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亞拿尼亞和撒非拉的鑒戒

有一個人名叫亞拿尼亞,同他妻子撒非拉,把田產賣了。 他私底下把錢留了一部分,妻子也知道這件事。他把其餘的一部分帶來,放在使徒的腳前。 彼得說:“亞拿尼亞,為甚麼撒但充滿了你的心,使你欺騙聖靈,私底下把賣地的錢留了一部分呢? 田地還沒有賣,不是你自己的嗎?既然賣了,所得的錢不是由你作主嗎?你為甚麼存心這樣作呢?你這不是欺騙人,而是欺騙 神。” 亞拿尼亞一聽見這話,就仆倒斷了氣。所有聽見的人都十分害怕。 有幾個青年人來把他包好,抬出去埋了。

大約三小時之後,亞拿尼亞的妻子進來,還不知道發生了甚麼事。 彼得問她:“你告訴我,你們賣田地的錢,就是這麼多嗎?”她說:“是的,就是這麼多。” 彼得說:“你們為甚麼串同試探主的靈呢?你看,埋你丈夫的人的腳,已經到了門口,他們也要把你抬出去。” 10 她立刻就仆倒在彼得腳前,斷了氣。那些青年人進來,發現她死了,把她也抬出去,埋在她丈夫旁邊。 11 全體會眾和所有聽見這事的人,都很害怕。

使徒行神蹟奇事

12 主藉著使徒的手,在民間行了許多神蹟奇事。他們都同心聚集在所羅門廊下, 13 其餘的人,沒有一個敢接近他們,可是民眾都很敬重他們。 14 信主的男男女女越來越多, 15 甚至有人把病人抬到街上,放在小床和褥子上,好讓彼得經過時,至少他的身影可以落在一些人身上。 16 耶路撒冷周圍城市的人,也帶著病人和受污靈纏擾的,蜂擁而來,結果病人全都醫好了。

使徒受迫害

17 大祭司和他的同黨撒都該人都起來,滿心忌恨, 18 於是下手拿住使徒,把他們押在公共拘留所裡。 19 夜間有一位天使,打開監門,把他們領出來,說: 20 “你們去,站在殿裡,把一切有關這生命的話,都講給眾民聽。” 21 使徒聽完了,就在黎明的時候,進到殿裡去教導。大祭司和他的同黨來到了,就召集了公議會和以色列人的眾長老,派人到監牢去帶使徒出來。 22 差役到了監裡,找不到他們,回來報告說: 23 “我們發現監門緊閉,獄卒也守在門外;等到開了門,裡面連一個人也找不到。” 24 聖殿的守衛長和祭司長聽了這些話,覺得很困惑,不知道這件事將來會怎樣。 25 忽然有人來報告說:“你們押在監裡的那些人,正站在殿裡教導眾民呢!” 26 於是守衛長和差役去帶使徒來,不過沒有用暴力,因為怕眾民用石頭打他們。

27 既然帶來了,就叫他們站在公議會前。大祭司問他們: 28 “我們嚴厲地吩咐過你們,不准再奉這名教導。看,你們卻把你們的道理傳遍了耶路撒冷,想要把流這人的血的責任推到我們身上。” 29 彼得和眾使徒回答:“服從 神過於服從人,是應當的。 30 你們掛在木頭上親手殺害的耶穌,我們祖先的 神已經使他復活了。 31  神把他高舉在自己的右邊,作元首作救主,把悔改的心賜給了以色列人,使他們罪得赦免。 32 我們為這些事作證, 神賜給順從的人的聖靈也為這些事作證。”

33 公議會的人聽了,非常惱怒,就想要殺他們。 34 但有一個法利賽人,名叫迦瑪列,是民眾所尊敬的律法教師。他在公議會中站起來,吩咐人把使徒暫時帶出去, 35 然後對大家說:“以色列人哪,你們應當小心處理這些人! 36 從前有個丟大,自命不凡,附從他的人約有四百。他一被殺,跟從他的人盡都星散,一敗塗地。 37 這人之後,在戶口登記的時候,又有一個加利利人猶大,拉攏人們來跟從他。後來他也喪命,跟從他的人也就煙消雲散了。 38 至於目前的事,我勸你們不要管這些人,由他們吧!因為這計劃或這行動,如果是出於人意,終必失敗; 39 如果是出於 神,你們就不能破壞他們,恐怕你們是與 神作對了。”他們接受了他的勸告, 40 就傳使徒進來,鞭打一頓,禁止他們奉耶穌的名傳講,就把他們釋放了。 41 使徒歡歡喜喜從公議會裡出來,因為他們算是配得為主的名受辱。 42 他們天天在殿裡並在各人的家中,不斷地教導,傳講耶穌是基督。

The dissembling of Ananias and Sapphira is punished. Miracles are done by the apostles, who are seized, but the angel of God brings them out of prison. They are brought before the council. The advice of Gamaliel. The apostles are beaten. They rejoice in trouble.

A certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold some property, and kept back part of the money (his wife also knowing of it), and brought a certain part and laid it down at the apostles’ feet. Then Peter said, Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you would lie to the Holy Spirit and keep away part of the proceeds of the land? Did it not belong to you alone? And after it was sold, was the money not at your own disposal? How is it that you have conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God.

When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and gave up the spirit. And great fear came on all them that heard these things. And the young men rose up, and put Ananias apart, and carried him out and buried him.

And then, about the space of three hours after, his wife came in, unaware of what had happened. And Peter said to her, Tell me, did you sell the land for so much? And she said, Yes, for so much. Then Peter said to her, Why have you agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and will carry you out.

10 Then she fell down straightaway at his feet and yielded up the spirit. And the young men came in and found her dead, and carried her out and buried her by her husband.

11 And great fear came on all the congregation, and on as many as heard these things.

12 By the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were shown among the people. And they were all together with one accord in Solomon’s porch. 13 And none of the rest dared join himself to them; nevertheless, the people held them in high regard.

14 The number of those who believed in the Lord, both of men and women, grew more and more, 15 insomuch that they brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and pallets so that at least the shadow of Peter, when he came by, might fall on some of them. 16 Many people also came from the towns round about Jerusalem, bringing sick folks and those who were vexed with unclean spirits. And they were healed, every one.

17 Then the chief priest rose up, and all they that were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and were full of indignation, 18 and laid hands on the apostles and put them in the common prison. 19 But the angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night and brought them out, and said, 20 Go; step forth, and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. 21 When they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning and taught.

The chief priest came, and those who were with him, and called a council together with all the elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to fetch the apostles. 22 When the officers came and did not find them in the prison, they returned and reported, saying, 23 We found the prison shut as securely as was possible, and the guards standing outside before the doors. But when we opened up, we found no one within.

  24 When the most chief priest and the chief warden of the temple and the high priests heard these things, they were fearful about them, what this might grow into. 25 Then someone came and told them, Behold, the men that you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people.

26 Then the chief warden of the temple went with officers, and brought them without violence because they feared to be stoned by the people.

27 And when they had brought the apostles, they set them before the council. And the chief priest asked them, 28 saying, Did we not strictly order you not to teach in this name? And look, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.

29 Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought more to obey God than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you slew, hanging him on a tree. 31 Him God has lifted up with his right hand, to be a ruler and a saviour, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are his witnesses concerning these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.

33 When they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and thought to kill them. 34 Then one in the council stood up, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a doctor of law greatly respected among all the people, and directed that the apostles be put apart for a little while, 35 and said to them, Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves, what you intend to do regarding these men. 36 Before these days, one Theudas rose up, claiming himself to be somebody, and a number of men joined him – about four hundred. But he was slain, and all the people who believed him were scattered abroad and brought to nothing. 37 After this man, Judas of Galilee arose, in the time when tribute began, and he drew away many people after him. He also perished, and all, even as many as followed him, are scattered abroad. 38 And now I say to you, restrain yourselves concerning these men. Let them alone. For if the counsel of this work is of men, it will come to nothing. 39 But if it is of God, you cannot destroy it, and you might even be found to be striving against God.

40 And they agreed with him, and called the apostles, and beat them, and ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

41 And they departed from the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer rebuke for his name. 42 And daily in the temple and in every house they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus Christ.

Ananias and Sapphira

Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself,(A) but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet.(B)

Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan(C) has so filled your heart(D) that you have lied to the Holy Spirit(E) and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land?(F) Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn’t the money at your disposal?(G) What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God.”(H)

When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died.(I) And great fear(J) seized all who heard what had happened. Then some young men came forward, wrapped up his body,(K) and carried him out and buried him.

About three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. Peter asked her, “Tell me, is this the price you and Ananias got for the land?”

“Yes,” she said, “that is the price.”(L)

Peter said to her, “How could you conspire to test the Spirit of the Lord?(M) Listen! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.”

10 At that moment she fell down at his feet and died.(N) Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband.(O) 11 Great fear(P) seized the whole church and all who heard about these events.

The Apostles Heal Many

12 The apostles performed many signs and wonders(Q) among the people. And all the believers used to meet together(R) in Solomon’s Colonnade.(S) 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people.(T) 14 Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number.(U) 15 As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.(V) 16 Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed.(W)

The Apostles Persecuted

17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party(X) of the Sadducees,(Y) were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.(Z) 19 But during the night an angel(AA) of the Lord opened the doors of the jail(AB) and brought them out.(AC) 20 “Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the people all about this new life.”(AD)

21 At daybreak they entered the temple courts, as they had been told, and began to teach the people.

When the high priest and his associates(AE) arrived, they called together the Sanhedrin(AF)—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles. 22 But on arriving at the jail, the officers did not find them there.(AG) So they went back and reported, 23 “We found the jail securely locked, with the guards standing at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside.” 24 On hearing this report, the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests(AH) were at a loss, wondering what this might lead to.

25 Then someone came and said, “Look! The men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people.” 26 At that, the captain went with his officers and brought the apostles. They did not use force, because they feared that the people(AI) would stone them.

27 The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin(AJ) to be questioned by the high priest. 28 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,”(AK) he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.”(AL)

29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!(AM) 30 The God of our ancestors(AN) raised Jesus from the dead(AO)—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross.(AP) 31 God exalted him to his own right hand(AQ) as Prince and Savior(AR) that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins.(AS) 32 We are witnesses of these things,(AT) and so is the Holy Spirit,(AU) whom God has given to those who obey him.”

33 When they heard this, they were furious(AV) and wanted to put them to death. 34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel,(AW) a teacher of the law,(AX) who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. 36 Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. 37 After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census(AY) and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. 38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail.(AZ) 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”(BA)

40 His speech persuaded them. They called the apostles in and had them flogged.(BB) Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing(BC) because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.(BD) 42 Day after day, in the temple courts(BE) and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news(BF) that Jesus is the Messiah.(BG)

Ananias e Safira

Mas um homem chamado Ananias, casado com uma mulher que se chamava Safira, vendeu um terreno e só entregou uma parte do dinheiro aos apóstolos, ficando com o resto. E Safira sabia disso. Então Pedro disse a Ananias:

— Por que você deixou Satanás dominar o seu coração? Por que mentiu para o Espírito Santo? Por que você ficou com uma parte do dinheiro que recebeu pela venda daquele terreno? Antes de você vendê-lo, ele era seu; e, depois de vender, o dinheiro também era seu. Então por que resolveu fazer isso? Você não mentiu para seres humanos — mentiu para Deus!

Assim que ouviu isso, Ananias caiu morto; e todos os que souberam do que havia acontecido ficaram com muito medo. Então vieram alguns moços, cobriram o corpo de Ananias, levaram para fora e o sepultaram.

A mulher de Ananias chegou umas três horas depois, sem saber do que havia acontecido com o marido. Aí Pedro perguntou a ela:

— Me diga! Foi por este preço que você e o seu marido venderam o terreno?

— Foi! — respondeu ela.

Então Pedro disse:

— Por que você e o seu marido resolveram pôr à prova o Espírito do Senhor? Os moços que acabaram de sepultar o seu marido já estão lá na porta e agora vão levar você também.

10 No mesmo instante ela caiu morta aos pés de Pedro. Os moços entraram e, vendo que ela estava morta, levaram o corpo dela e o sepultaram ao lado do marido. 11 E toda a igreja e todos aqueles que souberam disso ficaram apavorados.

Milagres e maravilhas

12 Os apóstolos faziam muitos milagres e maravilhas entre o povo, e os seguidores de Jesus se reuniam no Alpendre de Salomão. 13 Ninguém de fora tinha coragem de se juntar ao grupo deles, mas o povo falava muito bem deles. 14 Uma multidão de homens e mulheres também creu no Senhor e veio aumentar ainda mais o grupo. 15 Por causa dos milagres que os apóstolos faziam, as pessoas punham os doentes nas ruas, em camas e esteiras. Faziam isso para que, quando Pedro passasse, pelo menos a sua sombra cobrisse alguns deles. 16 Multidões vinham das cidades vizinhas de Jerusalém trazendo os seus doentes e os que eram dominados por espíritos maus, e todos eram curados.

Os apóstolos são perseguidos

17 Então o Grande Sacerdote e todos os seus companheiros, que eram do partido dos saduceus, ficaram com inveja dos apóstolos e resolveram fazer alguma coisa. 18 Prenderam os apóstolos e os puseram na cadeia. 19 Mas naquela noite um anjo do Senhor abriu os portões da cadeia, levou os apóstolos para fora e disse:

20 — Vão para o Templo e anunciem ao povo tudo a respeito desta nova vida.

21 Os apóstolos obedeceram e no dia seguinte, bem cedo, entraram no pátio do Templo e começaram a ensinar.

Então o Grande Sacerdote e os seus companheiros chamaram os líderes do povo para uma reunião do Conselho Superior. Depois mandaram que alguns guardas do Templo fossem buscar os apóstolos na cadeia. 22 Porém, quando os guardas chegaram lá, não encontraram os apóstolos. Então voltaram para o lugar onde o Conselho estava reunido 23 e disseram:

— Nós fomos até lá e encontramos a cadeia bem-fechada, e os guardas vigiando os portões; mas, quando os abrimos, não achamos ninguém lá dentro.

24 Quando os chefes dos sacerdotes e o chefe da guarda do Templo ouviram isso, ficaram sem saber o que pensar sobre o que havia acontecido com os apóstolos. 25 Nesse momento chegou alguém, dizendo:

— Escutem! Os homens que vocês prenderam estão lá no pátio do Templo ensinando o povo!

26 Então o chefe da guarda do Templo e os seus homens saíram e trouxeram os apóstolos. Mas não os maltrataram porque tinham medo de serem apedrejados pelo povo. 27 Depois puseram os apóstolos em frente do Conselho. E o Grande Sacerdote disse:

28 — Nós ordenamos que vocês não ensinassem nada a respeito daquele homem. E o que foi que vocês fizeram? Espalharam esse ensinamento por toda a cidade de Jerusalém e ainda querem nos culpar pela morte dele!

29 Então Pedro e os outros apóstolos responderam:

— Nós devemos obedecer a Deus e não às pessoas. 30 Os senhores crucificaram Jesus, mas o Deus dos nossos antepassados o ressuscitou. 31 E Deus o colocou à sua direita como Líder e Salvador, para dar ao povo de Israel oportunidade de se arrepender e receber o perdão dos seus pecados. 32 Nós somos testemunhas de tudo isso — nós e o Espírito Santo, que Deus dá aos que lhe obedecem.

33 Quando os membros do Conselho ouviram isso, ficaram com tanta raiva, que resolveram matar os apóstolos. 34 Mas levantou-se um dos membros do Conselho, um fariseu chamado Gamaliel, que era um mestre da Lei respeitado por todos. Ele mandou que levassem os apóstolos para fora e os deixassem ali um pouco. 35 Então disse ao Conselho:

— Homens de Israel, cuidado com o que vão fazer com estes homens. 36 Há pouco tempo apareceu um homem chamado Teudas, que se dizia muito importante e que com isso conseguiu reunir quatrocentos seguidores. Mas ele foi morto, todos os seus seguidores foram espalhados, e a revolta dele fracassou. 37 Depois disso apareceu Judas, o Galileu, na época do recenseamento. Este também conseguiu juntar muita gente, mas foi morto, e todos os seus seguidores foram espalhados. 38 Portanto, neste caso de agora, não façam nada contra estes homens. Deixem que vão embora porque, se este plano ou este trabalho vem de seres humanos, ele desaparecerá. 39 Mas, se vem de Deus, vocês não poderão destruí-lo, pois neste caso estariam lutando contra Deus.

E o Conselho aceitou a opinião de Gamaliel. 40 Então chamaram os apóstolos e os chicotearam; e aí mandaram que nunca mais falassem nada a respeito de Jesus. Depois os soltaram. 41 Os apóstolos saíram do Conselho muito alegres porque Deus havia achado que eles eram dignos de serem insultados por serem seguidores de Jesus. 42 E, todos os dias, no pátio do Templo e de casa em casa, eles continuavam a ensinar e a anunciar a boa notícia a respeito de Jesus, o Messias.

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,

And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.

And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.

And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.

And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.

Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.

10 Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.

11 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.

12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

13 And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.

14 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)

15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.

16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

17 Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,

18 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.

19 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,

20 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.

21 And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

22 But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned and told,

23 Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.

24 Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.

25 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.

26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.

27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,

28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.

31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.

34 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;

35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.

36 For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.

37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.

38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:

39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.