1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Saphira his wife sold a piece of land,
1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Saphira his wife, sold a piece of land,
2 and defrauded of the price of the land, his wife being privy thereto: and bringing a certain portion, laid it at the feet of the Apostles.
2 And by fraud kept back part of the price of the land, his wife being privy thereunto: and bringing a certain part of it, laid it at the feet of the apostles.
3 And Peter said: Ananias, why hath Satan tempted thy heart, that thou shouldest lie to the Holy Ghost, and defraud of the price of the land?
3 But Peter said: Ananias, why hath Satan tempted thy heart, that thou shouldst lie to the Holy Ghost, and by fraud keep part of the price of the land?
4 Remaining, did it not remain to thee: and being sold, was it not in thy power? Why hast thou put this thing in thy heart? Thou hast not lied to men, but to God.
4 Whilst it remained, did it not remain to thee? And after it was sold, was it not in thy power? Why hast thou conceived this thing in thy heart? Thou hast not lied to men, but to God.
5 And Ananias hearing these words, fell down, and gave up the ghost. And there came great fear upon all that heard it.
5 And Ananias hearing these words, fell down, and gave up the ghost. And there came great fear upon all that heard it.
6 And young men rising up, removed him, & bearing him forth buried him.
6 And the young men rising up, removed him, and carrying him out, buried him.
7 And it was the space as it were of three hours, and his wife, not knowing what was chanced, came in.
7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.
8 And Peter answered her: Tell me woman, whether did you sell the land for so much? But she said: Yea, for so much.
8 And Peter said to her: Tell me, woman, whether you sold the land for so much? And she said: Yea, for so much.
9 And Peter unto her: Why have you agreed together to tempt the Spirit of our Lord? Behold, their feet that have buried thy husband, at the door, and they shall bear thee forth.
9 And Peter said unto her: Why have you agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold the feet of them who have buried thy husband are at the door, and they shall carry thee out.
10 Forthwith she fell before his feet, and gave up the ghost. And the young men going in, found her dead: and carried her forth, & buried her by her husband.
10 Immediately she fell down before his feet, and gave up the ghost. And the young men coming in, found her dead: and carried her out, and buried her by her husband.
11 And there fell great fear in the whole Church, and upon all that heard these things.
11 And there came great fear upon the whole church, and upon all that heard these things.
12 And by the hands of the Apostles were many signs and wonders done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Salomon's porch.
12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch.
13 But of the rest none durst join themselves unto them: but the people magnified them.
13 But of the rest no man durst join himself unto them; but the people magnified them.
14 And the multitude of men and women that believed in our Lord, was more increased:
14 And the multitude of men and women who believed in the Lord, was more increased:
15 so that they did bring forth the sick into the streets, & laid them in beds and couches, that when Peter came, his shadow at the least might overshadow any of them, and they all might be delivered from their infirmities.
15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that when Peter came, his shadow at the least, might overshadow any of them, and they might be delivered from their infirmities.
16 And there ran together unto Jerusalem the multitude also of the cities adjoining, bringing sick persons and such as were vexed of unclean spirits; who were all cured.
16 And there came also together to Jerusalem a multitude out of the neighboring cities, bringing sick persons, and such as were troubled with unclean spirits; who were all healed.
17 And the high Priest rising up, and all that were with him, which is the heresy of the Sadducees, were replenished with zeal:
17 Then the high priest rising up, and all they that were with him, (which is the heresy of the Sadducees,) were filled with envy.
18 laid hands upon the Apostles, and put them in the common prison.
18 And they laid hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.
19 But an Angel of our Lord by night opening the gates of the prison, & leading them forth, said:
19 But an angel of the Lord by night opening the doors of the prison, and leading them out, said:
20 Go; and standing speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.
20 Go, and standing speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.
21 Who having heard this, early in the morning entered into the temple, and taught. And the high priest coming, and they that were with him, called together the Council & all the ancients of the children of Israel: and they sent to the prison that they might be brought.
21 Who having heard this, early in the morning, entered into the temple, and taught. And the high priest coming, and they that were with him, called together the council, and all the ancients of the children of Israel; and they sent to the prison to have them brought.
22 But when the ministers were come, and opening the prison, found them not; returning they told, saying:
22 But when the ministers came, and opening the prison, found them not there, they returned and told,
23 The prison truly we found shut with all diligence, and the keepers standing before the gates: but opening it, we found no man within.
23 Saying: The prison indeed we found shut with all diligence, and the keepers standing before the doors; but opening it, we found no man within.
24 And as soon as the Magistrates of the temple and the chief Priests heard these words, they were in doubt of them, what would befall.
24 Now when the officer of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were in doubt concerning them, what would come to pass.
25 And there came a certain man and told them: That the men, lo, which you did put in prison, are in the temple standing, and teaching the people.
25 But one came and told them: Behold, the men whom you put in prison are in the temple standing, and teaching the people.
26 Then went the Magistrate with the ministers, & brought them without force, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.
26 Then went the officer with the ministers, and brought them without violence; for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.
27 And when they had brought them, they set them in the Council. And the high Priest asked them,
27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them,
28 saying: Commanding we commanded you that you should not teach in this name: and behold you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and you will bring upon us the blood of this man.
28 Saying: Commanding we commanded you, that you should not teach in this name; and behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and you have a mind to bring the blood of this man upon us.
29 But Peter answering and the Apostles, said: God must be obeyed, rather than men.
29 But Peter and the apostles answering, said: We ought to obey God, rather than men.
30 The God of our Fathers hath raised up Jesus, whom you did kill, hanging him upon a tree.
30 The God of our fathers hath raised up Jesus, whom you put to death, hanging him upon a tree.
31 This Prince and Saviour God hath exalted with his right hand, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand, to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.
32 And we are witnesses of these words, and the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to all that obey him.
32 And we are witnesses of these things and the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to all that obey him.
33 When they had heard these things, it cut them to the heart, and they consulted to kill them.
33 When they had heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they thought to put them to death.
34 But one in the Council rising up, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a Doctor of law honourable to all the people, commanded the men to be put forth a while.
34 But one in the council rising up, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, respected by all the people, commanded the men to be put forth a little while.
35 and he said to them: Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves touching these men what you mean to do.
35 And he said to them: Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do, as touching these men.
36 For before these days there rose Theodas, saying he was somebody, to whom consented a number of men about four hundred, who was slain: and all that believed him, were dispersed, and brought to nothing.
36 For before these days rose up Theodas, affirming himself to be somebody, to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all that believed him were scattered, and brought to nothing.
37 After this fellow there rose Judas of Galilee in the days of the Enrolling, and drew away the people after him, and he perished: and as many as ever consented to him, were dispersed.
37 After this man, rose up Judas of Galilee, in the days of the enrolling, and drew away the people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as consented to him, were dispersed.
38 And now therefore I say to you, depart from these men and let them alone: for if this counsel or work be of men, it will be dissolved:
38 And now, therefore, I say to you, refrain from these men, and let them alone; for if this council or this work be of men, it will come to nought;
39 but if it be of God, you are not able to dissolve them, lest perhaps you be found to resist God also. And they consented to him.
39 But if it be of God, you cannot overthrow it, lest perhaps you be found even to fight against God. And they consented to him.
40 And calling in the Apostles, after they had scourged them, they charged them that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them.
40 And calling in the apostles, after they had scourged them, they charged them that they should not speak at all in the name of Jesus; and they dismissed them.
41 And they went from the sight of the Council rejoicing, because they were accounted worthy to suffer reproach for the name of Jesus.
41 And they indeed went from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to suffer reproach for the name of Jesus.
42 And every day they ceased not in the temple, and from house to house to teach and evangelize Christ Jesus.
42 And every day they ceased not in the temple, and from house to house, to teach and preach Christ Jesus.