NIV 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach NIV 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach NIV 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. NIV 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. NIV 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. NIV 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. NIV 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. NIV 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. NIV 5 For John baptized withwater, but in a few days you will be baptized withthe Holy Spirit.” NIV 5 For John baptized withwater, but in a few days you will be baptized withthe Holy Spirit.” NIV 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” NIV 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” NIV 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. NIV 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. NIV 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” NIV 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” NIV 9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. NIV 9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. NIV 10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. NIV 10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. NIV 11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” NIV 11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” NIV 12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. NIV 12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. NIV 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. NIV 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. NIV 14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. NIV 14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. NIV 15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) NIV 15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) NIV 16 and said, “Brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. NIV 16 and said, “Brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. NIV 17 He was one of our number and shared in our ministry.” NIV 17 He was one of our number and shared in our ministry.” NIV 18 (With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. NIV 18 (With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. NIV 19 Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) NIV 19 Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) NIV 20 “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms: “ ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’and, “ ‘May another take his place of leadership.’ NIV 20 “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms: “ ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’and, “ ‘May another take his place of leadership.’ NIV 21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, NIV 21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, NIV 22 beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.” NIV 22 beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.” NIV 23 So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. NIV 23 So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. NIV 24 Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen NIV 24 Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen NIV 25 to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” NIV 25 to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” NIV 26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles. NIV 26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.
NIV 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach NIV 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. NIV 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. NIV 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. NIV 5 For John baptized withwater, but in a few days you will be baptized withthe Holy Spirit.” NIV 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” NIV 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. NIV 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” NIV 9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. NIV 10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. NIV 11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” NIV 12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. NIV 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. NIV 14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. NIV 15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) NIV 16 and said, “Brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. NIV 17 He was one of our number and shared in our ministry.” NIV 18 (With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. NIV 19 Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) NIV 20 “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms: “ ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’and, “ ‘May another take his place of leadership.’ NIV 21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, NIV 22 beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.” NIV 23 So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. NIV 24 Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen NIV 25 to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” NIV 26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.