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“But the one who was mistreating his neighbor pushed Moses aside, saying: Who appointed you a ruler and a judge over us?

They were attentive to him because he had amazed them with his sorceries for a long time.

and was sitting in his chariot on his way home, reading the prophet Isaiah aloud.

In his humiliation justice was denied him.Who will describe his generation?For his life is taken from the earth.

When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him any longer but went on his way rejoicing.

Saul got up from the ground, and though his eyes were open, he could see nothing. So they took him by the hand and led him into Damascus.

Ananias went and entered the house. He placed his hands on him and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road you were traveling, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

At once something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he got up and was baptized.

And after taking some food, he regained his strength.

but his disciples took him by night and lowered him in a large basket through an opening in the wall.

He gave her his hand and helped her stand up. He called the saints and widows and presented her alive.

He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did many charitable deeds for the Jewish people and always prayed to God.

When the angel who spoke to him had gone, he called two of his household servants and a devout soldier, who was one of those who attended him.

They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely directed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you.”

The following day he entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.

When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him.

All the prophets testify about him that through his name everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins.”

He reported to us how he had seen the angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa, and call for Simon, who is also named Peter.

Each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers and sisters who lived in Judea.

Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell. Striking Peter on the side, he woke him up and said, “Quick, get up!” And the chains fell off his wrists.