, the men that ye put in prison, are standing in the Temple, and teach the people. 26 1Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence (for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.) 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the Council, and the chief Priest asked them, 28 1Saying, Did we not straightly command you, that ye should not teach in this name? and behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and ye would 2bring this man's blood upon us. 29 1Then Peter and the Apostles answered, and said, We ought rather to obey God than men. 30 1The aGod of our fathers hath raised up Jesus whom ye slew, and hanged on a tree. 31 Him hath God lifted up with his right hand, to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 1And we are his witnesses concerning these things which we say: yea, and the holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. 33 Now when they heard it, they 1brast for anger, and consulted to slay them. 34 1Then stood there up in the Council a certain Pharisee named Gamaliel, a doctor of the Law, honored of all the people, and commanded to put the Apostles forth a little space, 35 And said unto them, Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves, what ye intend to do touching these men.

chapter 5

a Acts 3:13

5:11 1 The Lord by his marvelous virtue bridleth some, that they may not hurt the Church: other some he awe and fear: and other some he allureth unto him. 5:13 1 Highly praised them. 5:17 1 The more that the Church increaseth, the more increaseth the rage of Satan, and therefore they proceed from threatenings, to prisoning. 2 The word which is used here, is Heresy, which signifieth a choice, and so is taken for a right form of learning, or faction, or study and course of life, which the Latins call a sect: at the first this word was indifferently used, but at length, it came to be taken only in evil part, whereupon came the name of Heretic, which is taken for one that goeth astray from sound and wholesome doctrine after such sort, that he setteth light by the judgment of God and his Church, and continueth in his opinion, and breaketh the peace of the Church. 5:19 1 Angels are made servants of the servants of God. 5:20 1 God doth therefore deliver his, that they may more stoutly provoke his enemies. 2 Words, whereby the way unto life is showed.

5:21 1 God mocketh his enemies' attempts from above. 5:25 1 The more openly that Christ's virtue showeth itself, the more increaseth the madness of his enemies which conspire against him. 5:26 1 Tyrants which fear not God, are constrained to fear his servants. 5:28 1 It is the property of tyrants to set out their own command­ ments as right and reason, be they never so wicked. 2 Make us guilty of murdering, that man whom yet they will not vouchsafe to name. 5:29 1 We ought to obey no man, but so far forth as obeying him, we may obey God. 5:30 1 Christ is appointed and indeed declareth Prince and preserver of his Church in despite of his enemies. 5:32 1 It is not sufficient for us that there is a right end, but we must also according to our vocation go on forward till we come unto it. 5:33 1 This reckoneth that they were in a most vehement rage, and marvelously disquieted in mind, for it is a borrowed kind of speech taken from them which are harrishly cut in sunder with a saw. 5:34 1 Christ findeth defenders of his cause even in the very routs of his enemies, so oft as he thinketh it needful.

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36 1For before these times, rose up Theudas 2boasting himself, to whom resorted a number of men, about a four hundred, who was slain: and they all which obeyed him were scattered, and brought to naught. 37 After this man, arose up Judas of Galilee, in the days of the tribute, and drew away much people after him: he also perished, and all that obeyed him, were scattered abroad. 38 And now I say unto you, 1Refrain yourselves from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel, or this work be of 2men, it will come to naught: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot destroy it, lest ye be found even fighters against God. 40 And to him they agreed, and called the Apostles: and when they had beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the Name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 1So they departed from the Council, rejoicing, that they were counted worthy to suffer rebuke for his Name. 42 And daily in the 1Temple, and from house to house they ceased not to teach, and preach Jesus Christ. 6 1 The Apostles, 3 appoint the office of Deaconship, 5 to seven chosen men: 8 Of whom Stephen, full of faith, is one: 12 He is taken, 13 and accused as a transgressor of Moses' Law.

2 1Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples together, and said, It is not 2meet that we should leave the word of God to serve the 3tables. 3 1Wherefore brethren, look you out among you seven men of honest report, and full of the holy Ghost, and of wisdom, which we may appoint to this business. 4 And we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministration of the word. 5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen a man full of faith and of the holy Ghost, and aPhilip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a Proselyte of Antioch, 6 1Which they set before the Apostles: and they prayed, and 2laid their hands on them. 7 1And the word of God increased, and the number of the disciples was multiplied in Jerusalem greatly, and a great company of the Priests were obedient to the 2faith. 8 ¶ 1Now Stephen full of faith and 2power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. 9 1Then there arose certain of the 2Synagogue, which are called Libertines, and Cyrenians, and of Alexandria, and of them of Cilicia, and of Asia, and disputed with Stephen. 10 1But they were not able to resist the wisdom, and the Spirit by the which he spake. 11 Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and God.

chapter 6

a Acts 21:8

1 And 1in those days, as the number of the disciples grew, there arose a murmuring of the 2Grecians towards the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the 3daily ministering.

5:36 1 In matters of religion we must take good heed that we attempt nothing under a color of zeal, beside our vocation. 2 To be of some fame. 5:38 1 He dissuadeth his fellows from murdering the Apostles, nei­ ther doth he think it good to refer the matter to the Roman Mag­ istrate, for the Jews could abide nothing worse, than to have the tyranny of the Romans confirmed. 2 If it be counterfeit and devised. 5:41 1 The Apostles, accustomed to suffer and bear words, are at length inured to bear stripes, yet so, that by that means they become stronger. 5:42 1 Both publicly and privately. 6:1 1 When Satan has assailed the Church without, and that to small purpose and in vain, he assaileth it within, with civil dissension and strife betwixt themselves: but the Apostles take occasion thereby to set order in the Church. 2 Of their parts which of Grecians became religious Jews. 3 In the bestowing of alms according to their necessity. 6:2 1 The office of preaching the word and dispensing the goods of the Church, are different one from another, and not rashly to be joined together, as the Apostles do here institute: And the Apostles do not choose so much as the Deacons without the consent of the Church. 2 It is such a matter, as we may in no wise accept of it. 3 Banquets though by the name of tables, other offices are also meant, which are annexed to it, such as pertain to the care of the

poor. 6:3 1 In choosing of Deacons (and much more of Ministers) there must be examination both of their learning and manners of life. 6:6 1 The ancient Church did with laying on of hands, as it were con­ secrate to the Lord, such as were lawfully elected. 2 This ceremony of laying on of hands came from the Jews, who used this order both in public affairs, and offering of sacrifices, and also in private prayers and blessings, as appeareth Gen. 28, and the Church observed this ceremony, 1 Tim. 5:22; Acts 8:17, but here is no mention made either of cream, or shaving, or raising, or crossing, etc. 6:7 1 An happy end of temptation. 2 This is the figure Metonymy, meaning by faith, the doctrine of the Gospel which engendereth faith. 6:8 1 God exerciseth his Church first with evil words and slanders, then with imprisonments, afterward with scourgings, and by these means prepareth it in such sort, that at length he causeth it to encounter with Satan and the world, even to bloodshed and death, and that with good success. 2 Excellent and singular gifts. 6:9 1 Schools and Universities were of old time addicted to false pas­ tors, and were the instruments of Satan to blow abroad and defend false doctrines. 2 Of the company and College as it were. 6:10 1 False teachers, because they will not be overcome, flee from disputations to manifest and open slandering and false accusations.

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12 1Thus they moved the people and the Elders, and the Scribes: and running upon him, caught him, and brought him to the Council, 13 1And set forth false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the Law. 14 For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the ordinances which Moses gave us. 15 And as all that sat in the Council looked steadfastly on him, they 1saw his face as it had been the face of an Angel. 7 1 Stephen pleading his cause, showeth that God chose the Fathers, 20 before Moses was born, 42 and before the Temple was built: 44 And that all outward ceremonies were ordained according to the heavenly Pattern. 54 The Jews gnashing their teeth, 59 stone him.

keep it in bondage, and entreat it evil 1four hundred years. 7 But the nation to whom they shall be in bondage, will I judge, saith God: and after that, they shall come forth and serve me in this place. 8 cHe gave him also the covenant of circumcision: and to Abraham begat dIsaac, and circumcised him the eighth day: and Isaac begat eJacob, and Jacob the twelve fPatriarchs. 9 1And the Patriarchs moved with envy, sold gJoseph into Egypt: but God was 2with him, 10 And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and hgave him 1favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who made him governor over Egypt, and over his whole house. 11 ¶ Then came there a famine over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction, that our fathers found no sustenance. 12 But when iJacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent our fathers first: 13 jAnd at the second time Joseph was known of his brethren, and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh. 14 Then sent Joseph and caused his father to be brought, and all his kindred, even threescore and fifteen souls. 15 So kJacob went down into Egypt, and he ldied, and our fathers, 16 And were 1removed into Shechem, and were put in the sepulcher, that Abraham had bought mfor money of the sons of Hamor, son of Shechem. 17 But when the time of the promise drew near, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people ngrew and multiplied in Egypt, 18 Till another King arose, which knew not Joseph.

chapter 7

a Gen. 12:4

b Gen. 15:13

c Gen. 17:9

d Gen. 21:3

e Gen. 25:14

f Gen. 29:33

Gen. 30:5 Gen. 35:23

g Gen. 37:18

h Gen. 41:37

i Gen. 42:1

j Gen. 45:4

k Gen. 46:5

l Gen. 49:33

m Gen. 23:16

n Exod. 1:7

1 Then 1said the chief Priest, Are these things so? 2 1And he said, Ye men, brethren, and Fathers, hearken, aThat God of 2glory appeared unto our father Abraham, while he was in 3Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran, 3 And said unto him, Come out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which I shall show thee. 4 Then came he out of the land of the Chaldeans, and dwelt in Haran. And after that his father was dead, God brought him from thence into this land, wherein ye now dwell, 5 And he gave him none inheritance in it, 1no not the breadth of a foot: yet he 2promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child. 6 But God spake thus, that his bseed should be a sojourner in a strange land: and that they should

6:12 1 The first bloody persecution of the Church of Christ began and sprang from a Council of Priests by the suggestion of the Uni­ versity doctors. 6:13 1 An example of cavillers or false accusers, which gather false conclusions of things that are well uttered and spoken. 6:15 1 Hereby it appeareth that Stephen had an excellent and goodly countenance, having a quiet and settled mind, a good con­ science, and sure persuasion that his cause was just: for seeing he was to speak before the people, God beautified his countenance, to the end that with the very beholding of him, the Jews' minds might be pierced and amazed. 7:1 1 Stephen is admitted to plead his cause, but to this end and pur­ pose, that under a cloak, and color of Law, he might be condemned. 7:2 1 Stephen witnesseth unto the Jews, that he acknowledgeth the true fathers, and the only true God: and showeth moreover, that they are more ancient than the Temple, with all that service appointed by the Law, and therefore they ought to lay another foundation of true reli­ gion, that is to say, the free covenant that God made with the fathers. 2 That mighty God full of glory and majesty. 3 When he saith afterward, verse 4, that Abraham came out of Chaldea, it is evident that Mesopotamia contained Chaldea which

was near unto it, and bordering upon it, and so writeth Plinius, book 6, chap. 27. 7:5 1 Not so much ground as to set his foot upon. 2 The promise of the possession was certain and belonged to Abraham, though his posterity enjoyed it a great while after his death: and this is the figure Synecdoche. 7:6 1 There are reckoned four hundred years, from the beginning of Abraham's progeny, which was at the birth of Isaac: and four hun­ dred and thirty years which are spoken of by Paul, Gal. 3:17, from the time that Abraham and his father departed together out of Ur of the Chaldeans. 7:9 1 Stephen reckoneth up diligently the horrible mischiefs of some of the Fathers, to teach the Jews that they ought not rashly to rest in the authority or examples of the Fathers. 2 By this kind of speech, is meant the peculiar favor that God showeth men: for he seemeth to be away from them, whom he help­ eth not, and on the other side, he is with them whom he delivereth out of whatsoever great troubles. 7:10 1 Gave him favor in Pharaoh's sight for his wisdom. 7:16 1 The Patriarchs the sons of Jacob, though there be mention made of no more than Joseph, Josh. 24:32.

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19 The same 1dealt subtly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, and made them to cast out their young children, that they should not remain alive. 20 oThe same time was Moses born and was 1acceptable unto God: which was nourished up in his father's house three months. 21 And when he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son. 22 And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. 23 Now when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel. 24 pAnd when he saw one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged his quarrel that had the harm done to him, and smote the Egyptian. 25 For he supposed his brethren would have understood, that God by his hand should give them deliverance: but they understood it not. 26 qAnd the next day, he showed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren: why do ye wrong one to another? 27 But he that did his neighbor wrong, thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a prince, and a judge over us? 28 Wilt thou kill me, as thou didst the Egyptian yesterday? 29 Then fled Moses at that saying, and was a stranger in the land of Midian, where he begat two sons. 30 And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the rwilderness of mount Sinai, an 1Angel of the Lord in a flame of fire, in a bush. 31 And when Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to consider it, the voice of the Lord came unto him, saying, 32 I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold it. 33 Then the Lord said to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest, is holy ground.

34 I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people, which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them: and now come, and I will send thee into Egypt. 35 This Moses whom they forsook, saying, Who made thee a prince and a judge? the same God sent for a prince, and a deliverer by the 1hand of the Angel which appeared to him in the bush. 36 He sbrought them out, doing wonders, and miracles in the land of Egypt, and in the Red Sea, and in the wilderness tforty years. 37 1This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, uA Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you, even of your brethren, like unto me: him shall ye hear. 38 vThis is he that was in the Congregation, in the wilderness with the Angel, which spake to him in mount Sinai, and with our fathers, who received the lively oracles to give unto us. 39 To whom our fathers would not obey, but refused, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt, 40 Saying unto Aaron, wMake us gods that may go before us: for we know not what is become of this Moses that brought us out of the land of Egypt. 41 And they made a 1calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands. 42 Then God turned himself away, and 1gave them up to serve the 2host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the Prophets, xO house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness? 43 And ye 1took up the Tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures, which ye made to worship them: therefore I will carry you away beyond Babylon. 44 1Our fathers had the Tabernacle of 2witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto yMoses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen. 45 zWhich tabernacle also our fathers 1received, and brought in with Jesus into the 2possession of the Gentiles, which God drove out 3before our fathers,

o Exod. 2:2

p Exod. 2:11

q Exod. 2:13

r Exod. 3:2

s Exod. 7–10;

13–14

t Exod. 16:1–3

u Deut. 18:15

Acts 3:22

v Exod. 19:2

w Exod. 32:1

x Amos 5:25

y Exod. 25:40

Heb. 8:5

z Josh. 3:14

7:19 1 He devised a subtle invention against our stock, in that he commanded all the males to be cast out. 7:20 1 That child was born through God's merciful goodness and favor, to be of a goodly and fair countenance. 7:30 1 Now he calleth the Son of God an Angel, for he is the Angel of great counsel, and therefore, straightway after he showeth him, saying to Moses, I am that God of thy Fathers, etc. 7:35 1 By the power. 7:37 1 He acknowledgeth Moses for the lawgiver, but so that he proveth by his own witness, that the Law had respect to a more perfect thing, that is to say, to the prophetic office which tended to Christ, the head of all Prophets.

7:41 1 This was the superstition of the Egyptians' idolatry: for they worshipped Apis a strange and marvelous calf, and made goodly images of Kine, Herodias, lib. 2. 7:42 1 Being destitute and void of his Spirit, he gave them up to Satan, and wicked lusts to worship stars. 2 By the host of heaven, here he meaneth not the Angels, but the moon and sun and other stars. 7:43 1 You took it upon your shoulders and carried it. 7:44 1 Moses indeed erected a Tabernacle, but that was to call them back to that form which he had seen in the mountain. 2 That is, of the covenant. 7:45 1 Delivered from hand to hand.

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unto the days of David: 46 aWho found favor before God, and desired that he might find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob. 47 b,1But Solomon built him an house. 48 Howbeit the most High cdwelleth not in temples made with hands, as saith the Prophet, 49 dHeaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build for me, saith the Lord? or what place is it that I should rest in? 50 Hath not mine hand made all these things? 51 e,1Ye stiff-necked and of 2uncircumcised hearts and ears, ye have always resisted the holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do you. 52 Which of the Prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them, which showed before of the coming of that Just, of whom ye are now the betrayers and murderers, 53 fWhich have received the law by the 1ordinance of Angels, and have not kept it. 54 1But when they heard these things, their hearts brast for anger, and they gnashed at him with their teeth. 55 1But he being full of the holy Ghost, looked steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus 2standing at the right hand of God, 56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens open, and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God. 57 1Then they gave a shout with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and 2ran upon him violently all at once, 58 And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the 1witnesses laid down their clothes at a young

man's feet, named Saul. 59 And they stoned Stephen, who called on God, and said, Lord Jesus receive my spirit. 60 1And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, 2lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had thus spoken, he 3slept. 8 2 The godly make lamentation for Stephen. 3 Saul maketh havoc of the Church. 5 Philip preacheth Christ at Samaria. 9 Simon Magus, 13 his covetousness reproved. 26 Philip 27 cometh to the Ethiopian Eunuch, 38 and baptizeth him.

a 2 Sam. 7:2

Ps. 132:5

b 1 Chron. 17:12

1 Kings 6:1

c Acts 17:24

d Isa. 66:1

e Jer. 9:26 Ezek. 44:9

f Exod. 19:16

Gal. 3:19

1 And 1Saul consented to his death. And at that time, there was a great persecution against the Church which was at Jerusalem, and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and of Samaria, except the Apostles. 2 1Then certain men fearing God, 2carried Stephen among them, to be buried, and made great lamentation for him. 3 1But Saul made havoc of the Church, and entered into every house, and drew out both men and women, and put them into prison. 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad, went to and fro preaching the word. 5 ¶ 1Then came Philip into the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, with one accord, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits crying with a loud voice, came out of many that were possessed of them: and many taken with palsies, and that halted, were healed.

2 By the figure Metonymy, for the countries which the Gentiles possessed. 3 God drove them out, that they should yield up the posses­ sion of those countries to our fathers, when they entered into the land. 7:47 1 Solomon built a Temple, according to God's commandment, but not with any such condition, that the Majesty of God should be enclosed therein. 7:51 1 Stephen moved with the zeal of God, at length judgeth his own judges. 2 They are of uncircumcised hearts, which lie drowned still in the sins of nature, and stick fast in them: for otherwise all the Jews were circumcised as touching the flesh, and therefore there were two kinds of circumcision, Rom. 2:28. 7:53 1 By the ministry of Angels. 7:54 1 The more Satan is pressed, the more he brasteth out into an open rage. 7:55 1 The nearer that the Martyrs approach to death, the nearer they beholding Christ, do rise up even into heaven. 2 Ready to confirm him in the confession of the truth, and to receive him to him. 7:57 1 The zeal of hypocrites and superstitious people, breaketh out at length into most open madness. 2 This was done in a rage and fury: for at that time the Jews could

put no man to death by law, as they confess before Pilate, saying that it was not lawful for them to put any man to death, and therefore it is reported by Josephus, lib. 20, that Ananus a Sadducee slew James the brother of the Lord, and for so doing, was accused before Albinus the President of the country. 7:58 1 It was appointed by the Law, that the witnesses should cast the first stones, Deut. 17:7. 7:60 1 Faith and charity never forsake the true servants of God, even to the last breath. 2 The word which he useth here noteth out such a kind of imput­ ing or laying to one's charge, as remaineth firm, and steady forever, never to be remitted. 3 See 1 Thess. 4:13. 8:1 1 Christ useth the rage of his enemies to the spreading forth and enlarging of his kingdom. 8:2 1 The godly mourn for Stephen after his death, and bury him, showing therein an example of singular faith and charity: but no man prayeth to him. 2 Amongst all the duties of charity which the godly use, there is no mention made of shrining up of relics. 8:3 1 The dispersion or scattering abroad of the faithful, is the joining together of Churches. 8:5 1 Philip, who was before a Deacon in Jerusalem, is made of God extraordinarily an Evangelist.

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21 Thou hast neither part nor fellowship in this 1business: for thine heart is not 2right in the sight of God. 22 1Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, that if it be possible, the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. 23 For I see that thou art in the 1gall of bitterness, and in the 2bond of iniquity. 24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken, come upon me. 25 ¶ So they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the Gospel in many towns of the Samaritans. 26 1Then the Angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the South unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is waste. 27 And he arose and went on: and behold, a certain Eunuch of Ethiopia, Candace the Queen of the Ethiopians' 1chief Governor, who had the rule of all her treasure, and came to Jerusalem to worship. 28 And as he returned sitting in his chariot, he read Isaiah the Prophet. 29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near and join thyself to yonder chariot. 30 And Philip ran thither, and heard him read the Prophet Isaiah, and said, But understandest thou what thou readest? 31 And he said, How can I, except I had 1a guide? And he desired Philip, that he would come up and sit with him. 32 1Now the place of the Scripture which he read, was this, aHe was lead as a sheep to the slaughter: and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth.

8 And there was great joy in that city. 9 1And there was before in the city, a certain man called Simon, which used 2witchcraft, and 3bewitched the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was some great man, 10 To whom they gave heed from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is that great power of God. 11 And they gave heed unto him, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 12 But as soon as they believed Philip, which preached the things that concerned the kingdom of God, and the Name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women. 13 1Then Simon himself believed also, and was baptized, and continued with Philip, and wondered, when he saw the signs and great miracles which were done. 14 ¶ 1Now when the Apostles, which were at Jerusalem, heard say, that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John. 15 Which when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the 1holy Ghost. 16 (For as yet he was fallen down on none of them, but they were baptized only in the Name of the Lord Jesus.) 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the holy Ghost. 18 1And when Simon saw that through laying on of the Apostles' hands the holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay the hands, he may receive the holy Ghost. 20 1Then said Peter unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou thinkest that the gift of God may be obtained with money.

chapter 8

a Isa. 53:7

8:9 1 Christ overcometh Satan so oft as he listeth, and carrieth him about as it were in a triumph in the sight of them, whom he deceived and bewitched. 2 The word which is used in this place was at the first taken in good part, and is borrowed out of the Persians' language, who call their wise men by that name, but afterward it was taken in evil part. 3 He had so allured the Samaritans with his witchcrafts, that as blind and mad harebrains they were wholly addicted to him. 8:13 1 The wicked and the very reprobate are constrained oftentimes to taste of the good gift of God, but they cast it up again forthwith. 8:14 1 Peter not chief, but as an ambassador sent from the whole company of the Apostles, and John his companion according to the authority which was committed unto them, confirm and build up the Churches of Samaria, whose foundation had been laid afore by Philip. 8:15 1 Those excellent gifts, which are necessary, especially for them that were to be appointed rulers and governors of the Church. 8:18 1 Ambition and covetousness do at length pluck the hypocrites out of their dens. 8:20 1 They are the successors of Simon Magus, and not of Simon

Peter, which either buy or sell holy things. 8:21 1 In this doctrine which I preach. 2 Is not upright in deed, and without dissembling. 8:22 1 We must hope well even of the vilest sinners, so long and so far forth as we may. 8:23 1 He calleth the inward malice of the heart, and that venomous and devilish wickedness wherewith this Magician was wholly replen­ ished, the gall of bitterness: and he is said to be in the gall as though he were wholly overwhelmed with gall, and buried in it. 2 Entangled in the bonds of iniquity. 8:26 1 Christ who calleth freely whom he listeth, doth now use Philip who thought on no such matter, to instruct and baptize the Eunuch at unawares, and by this means extendeth the limits of his kingdom even into Ethiopia. 8:27 1 A man of great wealth and authority with Candaces: Now this word Candaces is a common name to all the Queens of Ethiopia. 8:31 1 To show me the way how to understand it. 8:32 1 Those things which seem most to come by chance or fortune (as men term it) are governed by the secret providence of God.

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33 In his 1humility his judgment hath been exalted: but who shall declare his 2generation? for his life is taken from the earth. 34 Then the Eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the Prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same Scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water, and the Eunuch said, See, here is water: what doth let me to be baptized? 37 1And Philip said unto him, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. Then he answered, and said, 2I believe that that Jesus Christ is that Son of God. 38 Then he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the Eunuch, and he baptized him. 39 And as soon as they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the Eunuch saw him no more: so he went on his way rejoicing. 40 But Philip was found at Azotus, and he walked to and fro preaching in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. 9 2 Saul going towards Damascus, 4 is stricken down to the ground of the Lord: 10 Ananias is sent 18 to baptize him. 23 The laying away of the Jews, 25 he escapeth, being let down through the wall. 33 Peter cureth Aeneas of the palsy, 36 and by him Tabitha being dead, 40 is restored to life.

3 Now as he journeyed, it came to pass that as he was come near to Damascus, bsuddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven. 4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is 1hard for thee to kick against pricks. 6 He then both trembling and astonied, said, Lord, what wilt thou that I do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou shalt do. 7 The men also which journeyed with him, 1stood amazed, hearing his 2voice, but seeing no man. 8 And Saul arose from the ground, and opened his eyes, but saw no man. Then led they him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus, 9 Where he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank. 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias, and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here Lord. 11 Then the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and seek in the house of Judas after one called Saul of 1Tarsus: for behold, he prayeth. 12 (And he saw in a vision a man named Ananias coming in to him, and putting his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.) 13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem. 14 Moreover here he hath authority of the high Priests, to bind all that call on thy Name. 15 Then the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a 1chosen vessel unto me, to bear my Name before the Gentiles, and Kings, and the children of Israel. 16 For I will 1show him, how many things he must

chapter 9

a Rom. 9:3

Gal. 1:13

b Acts 22:6

1 Cor. 15:8

1 And a,1Saul yet 2breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high Priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the Synagogues, that if he found any that were of that 1way, (either men or women) he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

8:33 1 The Hebrew text readeth it thus, Out of a narrow strait, and out of judgment was he taken: whereby the narrow strait, he mean­ eth the grave and the very bands of death, and by judgment, the punishment which was laid upon him, and the miserable state which Christ took upon him for our sakes, in bearing his Father's wrath. 2 How long his age shall last: for Christ having once risen from the dead, dieth no more, Rom. 6:9. 8:37 1 Profession of faith is requisite in baptizing of them which are of years, and therefore it is evident that we are not then first ingrafted into Christ, when we are baptized, but being already ingrafted are then confirmed. 2 The sum of the confession which is necessary for baptism. 9:1 1 Saul (who is also Paul) persecuting Christ most cruelly, who did as it were flee before him, falleth into his hands, and is overcome: and with a singular example of the goodness of God, instead of punish­ ment which he justly deserved for his cruelty, is not only received to favor, but is also even by the mouth of God appointed an Apostle,

and is confirmed by the ministry and witness of Ananias. 2 This is a token that Saul's stomach boiled and cast out great threatenings to murder the disciples. 9:2 1 Any trade of life which a man taketh himself unto, the Jews call a way. 9:5 1 This is a proverb which is spoken of them that through their own stubbornness hurt themselves. 9:7 1 Stood still and could not go one step forward, but abode amazed as if they had been very stones. 2 They heard Paul's voice: for afterwards it is said in flattering, that they heard not his voice that speak: as beneath, Acts 22:9. But others go about to set these places at one which seem to be at ajar, after this sort, to wit, that they heard a sound of a voice, but no perfect voice. 9:11 1 Tarsus was a city of Cilicia near unto Anchiala, which two cities Sardanapalus is said to have built in one day. 9:15 1 To bear my name in. 9:16 1 I will show him plainly.

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suffer for my Name's sake. 17 Then Ananias went his way, and entered into 1that house, and put his hands on him, and saith, Brother Saul, the Lord hath sent me (even Jesus that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest) that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the holy Ghost. 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales, and suddenly he received sight, and arose, and was baptized, 19 And received meat, and was strengthened. So was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. 20 1And straightway he preached Christ in the Synagogues, that he was that Son of God. 21 So that all that heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this he, that made havoc of them which called on this Name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he should bring them bound unto the high Priests? 22 1But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, 2confirming that this was that Christ. 23 1And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him, 24 But their laying await was known of Saul: now they cwatched the gates day and night, that they might kill him. 25 1Then the disciples took him by night, and put him through the wall, and let him down by a rope in a basket. 26 1And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself with the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the Apostles, and declared to them, how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken unto him, and how he had spoken boldly at Damascus

in the Name of Jesus. 28 1And he was conversant 2with them at Jerusalem, 29 And spake boldly in the Name of the Lord Jesus, and spake and disputed against the 1Grecians: but they went about to slay him. 30 1But when the brethren knew it, they brought him to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. 31 1Then had the Churches rest through all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, and were 2edified, and walked in the fear of the Lord, and were multiplied by the comfort of the holy Ghost. 32 1And it came to pass, as Peter walked throughout all quarters, he came also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. 33 And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his couch eight years, and was sick of the palsy. 34 Then said Peter unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise and truss thy couch together. And he arose immediately. 35 And all that dwelt at 1Lydda and Sharon, saw him, and turned to the Lord. 36 1There was also at Joppa a certain woman, a disciple named Tabitha (which by interpretation is called Dorcas) she was full of good works and alms which she did. 37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick and died: and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber. 38 Now forasmuch as Lydda was near to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring that he would not delay to come unto them. 39 Then Peter arose and came with them: and when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber, where all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments, which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

c 2 Cor. 11:31

9:17 1 Into Judas's house. 9:20 1 Paul beginneth straightways to execute the office which was enjoined him, never consulting with flesh and blood. 9:22 1 Paul striveth not with his own authority alone, but with the testimonies of the Prophets. 2 By conferring places of the Scripture together, as cunning crafts­ man do, when they make up anything, they use to gather all parts together, to make them agree fitly one with another. 9:23 1 Paul, who was before a persecutor, hath now persecution laid before himself, but yet afar off. 9:25 1 We are not forbidden to avoid and eschew the dangers and conspiracies that the enemies of God lay for us, so that we swerve not from our vocation. 9:26 1 In ancient times no man was rashly or lightly received into the number of and amongst the sheep of Christ, much less to be a pastor. 9:28 1 The constant servants of God must look for danger after dan­ ger: yet God watcheth for them.

2 With Peter and James, for he saith that he saw none of the Apos­ tles but them, Gal. 1:18-19. 9:29 1 See Acts 6:1. 9:30 1 The ministers of the word may change their place, by the advice and counsel of the congregation and Church. 9:31 1 The end of persecution is the building of the Church, so that we will patiently wait for the Lord. 2 This is a borrowed kind of speech, which signifieth establishment and increase. 9:32 1 Peter's Apostleship is confirmed by healing of the man that was sick of the palsy. 9:35 1 Lydda was a city of Palestine, and Sharon a Champion country and a place of good pasturage between Caesarea of Palestine and the mountain Tabor, and the lake of Gennesaret, which extendeth itself in great length beyond Joppa. 9:36 1 Peter declareth evidently by raising up a dead body through the Name of Christ, that he preacheth the glad tidings of life.

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40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed, and turned him to the body, and said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, sat up. 41 Then he gave her the hand and lifted her up, and called the Saints and widows, and restored her alive. 42 And it was known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. 43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a Tanner. 10 1 Cornelius 4 at the Angel's commandment, 5 sendeth for Peter. 11 Who also by a vision, 15, 20 is taught not to despise the Gentiles. 34 He preacheth the Gospel to Cornelius and his household. 45 Who having received the holy Ghost, 47 are baptized.

9 On the morrow as they went on their journey, and drew near unto the city, Peter went up upon the house to pray, about the sixth hour. 10 Then waxed he an hungered, and would have eaten: but while they made something ready, he fell into a 1trance. 11 And he saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel come down unto him, as it had been a great sheet, knit at the 1four corners, and was let down to the earth. 12 Wherein were 1all manner of 2four footed beasts of the earth, and wild beasts and 3creeping things, and fowls of the heaven. 13 And there came a voice to him, Arise, Peter: kill, and eat. 14 1But Peter said, Not so, Lord: for I have never eaten anything that is polluted, or unclean. 15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, The things that God hath purified, 1pollute thou not. 16 This was so done thrice: and the vessel was drawn up again into heaven. 17 ¶ Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen, meant, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius, had inquired for Simon's house, and stood at the gate, 18 And called, and asked, whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. 19 And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. 20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, and doubt 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 the captain, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from heaven by an holy Angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear thy words.

1 Furthermore 1there was a certain man in Caes­ area called Cornelius, a captain of the band called the Italian band, 2 A 1devout man, and one that feared God with 2all his household, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed God continually. 3 He saw in a vision evidently (about the ninth hour of the day) an Angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. 4 But when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, 1What is it, Lord? and he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are 2come up into 3remembrance before God. 5 Now therefore send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter. 6 He lodgeth with one Simon a Tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. 7 And when the Angel which spake unto Cor­nel­ ius, was departed, he called two of his servants, and a soldier that feared God, one of them that waited on him, 8 And told them all things, and sent them to Joppa.

10:1 1 Peter consecrateth the firstfruits of the Gentiles to God by the means of two miracles. 10:2 1 So that he worshipped one God, and was no idolater, and nei­ ther could be void of faith in Christ, because he was a devout man but as yet he knew not that he was come. 2 This is a great commendation to this man, that he labored to have all his household and familiar friends and acquaintances to be religious and godly. 10:4 1 What wilt thou with me, Lord? for he settleth himself to hear. 2 This is a borrowed kind of speech, which the Hebrews use very much, taken from sacrifices, and applied to prayers: for it is said of whole burnt sacrifices, that the smoke and savor of them goeth up into God's nostrils: so do our prayers as a sweet-smelling sacrifice which the Lord taketh great pleasure in. 3 That is, insomuch that they will not suffer God as it were, to for­

get thee: for so doth the Scripture use oftentimes to prattle with us as nurses do with little children, when they frame their tongues to speak. 10:10 1 For though Peter stand not amazed as one that is tongue tied, but talketh with God, and is instructed in his mysteries, yet his mind was far otherwise than it was wont to be, but shortly returned to the old bent. 10:11 1 So that it seemed to be a foursquare sheet. 10:12 1 Here is this word (All) which is general, plainly put for an indefinite and uncertain, that is to say, for some of all sorts, not for all of every sort. 2 That is, such as were meet for men's use. 3 What is meant by the creeping things, see Lev. 11. 10:14 1 Peter profiteth daily in the knowledge of the benefit of Christ, yea, after that he had received the holy Ghost. 10:15 1 Do not thou hold them as unprofitable.

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23 Then called he them in, and lodged them: and the next day, Peter went forth with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. 24 ¶ And the day after, they entered into Caesarea. Now Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen, and special friends. 25 1And it came to pass as Peter came in, that Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. 26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up: for even I myself am a man. 27 And as he talked with him, he came in, and found many that were come together. 28 And he said unto them, Ye know that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew, to company, or come unto one of another nation: but God hath showed me, that I should not call any man polluted, or unclean. 29 Therefore came I unto you without saying nay, when I was sent for. I ask therefore, for what intent have ye sent for me? 30 Then Cornelius said, Four days ago, about 1this hour, I fasted, and at the ninth hour I prayed in mine house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, 31 1And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. 32 1Send therefore to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter (he is lodged in the house of Simon a Tanner by the Seaside) who when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. 33 Then sent I for thee immediately, and thou hast well done to come. Now therefore are we all here present before God to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. 34 1Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth

I perceive, that a,2God is no [respecter] of persons. 35 But in every nation he that 1feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 Ye 1know the word which God hath sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, which is Lord of all: 37 1Even the word which came through all Judea, bbeginning in Galilee, after the Baptism which John preached: 38 To wit, how God 1anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the holy Ghost, and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil: for 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, hanging him on a tree. 40 Him God raised up the third day, and caused that he was showed openly: 41 Not to all the people, but unto the witnesses 1chosen before of God, even to us which did eat and drink with him, after he arose from the dead. 42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify, that it is he that is ordained of God a judge of quick and dead. 43 To him also give all the cProphets witness, that through his Name all that believe in him, shall receive remission of sins. 44 1While Peter yet spake these words, the holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45 So they of the circumcision, which believed, were astonied, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 1Can any man forbid water, that these should

chapter 10

a Deut. 10:17

2 Chron. 19:7 Job 34:19 Rom. 2:11

Gal. 2:6 Eph. 6:9 Col. 3:25 1 Pet. 1:17

b Luke 4:14

c Jer. 31:34

Mic. 7:18 Acts 15:9

10:25 1 Religious adoration or worship agreeth only to God: but civil worship is given to the Ministers of the word, although not without danger. 10:30 1 He meaneth not the selfsame hour, but the like, that is, about nine of the clock the other day, as it was then nine when he spake to Peter. 10:31 1 Cornelius's faith showeth forth itself by prayer and charity. 10:32 1 As faith cometh by hearing, so is it nourished and groweth up by the same. 10:34 1 Distinction of nations is taken away by the coming of Christ: And it is evidently seen by faith and righteousness, who is agreeable to him, or whom he accepteth. 2 That God judgeth not after the outward appearance. 10:35 1 By the fear of God, the Hebrews understand the whole service of God: whereby we perceive that Cornelius was not void of faith, no more than they were which lived before Christ's time: and therefore they deal foolishly, which build preparative works and free will upon this place. 10:36 1 God gave the Israelites to understand, that whosover liveth godly, is acceptable to God, of what nation soever he be, for he preached peace to men through Jesus Christ, who is Lord not of one

nation only, that is, of the Jews, but of all. 10:37 1 The sum of the Gospel (which shall be made manifest at the latter day when Christ himself shall sit as judge both of the quick and the dead) is this, that Christ promised to the Fathers, and exhibited in his time with the mighty power of God, (which was by all means showed) and at length crucified to reconcile us to God, did rise again the third day, that whosoever believeth in him should be saved through the remission of sins. 10:38 1 This style is taken from an old custom of the Jews, who used to anoint their Kings and Priests, whereupon it grew, to call them anointed, upon whom God bestowed gifts and virtues. 10:41 1 This choosing of the Apostles is properly given to God: for though God be president in the lawful election of ministers, yet there is in this place a secret opposition and setting of God's choosing, and men voice the one against the other, for the Apostles are immedi­ ately appointed of God, and the Church Ministers by means. 10:44 1 The Spirit of God sealeth that in the heart of the hearers, which the minister of the word speaketh by the commandment of God, as it appeareth by the effects. 10:47 1 Baptism doth not sanctify or make them holy which receive it, but sealeth up and confirmeth their sanctification.

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not be baptized, which have received the holy Ghost, as well as we? 48 So he commanded them to be baptized in the Name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. 11 2 Peter being accused for going to the Gentiles, 5 defendeth himself. 22 Barnabas is sent to Antioch, 26 where the disciples are called Christians: 28 and there Agabas foretelleth a famine to come.

thou and all thine house shall be saved. 15 And as I began to speak, the holy Ghost fell on them, aeven as upon us at the beginning. 16 Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, bJohn baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy Ghost. 17 For as much then as God gave them a like gift, as he did unto us, when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I, that I could let God? 18 1When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. 19 ¶ 1And they which were cscattered abroad because of the affliction that arose about Stephen, went throughout till they came unto Phonicia and Cyprus, and 2Antioch, preaching the word to no man, but unto the Jews only. 20 1Now some of them were men of Cyprus and of Cyrene, which when they were come into Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, and preached the Lord Jesus. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, so that a great number believed and turned unto the Lord. 22 1Then tidings of those things came unto the ears of the Church, which was in Jerusalem, and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go unto Antioch. 23 Who when he was come and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted all, that with purpose of heart they would continue in the Lord. 24 For he was a good man, and full of the holy Ghost, and faith and much people joined themselves unto the Lord. 25 ¶ 1Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus to seek Paul: 26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch: and it came to pass that a whole year they were conversant with the Church, and taught much people, insomuch that the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. 27 1In those days also came Prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. 28 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit, that there should be great famine throughout all the world, which also came to pass under Claudius Caesar. 29 1Then the disciples every man according to his

chapter 11

a Acts 2:4

b Acts 1:5

Acts 19:4 Matt. 3:11

Mark 1:8 Luke 3:16 John 1:26

c Acts 8:1

1 Now 1the Apostles and the brethren 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 of the circumcision contended against him, 3 Saying, Thou wentest into men uncircumcised, and hast eaten with them. 4 Then Peter began, and expounded the thing in order to them, saying, 5 I was in the city of Joppa, praying, and in a trance I saw this vision, A certain vessel coming down as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by the four corners, and it came to me, 6 Toward the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw four footed beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the heaven. 7 Also I heard a voice, saying unto me, Arise, Peter: slay and eat. 8 And I said, God forbid, Lord: for nothing polluted or unclean hath at anytime entered into my mouth. 9 But the voice answered me the second time from heaven, The things that God hath purified, pollute thou not. 10 And this was done three times, and all were taken up again into heaven. 11 Then behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me. 12 And the Spirit said unto me, that I should go with them, without doubting: moreover these six brethren came with 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 to him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter. 14 He shall speak words unto thee, whereby both

11:1 1 Peter being without cause reprehended of the unskillful and ignorant, doth not object that he ought not to be judged of any, but openly giveth an account of his doing. 11:18 1 Such as ask a question of the truth which they know not, ought to be quietly heard, and must also quietly yield to the declara­ tion thereof. 11:19 1 The scattering abroad of the Church of Jerusalem is the cause of the gathering together of many other Churches. 2 He speaketh of Antioch which was in Syria and bordered upon Cilicia.

11:20 1 The Church of Antioch, the new Jerusalem of the Gentiles was extraordinarily called. 11:22 1 The Apostles do not rashly condemn an extraordinary voca­ tion, but yet they judge it by the effects. 11:25 1 There was no contention amongst the Apostles either of usurping, or of holding places and degrees. 11:27 1 God doth so wrap up his Church with the wicked, in his scourges and plagues which he sendeth upon the earth, that not­ withstanding he provideth for it conveniently. 11:29 1 All Congregations or Churches make one body.

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ability, purposed to send 2succor unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea. 30 Which thing they also did, and sent it to the Elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul. 12 Herod killeth James with the sword, 4 And imprisoneth Peter, 8 whom the Angel delivereth. 20 Herod being offended with them of Tyrus, 21 is pacified: 22 And taking the honor due to God, to himself, 23 he is eaten with worms , and so dieth.

the city, which opened to them by its own accord, and they went out, and passed through one street, and by and by the Angel departed from him. 11 ¶ And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know for a truth, that the Lord hath sent his Angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the waiting for of the people of the Jews. 12 1And as he considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John, whose surname was Mark, where many were gathered together, and prayed. 13 1And when Peter knocked at the entry door, a maid 2came forth to hearken, named Rhoda, 14 But when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the entry door for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the entry. 15 But they said unto her, Thou art mad. Yet she affirmed it constantly, that it was so. Then said they, It is his Angel. 16 But Peter continued knocking, and when they had opened it, and saw him, they were astonied. 17 1And he beckoned unto them with the hand, to hold their peace, and told them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go show these things unto James and to the brethren: and he departed and went into another place. 18 ¶ 1Now as soon as it was day, there was no small trouble among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. 19 And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded them to be led to be punished. And he went down from Judea to Caesarea, and there abode. 20 1Then Herod was angry with them of Tyre and Sidon, but they came all with one accord unto him, and persuaded Blastus the King's Chamberlain, and they desired peace, because their country was nourished by the King's land. 21 And upon a day appointed, Herod arrayed

chapter 12

a Acts 5:19

1 Now 1about that time, 2Herod the king stretched forth his hand to vex certain of the Church, 2 And he 1killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 1And when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further, to take Peter also (then were the days of unleavened bread.) 4 1And when he had caught him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to be kept, intending after the Passover to bring him forth to the people. 5 1So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer was made of the Church unto God for him. 6 And when Herod would have brought him out unto the people, the same night slept Peter between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and the keepers before the door, kept the prison. 7 aAnd behold the Angel of the Lord came upon them, and a light shined in the 1house, and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. 8 And the Angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. Then he said unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. 9 So Peter came out and followed him, and knew not that it was true, which was done by the Angel, but thought he had seen a vision. 10 Now when they were past the first and the second watch, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto

11:29 2 That is, that thereof the Deacons might succor the poor: for it behooved to have all these things done orderly, and decently, and therefore it is said, that they sent these things to the Elders, that is, to the governors of the Church. 12:1 1 God giveth his Church a truce, but for a little time. 2 This name Herod was common to all them that came of the stock of Herod Ascalonites, whose surname was Magnus: but he that is spoken of here, was nephew to Herod the great son to Aristobulus, and father to that Agrippa who is spoken of afterward. 12:2 1 Violently, his cause being not once heard. 12:3 1 It is an old fashion of tyrants to procure the favor of the wicked, with the blood of the godly. 12:4 1 The tyrants and wicked make a gallows for themselves, even then when they do most according to their own will and fantasy. 12:5 1 The prayers of the godly overturn the counsel of tyrants,

obtain Angels of God, break the prison, unloose chains, put Satan to flight and preserve the Church. 12:7 1 In the prison. 12:12 1 Holy meeting in the night as well of men as women (when they cannot be suffered in the day time) are allowable by the exam­ ple of the Apostles. 12:13 1 We obtain more of God, than we dare well hope for. 2 Out of the place where they were assembled, but not out of the house. 12:17 1 We may sometimes give place to the rage of the wicked, but yet so that our diligence which ought to be used in God's business, be not a whit slackened. 12:18 1 Evil counsel falleth out in the end to the hurt of the devis­ ers of it. 12:20 1 A miserable and shameful example of the end of the ene­ mies of the Church.

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himself in royal apparel, and sat on the judgment seat, and made an oration unto them. 22 1And the people gave a shout, saying, The voice of God, and not of man. 23 1But immediately the Angel of the Lord smote him, because he 2gave not glory unto God, so that he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost. 24 1And the 2word of God grew, and multiplied. 25 So Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their office, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark. 13 2 The holy Ghost commandeth that Paul and Barnabas be separated unto him. 6 At Paphos, 8 Elymas the sorcerer 11 is stricken blind: 14 From whence being come to Antioch, 17 They preach the Gospel, 45 the Jews vehemently withstanding them.

6 So when they had gone throughout the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, being a Jew, named Bar-Jesus, 7 Which was with the Deputy Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. He called unto him Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. 8 1But Elymas the sorcerer, (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, and sought to turn away the Deputy from the faith. 9 Then Saul (which also is called Paul) being full of the holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, 10 1And said, O full of all subtlety and all 2mischief, the child of the devil, and enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the straight ways of the Lord? 11 Now therefore behold, the 1hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, and not see the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness, and he went about, seeking some to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the Deputy when he saw what was done, believed, and was astonied at the doctrine of the Lord. 13 1Now when Paul and they that were with him were departed by ship from Paphos, they came to Perga a city of Pamphylia: then John departed from them, and returned to Jerusalem. 14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch a city of 1Pisidia, and went into the Synagogue on the Sabbath day, and sat down. 15 1And after the lecture of the Law and Prophets, the rulers of the Synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye 2have any word of

1 There 1were also in the Church that was at Antioch, certain Prophets and teachers, as Barnabas, and Simeon called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen (which had been brought up with 2Herod the Tetrarch) and Saul. 2 Now as they 1ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work whereunto I have 2called them. 3 1Then fasted they and prayed, and laid their hands on them, and let them go. 4 1And they after they were sent forth of the holy Ghost, came down unto 2Seleucia, and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. 5 And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the Synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.

12:22 1 The flattery of the people, maketh fools fain. 12:23 1 God resisteth the proud. 2 Josephus recordeth, that this king did not repress those flatterers' tongues, and therefore at his death he complained and cried out of their vanity. 12:24 1 Tyrants build up the Church by plucking it down. 2 They that heard the word of God. 13:1 1 Paul with Barnabas is again the second time appointed Apos­ tle of the Gentiles, not of man, neither by man, but by an extraordi­ nary commandment of the holy Ghost. 2 The same was Antipas, which put John Baptist to death. 13:2 1 While they were busy doing their office, that is, as Chrysostom expoundeth it, while they were preaching. 2 The Lord is said to call (whereof this word (calling) cometh, which is usual in the Church) when he causeth that to be, which was not, whether you refer it to the matter itself or to any quality or thing about the matter: and it groweth of this, because when things begin to be, then they have some name: as God's mighty power is also declared thereby, who spake the word, and things were made. 13:3 1 Fast, and solemn prayers were used before the laying on of hands. 13:4 1 Paul and his companions do at the first bring Cyprus to the subjection and obedience of Christ. 2 Seleucia was a city of Cilicia, so called of Seleucus one of Alex­ ander's successors.

13:8 1 The devil maketh the conquest of Christ more glorious, in that that he setteth himself against him. 13:10 1 The sorcerer which was stricken of Paul with a corporal pun­ ishment (although extraordinarily) showeth an example to lawful magistrates, how they ought to punish them which wickedly and obstinately hinder the course of the Gospel. 2 He noteth out such a fault, as whoso hath it, runneth headlong and with great desire to all kinds of wickedness with the least motion in the world. 13:11 1 His power which he showeth in striking and beating down his enemies. 13:13 1 An example in one and the selfsame company both of sin­ gular constancy, and also of great weakness. 13:14 1 This putteth a difference betwixt it, and Antioch which was in Syria. 13:15 1 In the Synagogue of the Jews (according to the pattern whereof Christian Congregations were instituted) first the Scriptures were read, then such as were learned were licensed by the rulers of the Synagogue to speak and expound. 2 Word for word, If there be any word in you: and this is a kind of speech taken from the Hebrews, whereby is meant, that the gifts of God's grace are in us, as it were in treasure houses, and that they are not ours, but God's: In like sort saith David, Thou hast put a new song in my mouth, Ps. 40:1.

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exhortation for the people, say on. 16 1Then Paul stood up and beckoned with the hand, and said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, hearken. 17 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and 1exalted the people when they dwelt in the land of aEgypt, and with an b,2high arm brought them out thereof. 18 And about the time cof forty years, suffered he their manners in the wilderness. 19 And he destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, and ddivided their land to them by lot. 20 Then afterward he gave unto them eJudges about 1four hundred and fifty years, unto the time of Samuel the Prophet. 21 So after that, they desired a fKing, and God gave unto them gSaul, the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of 1forty years. 22 And after he had taken him away, he raised up hDavid to be their King, of whom he witnessed, saying, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which will do all things that I will. 23 1Of this man's seed hath God iaccording to his promise raised up to Israel, the Savior Jesus: 24 When jJohn had first preached 1before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. 25 And when John had fulfilled his course, he said, kWhom ye think that I am, I am not he: but behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoe of his feet I am not worthy to loose. 26 1Ye men and brethren, children of the generation of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.

27 1For the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the words of the Prophets, which are read every Sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him. 28 And though they found no cause of death in him, lyet desired they Pilate to kill him. 29 And when they had fulfilled all things that were written of him, they took him down from the tree, and put him in a sepulcher. 30 1But God mraised him up from the dead. 31 And he was seen many days of them, which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, which are his witnesses unto the people. 32 And we declare unto you, that touching the promise made unto the fathers, 33 God hath fulfilled it unto us their children, in that he 1raised up Jesus, 2even as it is written in the second Psalm, nThou art my Son: this day have I begotten thee. 34 Now as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, no more to return to corruption, he hath said thus, oI will give you the holy things of David, 1which are faithful. 35 1Wherefore he saith also in another place, pThou wilt not suffer thine holy one to see corruption. 36 Howbeit, David after he had served his time by the counsel of God, he qslept, and was laid with his fathers, and saw corruption. 37 But he whom God raised up, saw no corruption. 38 1Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins. 39 And from 1all things, from which ye could not be justified by the Law of Moses, by him everyone

chapter 13

a Exod. 1:9

b Exod. 13:14

c Exod. 16:1

d Josh. 14:1

e Judg. 3:9

f 1 Sam. 8:5

g 1 Sam. 9:15

1 Sam. 10:1

h 1 Sam. 16:13

i Ps. 89:21

Isa. 11:1

j Mal. 3:1

Matt. 3:2 Mark 1:2 Luke 3:2

k Matt. 3:11

Mark 1:7 John 1:20

l Matt. 27:22

Mark 15:13 Luke 23:20

John 19:6

m Matt. 28:2

Mark 16:6 Luke 24:6 John 20:19

n Ps. 2:7 Heb. 1:5 Heb. 5:5

o Isa. 55:3

p Ps. 16:11

Acts 2:31

q 1 Kings 2:10

Acts 2:29

13:16 1 God bestowed many peculiar benefits upon his chosen Israel, but this especially, that he promised them the everlasting redeemer. 13:17 1 Advanced and brought to honor. 2 Openly and with [much] force, breaking in pieces the enemies of his people. 13:20 1 There were from the birth of Isaac unto the destruction of the Canaanites under the governance of Joshua four hundred and seven and forty years, and therefore he addeth in this place, this word, About, for there want three years, but the Apostle useth the whole greater number. 13:21 1 In this space of forty years must the time of Samuel be reck­ oned with the days of Saul: for the kingdom did as it were swallow up his government. 13:23 1 He proveth by the witness of John, that Jesus is that Savior which should come of David. 13:24 1 John as an Herald, did not show Christ's coming afar off as the other Prophets did, but hard at hand, and entered on his journey. 13:26 1 Christ was promised and sent properly to the Jews. 13:27 1 All things came to pass to Christ, which the Prophets fore­ told of Messiah: so that hereby also it appeareth that he is the true and only Savior: and yet notwithstanding they are not to be excused

which did not only not receive him, but also persecute him most cruelly although he was innocent. 13:30 1 We must set the glory of the resurrection against the shame of the cross, and grave. And the resurrection is proved as well by wit­ nesses which saw it, as by the testimonies of the Prophets. 13:33 1 For then he appeared plainly and manifestly as that only Son of God, when as he left off his weakness, and came out of the grave, having conquered death. 2 If Christ had tarried in death, he had not been the true Son of God, neither had the covenant, which was made with David, been sure. 13:34 1 The Greeks call those holy things, which the Hebrews call gracious bounties: and they are called David's bounties in the pas­ sive signification, because God bestowed them upon David: More­ over, they are termed faithful, after the manner of speech which the Hebrews use, who terms those things faithful, which are steady and sure such as never alter nor change. 13:35 1 The Lord was so in grave, that he felt no corruption. 13:38 1 Christ was sent to give them free remission of sins, which were condemned by the Law. 13:39 1 Whereas the ceremonies of the Law could not absolve you from your sins, this man doth absolve you, if you lay hold on him by faith.

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that believeth, is justified. 40 1Beware therefore lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the Prophets, 41 rBehold, ye despisers, and wonder, and vanish away: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall not believe, if a man would declare it you. 42 ¶ 1And when they were come out of the Synagogue of the Jews, the Gentiles besought, that they would preach these words to them the next Sabbath day. 43 Now when the congregation was dissolved, many of the Jews and 1Proselytes that feared God, followed Paul and Barnabas, which spake unto them, and exhorted them to continue in the grace of God. 44 And the next Sabbath day came almost the whole city together, to hear the word of God. 45 1But when the Jews saw the people, they were full of envy, and spake against those things, which were spoken of Paul, contrarying them, and railing on them. 46 1Then Paul and Barnabas spake boldly, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken unto you: but seeing ye put it from you, and 2judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. 47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, sI have made thee a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be the salvation unto the end of the world. 48 And when the Gentiles heard it, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were 1ordained unto eternal life, believed. 49 Thus the word of the Lord was published throughout the whole country. 50 1But the Jews stirred certain 2devout and honorable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.

51 1But they tshook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the holy Ghost. 14 1 Paul and Barnabas 5 are persecuted at Iconium: 6 At Lystra Paul 10 healeth a cripple: 13 They are about to do sacrifice unto them, 18 but they forbid it. 19 Paul by the persuasion of certain Jews, is stoned: 23 From thence passing through divers Churches, 26 they return to Antioch.

r Hab. 1:5

s Isa. 49:6

t Matt. 20:14

Mark 6:11

Luke 9:5 Acts 18:6

1 And 1it came to pass in 2Iconium, that they went both together into the Synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Grecians believed. 2 And the 1unbelieving Jews stirred up, and corrupted the minds of the Gentiles against the brethren. 3 1So therefore they abode there a long time, and spake boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and caused signs and wonders to be done by their hands. 4 But the multitude of the city was divided: and some were with the Jews, and some with the Apostles. 5 And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and of the Jews with their rulers, to do them violence, and to stone them, 6 They were ware of it, and 1fled unto Lystra, and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region round about, 7 And there preached the Gospel. 8 ¶ 1Now there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, which was a cripple from his mother's womb, who had never walked. 9 He heard Paul speak: who beholding him and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, 10 Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy

13:40 1 The benefits of God turn to the utter undoing of them that contemn them. 13:42 1 The Gentiles go before the Jews into the kingdom of heaven. 13:43 1 Which had forsaken their heathenish religion, and embraced the religion set forth by Moses. 13:45 1 The favor of one selfsame Gospel is unto the reprobate and unbelievers, death, and to the elect and such as believe, life. 13:46 1 The Gospel is published to the Gentiles by the express com­ mandment of God. 2 By this your doing you do as it were, pronounce sentence against yourselves, and judge yourselves. 13:48 1 Therefore either all were not appointed to everlasting life, or else all should have believed: but because that is not so, it fol­ loweth, that some certain were ordained, and therefore God did not only foreknow, but also foreordain, that neither faith nor the effects of faith should be the cause of his ordaining or appointment, but his ordaining the cause of faith. 13:50 1 Such is the craft and subtlety of the enemies of the Gospel,

that they abuse the simplicity of some which are not altogether evil men, to execute their cruelty. 2 Such as embraced Moses' Law. 13:51 1 The wickedness of the world cannot let God to gather his Church together, and to foster and cherish it, when it is gathered together. 14:1 1 We ought to be no less constant in preaching of the Gospel, than the perverseness of the wicked is obstinate in persecuting of it. 2 Iconium was a city of Lycaonia. 14:2 1 Which obeyed not the doctrine. 14:3 1 We ought not to leave our places and give place to threaten­ ings, neither to open rage, but when there is no other remedy, and that not for our own quietness' sake, but that the Gospel of Christ may be spread further abroad. 14:6 1 It is lawful sometimes to flee dangers, in time convenient. 14:8 1 It is an old subtlety of the devil, either to cause the faithful ser­ vants of God to be banished at once, or to be worshipped for idols: and that chiefly taking occasion by miracles wrought by them.

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feet. And he leaped up, and walked. 11 Then when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, Gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. 12 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter: and Paul Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. 13 Then Jupiter's Priest, which was before their city, brought bulls with garlands unto the 1gates, and would have sacrificed with the people. 14 But when the Apostles, Barnabas and Paul heard it, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying, 15 1And saying, O men, why do ye these things? We are even men subject to the 2like passions that ye be, and preach unto you, that ye should turn from these 3vain things unto the living God, awhich made heaven and earth, and the sea, and all things that in them are: 16 1Who in times past b,2suffered all the Gentiles to walk in their own ways. 17 Nevertheless, he left not himself without witness, in that he did good and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food, and gladness. 18 And speaking these things, scarce appeased they the multitude, that they had not sacrificed unto them. 19 1Then there came certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, which when they had persuaded the people, cstoned Paul, and drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he arose up, and came into the city, and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. 21 1And after they had preached the glad tidings of the Gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned to Lystra, and to Iconium, and to

Antioch. 22 1Confirming the disciples hearts, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, affirming that we must through many afflictions enter into the kingdom of God. 23 1And when they had ordained them Elders by election in every Church, and prayed, and fasted, they commended them to the Lord in whom they believed. 24 1Thus they went throughout Pisidia, and came to Pamphylia. 25 And when they had preached the word in Perga, they came down to 1Attalia, 26 And thence sailed to 1Antioch, dfrom whence they had been commended unto the grace of God, to the work, which they had fulfilled. 27 And when they were come and had gathered the Church together, they rehearsed all the things that God had done by them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. 28 So there they abode a long time with the disciples. 15 1 Certain go about to bring in circumcision at Antioch: 6 About which matter the Apostles consult: 19 and what must be done 23 they declare by letters. 36 Paul and Barnabas 39 are at great variance.

chapter 14

a Gen. 1:1

Ps. 146:5 Rev. 14:7

b Ps. 81:13

Rom. 1:24

c 2 Cor. 11:25

d Acts 13:3

1 Then 1came down 2certain from Judea, and taught the brethren, saying, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. 2 1And when there was great dissension, and disputation by Paul and Barnabas against them, they ordained that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the Apostles and Elders about this question. 3 Thus 1being brought forth by the Church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the

14:13 1 Of the house where Paul and Barnabas were. 14:15 1 That is also called idolatry, which giveth to creatures, be they never so holy and excellent, that which is proper to the only one God, that is invocation or calling upon. 2 Men, as ye are, and partakers of the selfsame nature of man as you. 3 He calleth idols vain things, after the manner of the Hebrews. 14:16 1 Custom, be it never so old, doth not excuse the idolaters. 2 Suffered them to live as they listed, prescribing and appointing them no kind of religion. 14:19 1 The devil when he is brought to the last cast, at length rageth openly, but in vain, even then when he seemeth to have the upper hand. 14:21 1 We must go forward in our vocation through a thousand deaths. 14:22 1 It is the office of the ministers, not only to teach, but also to confirm them that are taught, and prepare them to the cross. 14:23 1 The Apostles committed the Churches which they had planted, to proper and peculiar Pastors, which they made not rashly,

but with prayers and fastings going before: neither did they thrust them upon Churches through bribery or lordly superiority, but chose and placed them by the voice of the congregation. 14:24 1 Paul and Barnabas having made an end of their peregrina­ tion, and being returned to Antioch, do render an account to the Congregation or Church. 14:25 1 Attalia was a sea city of Pamphylia, near to Lycia. 14:26 1 Antioch of Syria. 15:1 1 The Church is at length troubled with dissension within itself, and the trouble riseth of the proud and stubborn wits of certain evil men: The first strife was concerning the office of Christ, whether we be saved by his only righteousness apprehended by faith, or we have need also to observe the Law. 2 Epiphanius is of opinion that this was Cerinthus. 15:2 1 Meetings of Congregations were instituted to suppress her­ esies, whereunto certain were sent by common consent in the name of all. 15:3 1 Courteously and lovingly brought on their way by the Church, that is, by certain appointed by the Church.

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15 And to this agree the words of the Prophets, as it is written, 16 dAfter this I will return, and will build again the Tabernacle of David, which is fallen down, and the ruins thereof will I build again, and I will set it up. 17 That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles upon whom my Name is called, saith the Lord which doeth all these things. 18 From the beginning of the world, God 1knoweth all his works. 19 1Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them of the Gentiles that are turned to God, 20 But that we send unto them, that they abstain themselves from 1filthiness of idols, and fornication, and that is strangled, and from blood. 21 For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, seeing he is read in the Synagogues every Sabbath day. 22 1Then it seemed good to the Apostles and Elders with the whole Church to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: to wit, Judas whose surname was Barsabas, and Silas, which were chief men among the brethren, 23 And wrote letters by them after this manner, THE APOSTLES, and the Elders, and the brethren, Unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch, and in Syria, and in Cilicia, send greeting. 24 1Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which 2went out from us, have troubled you with words, and 3cumbered your minds, saying, Ye must be circumcised and keep the Law: to whom we gave no such commandment, 25 It seemed therefore good to us, when we were come together with one accord, to [send] chosen men

conversion of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy unto all the brethren. 4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the Church, and of the Apostles and Elders, and they declared what things God had done by them. 5 But said they, certain of the sect of the Pharisees, which did believe, rose up, saying that it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the Law of Moses. 6 1Then the Apostles and Elders came together to look to this matter. 7 And when there had been great disputation, Peter rose up, and said unto them, a,1Ye men and brethren, ye know that a 2good while ago, among us God chose out me, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the Gospel, and believe. 8 And God which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, in giving unto them the holy Ghost even as he did unto us. 9 And he put no 1difference between us and them, after that b,2by faith he had purified their hearts. 10 1Now therefore, why 2tempt ye God, to clay a yoke on the disciples' necks, which neither our fathers, nor we were able to bear? 11 But we believe, through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ to be saved, even as they do. 12 1Then all the multitude kept silence, and heard Barnabas and Paul, which told what signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles by them. 13 And when they held their peace, 1James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me. 14 1Simeon hath declared, how God first did visit the Gentiles, to take of them a people unto his Name.

chapter 15

a Acts 10:20

Acts 11:13

b Acts 10:43

1 Cor. 1:2

c Matt. 23:4

d Amos 9:11

15:6 1 The matter is first handled, both parts being heard in the assembly of the Apostles and ancients, and after is communicated with the people. 15:7 1 God himself in calling of the Gentiles which are uncircum­ cised, did teach that our salvation doth consist in faith without the worship appointed by the Law. 2 Word for word, of old time, that is, even from the first time that we were commanded to preach the Gospel, and straightways after that the holy Ghost came down upon us. 15:9 1 He put no difference between us and them, as touching the benefit of his free favor. 2 Christ pronounceth them Blessed, which are pure of heart: and here we are plainly taught that men are made such by faith. 15:10 1 Peter passing from the Ceremonies to the Law itself in general, showeth that none could be saved, if salvation were to be sought for by the Law, and not by grace only in Jesus Christ; because that no man could ever fulfil the Law, neither Patriarch, nor Apostle. 2 Why tempt ye God, as though he could not save by faith? 15:12 1 A true pattern of a lawful Council, where God's truth only reigneth. 15:13 1 The son of Alphaeus, who is called the Lord's brother. 15:14 1 James confirmeth the calling of the Gentiles, out of the word

of God, therein agreeing to Peter. 15:18 1 And therefore nothing cometh to pass by fortune, but by God's appointment. 15:19 1 In matters indifferent we may so far bear with the weakness of our brethren, as they may have time to be instructed. 15:20 1 From sacrifices or from feasts which were kept in idols' Temples. 15:22 1 In a lawful Synod, neither they which are appointed and chosen Judges, appoint and determine anything tyrannously or upon a lordliness, neither doth the common multitude set them­ selves tumultuously against them, which sit as Judges by the word of God: as the like order also is held in publishing and ratifying those things which have been so determined and agreed upon. 15:24 1 The Council of Jerusalem concludeth, that they trouble men's consciences, which teach us to seek salvation in any other means than in Christ only, apprehended by faith, from whence soever they come, and whomsoever they pretend to be author of their vocation. 2 From our congregation. 3 A borrowed kind of speech taken of them which pull down that that was built up: and it is a very usual metaphor in the Scriptures: to say the Church is built, for, the Church is planted and stablished.

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unto you, with our beloved Barnabas and Paul. 26 Men that have 1given up their lives for the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 27 We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, which shall also tell you the same things by mouth. 28 1For it seemed good to the 2holy Ghost, and 3to us, to lay no more burden upon you, than these 4necessary things. 29 1That is, that ye abstain from things offered to idols, and blood, and that that is strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well. 30 1Now when they were departed, they came to Antioch, and after that they had assembled the multitude, they delivered the Epistle, 31 And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation. 32 And Judas and Silas being Prophets, exhorted the brethren with many words, and strengthened them. 33 And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in 1peace of the brethren unto the Apostles. 34 Notwithstanding Silas thought good to abide there still. 35 Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching with many others the word of the Lord. 36 ¶ 1But after certain days, Paul said unto Bar­ nabas, Let us return and visit our brethren in every city, where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do. 37 1And Barnabas counseled to take with them John, called Mark. 38 But Paul thought it not meet to take him unto

their company, which departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. 39 1Then were they so 2stirred, that they departed asunder one from the other, so that Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus. 40 And Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended of the brethren unto the grace of God. 41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, establishing the Churches. 16 1 Paul having circumcised Timothy, 12 being at Philippi, 14 instructed Lydia in the faith. 16 The spirit of divination, 18 is by him cast out: 20 and for that cause 22 they are whipped, 24 and imprisoned. 26 Through an earthquake, 27 the prison doors are opened. 31, 32 The Gaoler receiveth the faith.

chapter 16

a Rom. 16:21

Phil. 2:19 1 Thess. 3:2

1 Then 1came he to Derbe and to Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named aTimothy, a woman's son, which was a 2Jewess and believed, but his father was a Grecian, 2 Of whom the brethren which were at Lystra and Iconium, 1reported well. 3 1Therefore Paul would that he should go forth with him, and took and circumcised him, because of the Jews, which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Grecian. 4 1And as they went through the cities, they delivered them 2the decrees to keep, ordained of the Apostles and Elders which were at Jerusalem. 5 And so were the Churches established in the faith, [and] increased in number daily. 6 ¶ 1Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia, and the region of Galatia, they were 2forbidden of the holy Ghost, to preach the word in Asia. 7 Then came they to Mysia, and sought to go

15:26 1 Have greatly hazarded their lives. 15:28 1 That is, a lawful Council, which the holy Ghost ruleth. 2 First they made mention of the holy Ghost, that it may not seem to be any man's work. 3 Not that men have any authority of themselves, but to show the faithfulness that they used in their ministry and labor. 4 This was no precise necessity, but in respect of the state of that time, that the Gentiles and the Jews might more peaceably live together with less occasion of quarrel. 15:29 1 Charity is required even in things indifferent. 15:30 1 It is requisite for all people to know certainly what to hold in matters of faith and religion, and not that the Church by ignorance and knowing nothing, should depend upon the pleasure of a few. 15:33 1 This is an Hebrew kind of speech, which is as much to say, as the brethren wished them all prosperous success, and the Church dismissed them with good leave. 15:36 1 Congregations or Churches do easily degenerate, unless they be diligently seen unto, and therefore went these Apostles to oversee such as they had planted, and for this cause also Synods were instituted and appointed. 15:37 1 A lamentable example of discord between excellent men and very great friends, yet not for profane or their private affairs, nei­

ther yet for doctrine. 15:39 1 God useth the faults of his servants to the profit and building of his Church, yet we have to take heed, even in the best matters that we pass not measure in our heat. 2 They were in great heat: but herein we have to consider the force of God's counsel: for by this means it came to pass, that the doctrine of the Gospel was exercised in many places. 16:1 1 Paul himself doth not receive Timothy into the ministry with­ out sufficient testimony, and allowance of the brethren. 2 Paul in his latter Epistle to Timothy, commendeth the godliness of Timothy's mother and grandmother. 16:2 1 Both for his godliness and honesty. 16:3 1 Timothy is circumcised, not simply for any necessity, but in respect of the time only to win the Jews. 16:4 1 Charity is to be observed in things indifferent so that regard be had both of the weak, and the quietness of the Church. 2 These decrees which he spake of in the former chapter. 16:6 1 God appointeth certain and determinate times to open and set forth his truth, that both the election and the calling may proceed of grace. 2 He showeth not why they were forbidden, but only that they were forbidden, teaching us to obey and not to inquire.

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into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. 8 Therefore they passed through Mysia, and came down to Troas, 9 1Where a vision appeared to Paul in the night. There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come into Macedonia, and help us. 10 1And after he had seen the vision, immediately we prepared to go into Macedonia, being assured that the Lord had called us to preach the Gospel unto them. 11 Then went we forth from Troas, and with a straight course came to Samothrace, and the next day to Neapolis. 12 ¶ And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city in the parts of Macedonia, and whose inhabitants came from Rome to dwell there: and we were in that city abiding certain days. 13 1And on the Sabbath day we went out of the city, besides a river, where they were wont to 2pray: and we sat down, and spake unto the women, which were come together. 14 1And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of the Thyatirians, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things, which Paul spake. 15 1And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into mine house, and abide there: and she constrained us. 16 1And it came to pass that as we went to prayer, a certain maid having a spirit 2of divination, met us, which gat her masters much vantage with divining. 17 She followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which show unto you the way of salvation. 18 And this did she 1many days: but Paul being grieved, turned about, and said to the spirit, I command thee in the Name of Jesus Christ, that thou

come out of her. And he came out the same hour. 19 1Now when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the Magistrates. 20 1And brought them to the governors, saying, These men which are Jews trouble our city, 21 1And preach ordinances, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, seeing we are Romans. 22 1The people also rose up together against them, and the governors rent their clothes, and commanded them to be beaten with rods. 23 And when they had beaten them sore, they cast them into prison, commanding the Gaoler to keep them surely, 24 Who having received such commandment, cast them into the inner prison, and made their feet 1fast in the stocks. 25 1Now at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sung Psalms unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundation of the prison was shaken: and by and by all the doors opened, and every man's bands were loosed. 27 1Then the keeper of the prison waked out of his sleep, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew out his sword and would have killed himself, supposing the prisoners had been fled. 28 1But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we all are here. 29 Then he called for a light, and leaped in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas. 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thine household. 32 And they preached unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in the house.

16:9 1 They are the ministers of the Gospel, by whom he helpeth such as were like to perish. 16:10 1 The Saints did not easily believe every vision. 16:13 1 God beginneth his kingdom in Macedonia by the conver­ sion of a woman, and so showeth that there is no [exception] of persons in the Gospel. 2 Where they were wont to assemble themselves. 16:14 1 The Lord only openeth the heart to hear the word which is preached. 16:15 1 An example of a godly housewife. 16:16 1 Satan transformeth himself into an Angel of light, and cov­ eteth to enter by undermining, but Paul openly letteth him, and casteth him out. 2 This is a proper note of Apollo, which was wont to give answers to them that asked him. 16:18 1 Paul made no haste to this miracle, for he did all things as he was led by the Spirit.

16:19 1 Covetousness of lucre and gain is an occasion of persecut­ ing the truth. In the mean season, God sparing Timothy, calleth Paul and Silas as the stronger, to battle. 16:20 1 Covetousness pretendeth a desire of common peace and godliness. 16:21 1 It is an argument of the devil, to urge the authority of ances­ tors without any distinction. 16:22 1 An Example of evil Magistrates to obey the fury and rage of the people. 16:24 1 Because he would be more sure of them, he set them fast in the stocks. 16:25 1 The prayers of the godly do shake both heaven and earth. 16:27 1 The merciful Lord, so oft as he listeth, draweth men to life, even through the midst of death, and whereas justly they deserved great punishment, he showeth them great mercy. 16:28 1 In means which are especially extraordinary, we ought not to move our foot forward, unless that God goes before us.

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33 1Afterward he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes, and was baptized with all that belonged unto him straightway. 34 And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced that he with all his household believed in God. 35 1And when it was day, the governors sent the sergeants, saying, Let those men go. 36 Then the keeper of the prison told these words unto Paul, saying, The governors have sent to loose you: now therefore get you hence, and go in peace. 37 1Then said Paul unto them, After that they have beaten us openly uncondemned, which are Romans, they have cast us into prison, and now would they put us out privily? nay verily: but let them come and bring us out. 38 1And the sergeants told these words unto the governors, who feared when they heard that they were Romans. 39 Then came they and prayed them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city. 40 1And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed. 17 1 Paul at Thessalonica 3 preaching Christ, 6, 7 is entertained of Jason: 10 He is sent to Berea: 15 from thence coming to Athens, 19 in Mars' street 23 he preacheth the living God to them unknown, 34 and so many are converted unto Christ.

suffered, and risen again from the dead, and this is Jesus Christ, whom said he, I preach to you. 4 And some of them believed, and joined in company with Paul and Silas: also of the Grecians that feared God a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few. 5 1But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain 2vagabonds and wicked fellows, and when they had assembled the multitude, they made a tumult in the city, and made assault against the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. 6 But when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the heads of the city, crying, These are they which have subverted the state of the 1world, and here they are, 7 Whom Jason hath received, and these all do against the decrees of Caesar, saying, that there is another King one Jesus. 8 Then they troubled the people, and the heads of the city, when they heard these things. 9 Notwithstanding when they had received sufficient 1assurance of Jason and of the others, they let them go. 10 1And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea, which when they were come thither, entered into the Synagogue of the Jews. 11 1These were also more 2noble men than they which were at Thessalonica, which received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so. 12 Therefore many of them believed, and of honest women, which were Grecians, and men not a few. 13 ¶ 1But when the Jews of Thessalonica knew, that the word of God was also preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and moved the people. 14 1But by and by the brethren sent away Paul to

1 Now 1as they passed through Amphipolis, and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a Synagogue of the Jews. 2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three Sabbath days disputed with them by the Scriptures, 3 1Opening, and alleging that Christ must have

16:33 1 God with one selfsame hand woundeth and healeth, when it pleaseth him. 16:35 1 Shame and confusion is in process of time, the reward of wicked and unjust Magistrates. 16:37 1 We must not render injury for injury, and yet notwithstand­ ing it is lawful for us to use such helps as God giveth us, to bridle the outrageousness of the wicked, that they hurt not others in like sort. 16:38 1 The wicked are not moved with the fear of God, but with the fear of men: and by that means also God provideth for his, when it is needful. 16:40 1 We may eschew dangers, so that we never neglect our duty. 17:1 1 The casting out of Silas and Paul, was the saving of many others. 17:3 1 Christ is therefore the Mediator, because he was crucified and rose again: much less is he to be rejected, because the cross is ignominious. 17:5 1 Although the zeal of the unfaithful seems never so goodly, yet at length it is found to have neither truth nor equity: But yet the wicked cannot do what they list, for even among themselves God stirreth up some, whose help he useth to the deliverance of his.

2 Certain companions which do nothing but walk the streets, wicked men, to be hired for every man's money, to do any mischief, such as we commonly call the rascals and very sinks and dunghill knaves of all towns and cities. 17:6 1 Into what country and place soever they come, they cause sedition and tumult. 17:9 1 When Jason had put them in good assurance that they should appear. 17:10 1 That is indeed the wisdom of the Spirit, which always setteth the glory of God before itself as a mark whereunto it directeth itself, and never swerveth from it. 17:11 1 The Lord setteth out in one moment, and in one people, divers examples of his unsearchable wisdom, to cause them to fear him. 2 He compareth the Jews, with the Jews. 17:13 1 Satan hath his, who are zealous for him, and that even such, as least of all ought. 17:14 1 There is neither counsel, nor fury, nor madness, against the Lord.

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go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timothy abode there still. 15 1And they that did conduct Paul, 2brought him unto Athens: and when they had received a commandment unto Silas and Timothy that they should come to him at once, they departed. 16 ¶ 1Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was 2stirred in him, when he saw the city subject to 3idolatry. 17 Therefore he disputeth in the Synagogue with the Jews, and with them that were religious, and in the market daily with 1whomsoever he met. 18 1Then certain Philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, disputed with him, and some said, What will this 2babbler say? Others said, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods (because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.) 19 And they took him, and brought him into 1Mars' street, saying, May we not know, what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? 20 For thou bringest certain strange things unto our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean. 21 1For all the Athenians and strangers which dwelt there, gave themselves to nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some news. 22 1Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' street, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too 2superstitious. 23 For as I passed by, and beheld your 1devotions, I found an altar wherein was written, UNTO THE

2UNKNOWN GOD. Whom ye then ignorantly worship, him show I unto you. 24 1God that made the world, and all things that are therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, adwelleth not in temples made with hands. 25 bNeither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he giveth to all life and breath and all things, 26 1And hath made of 2one blood all mankind, to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath assigned the seasons which were ordained before, and the bounds of their habitation, 27 That they should seek the Lord, if so be they might have 1groped after him, and found him, though doubtless he be not far from every one of us. 28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being, as also certain of your own Poets have said: For we are also his generation. 29 cForasmuch then, as we are the generation of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone 1graven by art and the invention of man. 30 1And the time of this ignorance God regarded not: but now he admonisheth all men everywhere to repent. 31 Because he hath appointed a day in the which he will judge the world in righteousness, by that man whom he hath appointed, whereof he hath given an 1assurance to all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

chapter 17

a Acts 7:48

b Ps. 50:8

c Isa. 40:19

17:15 1 The sheep of Christ do also watch for their pastor's health and safety, but yet in the Lord. 2 It is not for nought that the Jews of Berea were so commended, for they brought Paul safe from Macedonia to Athens, and there is in distance betwixt those two, all Thessalia, and Boeotia, and Attica. 17:16 1 In comparing the wisdom of God with man's wisdom, men scoff and mock at that which they understand not: And God useth the curiosity of fools to gather together his elect. 2 He could not forbear. 3 Slavishly given to Idolatry: Pausanias writeth that there were more Idols in Athens, than in all Greece, yea they had altars dedicated to Shame, and Fame, and Lust, whom they made goddesses. 17:17 1 Whomsoever Paul met with, that would suffer him to talk with him, he reasoned with him, so thoroughly did he burn with the zeal of God's glory. 17:18 1 Two sects especially of the Philosophers do set themselves against Christ: the Epicureans, which make a mock and scoff at all religions, and the Stoics, which determine upon matters of religion according to their own brains. 2 Word for word, seed gatherer: a borrowed kind of speech taken of birds which spoil corn, and is applied to them which without all art bluster out such knowledge as they have gotten by hearing this man and that man. 17:19 1 This was a place called as you would say, Mars hill, where the judges sat which were called Areopagus, upon weighty affairs, which in old time arraigned Socrates, and afterward condemned him of impiety.

17:21 1 The wisdom of man is vanity. 17:22 1 The idolaters themselves minister most strong and forcible arguments against their own superstition. 2 To stand in too peevish and servile a fear of your gods. 17:23 1 Whatsoever men worship for religion's sake, that we call devotion. 2 Pausanias in his Atticis, maketh mention of the altar which the Athenians had dedicated to unknown gods: and Laertius in his Epi­ menides maketh mention of an altar that had no name entitled. 17:24 1 It is a most foolish and vain thing to compare the Creator with the creature, to limit him within a place, which can be compre­ hended in no place, and to think to allure him with gifts, of whom all men have received all things whatsoever they have: And these are the fountains of all idolatry. 17:26 1 God is wonderful in all his works, but especially in the work of man: not that we should stand amazed at his works, but that we should lift up our eyes to the workman. 2 Of one stock and one beginning. 17:27 1 For as blind men we could not seek out God, but only by groping wise, before the true light came and lightened the world. 17:29 1 Which stuff, as gold, silver, stones, are customably graven as a man's wit can devise, for men will not worship that gross stuff as it is, unless by some art it have gotten some shape upon it. 17:30 1 The oldness of the error doth not excuse them that err, but it commendeth and setteth forth the patience of God: who notwith­ standing will be a just judge to such as contemn him. 17:31 1 By declaring Christ to be the judge of the world through the resurrection from the dead.

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32 1Now when they had heard of the resurrection from the dead, some mocked, and others said, We will hear thee again of this thing. 33 And so Paul departed from among them. 34 Howbeit certain men clave unto Paul, and believed: among whom was also Dionysius Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. 18 As Paul at Corinth 6 taught the Gentiles, 9 the Lord comforteth him. 12 He is accused before Gallio, 16 but in vain: 18 From thence he saileth to Syria, 19 and so to Ephesus. 23 At Galatia and Phrygia he strengtheneth the disciples. 24 Apollos being more perfectly instructed by Aquila, 28 preacheth Christ with great efficacy.

8 And cCrispus the chief ruler of the Synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his household: and many of the Corinthians hearing it, believed and were baptized. 9 1Then said the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Fear not, but speak, and hold not thy peace. 10 For I am with thee, and no man shall lay hands on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. 11 So he 1continued there a year and six months, and taught the word of God among them. 12 ¶ 1Now when Gallio was deputy of 2Achaia, the Jews arose with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, 13 Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God otherwise than the Law appointeth. 14 And as Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong, or an evil deed, O ye Jews, I would according to 1reason maintain you. 15 But if it be a question of 1words and 2names, and of your Law, look ye to it yourselves: for I will be no judge of those things. 16 And he drove them from the judgment seat. 17 Then took all the Grecians Sosthenes the chief ruler of the Synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat: but Gallio cared nothing for those things. 18 1But when Paul had tarried there yet a good while, he took leave of the brethren, and sailed into Syria, (and with him Priscilla and Aquila) after that

chapter 18

a Rom. 16:3

b Acts 13:51

Matt. 10:14

c 1 Cor. 1:14

d Num. 16:18

Acts 21:24

1 After 1these things, Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth, 2 And found a certain Jew named aAquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, and his wife Priscilla (because that 1Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome) and he came unto them. 3 And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them and wrought (for their craft was to make tents.) 4 1And he disputed in the Synagogue every Sabbath day, and 2exhorted the Jews, and the Grecians. 5 Now when Silas and Timothy were come from Macedonia, Paul, 1forced in spirit, testified to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ. 6 1And when they resisted and blasphemed, he bshook his raiment, and said unto them, Your 2blood be upon your own head: I am clean: from henceforth will I go unto the Gentiles. 7 So he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, a worshipper of God, whose house joined hard to the Synagogue.

2he had shorn his head in 3Cenchrea: for he had made a dvow. 19 Then he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he entered into the Synagogue and disputed with the Jews.

17:32 1 Men, to show forth their vanity, are diversely affected and moved with one selfsame Gospel, which notwithstanding ceaseth not to be effectual in the elect. 18:1 1 The true ministers are so far from seeking their own profit, that they do willingly depart from their right, rather than the course of the Gospel should be hindered in the least wise that might be. 18:2 1 Suetonius recordeth that Rome banished the Jews, because they were always at disquiet, and that by Christ's means. 18:4 1 The truth ought always to be freely uttered, yet notwithstand­ ing the doctrine may be so moderated, as occasion of the profit that the people take thereby, shall require. 2 Exhorted so that he persuaded, and so the word signifieth. 18:5 1 Was very much grieved in mind: whereby is signified the great earnestness of his mind, which was greatly moved: for Paul was so zealous, that he clean forgot himself, and with a wonderful courage gave himself to preach Christ. 18:6 1 Although we have assayed all means possible, and yet in vain, we must not leave off from our work, but forsake the rebellious, and go to them that be more obedient. 2 This is a kind of speech taken from the Hebrews, whereby he meaneth, that the Jews are cause of their own destruction: and as

for him, that he is without fault in forsaking them and going to other nations. 18:9 1 God doth avouch and maintain the constancy of his servants. 18:11 1 Word for word, sat, whereupon they in former time, took the name of their Bishop's seat: but Paul sat, that is, continued teaching the word of God: and this kind of seat belongeth nothing to them which never saw their seats with a mind to teach in them. 18:12 1 The wicked are never weary of evil doing, but the Lord mocketh their endeavors marvelously. 2 That is, of Greece, yet the Romans did not call him Deputy of Greece, but of Achaia, because the Romans brought the Greeks into subjection by the Achaians, which in those days were Princes of Greece, as Pausanias recordeth. 18:14 1 As much as in right I could. 18:15 1 As if a man have not spoken well, as the case of your religion standeth. 2 For this profane man thinketh that the controversy of religion, is but a brawl about words, and for no matter of substance. 18:18 1 Paul is made all to all, to win all to Christ. 2 That is, Paul. 3 Cenchrea was an haven of the Corinthians.

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disciples, 2 And said unto them, Have ye received the 1holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be an holy Ghost. 3 1And he said unto them, Unto 2what were ye then baptized? And they said, Unto 3John's baptism. 4 Then said Paul, aJohn verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe in him, which should come after him, that is, in Christ Jesus. 5 And when they heard it, they were baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus. 6 So Paul laid his hands upon them, and the holy Ghost came on them, and they spake the tongues, and prophesied. 7 And all the men were about twelve. 8 ¶ Moreover he went into the Synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and exhorting to the things that appertain to the kingdom of God. 9 1But when certain were hardened, and disobeyed, speaking evil of the 2way of God before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, and disputed daily in the school of one 3Tyrannus. 10 And this was done by the space of two years, so that all they which dwelt in Asia, heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Grecians. 11 And God wrought no small miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 So that from his body were brought unto the sick, kerchiefs, or handkerchiefs, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. 13 1Then certain of the vagabond Jews, 2exorcists took in hand to name over them which had evil spirits, the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus, whom Paul preacheth. 14 (And there were certain sons of Sceva a Jew,

20 1Who desired him to tarry a longer time with them: but he would not consent, 21 But bade them farewell, saying, I must needs keep this feast that cometh, in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, e,1if God will. So he sailed from Ephesus. 22 ¶ And when he came down to Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem: and when he had saluted the Church, he went down unto Antioch. 23 Now when he had tarried there a while, he departed, and went through the country of Galatia and Phrygia by order, strengthening all the disciples. 24 1And a certain Jew named fApollos, born at Alexandria, came to Ephesus, an eloquent man, and 2mighty in the Scriptures. 25 The same was instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spake fervently in the Spirit, and taught diligently the things of the Lord, and knew but the baptism of John only. 26 And he began to speak boldly in the Synagogue. Whom when gAquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the 1way of God more perfectly. 27 And when he was minded to go into Achaia, the brethren exhorting him, wrote to the disciples to receive him: and after he was come thither, he helped them much which had believed through 1grace. 28 For mightily he confuted publicly the Jews, with great vehemency, showing by the Scriptures, that Jesus was that Christ. 19 Certain disciples at Ephesus, 3 having only received John's baptism, 2 and know not the visible gifts of the holy Ghost, wherewith God had beautified his Son's kingdom, 5 are baptized in the Name of Jesus. 13 The Jewish exorcists 16 are beaten of the devil. 19 Conjuring books are burnt. 24 Demetrius 29 raiseth sedition against Paul.

e 1 Cor. 4:19

James 4:15

f 1 Cor. 1:12

g Rom. 16:3

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a Acts 1:5

Acts 2:2 Acts 11:16 Matt. 3:11

Mark 1:8 Luke 3:16 John 1:26

1 And 1it came to pass, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul when he passed through the upper coasts, came to Ephesus, and found certain

18:20 1 The Apostles were carried about not by the will of man, but by the leading of the holy Ghost. 18:21 1 So we should promise nothing without this clause, for we know not what the day following will bring forth. 18:24 1 Apollos, a godly and learned man, refuseth not to profit in the school of a base and abject handicraftsman, and also of a woman: and so becometh an excellent minister of the Church. 2 Very well instructed in the knowledge of the Scriptures. 18:26 1 The way that leadeth to God. 18:27 1 Through God's gracious favor, or by those excellent gifts which God hath bestowed upon him. 19:1 1 Paul being nothing offended at the rudeness of the Ephe­ sians, planted a Church among them. 19:2 1 Those excellent gifts of the holy Ghost, which were in those days in the Church. 19:3 1 John did only begin to instruct the disciples whom Christ

should make perfect. 2 In what doctrine then are you taught and instructed? 3 To be baptized into John's baptism, is to profess the doctrine which John preached and sealed with his baptism. 19:9 1 For a man to separate himself and others from infidels which are utterly desperate, it is not to divide the Church, but rather to unite it and make it one. 2 By this word Way, the Hebrews understand any kind of life, and here it is taken for Christianity. 3 This was a man's proper name. 19:13 1 Satan is constrained to give witness against himself. 2 So were they called which cast out devils by conjuring them in the Name of God: and in the beginning of the Church, they which had the gift of working miracles, and laid their hands on them that were possessed with devils, were also so called.

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the Priest, about seven which did this.) 15 And the evil spirit answered, and said, Jesus I acknowledge, and Paul I know: but who are ye? 16 And the man in whom the evil spirit was, ran on them, and overcame them, and 1prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house, naked and wounded. 17 And this was known to all the Jews and Grecians also which dwelt at Ephesus, and fear came on them all, and the Name of the Lord Jesus was magnified, 18 1And many that believed, came and 2confessed, and showed their works. 19 Many also of them which used curious arts, brought their books, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it 1fifty thousand pieces of silver. 20 So the word of God grew mightily, and prevailed. 21 ¶ 1Now when these things were accomplished, Paul purposed by the 2Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia, and to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. 22 So sent he into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timothy, and Erastus, but he remained in Asia for a season. 23 1And the same time there arose no small trouble about that way. 24 For a certain man named Demetrius a silversmith, which made silver 1temples of Diana, brought great gains unto the craftsmen, 25 Whom he called together, with the workmen of like things, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our goods: 26 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia this Paul hath persuaded, and turned away much people, saying, That they be not Gods which are made with hands. 27 So that not only this thing is dangerous unto us, that this our 1portion shall be reproved, but also

that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be nothing esteemed, and that it would come to pass that her magnificence, which all Asia and the world worshippeth, should be destroyed. 28 Now when they heard it, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. 29 And the whole city was full of confusion, and they rushed into the common place with one assent, and caught bGaius, and cAristarchus, men of Macedonia, and Paul's companions of his journey. 30 And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not. 31 1Certain also of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not present himself in the Common place. 32 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was out of order, and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. 33 And some of the company drew forth Alexander, the Jews thrusting him forwards. Alexander then beckoned with the hand, and would have excused the matter to the people. 34 1But when they knew that he was a Jew, there arose a shout almost for the space of two hours, of all men, crying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. 35 1Then the town clerk when he had stayed the people, said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is it that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image, which 2came down from Jupiter? 36 Seeing then that no man can speak against these things, ye ought to be appeased, and to do nothing rashly. 37 For ye have brought hither these men, which have neither committed sacrilege, neither do blaspheme your goddess. 38 Wherefore, if Demetrius and the craftsmen which are with him, have a 1matter against any man, the 2law is open, and there are 3Deputies: let them

b Rom. 16:23

1 Cor. 1:14

c Col. 4:10

19:16 1 He prevailed against them, though they strove never so much. 19:18 1 Conjuring and sorcery is condemned by open testimony, and by the authority of the Apostle. 2 Confessed their errors, and detested them openly, being terri­ fied with the fear of the judgment of God: and what is this to ear shrift? 19:19 1 They that make the least value of it, reckon it to be about eight hundred pounds English. 19:21 1 Paul is never weary. 2 By the motion of God's Spirit: therefore we may not say that Paul ran hand over head to death, but as the Spirit of God led him. 19:23 1 Gain cloaked with a show of religion is the very cause where­ fore idolatry is stoutly and stubbornly defended. 19:24 1 These were certain counterfeit temples with Diana's picture in them which they bought that worshipped her. 19:27 1 As if he said, If Paul go on thus as he hath begun to confute the opinion which men have of Diana's image, all this our gain will

come to nought. 19:31 1 There ought to be in all Christians and especially in the Ministers, an invincible constancy, which may not by any storms or assaults be overcome, which notwithstanding must suffer itself mod­ estly to be governed by wisdom. 19:34 1 Instead of reason, the idolaters are sufficiently contented with their own madness and outcries, and those are the greatest defenses that they have. 19:35 1 An example of a political man who redeemeth peace and quietness with lies, which Paul would never have done. 2 The Ephesians believed superstitiously, that the image of Diana came down from heaven to them. 19:38 1 Have ought to accuse any man of. 2 For there are certain days appointed for civil causes and matters of judgment, and the Deputies sit. 3 By the Deputies are meant also the Deputies' Substitutes, that is, such as did sit for them.

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accuse one another. 39 But if ye inquire anything concerning other matters, it may be determined in a 1lawful assembly. 40 For we are even in jeopardy to be accused of this day's sedition, forasmuch as there is no cause, whereby we may give a reason of this concourse of people. 41 And when he had thus spoken, he let the assembly depart. 20 1 Paul appointed to go to Macedonia: 7 In Troas preaching until midnight, 9 Eutychus fell down dead out of a window, 10 he raised him to life: 15 At Miletus, 17 Having called the Elders of Ephesus together, 23 he declareth what things shall come upon himself, 28 and others.

and as Paul was long preaching, he overcome with sleep, fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. 10 But Paul went down, and laid himself upon him, and embraced him, saying, Trouble not yourselves: for his life is in him. 11 Then when Paul was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, having spoken a long while till the dawning of the day, he so departed. 12 And they brought the boy alive, and they were not a little comforted. 13 ¶ Then we went before to ship, and sailed unto the city Assos, that we might receive Paul there: for so had he appointed, and would himself go afoot. 14 Now when he was come unto us to Assos, and we had received him, we came to Mitylene. 15 And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios, and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium: the next day we came to Miletus. 16 1For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted to be, if he could possible, at Jerusalem, at the day of Pentecost. 17 ¶ Wherefore from 1Miletus, he sent to Ephesus, and called the Elders of the Church. 18 1Who when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all modesty, and with many tears, and temptations, which came unto me by the layings await of the Jews, 20 And how I kept 1back nothing that was profitable, but have showed you, and taught you openly and throughout every house. 21 Witnessing both to the Jews, and to the Grecians the repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. 22 1And now behold, I go 2bound in the Spirit

1 Now 1after the tumult was appeased, Paul called the disciples unto him, and embraced them, and departed to go into Macedonia. 2 And when he had gone through those parts, and had exhorted them with 1many words, he came into Greece. 3 1And having tarried there three months, because the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia. 4 And there accompanied him into Asia, Sopater of Berea, and of them of Thessalonica, Aristarchus, and Secundus, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and of them of Asia, Tychicus, and Trophimus. 5 These went before, and tarried us at Troas. 6 And we sailed forth from Philippi, after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days, where we abode seven days. 7 1And the 2first day of the week, the disciples being come together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow, and continued the preaching unto midnight. 8 1And there were many lights in an upper chamber, where they were gathered together. 9 And there sat in a window a certain young man, named Eutychus, fallen into a dead sleep:

19:39 1 He speaketh of a lawful assembly, not only to except against the disordered hurly-burly of the people, but also against all meeting and coming together which was not by order: for there were certain days appointed to call the people together in. 20:1 1 Paul departed from Ephesus by the consent of the Church, not to be idle or at rest, but to take pains in another place. 20:2 1 For after so great trouble there was need of a long exhortation. 20:3 1 A froward zeal is the guider and instructor to murders: and we are not debarred by the wisdom of God to prevent the endeavors of wicked men. 20:7 1 Assemblies in the nighttime cannot be justly condemned, neither ought, when the cause is good. 2 Word for word, the first day of the Sabbath, that is upon the Lord's day: so that by this place, and by 1 Cor. 16:2, it is not amiss gathered, that in those days the Christians were wont to assemble themselves solemnly together upon that day. 20:8 1 The devil minding to trouble the Church with a great offense,

giveth Paul a singular occasion to confirm the Gospel. 20:16 1 Paul an earnest and diligent follower of Christ, making haste to his bonds without any ceasing or stopping in his race, doth first of all as it were make his testament, wherein he giveth an account of his former life, defendeth the doctrine which he taught, and exhorteth the Pastors of the Church to persevere and go forward with continuance in their office. 20:17 1 According as the situation of these places is set forth, that distance between Ephesus and Miletus was about 400 furlongs, which maketh almost fifty Dutch miles. 20:18 1 A lively image of a true pastor. 20:20 1 I refrained not to speak, neither dissembled in any respect whatsoever, either for fear or lucre's sake. 20:22 1 He testifieth that he goeth to his bonds by the command­ ment of God. 2 He calleth that motion of the holy Ghost, which forced him to take his journey to Jerusalem, the bond of the Sprit, whom he fol­ lowed with all his heart.

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