Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed the bread to those who were seated. He then did the same with the fish, as much as they wanted.

So they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves left over by the people who had eaten.

It is written in the prophets, ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who hears and learns from the Father comes to me.

(Now it was the day of preparation for the Passover, about noon.) Pilate said to the Jewish leaders, “Look, here is your king!”

Then they took Jesus’ body and wrapped it, with the aromatic spices, in strips of linen cloth according to Jewish burial customs.

And she saw two angels in white sitting where Jesus’ body had been lying, one at the head and one at the feet.

Mary Magdalene came and informed the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what Jesus had said to her.

All these continued together in prayer with one mind, together with the women, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so that in their own language they called that field Hakeldama, that is, “Field of Blood.”)

And now, Lord, pay attention to their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your message with great courage,

Then the commander of the temple guard went with the officers and brought the apostles without the use of force (for they were afraid of being stoned by the people).

And we are witnesses of these events, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”

On their second visit Joseph made himself known to his brothers again, and Joseph’s family became known to Pharaoh.

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

At that time they made an idol in the form of a calf, brought a sacrifice to the idol, and began rejoicing in the works of their hands.

“You stubborn people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always resisting the Holy Spirit, like your ancestors did!

The crowds were paying attention with one mind to what Philip said, as they heard and saw the miraculous signs he was performing.

But Ananias replied, “Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem,

When he arrived in Jerusalem, he attempted to associate with the disciples, and they were all afraid of him, because they did not believe that he was a disciple.

When they heard this, they ceased their objections and praised God, saying, “So then, God has granted the repentance that leads to life even to the Gentiles.”