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After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.
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On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.
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He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.
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They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.
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and said, “Brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus.
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“For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms: “‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, “‘May another take his place of leadership.’
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So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
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Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen
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Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.
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These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning!
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No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
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“Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.
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This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.
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David said about him: “‘I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
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because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, you will not let your holy one see decay.
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Seeing what was to come, he spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, that he was not abandoned to the realm of the dead, nor did his body see decay.
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Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
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For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, “‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand
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With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”
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Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.
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Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts.
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So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.
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Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”
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Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong.
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they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
