Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Acts

The narrative recounts the origins and expansion of the early Christian movement after Jesus' departure, describing the community's prayer and organization, the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost, public preaching, healing events, and internal decisions about leadership and mission. It follows the spread of belief from Jerusalem into surrounding regions through missionary journeys, conversions among varied peoples, legal conflicts and trials, and theological debates resolved by communal councils. The account culminates in the apostles' continued witness amid hardships, miraculous interventions, and official hearings that carry the movement toward distant cities and ultimately to a presence in the imperial capital.