Year of our Lord 37. fcales; and he received fight forthwith, and arofe, and was baptized. 19. And when he had received meat, he was ftrengthned. Then was Saul certain days with the difciples which were at Damafcus. 20. And straightway he preached Chrift in the fynagogues, that he is the Son of God. 21. But all that heard him were amazed, and faid, Is not this he that deftroyed them which called on this name in Jerufalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? 22. But Saul increafed the more in ftrength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damafcus, proving that this is very Chrift. 23. And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counfel to kill him: 24 But their laying await was known of Saul: and they watched the gates day and night to kill him. 25. Then the difciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. 26. And when Saul was come to Jerufalem, he affayed to joyn himself to the difciples: but they were all * afraid of him, and believed not that he was a difciple. 27. But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apoftles, and declared unto them, how he had feen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him; and how he had preached boldly at Damafcus in the name of Jesus. 28. And he was with them coming in, and going out at Jerufalem. 29. And he fpake boldly in the name of the Lord Jefus, and difputed againft the Grecians: but they went about to flay him. 30. Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Cefarea, and fent him forth to Tarfus. 111 -f See Mat. 16. 16. on : 31. it Acts 22. 17. It came to pafs, that when I was come again to Jerufalem, even while I prayed in the Temple, I was in a Trance. k 5. Mat. 10, 17. Beware of Men, for they will deliver you up to Councils 8 * 2 Cor. 11. 32, 33. In Damascus, the Governour under Aretas the King, kept the City of the Damafcenes with a Garifon, defirous to apprehend me : And through a Window in a Basket was I let down by the Wall, and efcaped his Hands. htJofh. 2. 15. [Rahab] let them 10 down by a Cord through the Window for her Houfe was upon the Town-Wall.- †1 Sam. 19. 12. So Michal let David down through a Window: and he went and fled 15 and escaped. : I the bas, Acts 4. 36, 37. Jofes, who by Apoftles was firnamed Barnahaving land, fold it. See on Acts 4. 29. nt Gal. 1. 18. After three Years I went up to Jerufalem, to fee Peter, and abode with him fifteen Days. See on Acts 6. 1. Year of our b A c t s IX. 31. Then had the churches reft throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria; and were edified, and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the holy Ghoft, were multiplied: 32. And it came to pass,as a Peter paffed throughout all quarters, he came down alfo to the faints which dwelt at Lydda. 33. And there he found a certain man named Eneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was fick of the palfie. 34. And Peter faid unto him, Eneas, Jefus Chrift maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arofe immediately. 35. And all that dwelt at Lydda, and Saron, faw him, and turned to the Lord. 36. Now there was at Joppa a certain difciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called * Dorcas [Or, Doe, or, Roe]: this woman was full of good works and alms-deeds which the did. 37. And it came to pafs in those days, that the was fick, and died whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. 38. And forafmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the difciples had heard that Peter was there, they fent unto him two men, defiring him that he would not delay [Or, be grieved] to come to them. 39. Then Peter arofe, and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper-chamber and all the widows ftood by him weeping, and fhewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made while fhe was with them. 40. But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down and prayed, and turning him to the body, faid, Tabitha, arife. And the opened her eyes and when the faw Peter, she fat up. 41. And he gave her his hand, and lift her up; and when he had called the faints and widows, prefented her alive. 42. And it was known throughout all Joppa: and * a A&ts 8. 14. b A&ts 3. 6. In the Name of Jefus Christ of Nazareth, rife up and walk. C. '.* 1 Chron. 5, 16. In all the Suburbs of Sharon, upon their Borders. d Tit. 3. 8. This is a faithful Saying, and thefe things I will that thou affirm conftantly, that 10 they which have believed in God, might be careful to maintain good Works. Acts 10. 4.-Thy Prayers and thine Alms are come up for a Memorial before God. many See on Acts 1. 13. and the Note on Acts 2. 46. A&ts. 8. 2. Devout Men car 5 ried Stephen to his burial, and made great Lamentation over him. 1 Thef. 4. 13. I would not have you to be ignorant, Brethren, concerning them which are afleep, that ye forrow not even as others which have no hope. in & See on A&ts 7. 60. many believed in the Lord. 43. And it came to pafs, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner. T 1 CHA P. Year of our Lord 41. HERE was a m man in Cefarea, called Corne lius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2. A devout man, and one that feared God, with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. 3. He faw in a vifion evidently, about the ninth hour of the day, an n angel of God coming in to him, and faying unto him, Cornelius. 4. And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and faid, What is it, Lord? And he faid unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. 5. And now fend men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whofe firname is Peter: 6. He lodgeth with one P Simon a tanner, whofe houfe is by the fea-fide: he fhall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. 7. And when the angel which fpake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his houfhold fervants, and a devout foldier of them that waited on him continually: 8. And when he had declared all these things unto them, he fent them to Joppa. 9. On the morrow as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, * Peter went up up i Acts 10. 6. on ing in Prayer, even the Man Gabriel, whom I had feen in the Vifion at the Beginning, being caufed to flie fwiftly, touched me about the Time of the Evening Obla tion. Acts. 2. 5. There were dwelling at Jerufalem Jews, devout Men out of every Nation under Heaven. Acts 13.16.Men of Ifrael,and ye that fear God give audience. Acts 17.4. -Ofthe devout Greeks a greatMulti- Pfal. 141. 2. Let my Prayer tude [believed]. A&ts 13. 43be fet forth before thee as Incense; Many of the Jews and religious Pro- and the lifting up of my Hands, as felytes followed Paul and Barna- 10 the Evening Sacrifice. Heb. 13.16. bas. Acts 22.12. One Ananias, To do good, and to communicate, a devout Man according to the forget not for with fuch SariLawfices God is well-pleafed. Rev. 8. 3. Another Angel came and stood at the Altar, having a golden Cenfer; and there was given to him much Incenfe, that he fhould offer it with the Prayers of all Saints. Gen. 18. 19. I know him that he will command his Children, and his Houshold after him, and they fhall keep the Way of the Lord.Jofh. 24. 15.-As for me and my Houfe, we will ferve the Lord. m See on Luk. 18. 1. n Dan. 9. 21. Whiles I was fpeak. 15 20 P. Acts 9. 43. 4 Ver. 22, 32. Acts 11. 14. on the house-top to pray, about the fixth hour. 10. he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but whi they made ready, he fell into a trance, 11. And faw he ven opened, and a certain veffel defcending unto him, as had been a great fheet knit at the four corners, and down to the earth: 12. Wherein were all manner of f footed beafts of the earth, and wild beafts, and cree things, and fowls of the air. 13. And there came a to him, Rife, Peter; kill, and eat. 14. But Peter Not fo, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that common or unclean. 15. And the voice pake unto him gain the fecond time, What God hath e cleanfed, the not thou common. 16. This was done thrice: and t veffel was received up again into heaven. 17. Now wil Peter doubted in himfelf what this vifion which he feen, fhould mean; behold, the men which were fent fo Cornelius, had made enquiry for Simons houfe, and fo before the gate, 18. And called, and asked whether mon, which was firnamed Peter, were lodged there While Peter thought on the Vifion, the fpirit fal to him, Behold, three men feek thee. 20. Arile the fore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting thing: for I have sent them. 21. Then Peter went to the men which were fent unto him from Cornelius: a Luk. 13. 29. They fhall come 10 from the East, and from the Weft, and from the North, and from the South, and fhall fit down in the Kingdom of God. are unclian my Hoof; as the Camel, and the ft Rom. 14. 17, 20. til 4.4. t Tit. 1.15. See o Lev. 11. 4. Thefe fhall ye 15 15. 11. not eat of them that chew the Cud, or of them that divide the Hoof: as the Camel, because he cheweth the Cud, but divideth not the 8+ A&ts 15. 7. Peter role and faid unto them, Men, Brethren, ye know that i while ago, God made choice Hoof; he is unclean unto you. 20 us, that the Gentiles by my + Deut. 14. 7. Thefe ye fhall not eat, of them that chew the Cud, or of them that divide the cloven fhould hear the Word of th fpel and believe. i k aid, Behold, I am he whom ye feek: what is the caufe vherefore ye are come? 22. And they faid, Cornelius the enturion, a juft man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned rom God by an holy angel, to fend for thee into his house, nd to hear words of thee. 23. Then called he them in, nd lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied im. 24. And the morrow after they entred into Cefarea : and Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his infmen and near friends. 25. And as Peter was coming n, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and wor hipped him. 26. But Peter took him up, faying, Stand ap I my felf alfo am a man. 27. And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. 28. And he faid unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew, to keep company, or come unto one of another nation: but God hath fhewed me, that I fhould not call any man common or unclean. 29. Therefore came I unto you without gain-faying, as foon as I was fent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have fent for me. 30. And Cornelius faid, Four days ago I was fafting until this hour, and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, a man ftood before me in bright clothing, Brethren the Prophets, and of them which keep the Sayings of this Book: Worship God. 1t Joh. 18. 28. See on Joh. 4. 9. 3. 30 Ads 22. 12. One Ananias, à devout Man according to the Law, having a good Report of all the Jews which dwelt there.. k Acts 9.42. A&s 11. 12. LIS re + As 14. 13, 14. The Prieft of Jupiter would have done Sacrifice with the People. Which when the Apoftles Barnabas and Paul heard of, they rent their Clothes, and ran in among the People. Rev. 19. 10. I fell at his Feet to worship him: and he faid unto me, See thou do it not. I am thy fellow Servant, and of thy bre-, thren, that have the Teftimony of Jefus: worship God.- Rev. 22. + 8,9. When I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the A&ts 11. 3. mt Acts 15.8. God which know. eth the Hearts, bare them witness, giving them the holy Ghost, even as he did unto us. + Eph. 3. 6. That the Gentiles fhould be FellowHeirs, and of the fame Body, and Partakers of his Promife in Chrift, by the Gospel. n. A&ts 1. 10. While they looked ftedfaftly toward Heaven, as he went up, behold, two Men flood by them in white Apparel. † Mat. 28. 3. His Countenance was like Lightning, and his Rai Feet of the Angel, which fhewed 20 ment white as snow. † Mar. 16. 5. me thefe things. Then faith hè Entring into the Sepulchre, they unto me, See thou do it not for I faw a young Man fitting on the am thy Fellow-fervant, and of thy right |