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The Promise of the Holy Spirit

In my first book[a] I told you, Theophilus, about everything Jesus began to do and teach until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the Holy Spirit. During the forty days after he suffered and died, he appeared to the apostles from time to time, and he proved to them in many ways that he was actually alive. And he talked to them about the Kingdom of God.

Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. John baptized with[b] water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

The Ascension of Jesus

So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?”

He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him. 10 As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. 11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!”

Matthias Replaces Judas

12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, a distance of half a mile.[c] 13 When they arrived, they went to the upstairs room of the house where they were staying.

Here are the names of those who were present: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the zealot), and Judas (son of James). 14 They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus.

15 During this time, when about 120 believers[d] were together in one place, Peter stood up and addressed them. 16 “Brothers,” he said, “the Scriptures had to be fulfilled concerning Judas, who guided those who arrested Jesus. This was predicted long ago by the Holy Spirit, speaking through King David. 17 Judas was one of us and shared in the ministry with us.”

18 (Judas had bought a field with the money he received for his treachery. Falling headfirst there, his body split open, spilling out all his intestines. 19 The news of his death spread to all the people of Jerusalem, and they gave the place the Aramaic name Akeldama, which means “Field of Blood.”)

20 Peter continued, “This was written in the book of Psalms, where it says, ‘Let his home become desolate, with no one living in it.’ It also says, ‘Let someone else take his position.’[e]

21 “So now we must choose a replacement for Judas from among the men who were with us the entire time we were traveling with the Lord Jesus— 22 from the time he was baptized by John until the day he was taken from us. Whoever is chosen will join us as a witness of Jesus’ resurrection.”

23 So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. 24 Then they all prayed, “O Lord, you know every heart. Show us which of these men you have chosen 25 as an apostle to replace Judas in this ministry, for he has deserted us and gone where he belongs.” 26 Then they cast lots, and Matthias was selected to become an apostle with the other eleven.

Footnotes

  1. 1:1 The reference is to the Gospel of Luke.
  2. 1:5 Or in; also in 1:5b.
  3. 1:12 Greek a Sabbath day’s journey.
  4. 1:15 Greek brothers.
  5. 1:20 Pss 69:25; 109:8.

La promesa del Espíritu Santo

Teófilo, en mi primer libro[a] te relaté todo lo que Jesús comenzó a hacer y a enseñar hasta el día que fue llevado al cielo, después de haberles dado a sus apóstoles escogidos instrucciones adicionales por medio del Espíritu Santo. Durante los cuarenta días después de que sufrió y murió, Cristo se apareció varias veces a los apóstoles y les demostró con muchas pruebas convincentes que él realmente estaba vivo. Y les habló del reino de Dios.

Una vez, mientras comía con ellos, les ordenó: «No se vayan de Jerusalén hasta que el Padre les envíe el regalo que les prometió, tal como les dije antes. Juan bautizaba con[b] agua, pero en unos cuantos días ustedes serán bautizados con el Espíritu Santo».

La ascensión de Jesús

Así que mientras los apóstoles estaban con Jesús, le preguntaron con insistencia:

—Señor, ¿ha llegado ya el tiempo de que liberes a Israel y restaures nuestro reino?

Él les contestó:

—Solo el Padre tiene la autoridad para fijar esas fechas y tiempos, y a ustedes no les corresponde saberlo; pero recibirán poder cuando el Espíritu Santo descienda sobre ustedes; y serán mis testigos, y le hablarán a la gente acerca de mí en todas partes: en Jerusalén, por toda Judea, en Samaria y hasta los lugares más lejanos de la tierra.

Después de decir esto, Jesús fue levantado en una nube mientras ellos observaban, hasta que ya no pudieron verlo. 10 Mientras se esforzaban por verlo ascender al cielo, dos hombres vestidos con túnicas blancas de repente se pusieron en medio de ellos. 11 «Hombres de Galilea—les dijeron—, ¿por qué están aquí parados, mirando al cielo? Jesús fue tomado de entre ustedes y llevado al cielo, ¡pero un día volverá del cielo de la misma manera en que lo vieron irse!».

Matías toma el lugar de Judas

12 Después los apóstoles regresaron del monte de los Olivos a Jerusalén, a un kilómetro de distancia.[c] 13 Cuando llegaron, subieron a la habitación de la planta alta de la casa donde se hospedaban.

Estos son los nombres de los que estaban presentes: Pedro, Juan, Santiago, Andrés, Felipe, Tomás, Bartolomé, Mateo, Santiago (hijo de Alfeo), Simón (el zelote) y Judas (hijo de Santiago). 14 Todos se reunían y estaban constantemente unidos en oración junto con María la madre de Jesús, varias mujeres más y los hermanos de Jesús.

15 Durante aquellos días, cuando aproximadamente ciento veinte creyentes[d] estaban juntos en un mismo lugar, Pedro se puso de pie y se dirigió a ellos: 16 «Hermanos—les dijo—, las Escrituras tenían que cumplirse con respecto a Judas, quien guio a los que arrestaron a Jesús. Esto lo predijo hace mucho tiempo el Espíritu Santo cuando habló por medio del rey David. 17 Judas era uno de nosotros y participó con nosotros en el ministerio».

18 (Judas había comprado un campo con el dinero que recibió por su traición. Allí cayó de cabeza, se le reventó el cuerpo y se le derramaron los intestinos. 19 La noticia de su muerte llegó a todos los habitantes de Jerusalén, y ellos le pusieron a ese lugar el nombre arameo Acéldama, que significa «Campo de Sangre»).

20 «Esto estaba escrito en el libro de los Salmos—continuó Pedro—, donde dice: “Que su casa quede desolada y que nadie viva en ella”. También dice: “Que otro tome su lugar”[e].

21 »Entonces ahora tenemos que elegir a alguien que tome el lugar de Judas entre los hombres que estaban con nosotros todo el tiempo mientras viajábamos con el Señor Jesús, 22 desde el día en que Juan lo bautizó hasta el día en que fue tomado de entre nosotros. El que salga elegido se unirá a nosotros como testigo de la resurrección de Jesús».

23 Así que propusieron a dos hombres: a José—a quien llamaban Barsabás (también conocido como Justo)—y a Matías. 24 Después todos ellos oraron: «Oh Señor, tú conoces cada corazón. Muéstranos a cuál de estos hombres has elegido 25 como apóstol para que tome el lugar de Judas en este ministerio, porque él nos ha abandonado y se ha ido al lugar que le corresponde». 26 Entonces echaron suertes, y Matías fue elegido para ser apóstol con los otros once.

Footnotes

  1. 1:1 Se refiere al Evangelio de Lucas.
  2. 1:5 O en; también en 1:5b.
  3. 1:12 En griego Jerusalén, un trayecto de un día de descanso.
  4. 1:15 En griego hermanos.
  5. 1:20 Sal 69:25; 109:8.

Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven

In my former book,(A) Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach(B) until the day he was taken up to heaven,(C) after giving instructions(D) through the Holy Spirit to the apostles(E) he had chosen.(F) After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them(G) over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.(H) On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait(I) for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.(J) For John baptized with[a] water,(K) but in a few days you will be baptized with[b] the Holy Spirit.”(L)

Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore(M) the kingdom to Israel?”

He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.(N) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;(O) and you will be my witnesses(P) in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,(Q) and to the ends of the earth.”(R)

After he said this, he was taken up(S) before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.

10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white(T) stood beside them. 11 “Men of Galilee,”(U) they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back(V) in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”

Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas

12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem(W) from the hill called the Mount of Olives,(X) a Sabbath day’s walk[c] from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room(Y) where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.(Z) 14 They all joined together constantly in prayer,(AA) along with the women(AB) and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.(AC)

15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) 16 and said, “Brothers and sisters,[d](AD) the Scripture had to be fulfilled(AE) in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas,(AF) who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. 17 He was one of our number(AG) and shared in our ministry.”(AH)

18 (With the payment(AI) he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field;(AJ) there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. 19 Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language(AK) Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

20 “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms:

“‘May his place be deserted;
    let there be no one to dwell in it,’[e](AL)

and,

“‘May another take his place of leadership.’[f](AM)

21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, 22 beginning from John’s baptism(AN) to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness(AO) with us of his resurrection.”

23 So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. 24 Then they prayed,(AP) “Lord, you know everyone’s heart.(AQ) Show us(AR) which of these two you have chosen 25 to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” 26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.(AS)

Footnotes

  1. Acts 1:5 Or in
  2. Acts 1:5 Or in
  3. Acts 1:12 That is, about 5/8 mile or about 1 kilometer
  4. Acts 1:16 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 6:3; 11:29; 12:17; 16:40; 18:18, 27; 21:7, 17; 28:14, 15.
  5. Acts 1:20 Psalm 69:25
  6. Acts 1:20 Psalm 109:8