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Paul declareth his life,

CHAP. XXVII. and speaks in his defence. because I shall answer for myself this from darkness to light, and from the day before thee, touching all the things power of Satan unto God, that they may whereof I am accused of the Jews: receive forgiveness of sins, and inherit3 Especially, because I know thee to ance among them which are sanctified be expert in all customs and questions by faith that is in me. which are among the Jews: wherefore 19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was I beseech thee to hear me patiently. not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: 4 My manner of life from my youth, 20 But shewed first unto them of Dawhich was at the first among mine own mascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughnation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews, out all the coasts of Judea, and then to 5 Which knew me from the beginning, the Gentiles, that they should repent and (if they would testify,) that after the most turn to God, and do works ineet for straitest sect of our religion, I lived a repertance. Pharisee.

21 For these causes the Jews caught me 6 And now I stand, and am judged for in the temple, and went about to kill me. the hope of the promise made of God unto 22 Having therefore obtained help of our fathers: God, I continue unto this day, witnessing 7 Unto which promise our twelve both to small and great, saying none tribes, instantly serving God day and other things than those which the prophnight, hope to come. For which hope's ets and Moses did say should come: sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of 23 That Christ should suffer, and that the Jews.

8 Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?

9 I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

he should be the first that should rise
from the dead, and should shew light
unto the people, and to the Gentiles.
24 And as he thus spake for himself
Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou
art beside thyself; much learning doth

nake thee mad.

10 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: 25 But he said, I am not mad, most and many of the saints did I shut up in noble Festus; but speak forth the words prison, having received authority from of truth and soberness. the chief priests; and when they were 26 For the king knoweth of these things, put to death, I gave my voice against before whom also I speak freely. For them. am persuaded that none of these things 11 And I punished them oft in every are hidden from him; for this thing was synagogue, and compelled them to blas-not done in a corner.

pheme; and being exceedingly mad 27 King Agrippa, believest thou the against them, I persecuted them even prophets? I know that thou believest. unto strange cities.

12 Whereupon, as I went to Damascus, with authority and commission from the chief priests,

13 At mid-day, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me, and them which journeyed with me.

28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. 29 And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds. 30 And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them: 31 And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death,

14 And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? It is or of bonds. hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 32 Then said Agrippa unto Festus. 15 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? This man might have been set at liberty. And he said, I am Jesus whom thou if he had not appealed unto Cesar. persecutest.

16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;

CHAP. XXVII.
Paul shippeth for Rome, &c.
ND when it was determined, that

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we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.

17 Delivering thee from the people, and 2 And entering into a ship of Adramyt. from the Gentiles, unto whom now I tium, we launched, meaning to sail by the send thee, coasts of Asia, one Aristarchus, a Mace 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them donian of Thessalonica, being with us.

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Paul is sent to Rome.

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His dangerous voyag » 3 And the next day we touched at should be saved was then taken away Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated 21 But after long abstinence, Pau! stow Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, his friends to refresh himself. ye should have hearkened unto me, and

4 And when we had launched from not have loosed from Crete, and to have thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because gained this harm and loss. the winds were contrary.

5 And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.

6 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.

22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. 23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I ain, and whom f serve,

24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must 7 And when we had sailed slowly be brought before Cesar: and lo, God many days, and scarce were come over hath given thee all them that sail with against Cnidus, the wind not suffering thee. us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone:

8 And hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called, The Fair Havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasca. 9 Now, when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,

10 And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.

11 Nevertheless, the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship more than those things which were spoken by Paul.

25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.

26 Howbeit, we must be cast upon a certain island.

27 But when the fourteenth night was come. as we were driven up and down in Aaria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;

28 And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.

29 Then fearing lest they should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day. 12 And because the haven was not 30 Anú as the shipmen were about to commodious to winter in, the more part flee out of the ship, when they had let advised to depart thence also, if by any down the boat into the sea, under colour means they might attain to Plienice, and as though they would have cast anchors there to winter; which is a haven of out of the foreship, Crete, and lieth toward the south-west and north-west.

13 And when the south wind blew Botty, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

14 But not long after there arose against ita tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. 15 And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.

16 And running under a certain island which is called Clanda, we had much work to come by the boat:

17 Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.

18 And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;

31 Paul said to the centurion, and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship ye cannot be saved.

32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.

33 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take nieat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried, and continued fasting, having taken nothing.

34 Wherefore I pray you to take some meat; for this is for your health: for there shall not a hair fall om the head of any of you.

35 And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all; and when he had broken it, he began to eat.

36 Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat. 37 And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls, 38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.

19 And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship. 20 And when neither sun nor stars In many days appeared, and no small 39 And when it was day, they knew tempest lay on us, all hope that we not the land: but they discovered a cer

Pam a Melita.

CHAP. XXVIII.

Ile departs for Rome. tain creek with a hore, into the which honours; and when we departed, they they were minded, if it were possible, to laded us with such things as were necesthrust in the ship.

40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder-bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.

sary.

11 And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.

12 And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.

41 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and 13 And from thence we fetched a comthe forepart stuck fast, and remained un-pass, and came to Rhegium: and after moveable, but the hinder part was bro-one day the south wind blew, and we ken with the viclence of the waves.

42 And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.

43 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose, and commanded that they which could swim, should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:

44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.

CHAP. XXVIII.

The barbarians entertain Paul.

AND when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.

came the next day to Puteoli:

14 Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.

15 And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii-forum, and The Three Taverns; whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.

16 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suf fefed to dweil by himself, with a soldier that kept him.

17 And it came to pass, that after three days, Paul called the chief of the Jews together. And when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have cominitted noth ing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans: 18 Who when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of death in ine.

2 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. 19 But when the Jews spake against it 4 And when the barbarians saw the 4 was constrained to appeal unto Cesar venomous beast hang on his hand, they not that I had aught to accuse my na. said among themselves, No doubt this tion of. man is a murderer, who, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.

5 And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.

20 For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.

21 And they said unto him, We neither 6 Howbeit, they looked when he received letters out of Judea concernshould have swollen, or fallen down deading thee, neither any of the brethren that suddenly but after they had looked a came shewed or spake any harm of thee great while, and saw no harm come to 22 But we desire to hear of thee, what him, they changed their minds, and said thou thinkest: for as concerning this that he was a god. sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

7 In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.

23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging: to whom he expounded and 8 And it came to pass, that the father of testified the kingdom of God, persuading Publius lay sick of a fever, and of a thein concerning Jesus, both out of the bloody-flux: to whom Paul entered in, law of Moses, and out of the prophets, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, from morning till evening. and healed him.

9 So when this was done, others also which had diseases in the island, can.e, and were healed:

10 Who also honoured us with many

24 And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed no. 25 And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake

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Paul commendeth

ROMANS.

his calling, &t. the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet 28 Be it known therefore unto you, that unto our fathers, the salvation of God is sent unto the

26 Saying, Go unto this people, and Gentiles, and that they will hear it. say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not 29 And when he had said these words, understand; and seeing ye shall see, and the Jews departed, and had great reanot perceive. soning among themselves. 27 For the heart of this people is waxed 30 And Paul dwelt two whole years gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, in his own hired house, and received all and their eyes have they closed; lest that came in unto him, they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

PAUL

31 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.

The Epistle of PAUL, the Apostle, to the ROMANS.
CHAP. I.

Paul commendeth his calling, &c.
a servant of Jesus Christ, called
to be an apostle, separated unto the
gospel of God,

2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)

3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: 5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:

7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness, and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.

19 Because that which may be known of God, is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was

8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spo- darkened. ken of throughout the whole world.

9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers.

22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools;

23 And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and four10 Making request (if by any means footed beasts, and creeping things. now at length I might have a prosperous 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to journey by the will of God) to come unto uncleanness, through the lusts of their you. own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies 11 For I long to see you, that I may between themselves: impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;

25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is

12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you, by the mutual faith both blessed for ever. Amen. of you and me. 26 For this cause God gave them up 13 Now I would not have you igno-unto vile affections. For even their rant, brethren, that oftentimes I purpos- women did change the natural use into ed to come unto you (but was let hither- that which is against nature: to) that I might have some fruit among 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the you also, even as among other Gentiles. 14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.

15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.

natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompensc of their error which was meet.

28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave

Doers of the law justified. CHAP. II, III.

The Jews' prerogative

them over to a reprobate mind, to do the law, are a law unto themselves. those things which are not convenient: 15 Which shew the work of the law

29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, written in their hearts, their conscience fornication, wickedness, covetousness, also bearing witness, and their thoughts maliciousness; full of envy, murder, the mean while accusing, or else excusing debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, one another ;) 30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

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They that sin are inexcusable, &c. HEREFORE thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art, that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest, docst the same things.

2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth, against them! which commit such things.

3 And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.

17 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,

18 And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law,

19 And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness,

20 An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowl edge, and of the truth in the law: 21 Thon therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest, a man should not steal, dost thou steal?

22 Thou that sayest, a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adul tery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?

23 Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?

24 For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles, through you, as it is

4 Or despisest thou the riches of his
goodness, and forbearance, and long-
suffering; not knowing that the goodness
of God leadeth thee to repentance? written.

5 But after thy hardness and impenitent 25 For circumcision verily profiteth, if heart, treasurest up unto thyself wrath thou keep the law; but if thou be a against the day of wrath, and revelation breaker of the law, thy circumcision is of the righteous judgment of God; made uncircumcision.

6 Who will render to every inan ac- 23 Therefore, if the uncircumcision cording to his deeds: keep the righteousness of the law, shall 7 To them who by patient continuance not his uncircumcision be counted for in well-doing, seek for glory, and honour, circumcision? and immortality; eternal life:

27 And shall not uncircumcision which

8 But unto them that are contentious, is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge and do not obey the truth, but obey un-thee, who by the letter and circumcision righteousness: indignation and wrath, dost transgress the law? 9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil; of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile';

28 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh :

10 But glory, honour, and peace, to 29 But he is a Jew which is one m every man that worketh good; to the wardly; and circumcision is that of the Jew first, and also to the Gentile; heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter: 11 For there is no respect of persons whose praise is not of men, but of God. with God. CHAP. III

12 For as many as have signed without law, shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law, shall be judged by the law,

13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.

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2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.

14 For when the Gentiles, which have 3 For what if some did not believe? not the law, do by nature the things shall their unbelief make the faith of God contained in the law, these having not without effect?

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