“But as the time drew near for God to fulfill the promise he had declared to Abraham, the people increased greatly in number in Egypt,

He became hungry and wanted to eat, but while they were preparing the meal, a trance came over him.

So the disciples, each in accordance with his financial ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

When they came to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to do this,

So because these facts are indisputable, you must keep quiet and not do anything reckless.

Since I wanted to know what charge they were accusing him of, I brought him down to their council.

I found he was accused with reference to controversial questions about their law, but no charge against him deserved death or imprisonment.

But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness.

But there are some Jews from the province of Asia who should be here before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.

Agrippa said to Paul, “In such a short time are you persuading me to become a Christian?”

They also bestowed many honors, and when we were preparing to sail, they gave us all the supplies we needed.

When they had heard my case, they wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.

Now look, the hand of the Lord is against you, and you will be blind, unable to see the sun for a time!” Immediately mistiness and darkness came over him, and he went around seeking people to lead him by the hand.

For there was no one needy among them, because those who were owners of land or houses were selling them and bringing the proceeds from the sales

A crowd of people from the towns around Jerusalem also came together, bringing the sick and those troubled by unclean spirits. They were all being healed.

God exalted him to his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.

So the twelve called the whole group of the disciples together and said, “It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to wait on tables.

‘I am the God of your forefathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’ Moses began to tremble and did not dare to look more closely.

But Saul was trying to destroy the church; entering one house after another, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison.

The man replied, “How in the world can I, unless someone guides me?” So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.