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    The Acts of the Apostles In Plain and Simple English
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    Have you ever wanted to read the Bible, but every time you open it up to try it just doesn't make sense? BooKCaps is here to help with this translation of the Book of Acts in modern English.

    This translation is based on the King James Version. It contains both a comparative version of each version and a standalone version of the modern translation.

    We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

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      The Classic Retold series started as a way of telling classics for the modern reader—being careful to preserve the themes and integrity of the original. Whether you want to understand Shakespeare a little more or are trying to get a better grasps of the Greek classics, there is a book waiting for you!

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      Chapter 1

      1:1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 1:2 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: 1:3 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: 1:4 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.

      In my former book, I wrote about what Jesus did and taught until his death, when he, through the Holy Ghost, gave commandments to his apostles. After his death, he appeared to them over a period of forty days, giving convincing proof of his resurrection. He spoke of many things pertaining to the kingdom of God. He commanded the apostles they should not depart from Jerusalem, until they received the Holy Spirit.

      1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

      As John baptized with water, they would baptize with the Holy Ghost.

      1:6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 1:7 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.

      When they were together, the apostles asked, Will you restore the kingdom to Israel? He replied, "You will not know the time or season, which belongs to the Father.

      1:8 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.

      You will receive the power of the Holy Ghost and be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, Judaea, Samaria, and around the world."

      1:9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

      After saying this, Jesus disappeared into the clouds.

      1:10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 1:11 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.

      The apostles saw two men, dressed in white, among them. They said, Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up into heaven? Jesus, whom you have watched rise into heaven, will return in the same way.

      1:12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.

      Then, the disciples returned into Jerusalem from Mount of Olives, a full day's walk from the city.

      1:13 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.

      On arriving, they went into an upper room, where Peter, James, John, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James, Simon Zelotes, and Judas, James' brother lived.

      1:14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

      Each continued praying with the women, including Mary, the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

      1:15 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,) 1:16 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.

      Peter stood before the people, about 120 in all, and said, "Ladies and gentleman, the scripture, as given by the Holy Ghost to David, who spoke concerning Judas, had to be fulfilled.

      1:17 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

      Jesus was one of us and a part of this ministry."

      1:18 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.

      In addition, the one, who sinned against Jesus, bought a field with his reward. There, he died and fell headfirst, where his body burst open and his guts spilled out.

      1:19 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.

      Everyone, in Jerusalem, heard about this and called the field, Aceldama, 'The Field of Blood.'"

      1:20 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.

      Peter continued, "It is written in the book of Psalms, 'Let this place be deserted and let no man live in it,' and 'Let another take his place.'

      1:21 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 1:22 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.

      So, from these men, who have been with us from the beginning, starting with the baptism of Jesus until he returned to heaven, let us ordain one to be a witness of his resurrection."

      1:23 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

      Two men were nominated, Joseph, called Barsabas or Justus, and Matthias.

      1:24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, 1:25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

      Then they prayed, Lord, you know the hearts of all men. Show us which of these two you would have us choose, to take part of this ministry, from which Judas fell.

      1:26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

      Casting lots, Matthias was chosen, and he became one of the apostles.

      Chapter 2

      2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

      On the day of Pentecost, they were all together.

      2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

      Suddenly, a sound from heaven like a rushing wind, filled the house where they were sitting.

      2:3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

      Then, a cloud of fire settled over each of them.

      2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

      They were all filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak in other languages, enabled by the Spirit.

      2:5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

      In Jerusalem, many devout Jews from around the world lived.

      2:6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

      When they heard this sound, they came together. They were confused, because each one could hear the men speaking in their own language.

      2:7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? 2:8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? 2:9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, 2:10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, 2:11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.

      Amazed, they said, Aren't these men Galilaeans? How do we all hear our native tongue? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, natives of Mesopotamia, Judaea, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia, Phrygia, Pamphylia, in Egypt, and parts of Libya, near Cyrene, strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, Cretes and Arabians heard the word of God in their native languages.

      2:12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 2:13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.

      They asked, What does this mean? Others said, These men must be drunk.

      2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 2:15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.

      Peter stood up with the eleven, lifted his voice and said, "Men of Judaea, who dwell in Jerusalem, hear my words. These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It is only nine in the morning!

      2:16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 2:18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: 2:19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: 2:20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

      You are witnessing what was spoken by the prophet, Joel, 'In the last days, God said, I will pour out my Spirit on men. Men and women will prophesy and young men will have visions, while old men will dream dreams. I will pour out my Spirit on my servants and handmaidens, who will prophesy. I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on earth, with blood, fire, and smoke. The sun will turn to darkness and the moon to blood, before the day of the Lord comes. Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

      2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 2:23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: 2:24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

      Peter continued, "Men of Israel, listen to these words. Jesus of Nazareth was approved by God, with miracles, wonders, and signs, performed by God through him. He was delivered, as was the will of God, and crucified by the hands of wicked men. God raised him up and delivered him from the pains of death, which could not claim him.

      2:25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: 2:26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: 2:27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

      David was speaking about Jesus when he said, 'I saw the Lord before my face. He was on my right hand, so I would be immovable. Therefore, my heart was glad and my tongue rejoiced, while my body rested in hope. Because, I knew my Lord would not leave my soul in hell, or let his Holy One be corrupted.

      2:28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

      He showed me the ways of life, and made me full of joy with his face.'

      2:29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.

      Ladies and gentlemen, let me speak freely about the patriarch, David. He is dead and buried, but his tomb remains.

      2:30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; 2:31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

      However, he knew God had promised to raise a descendent to sit on his throne. With this knowledge, he spoke of the resurrection of Christ, whose soul was not left in hell, or his flesh destroyed.

      2:32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

      God raised Jesus up, and we are his witnesses.

      2:33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

      He sits on the right hand of God, and presents us with the Holy Ghost, by whom we do what you see and hear.

      2:34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 2:35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

      David did not ascend into heaven. He said, 'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit on my right hand, until I make a footstool of your enemies.'

      2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

      Therefore, let all of the house of Israel know assuredly, God made Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."

      2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

      When the crowd heard this, they were condemned and asked, What can we do? Peter said, "Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then, you will receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

      2:39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.

      The promise is to you and your children, and to those from afar, whom God calls."

      2:40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

      Peter testified and said, Save yourselves from this evil generation.

      2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

      Then, the crowd received his word and were baptized, adding about three thousand souls to the kingdom.

      2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

      The baptized continued in the apostles' doctrine with fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayers.

      2:43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

      Fear came on every soul, as the apostles performed many wonders and signs.

      2:44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 2:45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

      Believers were together and sold their possessions and goods, dividing them to all men, according to their needs.

      2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

      They continued daily to the temple and eating together with gladness and unity of heart. They praised God and had favor with all of the people. Daily, the Lord added to the church.

      Chapter 3

      3:1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.

      Peter and John went into the temple at the hour of prayer at three in the afternoon.

      3:2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 3:3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.

      There, a man, lame from birth, was carried daily to the gate of the temple, called Beautiful, to beg for money. When the man saw Peter and John, he asked for money.

      3:4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.

      Peter said, Look at us!

      3:5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.

      The man looked with expectation of money.

      3:6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

      Peter continued, I do not have any silver or gold, but I will give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.

      3:7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

      Peter took the man by the hand and helped him to his feet, which immediately began to strengthen.

      3:8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

      He stood up and walked into the temple, leaping, and praising God.

      3:9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God: 3:10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.

      All the people who recognized him and saw him walking, were filled with wonder and praised God.

      3:11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

      People gathered on the porch, called Solomon's, while the healed man held onto Peter and John.

      3:12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? 3:13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.

      "Men of Israel, why are you marveling at this act? Do you think it was by our own power we made this man walk? The God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and our fathers, who glorified his son, Jesus, whom you killed and denied in the presence of Pilate, despite his desire to let him go, has restored strength to this man.

      3:14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; 3:15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.

      3:16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

      The same Holy One you replaced with a murderer, the one you killed, whom God raised from the dead and we witnessed, healed this man.

      3:17 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.

      Now, I know you acted out of ignorance, as did your rulers.

      3:18 But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.

      However, you should know now all the things God revealed through the mouths of his prophets has been fulfilled.

      3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.

      So, you must repent and be converted, so your sins may be forgiven before the Lord returns.

      3:20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: 3:21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.

      He will send Jesus Christ, who resides in heaven, when the time of restoration begins, as prophesied by the holy prophets since the beginning of the world.

      3:22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.

      As Moses said, 'A prophet will be sent by the Lord, your God, in his own likeness. You must listen to him,

      3:23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.

      and anyone, who does not hear him, will be cast aside.'

      3:24 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.

      From the days of Samuel, many have told of this prophet.

      3:25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.

      You are the children of these prophets and the covenant God made with our fathers and Abraham. He said, 'By your seed, the children of the earth will be blessed.'

      3:26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.

      God gave up his son, Jesus, to bless you and save you from your wickedness."

      Chapter 4

      4:1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 4:2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

      As John and Peter spoke, the priests, captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them. They were grieved by what they were teaching people about the resurrection of Jesus.

      4:3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.

      So, they seized them and put them in jail until the next day.

      4:4 Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

      However many of the listeners, numbering about five thousand, came to believe.

      4:5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and

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