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Acts

28 Chapters · Douay-Rheims Bible · New Testament

About This Book

This book, which, from the first ages, hath been called, The Acts of the Apostles, is not to be considered as a history of what was done by all the Apostles, who were dispersed into different nations; but only a short view of the first establishment of the Christian Church. A part of the preaching and action of St. Peter are related in the first twelve chapters; and a particular account of St. Paul’s apostolical labours in the subsequent chapters. It was written by St. Luke the Evangelist, and the original in Greek. Its history commences from the Ascension of Christ our Lord and ends in the year sixty-three, being a brief account of the Church for the space of about thirty years. (For more information, see the article ACTS OF THE APOSTLES in the Catholic Encyclopedia.)

Chapter Directory

  1. Chapter 1The ascension of Christ. Matthias is chosen in place of Judas.
  2. Chapter 2The disciples receive the Holy Ghost. Peter's sermon to the people. The piety of the first converts.
  3. Chapter 3The miracle upon the lame man, followed by the conversion of many.
  4. Chapter 4Peter and John are apprehended. Their constancy. The Church is increased.
  5. Chapter 5The judgment of God upon Ananias and Saphira. The apostles are cast into prison.
  6. Chapter 6The ordination of the seven deacons. The zeal of Stephen.
  7. Chapter 7Stephen's speech before the council. His martyrdom.
  8. Chapter 8Philip converts the Samaritans and baptizes the eunuch.
  9. Chapter 9Paul's conversion and zeal. Peter heals Eneas and raises up Tabitha to life.
  10. Chapter 10Cornelius is received into the Church. Peter's vision.
  11. Chapter 11Peter defends his having received the Gentiles into the Church.
  12. Chapter 12Herod's persecution. Peter's deliverance by an angel. Herod's punishment.
  13. Chapter 13Saul and Barnabas are sent forth by the Holy Ghost. They preach in Cyprus and in Antioch of Pisidia.
  14. Chapter 14Paul and Barnabas preach in Iconium and Lystra. Paul heals a cripple. They are taken for gods. Paul is stoned. They preach in Derbe and Perge.
  15. Chapter 15A dissension about circumcision. The decision and letter of the council of Jerusalem.
  16. Chapter 16Paul visits the churches. He is called to preach in Macedonia. He is scourged at Philippi.
  17. Chapter 17Paul preaches to the Thessalonians and Bereans. His discourse to the Athenians.
  18. Chapter 18Paul founds the Church of Corinth and preaches at Ephesus and in other places. Apollo goes to Corinth.
  19. Chapter 19Paul establishes the Church at Ephesus. The tumult of the silversmiths.
  20. Chapter 20Paul passes through Macedonia and Greece. He raises a dead man to life at Troas. His discourse to the clergy of Ephesus.
  21. Chapter 21Paul goes up to Jerusalem. He is apprehended by the Jews in the temple.
  22. Chapter 22Paul declares to the people the history of his conversion. He escapes scourging by claiming the privilege of a Roman citizen.
  23. Chapter 23Paul stands before the council. The Jews conspire his death. He is sent away to Cesarea.
  24. Chapter 24Paul defends his innocence before Felix the governor. He preaches the faith to him.
  25. Chapter 25Paul appeals to Caesar. King Agrippa desires to hear him.
  26. Chapter 26Paul gives an account to Agrippa of his life, conversion and calling.
  27. Chapter 27Paul is shipped for Rome. His voyage and shipwreck.
  28. Chapter 28Paul, after three months' stay in Melita, continues his voyage and arrives at Rome. His conference there with the Jews.

Edition Record

Book
Acts
Translation
Douay-Rheims Bible
Old Testament
First published at Douay in 1609
New Testament
First published at Rheims in 1582
Revision and Notes
Bishop Richard Challoner, 1749
Historical Imprimatur
James Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore, 1 September 1899