(41)They therefore who gladly received his discourse were baptised: and there were added to them that day about three thousand souls. (42)And they persevered stedfastly in the doctrine of the apostles, and in communion, and in breaking bread, and in prayers. (43)And on every soul there was an awe: and many miracles and signs were done by the apostles. (44)Now all who believed were together, and had all things common; (45)and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as every one had need. (46)And daily continuing with one mind at the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they partook of their food with great joy and simplicity of heart, (47)praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added the saved ones daily to the church. CHAP. III. NOW at that time Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth; (2)when a certain man who was lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple called Beautiful, to ask alms of those who were entering into the temple; (3)who seeing Peter and John just going into the temple, asked to receive alms. (4)Then Peter fixing his eves stedfastly on him with John, said, Look on us. (5)So he attentively regarded them, expecting to receive something from them. (6)Then said Peter, I have neither silver nor gold; but what I have, that I give thee: By the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarean, arise, and walk! (7)And taking him by the right hand, he raised him up: and immediately his feet and ancles were restored to strength. (8)And springing up he stood on his feet, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. (9)And all the people beheld him walking and praising God: (10)and they took notice of him, that it was the same person who had sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with astonishment and amazed at what had happened to him. (11)But as the lame man that was cured held fast Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them into the portico called Solomon's, in vast amazement. (12)Then Peter observing it, addressed himself to the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why gaze ye upon us, as if by our own power or piety we had enabled this man to walk?