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Acts · read by Ian Paisley
78 verses, in order. Only the verses Ian read aloud are shown.
Acts 1
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In my first book, O Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach,Read from KJV · The Great Revival in Wales
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until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen.Read from KJV · The Great Revival in Wales
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After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.Read from KJV · The Great Revival in Wales
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And while they were gathered together, He commanded them: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss.Read from KJV · The Great Revival in Wales
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For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."Read from KJV · The Great Revival in Wales
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So when they came together, they asked Him, "Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?"Read from KJV · The Great Revival in Wales
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Jesus replied, "It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.Read from KJV · The Great Revival in Wales
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But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."Read from KJV · The Great Revival in Wales
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After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight.Read from KJV · The Great Revival in Wales
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They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.Read from NKJV · The Great Revival in Wales
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"Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven."Read from KJV · The Great Revival in Wales
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And they prayed, "Lord, You know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two You have chosenRead from KJV · The Greatest Wind That Ever Blew
Acts 2
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When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.Read from KJV · The Greatest Wind That Ever Blew
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Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.Read from KJV · The Greatest Wind That Ever Blew
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They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.Read from KJV · The Greatest Wind That Ever Blew
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And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.Read from KJV · The Greatest Wind That Ever Blew
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And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'Read from KJV · A Stranger Than Fiction Truth - You Can Experience
Acts 4
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Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."Read from KJV · The Light of the World
Acts 5
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We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him."Read from KJV · Steps in the Path to Being Filled With the Holy Spirit
Acts 8
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But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.Read from KJV · The Age of Sham
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Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.Read from KJV · The Age of Sham
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But Peter replied, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!Read from KJV · The Age of Sham
Acts 9
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So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. "Brother Saul," he said, "the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."Read from KJV · Steps in the Path to Being Filled With the Holy Spirit
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Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, "He is the Son of God."Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
Acts 13
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'Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.'"Read from KJV · Hell Enlarged! Avoid the Three Steps Which Will Take You There!
Acts 16
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On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river, where it was customary to find a place of prayer. After sitting down, we spoke to the women who had gathered there.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, "If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she persuaded us.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl with a spirit of divination, who earned a large income for her masters by fortune-telling.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!"Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!" And the spirit left her at that very moment.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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When the girl's owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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They brought them to the magistrates and said, "These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoilRead from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice."Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone's chains came loose.Read from ESV · Midnight! What Then?
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When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped.Read from KJV · Midnight! What Then?
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But Paul called out in a loud voice, "Do not harm yourself! We are all here!"Read from KJV · Midnight! What Then?
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Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.Read from KJV · Midnight! What Then?
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Then he brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"Read from KJV · Midnight! What Then?
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Then Paul and Silas spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house.Read from KJV · Midnight! What Then?
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At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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Then he brought them into his home and set a meal before them. So he and all his household rejoiced that they had come to believe in God.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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The jailer informed Paul: "The magistrates have sent orders to release you. Now you may go on your way in peace."Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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So the officers relayed this message to the magistrates, who were alarmed to hear that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
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After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia's house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.Read from KJV · Earthquaking the Way Into the Evangelisation of a Continent
Acts 20
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On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Since Paul was ready to leave the next day, he talked to them and kept on speaking until midnight.Read from KJV · Midnight! What Then?
Acts 24
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When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: "Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city.Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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Nor can they prove to you any of their charges against me.Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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At the time they found me in the temple, I was ceremonially clean and was not inciting a crowd or an uproar. But there are some Jews from the province of AsiaRead from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: 'It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.'"Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, "When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case."Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, "You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you."Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
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After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.Read from KJV · The Greatest Scoundrel in Government Who Called for the Gospel Preacher
Acts 26
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About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and my companions.Read from KJV · Luther - the Man Who Would Not Bend
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We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.'Read from KJV · Luther - the Man Who Would Not Bend
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'Who are You, Lord?' I asked. 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,' the Lord replied.Read from KJV · Luther - the Man Who Would Not Bend
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'But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you.Read from KJV · Luther - the Man Who Would Not Bend
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I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to themRead from KJV · Luther - the Man Who Would Not Bend
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to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.'Read from KJV · Luther - the Man Who Would Not Bend
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So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.Read from KJV · Luther - the Man Who Would Not Bend
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First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance.Read from KJV · Luther - the Man Who Would Not Bend
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For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me.Read from KJV · Luther - the Man Who Would Not Bend
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But I have had God's help to this day, and I stand here to testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen:Read from KJV · Luther - the Man Who Would Not Bend
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that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles."Read from KJV · Luther - the Man Who Would Not Bend