so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and so that he may send the Messiah appointed for you – that is, Jesus.

Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through this one forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,

For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God.

Why do you people think it is unbelievable that God raises the dead?

But you rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a man who was a murderer be released to you.

For it seemed best to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place any greater burden on you than these necessary rules:

You know that I did not hold back from proclaiming to you anything that would be helpful, and from teaching you publicly and from house to house,

Therefore I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of you all.

“Therefore be advised that this salvation from God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen!”

For the promise is for you and your children, and for all who are far away, as many as the Lord our God will call to himself.”

God raised up his servant and sent him first to you, to bless you by turning each one of you from your iniquities.”

This is the Moses who said to the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’

Brothers, descendants of Abraham’s family, and those Gentiles among you who fear God, the message of this salvation has been sent to us.

But regarding the fact that he has raised Jesus from the dead, never again to be in a state of decay, God has spoken in this way: ‘I will give you the holy and trustworthy promises made to David.’

yet he did not leave himself without a witness by doing good, by giving you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying you with food and your hearts with joy.”

When they had stretched him out for the lash, Paul said to the centurion standing nearby, “Is it legal for you to lash a man who is a Roman citizen without a proper trial?”

“So,” he said, “let your leaders go down there with me, and if this man has done anything wrong, they may bring charges against him.”

But Peter stood up with the eleven, raised his voice, and addressed them: “You men of Judea and all you who live in Jerusalem, know this and listen carefully to what I say.

Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must obey him in everything he tells you.

Peter then told her, “Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!”