table for them, and rejoiced with all his house, believing God.

35 And when the day was come, the magistrates sent the sergeants, saying: Let those men go.

and of those that served God and of the gentiles a great multitude, and of noble women not a few.

5 But the Jews moved with envy, and taking unto them some 36 And the keeper of the prison wicked men of the vulgar sort, and told these words to Paul: The magi- making a tumult, set the city in an strates have sent to let you go: now uproar: and besetting Jason's therefore depart and go in peace. house, sought to bring them out 37 But Paul said to them: They unto the people. have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men that are Romans, and have cast us into prison: and now do they thrust us out privately? Not so, but let them come,

38 And let us out themselves. And the sergeants told these words to the magistrates. And they were afraid, hearing that they were Romans.

39 And coming they besought them; and bringing them out they desired them to depart out of the city.

40 And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia and having seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.

CHAP. XVII. Paul preaches to the Thessalonians, &c.

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ND when they had passed

lonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.

6 And not finding them, they drew Jason and certain brethren to the rulers of the city, crying: They that set the city in an uproar are come hither also,

7 Whom Jason hath received, and these all do contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying that there is another king, JESUS.

8 And they stirred up the people, and the rulers of the city hearing these things.

9 And having taken satisfaction of Jason, and of the rest, they let them go.

10 But the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea. Who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.

11 Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, who re

daily searching the scriptures, whether these things were so.

12 And many indeed of them be2 And Paul according to his cus-lieved, and of honourable women tom went in unto them; and for that were gentiles, and of men not three sabbath-days he reasoned a few. with them out of the scriptures.'

3 Declaring and insinuating that the CHRIST was to suffer and to rise again from the dead: and that this is JESUS CHRIST, whom I preach to you.

13 And when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was also preached by Paul at Berea, they came thither also, stirring up and troubling the multitude.

4 And some of them believed, and 14 And then immediately the brewere associated to Paul and Silas,thren sent away Paul, to go unto the

Ver. 11. More noble. The Jews of Berea are justly commended for their eagerly embracing the truth, and searching the scriptures, to find out the texts alleged by the apostles: which was a far more generous proceeding than that of their countrymen at Thessalonica, who persecuted the preachers of the gospel without examining the grounds they alleged for what they taught.

sea: but Silas and Timothy remained there.

15 And they that conducted Paul, brought him as far as Athens, and receiving a commandment from him to Silas and Timothy, that they should come to him with all speed, they departed.

16 Now whilst Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred within him, seeing the city wholly given to idolatry.

17 He disputed therefore in the synagogue with the Jews, and with them that served God, and in the market-place, every day with them that were there.

24 God who made the world and all things therein. He being Lord of heaven and earth dwelleth not in temples made with hands,

25 Neither is he served with men's hands as though he needed any thing, seeing it is he who giveth to all life, and breath, and all things:

26 And hath made of one, all mankind, to dwell upon the whole face of the earth, determining appointed times, and the limits of their habitation.

27 That they should seek God, if happily they may feel after him or find him; although he be not far from every one of us :

28 For in him we live and move

18 And certain philosophers of the Epicureans and of the Stoicks disputed with him, and some said: and be; as some also of your own What is it that this word sower poets said: For we are also his offwould say? But others: he seem- spring. eth to be a setter forth of new gods: because he preached to them JESUS

and the resurrection.

19 And taking him, they brought him to Areopagus, saying: May we know what this new doctrine is which thou speakest of?

20 For thou bringest in certain new things to our ears. We would know therefore what these things

mean.

29 Being therefore the offspring of God, we must not suppose the divinity to be like unto gold or silver, or stone, the graving of art and device of man.

30 And God indeed having winked at the times of this ignorance now declareth unto men that all should every where do penance,

31 Because he hath appointed a day wherein he will judge the world 21 (Now all the Athenians, and in equity,by the man whom he hath strangers that were there, employ-appointed, giving faith to all, by ed themselves in nothing else but raising him up from the dead. either in telling or in hearing some 32 And when they had heard of new thing.) the resurrection of the dead, some 22 But Paul standing in the midst indeed mocked; but others said: of Areopagus, said. Ye men of We will hear thee again concernAthens, I perceive that in all things ing this matter.

you are too superstitious.

33 So Paul went out from among

23 For passing by, and seeing them. your idols, I found an altar also on: 34 But certain men adhering to which was written : To the un-him, did believe: among whom was known God. What therefore you also Dionysius the Areopagite, and worship, without knowing it, that I a woman named Damaris, and preach to you. others with them.

Ver. 2. Dwelleth not in temples. The Deity is not contained in temples; so as to need them for his dwelling, or any other uses, as the heathens imagined. Yet by his omnipresence he is both there and every where.

2 And finding a certain Jew, named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with Priscilla his wife (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome,) he came to them.

3 And because he was of the same trade, he remained with them, and wrought: (now they were tent makers by trade.)

4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, bringing in the name of the Lord JESUS, and he persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

5 And when Silas and Timothy were come from Macedonia, Paul was earnest in preaching, testifying to the Jews that JESUS is the CHRIST.

6 But they gainsaying and blaspheming, he shook his garments, and said to them: Your blood be upon your own heads: 1 am clean; from henceforth I will go unto the gentiles.

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sul of Achaia, the Jews with o accord rose up against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, 13 Saying: This man persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.

14. And when Paul was beginning to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews: If it were some matter of injustice, or an heinous deed, you Jews, I should with reason bear with you.

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15 But if they be questions of word and names, and of your law, look you to it: I will not be judge of such things.

16 And he drove them from the judgment seat.

17 And all laying hold on Sosthenes the ruler of the synagogue, beat him before the judgment seat: and Gallio cared for none of those things.

18 But Paul when he had stayed yet many days, taking his leave of the brethren, sailed thence into Syria, (and with him Priscilla and Aquila,) having shorn his head in Cenchra. For he had a vow..

19 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there. But he himself en7 And departing thence, he entering into the synagogue, disputed tered into the house of a certain with the Jews. man, named Titus Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house was adjoining to the synagogue.

20 And when they desired him, that he would tarry a longer time, he consented not,

8 And Crispus the ruler of the 21 But taking his leave, and saysynagogue believed in the Lord with ing: I will return to you again God all his house; and many of the Co-willing, he departed from Ephesus, rinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

9 And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision: Do not fear but speak, and hold not thy peace.

10 Because I am with thee: and no man shall set upon thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city,

11. And he stayed there a year and six months, teaching among them the word of God.

22 And going down to Cesarea, he went up to Jerusalem, and saluted the church, and so came down to Antioch.

23 And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went through the country of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, confirming all the disciples.

24 Now a certain Jew, named Apollo, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus, one 12 But when Gallio was pro-con-lmighty in the scriptures.

God.

25 This r man was instructed in the gogue, he spoke boldly for the space way of the Lord and being fer- of three months, disputing and exvent in spirit spoke, and taught dili- horting concerning the kingdom of gently the things that are of JESUS, kuowing only the baptism of John. 9 But when some were hardened, 26 This man therefore began to and believed not, speaking evil of speak boldly in the synagogue. the way of the Lord before the mulWhom when Priscilla and Aquila titude, departing from them, he sehid heard, they took him to them, parated the disciples, disputing daiand expounded to him the way of ly in the school of one Tyrannus. the Lord more diligently. 10 And this continued for the space of two years, so that all they who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and gentiles.

27 And whereas he was desirous to go to Achaia, the brethren exhorting wrote to the disciples to receive him. Who, when he was come, helped them much who had believed,

28 For with much vigour he convinced the Jews openly, shewing by the scriptures, that JESUS is the CHRIST. CHAP. XIX. l'aul establishes the church at

sus.

11 And God wrought by the hand of Paul more than common miracles. 12 So that even there were brought from his body to the sick handkerchiefs and aprons and the diseases departed from them, and the wicked spirits went out of them.

18 Now some also of the Jewish Ephe-exorcists who went about attempted to invoke, over them that had

AND it came to pass while Apolwas at Corinth, that Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples:

2 And he said to them: Have you received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? But they said to him: We have not so much as heard whether there be a Holy Ghost.

3 And he said: In what then were you baptized? Who said: In John's baptism.

4 Then Paul said :-John baptized the people with the baptism of penance, saying: That they should believe in him who was to come after him, that is to say, in JESUS. 5 Having heard these things they were baptized in the name of the Lord JESUS.

6 And when Paul had imposed his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came upon them, and they spoke, with tongues and prophesied.

7 And all the men were about twelve.

evil spirits, the name of the Lord JESUS, saying: I conjure you by JESUS whom Paul preacheth.

14 And there were certain men, seven sons of Sceva a Jew, a chief priest, that did this.

15 But the wicked spirit answering, said to them : JESUS I know, and Paul I know: but who are you?

16 And the man in whom the wicked spirit was, leaping upon them, and mastering them both, prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.

17 And this became known to all the Jews and the gentiles that dwelt at Ephesus: and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord JESUS was magnified,

18 And many of them that believed, came confessing and declaring their deeds.

19 And many of them who had followed curious arts, brought to gether their books and burnt them before all and counting the price

8 And entering into the syna-of them they found the money to

boty thousand pieces of silver. Junto him, desiring that he would zo So mightily grew the word of not venture himself into the theatre: God and was confirmed. 32 Now some cried one thing,

21 And when these things were some another. For the assembly ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, was confused, and the greater part. when he had passed through Ma- knew not for what cause they were cedonia and Achaia, to go to Jeru-come together. salem, saying: After I have been there 1 must see Rome also.

27 So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought, but also the temple of great Diana shall be reputed for nothing, yea and her majesty shall begin to be destroy-a ed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.

28 Having heard these things they were full of anger, and cried out saying: Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

29 And the whole city was filled with confusion, and having caught Gaius, and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.

30 And when Paul would have en-assembly. tered in unto the people the disciples suffered him not.

81 And some also of the rulers of Asia, who were his friends, sent