Now some Greeks were among those who had gone up to worship at the feast.

(Now he said this to indicate clearly what kind of death he was going to die.)

Although Jesus had performed so many miraculous signs before them, they still refused to believe in him,

(Now none of those present at the table understood why Jesus said this to Judas.

Judas took the piece of bread and went out immediately. (Now it was night.)

and you also will testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.

concerning righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer;

and concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world has been condemned.

Then Jesus asked them again, “Who are you looking for?” And they said, “Jesus the Nazarene.”

There they crucified him along with two others, one on each side, with Jesus in the middle.

So when Peter saw him, he asked Jesus, “Lord, what about him?”

But others jeered at the speakers, saying, “They are drunk on new wine!”

All who believed were together and held everything in common,

Peter looked directly at him (as did John) and said, “Look at us!”

So the lame man paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them.

But when they had ordered them to go outside the council, they began to confer with one another,

Now a man named Ananias, together with Sapphira his wife, sold a piece of property.

So the young men came, wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him.

None of the rest dared to join them, but the people held them in high honor.

More and more believers in the Lord were added to their number, crowds of both men and women.