1 I wrote the first narrative, Theophilus, about all that Jesusbegan to do and teach 1:1 Lk 1:3; 24:192 until the day he was taken up, after he had given instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 1:2 Mt 28:19–20; Lk 24:47; Jn 20:213 After he had suffered, he also presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 1:3 Mt 28:17; Mk 16:14; Lk 24:34,36; Jn 20:19; 1Co 15:5–7
The Holy Spirit Promised
4 While he was 1:4 Or he was eating, or he was lodgingwith them, he commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the Father’s promise. 1:4 Lk 24:49; Jn 14:1; Ac 2:33"Which," he said, "you have heard me speak about; 5 for Johnbaptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit in a few days."1:5 Jl 3:18; Mt 3:11; Ac 11:16
6 So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, are you restoring the kingdom to Israel at this time? "
7 He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority.1:7 Mt 24:36; Mk 13:32; 1Th 5:18 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judeaand Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."1:8 Lk 24:48; Ac 2:1,4; 4:33; 8:1,14; 13:47
The Ascension
9 After he had said this, he was taken up as they were watching, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 While he was going, they were gazing into heaven, and suddenly two men in white clothes stood by them. 1:10 Mt 28:13; Mk 16:5; Lk 24:4; Jn 20:1211 They said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up into heaven? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come in the same way that you have seen him going into heaven." 1:11 Mt 16:27; Ac 2:7; 1Th 1:10; 2Th 1:10
United in Prayer
12 Then they returned to Jerusalemfrom the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem— a Sabbath day’s journeyaway. 13 When they arrived, they went to the room 1:13 Ac 9:37,39; 20:8upstairs where they were staying: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, Jamesthe son of Alphaeus, Simonthe Zealot, and Judasthe son of James. 1:13 Mt 10:2–4; Mk 3:16–19; Lk 6:14–1614 They all were continually united 1:14 Ac 2:46; 4:24; 5:12; 15:25; Rm 15:6in prayer, 1:14 Other mss add and petitionalong with the women, including Marythe mother of Jesus, and his brothers. 1:14 Mt 12:46; Lk 23:49,55; Rm 12:12; Col 4:2
Matthias Chosen
15 In those days Peterstood up among the brothers and sisters 1:15 Other mss read disciples— the number of people who were together was about a hundred twenty — and said, 16 "Brothers and sisters, it was necessary that the Scripture be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Davidforetold about Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. 1:16 Lk 22:37,47; 24:44; Jn 13:18; 18:317 For he was one of our number and shared in this ministry." 1:17 Jn 6:71; Ac 20:24; 21:1918 Now this man acquired a field with his unrighteous wages. He fell headfirst, his body burst open and his intestines spilled out. 1:18 Mt 26:14–15; 27:5,7–819 This became known to all the residents of Jerusalem, so that in their own language that field is called Hakeldama(that is, "Field of Blood"). 20 "For it is written in the Book of Psalms:
Let his dwelling become desolate;
let no one live in it;1:20 Ps 69:25and
Let someone else take his position.1:20 Ps 109:8,1:20 Ps 69:25; 109:8
21 "Therefore, from among the men who have accompanied us during the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us — 22 beginning from the baptism of Johnuntil the day he was taken up from us — from among these, it is necessary that one become a witness with us of his resurrection." 1:22 Mk 1:4; Ac 2:31; 4:2; 17:18; 23:6; 24:15; 26:23
23 So they proposed two: Joseph, called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. 1:23 Ac 15:22; 18:724 Then they prayed, 1:24 Ac 6:6; 13:3"You, Lord, know everyone’s hearts; show which of these two you have chosen 1:24 1Sm 16:7; Jr 17:10; Ac 15:8; Rv 2:2325 to take the place 1:25 Other mss read to sharein this apostolic ministry 1:25 Rm 1:5; 1Co 9:2; Gl 2:8that Judasleft to go where he belongs." 26 Then they cast lots 1:26 Mt 27:35; Mk 15:24; Lk 23:34; Jn 19:24; Ac 8:21; 26:18; Col 1:12; 1Pt 5:3for them, and the lot fell to Matthiasand he was added to the eleven apostles.
Pessoa
Tribo de Judah
Jesus
ἸησοῦςIēsoûsיֵשׁוּעַyeshua
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, was born of Mary in Bethlehem, proclaimed the kingdom of God, died by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, and was raised on the third day (Matthew 1:16).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
John the Baptist, son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, preached repentance in the wilderness, baptized Jesus in the Jordan, and was beheaded by order of Herod (Matthew 3:1).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Judea is the land where Bethlehem is located, the town where Jesus was born during the time of King Herod. Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and there the Jews sought to kill Jesus (Matthew 2:1).
Samaria is the region Jesus passed through and where, in a city, Philip preached the Christ; when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John (Acts 8:14).
Galilee is the land of Nazareth and Cana, from where Jesus came to be baptized by John in the Jordan and from where crowds and women followed him (Mark 1:9).
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, was born of Mary in Bethlehem, proclaimed the kingdom of God, died by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, and was raised on the third day (Matthew 1:16).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
The Mount of Olives is a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus spent the nights while teaching each day at the temple and where David went up weeping, his head covered (Luke 21:37).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
John, son of Zebedee and brother of James, left his father’s boat to follow Jesus, was one of the twelve apostles, and was with him at the transfiguration (Mark 1:19).
James, the son of Zebedee and brother of John, was one of the twelve apostles, called by Jesus by the Sea of Galilee, and died by the sword by order of Herod (Acts 12:2).
James, the son of Zebedee and brother of John, was one of the twelve apostles, called by Jesus by the Sea of Galilee, and died by the sword by order of Herod (Acts 12:2).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
James, the son of Zebedee and brother of John, was one of the twelve apostles, called by Jesus by the Sea of Galilee, and died by the sword by order of Herod (Acts 12:2).
Mary, a virgin of Nazareth betrothed to Joseph, was the mother of Jesus, whom she conceived by the Holy Spirit, and stood by her son’s cross (Luke 1:27).
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, was born of Mary in Bethlehem, proclaimed the kingdom of God, died by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, and was raised on the third day (Matthew 1:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, was one of the Twelve and betrayed Jesus: he went to the chief priests, arrived with an armed crowd, and kissed Jesus (Matthew 26:49).
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, was born of Mary in Bethlehem, proclaimed the kingdom of God, died by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, and was raised on the third day (Matthew 1:16).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
John the Baptist, son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, preached repentance in the wilderness, baptized Jesus in the Jordan, and was beheaded by order of Herod (Matthew 3:1).
Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, was one of the Twelve and betrayed Jesus: he went to the chief priests, arrived with an armed crowd, and kissed Jesus (Matthew 26:49).