Acts - The Early Church - RSV
Jesus returned to heaven where He continued His ministry for His people.
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Acts 2:5-13 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. [6] And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were __________________, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. [7] And they were amazed and wondered, saying, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? [8] And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? [9] Par'thians and Medes and E'lamites and ________________ of Mesopota'mia, Judea and Cappado'cia, Pontus and Asia, [10] Phryg'ia and Pamphyl'ia, Egypt and the parts of Libya ________________ to Cyre'ne, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and __________________, [11] Cretans and Arabians, we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God." [12] And all were amazed and ________________, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" [13] But others mocking said, "They are filled with new wine."
Acts 2:14-17 But Peter, ______________ with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who dwell in ________________, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. [15] For these men are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day; [16] but this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: [17] 'And in the last days it shall be, God ______________, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your ________________ shall ______________, and your young men shall see ____________, and your old men shall dream dreams;
Acts 2:21 And it shall be that ____________ calls on the name of the Lord shall be _________.'
What kinds of languages were the disciples speaking when they spoke in languages other than their mother tongue? ______________________________________________________________.
Notice that Peter quotes the Old Testament which was their only scripture.
How did the people respond to Peter's preaching? _____________________________________________________.
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How many were baptized as a result of their preaching? __________.
How do we know that the church kept growing? _____________________________________________.
Acts 3:6-10 But Peter said, "I have no silver and gold, but I give you what I have; in the name of Jesus Christ of ______________, walk." [7] And he took him by the right hand and raised him up; and ___________________ his feet and ankles were made strong. [8] And leaping up he stood and walked and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. [9] And all the people saw him walking and praising God, [10] and __________________ him as the one who sat for alms at the ________________ Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and ________________ at what had ______________ to him.
Acts 3:19-21 Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of __________________ may come from the presence of the Lord, [20] and that he may send the Christ ________________ for you, Jesus, [21] whom heaven must receive until the time for _____________________ all that God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old.
Acts 3:22-26 Moses said, 'The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet from your brethren as he raised me up. You shall listen to him in ______________ he tells you. [23] And it shall be that every soul that does not listen to that prophet shall be ________________ from the people.' [24] And all the prophets who have spoken, from Samuel and those who came afterwards, also __________________ these days. [25] You are the sons of the prophets and of the ______________ which God gave to your fathers, saying to Abraham, 'And in your ________________ shall all the ______________ of the earth be blessed.' [26] God, having raised up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you in turning every one of you from your __________________."
Acts 4:8-12 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders, [9] if we are being examined today __________________ a good deed done to a cripple, by what means this man has been healed, [10] be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of ______________, whom you ________________, whom God raised from the dead, by him this man is ______________ before you well. [11] This is the stone which was ______________ by you ______________, but which has become the head of the corner. [12] And there is ________________ in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
Acts 4:19-22 But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge; [20] for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard." [21] And when they had further __________________ them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for all men ____________ God for what had ______________. [22] For the man on whom this sign of ____________ was ________________ was more than forty years old.
Acts 4:29-30 And now, Lord, look upon their threats, and grant to thy servants to speak thy word with all boldness, [30] while thou __________________ out thy hand to heal, and signs and wonders are ________________ through the name of thy holy servant Jesus."
Acts 4:34-35 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were __________________ of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of what was sold [35] and laid it at the ______________' feet; and _____________________ was made to each as any had need.
Acts 4:36-37 Thus Joseph who was surnamed by the apostles Barnabas (which means, Son of _______________________), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, [37] sold a field which ______________ to him, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Acts 5:7-11 After an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not ____________ what had ______________. [8] And Peter said to her, "Tell me ____________ you sold the land for so much." And she said, "Yes, for so much." [9] But Peter said to her, "How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Hark, the feet of those that have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out." [10] ___________________ she fell down at his feet and died. When the young men came in they found her dead, and they ____________ her out and buried her beside her husband. [11] And great fear came upon the whole __________, and upon all who heard of these __________.
Acts 5:12-16 Now many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the ______________. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico. [13] None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high honor. [14] And more than ever ________________ were added to the Lord, __________________ both of men and women, [15] so that they even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and pallets, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. [16] The people also ______________ from the towns around ________________, ______________ the sick and those ________________ with unclean spirits, and they were all healed.
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Acts 5:22-24 But when the officers came, they did not find them in the prison, and they returned and reported, [23] "We found the prison securely locked and the ______________ ______________ at the doors, but when we opened it we found no one inside." [24] Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were much ________________ about them, ________________ what this would come to.
Acts 5:25-26 And some one came and told them, "The men whom you put in prison are ______________ in the temple and ______________ the people." [26] Then the captain with the officers went and brought them, but without ______________, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people.
Acts 5:27-32 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest __________________ them, [28] saying, "We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled ________________ with your ______________ and you intend to bring this man's blood upon us." [29] But Peter and the ______________ answered, "We must obey God rather than men. [30] The God of our fathers raised Jesus whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. [31] God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give __________________ to Israel and ___________________ of sins. [32] And we are ________________ to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."
Acts 5:33-39 When they heard this they were enraged and wanted to kill them. [34] But a ______________ in the council named Gama'li-el, a teacher of the law, held in honor by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a while. [35] And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you do with these men. [36] For before these days Theu'das arose, giving himself out to be somebody, and a number of men, about four ____________, joined him; but he was slain and all who followed him were ________________ and came to nothing. [37] After him Judas the ______________ arose in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him; he also ______________, and all who followed him were ________________. [38] So in the ____________ case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this ___________________ is of men, it will fail; [39] but if it is of God, you will not be able to ________________ them. You might even be found ______________ God!"
Acts 5:40-42 So they took his advice, and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. [41] Then they left the presence of the council, ________________ that they were counted worthy to suffer ______________ for the name. [42] And every day in the temple and at home they did not cease ______________ and ________________ Jesus as the Christ.
Acts 6:11-15 Then they ______________ instigated men, who said, "We have heard him speak ___________________ words against Moses and God." [12] And they stirred up the people and the elders and the scribes, and they came upon him and seized him and brought him before the council, [13] and set up false ________________ who said, "This man never ceases to speak words against this holy place and the law; [14] for we have heard him say that this Jesus of ______________ will ____________ this place, and will change the ____________ which Moses ________________ to us." [15] And gazing at him, all who sat in the council saw that his face was like the face of an angel.
Acts 7:8-12 And he gave him the ______________ of _____________________. And so Abraham became the father of Isaac, and ___________________ him on the eighth day; and Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. [9] "And the patriarchs, jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt; but God was with him, [10] and rescued him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom before ____________, king of Egypt, who made him ______________ over Egypt and over all his ________________. [11] Now there came a famine __________________ all Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction, and our fathers could find no food. [12] But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.
Acts 7:13-15 And at the second visit Joseph made himself known to his ______________, and ______________ family became known to Pharaoh. [14] And Joseph sent and called to him Jacob his father and all his kindred, seventy-five souls; [15] and Jacob went down into Egypt. And he died, himself and our ____________,
Acts 7:17-19 "But as the time of the promise drew near, which God had granted to Abraham, the people grew and __________________ in Egypt [18] till there arose over Egypt another king who had not known Joseph. [19] He dealt ______________ with our race and forced our fathers to expose their ____________, that they might not be kept alive.
Acts 7:20-22 At this time Moses was born, and was beautiful before God. And he was brought up for three months in his ______________ house; [21] and when he was exposed, ________________ ______________ adopted him and brought him up as her own son. [22] And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the ________________, and he was mighty in his words and deeds.
Acts 7:23-29 "When he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the sons of Israel. [24] And seeing one of them being wronged, he defended the ________________ man and avenged him by striking the Egyptian. [25] He supposed that his brethren __________________ that God was giving them ___________________ by his hand, but they did not __________________. [26] And on the ________________ day he appeared to them as they were __________________ and would have __________________ them, saying, 'Men, you are brethren, why do you wrong each other?' [27] But the man who was wronging his ______________ thrust him aside, saying, 'Who made you a ruler and a judge over us? [28] Do you want to kill me as you killed the Egyptian ________________?' [29] At this retort Moses fled, and became an exile in the land of Mid'ian, where he became the father of two sons.
Acts 7:30-34 "Now when forty years had passed, an angel ______________ to him in the __________________ of Mount Sinai, in a flame of fire in a bush. [31] When Moses saw it he ______________ at the sight; and as he drew near to look, the voice of the Lord came, [32] 'I am the God of your ____________, the God of Abraham and of Isaac and of Jacob.' And Moses ______________ and did not dare to look. [33] And the Lord said to him, 'Take off the shoes from your feet, for the place where you are ______________ is holy ground. [34] I have surely seen the ill-treatment of my people that are in Egypt and heard their ______________, and I have come down to ____________ them. And now come, I will send you to Egypt.'
Acts 7:39-40 Our ____________ ____________ to obey him, but thrust him aside, and in their hearts they turned to Egypt, [40] saying to Aaron, 'Make for us gods to go before us; as for this Moses who led us out from the land of Egypt, we do not know what has __________ of him.'
Acts 7:41-42 And they made a calf in those days, and offered a ________________ to the idol and rejoiced in the works of their hands. [42] But God turned and gave them over to worship the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the ______________: 'Did you offer to me slain beasts and ________________s, forty years in the __________________, O house of Israel?
Acts 7:43-45 And you took up the tent of Moloch, and the star of the god Rephan, the figures which you made to worship; and I will remove you beyond Babylon.' [44] "Our fathers had the tent of witness in the __________________, even as he who spoke to Moses ______________ him to make it, according to the pattern that he had seen. [45] Our fathers in turn ____________ it in with Joshua when they _____________________ the ____________ which God thrust out before our fathers. So it was until the days of David,
Acts 7:54-56 Now when they heard these things they were ____________, and they ground their teeth against him. [55] But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God; [56] and he said, "__________, I see the ____________ __________, and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God."
Acts 7:57-60 But they cried out with a loud voice and stopped their ears and rushed ______________ upon him. [58] Then they cast him out of the city and stoned him; and the ________________ laid down their ______________ at the feet of a young man named Saul. [59] And as they were stoning ____________, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, ____________ my spirit." [60] And he knelt down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
Acts 8:4-8 Now those who were scattered went about ________________ the word. [5] Philip went down to a city of Sama'ria, and __________________ to them the Christ. [6] And the __________________ with one accord gave heed to what was said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs which he did. [7] For unclean spirits came out of many who were ________________, crying with a loud voice; and many who were ________________ or lame were healed. [8] So there was much joy in that city.
Acts 8:9-13 But there was a man named Simon who had __________________ ________________ magic in the city and amazed the nation of Sama'ria, saying that he himself was somebody great. [10] They all gave heed to him, from the least to the ______________, saying, "This man is that power of God which is called Great." [11] And they gave heed to him, because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic. [12] But when they believed Philip as he ______________ good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. [13] Even Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he ________________ with Philip. And seeing signs and great ______________ ________________, he was amazed.
Acts 8:20-25 But Peter said to him, "Your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! [21] You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God. [22] Repent therefore of this __________________ of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. [23] For I see that you are in the gall of __________________ and in the bond of iniquity." [24] And Simon answered, "Pray for me to the Lord, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me." [25] Now when they had ________________ and spoken the word of the Lord, they ______________ to ________________, ________________ the gospel to many ______________ of the __________________.
Acts 8:30-34 So Philip ran to him, and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet, and asked, "Do you __________________ what you are reading?" [31] And he said, "How can I, unless some one guides me?" And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. [32] Now the passage of the ________________ which he was reading was this: "As a sheep led to the ________________ or a lamb before its shearer is dumb, so he opens not his mouth. [33] In his ___________________ justice was denied him. Who can ______________ his __________________? For his life is taken up from the earth." [34] And the eunuch said to Philip, "About whom, pray, does the prophet say this, about ____________ or about some one else?"
Acts 8:35-38 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this ________________ he told him the good news of Jesus. [36] And as they went along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "See, here is water! What is to ____________ my being baptized?" [37] * [No text] [38] And he ________________ the ____________ to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.
Acts 8:39-40 And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught up Philip; and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way ________________. [40] But Philip was found at Azo'tus, and passing on he ______________ the gospel to all the towns till he came to Caesare'a.
Acts 9:3-9 Now as he ________________ he approached Damascus, and ______________ a light from heaven flashed about him. [4] And he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you ________________ me?" [5] And he said, "Who are you, Lord?" And he said, "I am Jesus, whom you are ___________________; [6] but rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do." [7] The men who were ________________ with him stood __________________, hearing the voice but seeing no one. [8] Saul arose from the ground; and when his eyes were opened, he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and ____________ him into Damascus. [9] And for three days he was without sight, and ____________ ate nor drank.
Acts 9:10-12 Now there was a ______________ at ______________ named Anani'as. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Anani'as." And he said, "Here I am, Lord." [11] And the Lord said to him, "Rise and go to the street called ______________, and inquire in the house of Judas for a man of Tarsus named Saul; for behold, he is ____________, [12] and he has seen a man named Anani'as come in and lay his hands on him so that he might __________ his sight."
Acts 9:13-18 But Anani'as answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to thy saints at ________________; [14] and here he has ________________ from the chief priests to bind all who call upon thy name." [15] But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the ______________ and kings and the sons of Israel; [16] for I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name." [17] So Anani'as ______________ and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who ______________ to you on the road by which you came, has sent me that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." [18] And ___________________ ________________ like scales fell from his eyes and he ______________ his sight. Then he rose and was ______________,
Acts 9:19-22 And took food and was strengthened. For several days he was with the ________________ at Damascus. [20] And in the __________________ ___________________ he __________________ Jesus, saying, "He is the Son of God." [21] And all who heard him were amazed, and said, "Is not this the man who made havoc in ________________ of those who called on this name? And he has come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests." [22] But Saul increased all the more in strength, and __________________ the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.
Acts 9:23-25 When many days had passed, the Jews plotted to kill him, [24] but their plot became known to Saul. They were ______________ the gates day and night, to kill him; [25] but his ________________ took him by night and let him down over the wall, ______________ him in a basket.
Acts 9:32-35 Now as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at Lydda. [33] There he found a man named Aene'as, who had been bedridden for eight years and was ________________. [34] And Peter said to him, "Aene'as, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed." And ___________________ he rose. [35] And all the ________________ of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they __________ to the Lord.
Acts 9:39-41 So Peter rose and went with them. And when he had come, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping, and showing tunics and other ______________ which Dorcas made while she was with them. [40] But Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed; then ____________ to the body he said, "____________, rise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. [41] And he gave her his hand and lifted her up. Then ____________ the saints and widows he ________________ her alive.
Acts 9:42-43 And it became known __________________ all Joppa, and many ______________ in the Lord. [43] And he stayed in Joppa for many days with one Simon, a tanner.
Acts 10:9-16 The next day, as they were on their journey and coming near the city, Peter went up on the ______________ to pray, about the sixth hour. [10] And he became hungry and desired something to eat; but while they were ________________ it, he fell into a trance [11] and saw the heaven opened, and something __________________, like a great sheet, let down by four corners upon the earth. [12] In it were all kinds of ____________ and ______________ and birds of the air. [13] And there came a voice to him, "Rise, Peter; kill and eat." [14] But Peter said, "No, Lord; for I have never eaten ______________ that is common or ____________." [15] And the voice came to him again a second time, "What God has ______________, you must not call common." [16] This ______________ three times, and the thing was taken up at once to heaven.
Acts 10:17-20 Now while Peter was ______________ ________________ as to what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by ________________, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate [18] and called out to ask whether Simon who was called Peter was lodging there. [19] And while Peter was ________________ the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold, three men are looking for you. [20] Rise and go down, and accompany them without __________________; for I have sent them."
Acts 10:21-23 And Peter went down to the men and said, "I am the one you are looking for; what is the reason for your coming?" [22] And they said, "________________, a ________________, an ____________ and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was ______________ by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to hear what you have to say." [23] So he called them in to be his guests. The next day he rose and went off with them, and some of the ______________ from Joppa ___________________ him.
Acts 10:24-27 And on the ________________ day they entered Caesare'a. Cornelius was ________________ them and had called together his kinsmen and close friends. [25] When Peter entered, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and ________________ him. [26] But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Stand up; I too am a man." [27] And as he talked with him, he went in and found many persons ______________;
Acts 10:34-43 And Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I perceive that God shows no __________________, [35] but in every nation any one who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. [36] You know the word which he sent to Israel, ________________ good news of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all), [37] the word which was __________________ throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached: [38] how God ______________ Jesus of ______________ with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all that were ________________ by the devil, for God was with him. [39] And we are witnesses to all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in ________________. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; [40] but God raised him on the third day and made him ______________; [41] not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. [42] And he ________________ us to preach to the people, and to testify that he is the one ______________ by God to be judge of the living and the dead. [43] To him all the ______________ bear witness that every one who ______________ in him ______________ ___________________ of sins through his name."
Acts 10:44-48 While Peter was still saying this, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. [45] And the ________________ from among the ___________________ who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. [46] For they heard them speaking in tongues and ________________ God. Then Peter declared, [47] "Can any one forbid water for ________________ these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" [48] And he ________________ them to be ______________ in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.
Acts 11:4-11 But Peter began and ________________ to them in order: [5] "I was in the city of Joppa praying; and in a trance I saw a vision, ________________ __________________, like a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came down to me. [6] Looking at it closely I ______________ animals and beasts of prey and ______________ and birds of the air. [7] And I heard a voice saying to me, 'Rise, Peter; kill and eat.' [8] But I said, 'No, Lord; for nothing common or unclean has ever entered my mouth.' [9] But the voice ______________ a second time from heaven, 'What God has ______________ you must not call common.' [10] This ______________ three times, and all was drawn up again into heaven. [11] At that very moment three men arrived at the house in which we were, sent to me from Caesare'a.
Acts 11:12-14 And the Spirit told me to go with them, making no ___________________. These six ______________ also accompanied me, and we entered the man's house. [13] And he told us how he had seen the angel ______________ in his house and saying, 'Send to Joppa and bring Simon called Peter; [14] he will declare to you a message by which you will be saved, you and all your ________________.'
Acts 11:15-18 As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as on us at the ________________. [16] And I __________________ the word of the Lord, how he said, 'John baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' [17] If then God gave the same gift to them as he gave to us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could ________________ God?" [18] When they heard this they were silenced. And they ________________ God, saying, "Then to the ______________ also God has granted __________________ unto life."
Acts 11:19-26 Now those who were ________________ because of the ___________________ that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoeni'cia and Cyprus and Antioch, ______________ the word to none except Jews. [20] But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyre'ne, who on coming to Antioch spoke to the Greeks also, ________________ the Lord Jesus. [21] And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number that ______________ turned to the Lord. [22] News of this came to the ears of the church in ________________, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. [23] When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad; and he ______________ them all to remain faithful to the Lord with ________________ purpose; [24] for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a large company was added to the Lord. [25] So Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul; [26] and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church, and taught a large company of people; and in Antioch the ________________ were for the first time called __________________.
Acts 11:27-30 Now in these days prophets came down from ________________ to Antioch. [28] And one of them named Ag'abus stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine over all the world; and this took place in the days of Claudius. [29] And the ________________ __________________, every one ________________ to his ability, to send relief to the brethren who lived in Judea; [30] and they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of ______________ and Saul.
Acts 12:6-10 The very night when Herod was about to bring him out, Peter was ______________ ____________ two soldiers, bound with two chains, and ______________ before the door were guarding the prison; [7] and behold, an angel of the Lord ______________, and a light shone in the cell; and he struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, "Get up ____________." And the chains fell off his hands. [8] And the angel said to him, "Dress yourself and put on your ____________." And he did so. And he said to him, "Wrap your mantle around you and follow me." [9] And he went out and ______________ him; he did not know that what was done by the angel was real, but ____________ he was seeing a vision. [10] When they had passed the first and the second guard, they came to the iron gate ____________ into the city. It opened to them of its own accord, and they went out and passed on through one street; and ___________________ the angel left him.
Acts 12:11-15 And Peter came to himself, and said, "Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were ________________." [12] When he ______________ this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose other name was Mark, where many were ______________ together and were praying. [13] And when he knocked at the door of the gateway, a maid named Rhoda came to answer. [14] ___________________ ____________ voice, in her joy she did not open the gate but ran in and told that Peter was ______________ at the gate. [15] They said to her, "You are mad." But she ______________ that it was so. They said, "It is his angel!"
Acts 12:16-17 But Peter ________________ knocking; and when they opened, they saw him and were amazed. [17] But ________________ to them with his hand to be silent, he ________________ to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, "Tell this to James and to the brethren." Then he departed and went to another place.
Acts 12:24-25 But the word of God grew and __________________. [25] And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had ________________ their mission, bringing with them John whose other name was Mark.
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