Actuum Apostolorum 8
1 Saulus autem erat consentiens neci eius facta est autem in illa die persecutio magna in ecclesia quae erat Hierosolymis et omnes dispersi sunt per regiones Iudaeae et Samariae praeter apostolos
And Saul consented to his death, and at that time, there was a great persecution against the Church which was at Hierusalem, and they were all scattered abroad thorowe the regions of Iudea and of Samaria, except the Apostles.
2 curaverunt autem Stephanum viri timorati et fecerunt planctum magnum super illum
Then certaine men fearing God, caried Steuen amongs them, to be buried, and made great lamentation for him.
3 Saulus vero devastabat ecclesiam per domos intrans et trahens viros ac mulieres tradebat in custodiam
But Saul made hauocke of the Church, and entred into euery house, and drewe out both men and women, and put them into prison.
4 igitur qui dispersi erant pertransiebant evangelizantes verbum
Therefore they that were scattered abroad, went to and from preaching the worde.
5 Philippus autem descendens in civitatem Samariae praedicabat illis Christum
Then came Philip into the citie of Samaria, and preached Christ vnto them.
6 intendebant autem turbae his quae a Philippo dicebantur unianimiter audientes et videntes signa quae faciebat
And the people gaue heed vnto those things which Philippe spake, with one accorde, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
7 multi enim eorum qui habebant spiritus inmundos clamantes voce magna exiebant multi autem paralytici et claudi curati sunt
For vncleane spirits crying with a loud voyce, came out of many that were possessed of them: and many taken with palsies, and that halted, were healed.
8 factum est ergo magnum gaudium in illa civitate
And there was great ioy in that citie.
9 vir autem quidam nomine Simon qui ante fuerat in civitate magus seducens gentem Samariae dicens esse se aliquem magnum
And there was before in the citie a certaine man called Simon, which vsed witchcraft, and bewitched the people of Samaria, saying that he himselfe was some great man.
10 cui auscultabant omnes a minimo usque ad maximum dicentes hic est virtus Dei quae vocatur Magna
To whome they gaue heede from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is that great power of God.
11 adtendebant autem eum propter quod multo tempore magicis suis dementasset eos
And they gaue heed vnto him, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
12 cum vero credidissent Philippo evangelizanti de regno Dei et nomine Iesu Christi baptizabantur viri ac mulieres
But assoone as they beleeued Philip, which preached the thinges that concerned the kingdome of God, and the Name of Iesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women.
13 tunc Simon et ipse credidit et cum baptizatus esset adherebat Philippo videns etiam signa et virtutes maximas fieri stupens admirabatur
Then Simon himselfe beleeued also and was baptized, and continued with Philippe, and wondred, when he sawe the signes and great miracles which were done.
14 cum autem audissent apostoli qui erant Hierosolymis quia recepit Samaria verbum Dei miserunt ad illos Petrum et Iohannem
Nowe when the Apostles, which were at Hierusalem, heard say, that Samaria had receiued the worde of God, they sent vnto them Peter and Iohn.
15 qui cum venissent oraverunt pro ipsis ut acciperent Spiritum Sanctum
Which whe they were come downe, prayed for them, that they might receiue the holy Ghost.
16 nondum enim in quemquam illorum venerat sed baptizati tantum erant in nomine Domini Iesu
(For as yet, hee was fallen downe on none of them, but they were baptized onely in the Name of the Lord Iesus.)
17 tunc inponebant manus super illos et accipiebant Spiritum Sanctum
Then layd they their handes on them, and they receiued the holy Ghost.
18 cum vidisset autem Simon quia per inpositionem manus apostolorum daretur Spiritus Sanctus obtulit eis pecuniam
And when Simon sawe, that through laying on of the Apostles hands the holy Ghost was giuen, he offred them money,
19 dicens date et mihi hanc potestatem ut cuicumque inposuero manus accipiat Spiritum Sanctum Petrus autem dixit ad eum
Saying, Giue mee also this power, that on whomsoeuer I lay the handes, he may receiue the holy Ghost.
20 pecunia tua tecum sit in perditionem quoniam donum Dei existimasti pecunia possideri
Then saide Peter vnto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou thinkest that the gift of God may be obteined with money.
21 non est tibi pars neque sors in sermone isto cor enim tuum non est rectum coram Deo
Thou hast neither part nor fellowship in this businesse: for thine heart is not right in the sight of God.
22 paenitentiam itaque age ab hac nequitia tua et roga Deum si forte remittatur tibi haec cogitatio cordis tui
Repent therefore of this thy wickednes, and pray God, that if it be possible, the thought of thine heart may be forgiuen thee.
23 in felle enim amaritudinis et obligatione iniquitatis video te esse
For I see that thou art in the gall of bitternes, and in the bonde of iniquitie.
24 respondens autem Simon dixit precamini vos pro me ad Dominum ut nihil veniat super me horum quae dixistis
Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye haue spoken, come vpon me.
25 et illi quidem testificati et locuti verbum Domini rediebant Hierosolymam et multis regionibus Samaritanorum evangelizabant
So they, when they had testified and preached the worde of the Lord, returned to Hierusalem, and preached the Gospel in many townes of the Samaritans.
26 angelus autem Domini locutus est ad Philippum dicens surge et vade contra meridianum ad viam quae descendit ab Hierusalem in Gazam haec est deserta
Then the Angel of the Lord spake vnto Philip, saying, Arise, and goe towarde the South vnto the way that goeth downe from Hierusalem vnto Gaza, which is waste.
27 et surgens abiit et ecce vir aethiops eunuchus potens Candacis reginae Aethiopum qui erat super omnes gazas eius venerat adorare in Hierusalem
And hee arose and went on: and beholde, a certaine Eunuche of Ethiopia, Candaces the Queene of the Ethiopians chiefe Gouernour, who had the rule of all her treasure, and came to Hierusalem to worship:
28 et revertebatur sedens super currum suum legensque prophetam Esaiam
And as he returned sitting in his charet, he read Esaias the Prophet.
29 dixit autem Spiritus Philippo accede et adiunge te ad currum istum
Then the Spirit said vnto Philip, Goe neere and ioyne thy selfe to yonder charet.
30 adcurrens autem Philippus audivit illum legentem Esaiam prophetam et dixit putasne intellegis quae legis
And Philip ranne thither, and heard him reade the Prophet Esaias, and said, But vnderstandest thou what thou readest?
31 qui ait et quomodo possum si non aliquis ostenderit mihi rogavitque Philippum ut ascenderet et sederet secum
And he saide, Howe can I, except I had a guide? And he desired Philip, that he would come vp and sit with him.
32 locus autem scripturae quam legebat erat hic tamquam ovis ad occisionem ductus est et sicut agnus coram tondente se sine voce sic non aperuit os suum
Nowe the place of the Scripture which he read, was this, Hee was lead as a sheepe to the slaughter: and like a lambe domme before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth.
33 in humilitate iudicium eius sublatum est generationem illius quis enarrabit quoniam tollitur de terra vita eius
In his humilitie his iudgement hath bene exalted: but who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.
34 respondens autem eunuchus Philippo dixit obsecro te de quo propheta dicit hoc de se an de alio aliquo
Then the Eunuche answered Philippe, and saide, I pray thee of whome speaketh the Prophet this? of himselfe, or of some other man?
35 aperiens autem Philippus os suum et incipiens ab scriptura ista evangelizavit illi Iesum
Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same Scripture, and preached vnto him Iesus.
36 et dum irent per viam venerunt ad quandam aquam et ait eunuchus ecce aqua quid prohibet me baptizari
And as they went on their way, they came vnto a certaine water, and the Eunuche said, See, here is water: what doeth let me to be baptized?
And Philippe said vnto him, If thou beleeuest with all thine heart, thou mayest. Then he answered, and saide, I beleeue that that Iesus Christ is that Sonne of God.
38 et iussit stare currum et descenderunt uterque in aquam Philippus et eunuchus et baptizavit eum
Then he commanded the charet to stand stil: and they went downe both into the water, both Philip and the Eunuche, and he baptized him.
39 cum autem ascendissent de aqua Spiritus Domini rapuit Philippum et amplius non vidit eum eunuchus ibat enim per viam suam gaudens
And assoone as they were come vp out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the Eunuche sawe him no more: so he went on his way reioycing.
40 Philippus autem inventus est in Azoto et pertransiens evangelizabat civitatibus cunctis donec veniret Caesaream
But Philippe was found at Azotus, and he walked to and from preaching in all the cities, till he came to Cesarea.
