Observing the boldness of Peter and John and perceiving them to be uneducated, ordinary men, the ­leaders, elders, and scribes were amazed, and they recognized them as the companions of Jesus.

When Jesus had risen, early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons.

Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias.

After the crippled man had been cured, while Peter and John were still speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple guard, and the Sadducees confronted them, disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.

The disciples of Jesus recounted what had taken place along the way, and how they had come to recognize him in the breaking of bread.

Peter and John were going up to the temple area for the three o’clock hour of prayer.

Mary Magdalene stayed outside the tomb weeping.

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and they asked Peter and the other Apostles, “What are we to do, my brothers?” Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce the news to his disciples.

On the day of Pentecost, Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: “You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem.