[1] As they spoke to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple
and the Sadducees came to them, [2] being upset because they taught the
people and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. [3] They
laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was
now evening. [4] But many of those who heard the word believed, and the
number of the men came to be about five thousand. [5] It happened in the
morning, that their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in
Jerusalem. [6] Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John,
Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest. [7] When they
had stood them in the midst, they inquired, "By what power, or in what
name, have you done this?" [8] Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit,
said to them, "You rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, [9] if we
are examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what
means this man has been healed, [10] be it known to you all, and to all the
people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you
crucified, whom God raised from the dead, in him does this man stand here
before you whole. [11] He is `the stone which was regarded as worthless by
you, the builders, which was made the head of the corner.` [12] There is
salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven,
that is given among men, in which we must be saved!" [13] Now when they saw
the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned
and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with
Jesus. [14] Seeing the man who was healed standing with them, they could
say nothing against it. [15] But when they had commanded them to go aside
out of the council, they conferred among themselves, [16] saying, "What
will we do to these men? Because indeed a notable miracle has been done
through them, as can be plainly seen by all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we
can`t deny it. [17] But so that this spreads no further among the people,
let`s threaten them, that from now on they don`t speak to anyone in this
name." [18] They called them, and charged them not to speak at all nor
teach in the name of Jesus. [19] But Peter and John answered them, "Whether
it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge
for yourselves, [20] for we can`t help telling the things which we saw and
heard." [21] They, when they had further threatened them, let them go,
finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for everyone
glorified God for that which was done. [22] For the man was more than forty
years old, on whom this miracle of healing was performed. [23] Being let
go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests
and the elders had said to them. [24] They, when they heard it, lifted up
their voice to God with one accord, and said, "O Lord, you are God, who
made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all that is in them; [25] who by
the mouth of your servant, David, said, `Why do the nations rage, And
the peoples plot a vain thing? [26] The kings of the earth take a stand,
And the rulers take council together, Against the Lord, and against his
Christ.` [27] For truly, in this city against your holy servant, Jesus,
whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the
people of Israel, were gathered together [28] to do whatever your hand and
your council foreordained to happen. [29] Now, Lord, look at their threats,
and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness, [30] while
you stretch forth your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done
through the name of your holy Servant Jesus." [31] When they had prayed,
the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all
filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
[32] The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not
one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his
own, but they had all things common. [33] With great power, the apostles
gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was
on them all. [34] For neither was there among them any who lacked, for as
many as were owners of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of
the things that were sold, [35] and laid them at the apostles` feet, and
distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need. [36] Joses,
who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, Son
of Exhortation), a Levite, a man of Cyprus by race, [37] having a field,
sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles` feet.
