gouerned and vnder whome any of these Actes were done euen vntill the death of Saint Paul The yeeres of the Emperours of Rome The yeers of the Presidents of the Iewes The yeers of the Herodians The yeers of Christs Intâ—â—nâ—â—iâ—n The yeers of Saint Paul the Apostle Tiberius Pilate Herode Christ Paul Herodes Antipas Math. 8. Marke 6. Luke 9. 18 6 18 3â— Â In this yéere Christ suffered arose from the dead ascended into Heauen from thence hee sendeth vnto his Apostles the holy Ghost the Apostles doe assemble and gather a Congregation vnto the Lord Christ and doe continue in praier and suffer persecution 19 7 19 34 1 Steuen was stoned this yeere Eusebius chron Samaria doth receiue the doctrine of Christ Saint Steuen was stoned Saint Paul is conuerted to Christ as he iournyed toward Damascus and from thence he departed to Arabia to preach the Gospell 20 8 20 35 2 Philip doth preach the Gospell vnto the Citties by the sea side and doth conuert a man of Ethiopia an Eunuche and of great authority with Candace Quéene of the Ethiopians 21 9 21 36 3 The Gospell is preached to the â—irians and Phenitians of those that were dispersed and fled from Hierusalem 22 10 22 37 4 Pilate was president full tâ—â— yeeres Iosephus Saint Paul commeth to Hierusalem to see Peter from thence he goeth into Siria Cilicia c. Saint Peter commeth into Lidda after that he was called of Cornelius to come vnto Cesarea where he did baptize and from thence he went to Hierusalem giuing answere to each one that entred in question with him 23 Marcell 23 38 5 Antioch in Siria is conuerted vnto Christ the Apostles send thither Barnabas Barnabas bringeth Paul out of Tarsa to Antioch whither also Agabus came speaking of dearth that was to come Paul and Barnabas did succour them of Hierusalem Gains Agrippa 24 39 6 Paul and Barnabas by the commandement of the holy Ghost were sent from Antioch to preach the Gospell vnto the Heathen 2 2 * In this yeere all things pertaining to this former Herod was giuen to this Herod Agrippa of whome reade Acts 12. Iosephus Eusebius Herod Agrip. 40 7 Paul and Barnabas sailed from Paphos to Perga a Citty of Pamphilia from Perga vnto Antioch a Citty of Pisidia from whence by a commotion stirred by the Iewes they were expelled out of their coastes 3 3  41 8 Paul and Barnabas thus driuen from Antioch come to Icoâ—ium where they abode a long time 4 4  42 9 In these yeeres were Cipres Pamphilia Pisidia Licaonia conuerted Claudius 5  43 10 2 6  44 11 3 7  45 12 This yéere was Iames the elder beheaded of Herode Agrippa and Peter was cast into prison and was deliuered by the Angell of the Lord. This King also died in his seauenth yéere 4 Fadus Dearth 46 13 Prophecied by Agabus was the dearth this yeere as Eusebius Orosiâ—â— and Beda affirme Paul and Barnabas after their preaching returned vnto Antioch where they continued many daies with the Congregation 5 2 Felix about this time came into Siria 47 14 6  48 15 About the beginning of this yéere Paul and Barnabas tooke their iourney thorow Phenicia and Samaria vnto Hierusalem to the Sinod or councell after they returned vnto Antioch where they remained a yéere whither cometh Peter whome Paul rebuketh Galat. 2. Then Paul goeth into Cilicia and Licaonia 7 Tiberius Ale  49 16 Iosephus saieth that the dearth was in this yeere 8 22  50 17 In this yéere were conuerted the countries of Phrigia Galatia Misia from Troada he went by water into Macedonia and conuerted the Citties namely Philippes Apollonia Amphipolis Thessalonica Athens 9 3  51 18 He commeth to Corinth Agrippa of whome reade Act 26. hee commeth to Ephesus 10 Cumanus Agrip. Iunior 52 19 Paul goeth by sea to Hierusalem from thence he commeth againe vnto Antioche from Antioche he visiteth the Congregations of him in time past constituted in Galatia and Phrigia 11 Felix 2 53 20 12 2 3 54 21 13 3 4 55 22 14 4 5 56 23 Paul ferieth ouer into Grecia from thence about Easter in his 22. yéere he goeth by sea into Siria not a streight course because of the Iewes but first vnto Philippos a Citty of Macedonia and cometh about Pentecost vnto Hierusalem there hée is imprisoned of the Iewes set at liberty immediatly of Claudius Lisia Tribunus and is sent vnto Cesarea to Felix is kept in custody of Felix two yéeres Nero. 5 6 57 24 Festus commeth about May into Iudea before whom he pleadeth this matter after that before Festus and Agrippa the King he is sent vnto Rome in Italy the second yéere of Nero. 2 Festus Porti 7 58 25 Two yeeres he remaineth in free prison 3 2 8 59 26 4 3 9 60 27 5 4 10 61 6 Albinus 11 62 29 7 2 12 63 30 8 3 13 64 31 9 4 14 65 32 10 Florus 15 66 33 The beginning of the first vniuersall persecution of Christians the tenth yeere of Nero. 11 2 16 67 34 12 3 17 68 35 13 4 18 69 36 14 Vaspasia dux 19 70 37 After that Saint Paul had preached the Gospell of Christ both in the East and West about thirty seauen yéeres he was in the last yéere of Nero the Emperour beheaded at Rome with the sword The Epistle of the Apostle Saint Paul to the Romans hath sixteene Chapters The contents of the Chapters viz. 1. PAul sheweth to whome and to what purpose he is called Chapters 16. what the Gospell is the vengeance of God vpon the wicked the vse of the creatures the ingratitude and punishment of the wicked 2. Gods iudgement vppon the hipocrites all men are sinners 3. The Iewes haue a prerogatiue all are iustified by grace through faith and not through workes 4. Iustification is the frée gift of God as it appeareth by Dauid and Abraham and also by the office of the Lawe and faith 5. The fruit of faith from whence commeth death and from whence life The Contents of Romans 6. Newnesse of life followeth iustification to the which he exhorteth 7. The fight betwéene the law of the flesh and the law of the spirit 8. The assurance of the faithfull the fruites of the holy Ghost 9. Paul declareth his feruent loue toward his nation 10. 11. God repenteth him not of his gifts the deapth of Gods Iudgement 12. How euery man should walke in his seuerall calling 13. Of obedience to the Rulers which beare not the sword in vaine charity must measure all our doings 14. One ought to beare with anothers conscience in charity 15. Paul sheweth his zeale towards them and requireth Chapters 16. the like of them 16. A number of salutations Paul willeth them to beware of false brethren hée praieth and giueth thankes for them The first Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians hath sixteene
Marke comming Gods word shall not pasâ—e awaie 14. The high priests conspire against Christ the passouer is prepared and eaten 15. Iesus is deliuered bound to Pilate Ioseph beggeth Christs bodie and burieth it 16. The women come to the Sepulcher the signes that follow the preaching of the Gospell The Gospell by St. Luke hath twentie foure Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. THe preface of Luke of Zacharias and Elizabeth Mary Chapters 24. visiteth Elizabeth 2. The taxing of the world by Augustus Caesar 3. The preaching of Iohn the age and genealogie of Christ 4. The temptation and fasting of Christ the deuills confesse The Contents of St. Luke Christ and are of him reproued 5. Christ teacheth out of a shippe new and olde agree not 6. The Disciples pluck the eares of corne on the Sabaoth with what fruit the word of God is to be heard 7. He healeth the Captaines seruant the faith of the Centurion the woman washeth his féete with her teares 8. Christ and his Apostles goe from towne to towne and preach the parable of the seede and of the Candle 9. The Apostles are sent to preach of thrée that would follow Christ but after diuers sorts of looking backe Chapters 24. 10. He sendeth his seauentie Disciples to preach giuing them charge how to behaue themselues 11. Christ teacheth his Disciples to pray he driueth out a dumbe deuill 12. The leauen of the Pharises is to be auoided against care of earthly things 13. Of the figge trée that bare no fruite fewe enter into the kingdome of Christ 14. To feast the poore of the great supper the salt of the earth 15. The great mercie of God is set forth in the parable of the lost shéepe 16. No man can serue two maisters the rich glutton and The Contents of St. Luke Lazarus 17. Christ teacheth to auoyd offences the manner of Christs comming 18. Christ teacheth to continue in praier he foresheweth his death 19. Christ rideth to Hierusalem and weeping over it forsheweth the destruction thereof 20. Christ the stone reproued Christ the sonne of Dauid 21. The liberality of the poore widdow of the end of the world 22. Iudas selleth Christ they eate the Passe-ouer 23. Iesus is accused before Pilate and sent to Herode 24. Christ appeareth to the two Disciples that went to â—maus The Gospell by S. John hath twentie one Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. THe diuinity humanity and office of Christ the testimony of Iohn the calling of Andrewe Peter Chapters 21. Philip and Nathaniel 2 Christ turneth water into wine 3. Christ teacheth Nichodemus the loue of God toward the world 4. Christ wearied asketh water of the woman of Samaria the liuely water 5. Christ healeth on the Sabaoth day the man that was sicke thirty and eight yéeres 6. Faith is the worke of God of the bread of life of Faith The Contents of St. Iohn 7. Iesus fled the murmuring Iewes Christs kinsmen beléeued not on him 8. Christ the light of the world Abraham did sée Christs day 9. Christ restoreth sight on the Sabaoth day to him that was borne blind 10. Christ the true Shepheard and the doore Princes called Gods 11. Christ raiseth Lazarus from death certaine Iewes beléeue Christ 12. Marie annointeth Iesus feet wherefore the Iewes beléeue not 13. Christ washeth the Apostles feet whereby Christs Chapters 21. Disciples are knowne 14. He armeth his Disciples with consolation against trouble 15. The consolation betwéene Christ and his members vnder the parable of the Vine 16. Of the holy Ghost and his office of Christs ascension to aske in the name of Christ 17. Christ praieth to his Father that their glory might be made manifest The Contents of St. Iohn 18. Christ is betraied by Iudas the Iewes aske Barrabas to be let loose 19. Christ is whipped beaten and crowned all power is of God 20. Marie commeth to the Sepulcher the Apostles were ignorant of the resurrection 21. Christ sore warneth Peter of his death and persecution The Actes of the Apostles hath eight and twentie Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. THe words of Christ and his Angels to the Apostles Chapters 28. his ascension wherein the Apostles are occupied till the holy Ghost be sent and of the Election of Matthias 2. The holy Ghost came vppon the Apostles in visible signes the Godly exercise of the faithfull 3. The haltâ—â—s restored to his feet Peter preached Christ The Contents of the Actâ— vnto the people 4. The Apostles are brought before the Councell the Church encreaseth in doctrine and exercises of all godlines 5. Mâ—racles are done by the Apostles the sentence of Gamaliel 6. Seauen Deacons are ordeined in the Church Steuen is accused 7. Steuen maketh answere to his accusation rebuketh Chapters 28. the hard necked Iewes and is â—â—oâ—â—d to death 8. The Apostles are scattered abroade Philip baptiâ—eth the Eunuch 9. the Conuersion of Saul Peter healeth Aeneas and raiseth vp Tabitha 10. The vision that Peter sawe he was sent to Cornelius 11. Barnabas and Paul preach at Antiochia Agabus prophecieth dearth to come 12. Herod persecuteth the Christians the Gospell flourisheth 13. Of Sergius Paulus and Elimas the Sorcerer the The Contents of the Acts. Iewes are reiected 14. God giueth successe to his word Paul is stoned 15. The decrée of the Apostles concerning Circumcision and other ceremonies of the Iewes Paul and Barnabas preach in Antioch Paul and Barnabas falling at strife breake company 16. Paul circumciseth Timothie the spirit calleth them from one countrie to another Lidia is conuerted 17. Paul commeth to Thessalonica where the Iewes sâ—t the Cittie in an vprore 18. Paul preacheth at Corinth of Apollos Aquila and Priscilla 19. Of baptisme of the holy Ghost giuen by Pauls hands the Iewes blaspheme the doctrine of Paul 20. Paul goeth to Macedonia and Grecia he celebrateth the Lords supper and preacheth 21. Pauls iourney by shippâ— of Philip the Euangelist and Agabus the Prophet 22. Paul rendreth an account of his life and doctrine he escapeth the whippe by reason he was a Cittizen of Rome 23. Paul commeth before the Counsaile Ananias causeth him to be striken 24. Paul being accused answered for his life and doctrine 25. The Iewes accuse Paul before Festus he answereth for himselfe Chapters 28. 26. King Agrippa heareth Paul Pauls modest answere against the iniury of Festus 27. Paul shippeth towards Rome Iulius the Captaine entreateth him courteously 28. The Viper hurteth not Pauls hand Paul preached Christ at Rome The order of times Here hast thou gentle Reader for thy better instruction the description of the iourney and peregrination of Saint Paul which is in this second book of St. Luke called the Actes of the Apostles most entreated of And for because thou readest often tymes of Emperours kinges and Deputies thou hast set forth to thee the names the yeres how long euerie Emperour or King reigned or Deputie
exhortation to worship God for his mercies towards Iacobs posterity héerein is prophessed the kingdome of Christ in the time of the Gospell 48. Thankes are giuen to God for the notable deliuerance of Ierusalem from the hands of many Kings the estate whereof is praised for that God is present at all times to defend it This Psalme séemeth to be made in the time of Ahaz â—oâ—aphat Asa or Ezechia for then chiefely was the Citty by forraigne Princes assaulted 49. Gods Spirit mooueth the consideration of mans life shewing that the welthiest are not happiest but noteth how all things are ruled by Gods prouidence who as he iudgeth these worldly misers to euerlasting torments so doth he preserue his and will reward them in the day of his resurrection 1. Thess 1. 50. Hée prophesieth how God will call all Nations by the Gospell and require no other sacrifice of his people but confession of his benefites and thankes giuing and how he detesteth all such as séeme zealous of ceremonies and not of the pure word of God onely 51. Dauid rebuked by the Prophet Nathan for his great offences acknowledged the same to God protesting his naturall corruption wherefore he prayeth God to forgiue his sinnes and renâ—e in him his holy Spirit promising that he will not be vnmindfull of those great graces finally fearing least God would punish the whole Church for his fault he requireth that he would rather encrease his graces towards the same 52. Dauid describeth the arrogant tyranny of Doeg Sauls chiefe shéepe-heard who by false surmises caused Abimeleâ—k and the Priests to be slaine he prophesieth his destruction encourageth the faithfull to trust in God who most sharpely reuengeth his and rendreth thankes for his deliuerance herein is liuely set foorth the kingdome of Antichrist 53. Dauid describeth the crooked nature the cruelty and punishment of the wicked when they looke not for it and desireth the deliuerance of the godly that they may reioyce together The Contents 54. Dauid in great danger through Zephims calleth vpon God to destroy his enemies promising sacrifice for his deliuerance 55. Dauid in great distresse complaineth of Sauls cruelty and falsehood of his familiar acquaintance effectuously moâ—uing the Lord to pitty him then assured of deliuerance he setteth foorth the grace of God as if he had already obteined his request 56. Dauid being brought to Achis the King of Gath 2. Sam. 21. 12. complaineth of his enemies demandeth succour trusteth in God and promiseth to performe his vow which was to praise God in his Church 57. Dauid in the desart of Ziph betrayed by the inhabitants and in the same cause with Saul calleth vnto God with full confidence that he will performe his promise and shew his glory in Heauen and earth against the cruell enemies there fore he rendreth laude and praise 58. Hée describeth his malitious enemies Sauls flatterers who secretly and openly sought his destruction from whome he appealeth to Gods iudgement shewing that the iust shall reioyce at the punishment of the wicked to Gods glory 59. Dauid in great danger of Saul who sent to stay him in his bed declareth his innocency and their fury praying God to destroy all malitious sinners who liue for a time to exercise his people but in the end consume in his wrath to Gods glory for this he singeth praise to God assured of his mercies 60. Dauid now King ouer Iuda after many victories sheweth by euident signes that God elected him King assuring the people that God will prosper them if they approue the same after he prayeth vnto God to finish that he begun 61. Whether he were in danger of the Ammonites or pursued of Absolon heere he cryeth to be deliuered and confirmed in his kingdome promising perpetuall praises 62. Dauid declareth by example and name of God that he and all people must trust in God alone séeing that all without God goeth tâ— nought who onely is of power to saue and that he rewardeth man according to his workes 63. Dauid after his danger of Ziph giueth thankes to God for his wonderfull deliuerance in whose mercies hée The Contents trusteth euen in the middest of misery prophecying the destruction of Gods enemies and contrariwise happinessâ— to all them that trust in the Lord. 2. Samuel 3. 64. Dauid praieth against the false reporters and â—landerers he declareth their punishment and destruction to the comfort of the iust and the glory of God 65. A thankesgiuing vnto God by the faithfull who are signified by Sion and Hierusalem for the choosing preseruation and gouernance of them and for the plenâ—ifull blessing powred forth vppon the earth 66. He erhorteth to praise the Lord in his wonderfull workes he setteth forth the power of God to affray rebels and sheweth Gods mercy to Israel and to prouoke all men to heare and praise his name 67. A sweâ—t praier for al the faithfull to obtaine the fauour of God and to be lightned with his countenance to the end that his way and â—â—dgemâ—nt may be knowne throughout the earth reioycing that God is the gouernor of all nations 68. Dauid expresseth the wonderfull mercies of God towards his people who by all meanes and most strange sorts declareth himselfe to them Gods Church therefore by reason of his premises grace and viâ—toriâ—s doth excell all worldly things wherefore all men are moued to praise God for euer 69. Christ and his elect are figured in Dauids zeale and angâ—â—â—h the malicious cruelty of whose enemies and their punishment Iudas and such traitors noteth who are accursed then gathereth he courage in afflictions and offereth praises to God which are more acceptable then all sacrifices finally he doth prouoke all creatures to praises prophecying of the Kingdome of Christ and building of Iuda where all the faithfull and their séed shall dwell for euer 70. He praieth to be right spéedily deliuered his enemies to be ashamed and all séeke the Lord to be comforted 71. He praieth in faith established by promise and confirmed by the worke of God from his youth to be deliuered from his wicked and cruell sonne Absalon with his consederacy promising to be thankefull therefore 72. Gods Kingdome by Christ is represented by Salomon The Contents vnder whome shall be righteousnesse peace and felicity vnto whom all Kings and nations shall doe homage whose name and power shall endure for euer 73. Dauid teacheth that neither the prosperity of the vngodly nor the affliction of the good ought to discourage Gods children but rather mooue them to consider Gods prouidence and to reuerence his iudgements for that the wicked vanish away like smoke and the godly enter into life euerlasting in hope whereof he resigneth himselfe to Gods hands 74. The faithfull complaint of the destruction of the Church and true Religion vnder the name of Sion and the Altars destroyed and trusting in the might and free mercies of God by his couenant they require helpe and succour for the glory of Gods holy name