15. so much so that they laid the infirm in the streets, placing them on beds and stretchers, so that, as Peter arrived, at least his shadow might fall upon any one of them, and they would be freed from their infirmities.
16. But a multitude also hurried to Jerusalem from the neighboring cities, carrying the sick and those troubled by unclean spirits, who were all healed.
17. Then the high priest and all those who were with him, that is, the heretical sect of the Sadducees, rose up and were filled with jealousy.
18. And they laid hands on the Apostles, and they placed them in the common prison.
19. But in the night, an Angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison and led them out, saying,
20. "Go and stand in the temple, speaking to the people all these words of life."
21. And when they had heard this, they entered the temple at first light, and they were teaching. Then the high priest, and those who were with him, approached, and they called together the council and all the elders of the sons of Israel. And they sent to the prison to have them brought.
22. But when the attendants had arrived, and, upon opening the prison, had not found them, they returned and reported to them,
23. saying: "We found the prison certainly locked up with all diligence, and the guards standing before the door. But upon opening it, we found no one within."
24. Then, when the magistrate of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were uncertain about them, as to what should happen.
25. But someone arrived and reported to them, "Behold, the men whom you placed in prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people."
26. Then the magistrate, with the attendants, went and brought them without force. For they were afraid of the people, lest they be stoned.
27. And when they had brought them, they stood them before the council. And the high priest questioned them,
28. and said: "We strongly order you not to teach in this name. For behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and you wish to bring the blood of this man upon us."
29. But Peter and the Apostles responded by saying: "It is necessary to obey God, more so than men.
30. The God of our fathers has raised up Jesus, whom you put to death by hanging him on a tree.
31. It is he whom God has exalted at his right hand as Ruler and Savior, so as to offer repentance and the remission of sins to Israel.