Acts 1
King James Version
1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,
2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:
3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.
10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.
13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,)
16 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.
17 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.
18 Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
19 And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.
20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take.
21 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
23 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,
25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
Acts 1
New American Standard Bible
Introduction
1 The first account I [a]composed, (A)Theophilus, about all that Jesus (B)began to do and teach, 2 until the day when He (C)was taken up to heaven, after He (D)had given orders [b]by the Holy Spirit to (E)the apostles whom He had (F)chosen. 3 To [c]these (G)He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking of (H)things regarding the kingdom of God. 4 [d]Gathering them together, He commanded them (I)not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for [e](J)what the Father had promised, “Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me; 5 for (K)John baptized [f]with water, but you will be baptized [g]with the Holy Spirit [h](L)not many days from now.”
6 So, when they had come together, they began asking Him, saying, “Lord, (M)is it at this time that You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?” 7 But He said to them, “It is not for you to know periods of time or appointed times which (N)the Father has set by His own authority; 8 but you will receive power (O)when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be (P)My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and (Q)Samaria, and as far as (R)the remotest part of the earth.”
The Ascension
9 And after He had said these things, (S)He was lifted up while they were watching, and a cloud took Him up, out of their sight. 10 And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, then behold, (T)two men in white clothing stood beside them, 11 and they said, “(U)Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who (V)has been taken up from you into heaven, will (W)come in the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven.”
The Upper Room
12 Then they (X)returned to Jerusalem from the [i](Y)mountain called [j]Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a [k]Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went up to (Z)the upstairs room where they were staying, that is, (AA)Peter, John, [l]James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, [m]James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and (AB)Judas the [n]son of [o]James. 14 All these (AC)were continually devoting themselves with one [p]mind to prayer, along with (AD)the women, and Mary the (AE)mother of Jesus, and with His (AF)brothers.
15 [q]At this time Peter stood up among (AG)the brothers and sisters (a group of about 120 [r]people was there together), and said, 16 “[s]Brothers, (AH)the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, (AI)who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. 17 For he was (AJ)counted among us and received his share in (AK)this ministry.” 18 (Now this man (AL)acquired a field with (AM)the price of his wickedness, and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his intestines gushed out. 19 And it became known to all the residents of Jerusalem; as a result that field was called Hakeldama in (AN)their own language, that is, Field of Blood.) 20 “For it is written in the book of Psalms:
‘(AO)May his residence be made desolate,
And may there be none living in it’;
and,
21 Therefore it is necessary that of the men who have accompanied us all the time that (AQ)the Lord Jesus went in and out [u]among us— 22 (AR)beginning [v]with the baptism of John until the day that He (AS)was taken up from us—one of these must become a (AT)witness with us of His resurrection.” 23 So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabbas (who was also called Justus), and (AU)Matthias. 24 And they (AV)prayed and said, “You, Lord, who (AW)know the hearts of all people, show which one of these two You have chosen 25 to [w]occupy (AX)this ministry and (AY)apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” 26 And they [x](AZ)drew lots for them, and the lot fell [y]to (BA)Matthias; and he was added to (BB)the eleven apostles.
Footnotes
- Acts 1:1 Lit made
- Acts 1:2 Or through
- Acts 1:3 Lit whom
- Acts 1:4 Or eating with; or lodging with
- Acts 1:4 Lit the promise of the Father
- Acts 1:5 Or in
- Acts 1:5 Or in
- Acts 1:5 Lit not long after these many days
- Acts 1:12 Or hill
- Acts 1:12 Or Olive Grove
- Acts 1:12 2,000 cubits, or about 0.6 miles or 1 km
- Acts 1:13 Or Jacob
- Acts 1:13 Or Jacob
- Acts 1:13 Or brother
- Acts 1:13 Or Jacob
- Acts 1:14 Or purpose
- Acts 1:15 Lit In these days
- Acts 1:15 Lit names
- Acts 1:16 Lit Men, brothers
- Acts 1:20 Lit position of oversight
- Acts 1:21 Lit to us
- Acts 1:22 Lit from
- Acts 1:25 Lit take the place of
- Acts 1:26 Lit gave
- Acts 1:26 Or upon
Mga Gawa 1
Ang Bagong Tipan: Filipino Standard Version
1 Kagalang-galang na Teofilo, isinalaysay ko sa aking unang aklat ang lahat ng mga ginawa at itinuro ni Cristo mula sa simula, 2 hanggang sa araw na dalhin siya sa langit matapos magtagubilin sa pamamagitan ng Banal na Espiritu sa kanyang mga hinirang na apostol. 3 Pagkatapos ng kanyang pagdurusa, nagpakita siya nang maraming ulit sa kanila upang mapatunayang siya ay buháy. Ginawa niya ito sa loob ng apatnapung araw at nagturo ng mga bagay tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos. 4 Habang kasama pa nila, nagbilin siya ng ganito sa mga alagad, “Huwag muna kayong umalis sa Jerusalem; sa halip, hintayin ninyo ang ipinangako ng Ama na narinig ninyo sa akin. 5 Nagbautismo sa tubig si Juan; subalit ilang araw na lamang, babautismuhan kayo sa Banal na Espiritu.”
Ang Pag-akyat ni Jesus sa Langit
6 Nang muli silang magkasama, nagtanong ang mga alagad kay Jesus, “Panginoon, ito na ba ang panahong itatayo mong muli ang kaharian sa Israel?” 7 Sinabi niya sa kanila, “Hindi na ninyo kailangang malaman pa ang mga oras o ang mga panahong itinakda ng Ama sa pamamagitan ng sarili niyang awtoridad. 8 Sa halip, tatanggap kayo ng kapangyarihan pagbaba sa inyo ng Banal na Espiritu, at kayo'y magiging mga saksi ko sa Jerusalem, sa buong Judea at Samaria, hanggang sa dulo ng daigdig.” 9 Matapos niyang sabihin ang mga ito, dinala siya sa langit habang sila ay nakatingin. Pagkatapos ay tinakpan siya ng ulap at siya'y hindi na nila nakita. 10 Samantalang nakatitig sila sa langit habang papalayo siya, biglang lumitaw ang dalawang lalaking nakaputi, nakatayo sa kanilang tabi 11 at nagsabi, “Mga taga-Galilea, bakit kayo narito at nakatingin sa langit? Itong si Jesus na dinala sa langit ay babalik kung paanong siya ay inyong nakitang umakyat sa langit.”
Pagpili sa Kapalit ni Judas
12 Pagkatapos ay nagbalik ang mga alagad sa Jerusalem mula sa bundok ng mga Olibo na halos isang kilometro ang layo sa lungsod.[a] 13 Nang makapasok sila sa lungsod, tumuloy sila sa silid sa itaas na pansamantala nilang tinitirhan. Ang mga ito ay sina Pedro, Juan, Santiago, Andres, Felipe, Tomas, Bartolome, Mateo, Santiago na anak ni Alfeo, si Simon na Makabayan, at si Judas na anak ni Santiago. 14 Kasama ang mga babae at si Maria na ina ni Jesus, gayundin ang kanyang mga kapatid, nagkakaisang inilaan ng mga alagad ang kanilang mga sarili sa pananalangin.
15 Nang mga araw na iyon, habang nagtitipon ang may isandaan at dalawampung mga kapatid, tumindig si Pedro sa gitna nila at nagsabi, 16 “Mga kapatid,[b] kailangang matupad ang Kasulatan, na noon pa ma'y sinabi na ng Banal na Espiritu sa pamamagitan ni David, tungkol kay Judas na nanguna sa pagdakip kay Jesus. 17 Dati siyang kabilang sa atin at nabigyan ng bahagi sa paglilingkod na ito. 18 Ang taong ito ay bumili ng bukid mula sa bayad sa pagtataksil. Nang bumagsak siya roon nang patiwarik, pumutok ang kanyang tiyan[c] at sumambulat ang kanyang bituka. 19 Nalaman ito ng lahat ng taga-Jerusalem, kaya nga't tinawag ang bukid na iyon sa kanilang wika na “Akeldama” na ang ibig sabihi'y ‘Ang Bukid ng Dugo.’ 20 Sapagkat nasusulat (A) sa Aklat ng Mga Awit,
‘Hayaang mawalan ng tao ang kanyang tahanan,
at huwag hayaang tumira doon ang sinuman;’ at
‘Hayaang kunin ng iba ang kanyang katungkulan.’
21 Kaya mula sa mga nakasama namin sa buong panahong naglilibot ang Panginoong Jesus kasama kami, 22 buhat sa pagbabautismo ni Juan hanggang siya'y kunin mula sa atin, isa sa mga ito ay dapat maging kasama namin bilang saksi na si Jesus ay muling nabuhay. 23 Iminungkahi nila si Jose na tinatawag na Barsabas, na kilala rin sa pangalang Justo, at si Matias. 24 Nanalangin sila ng ganito, ‘Panginoon, kayo na nakaaalam sa puso ng lahat, ipakita ninyo sa amin kung sino sa dalawang ito ang inyong hinirang 25 upang tumanggap ng katungkulan bilang apostol kapalit ni Judas, yamang ito'y kanyang tinalikuran at pumunta siya sa lugar na nararapat sa kanya.’ 26 Nagpalabunutan sila at si Matias ang napili. Kaya't idinagdag siya sa labing-isang apostol.
Footnotes
- Mga Gawa 1:12 Sa Griyego, isang araw ng Sabbath lakarin o ibig sabihin ay layong malalakad sa araw ng Sabbath.
- Mga Gawa 1:16 Sa Griyego, mga kapatid na lalaki.
- Mga Gawa 1:18 Sa Griyego, gitna.
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