24 And it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words, he touched every one of them with his finger, save it were the three who were to tarry, and then he departed.
25 And behold, the heavens were opened, and they were caught up into heaven, and saw and heard unspeakable things.
26 And it was forbidden them that they should utter: neither was it given unto them power that they could utter the things which they saw and heard;
27 And whether they were in the body or out of the body, they could not tell; for it did seem unto them like a transfiguration of them, that they were changed from this body of flesh, into an immortal state, that they could behold the things of God.
28 But it came to pass that they did again minister upon the face of the earth; nevertheless they did not minister of the things which they had heard and seen, because of the commandment which was given them in heaven.
29 And now whether they were mortal or immortal, from the day of their transfiguration, I know not; but this much I know, according to the record which hath been given, they did go forth upon the face of the land, and did minister unto all the people, uniting as many to the church as would believe in their preaching; baptizing them;
30 And as many as were baptized, did receive the Holy Ghost; and they were cast into prison by them who did not belong to the church.
31 And the prisons could not hold them, for they were rent in twain, and they were cast down into the earth.
32 But they did smite the earth with the word of God, insomuch that by his power they were delivered out of the depths of the earth; and therefore they could not dig pits sufficient to hold them.
33 And thrice they were cast into a furnace, and received no harm.
34 And twice they were cast into a den of wild beasts; and behold they did play with the beasts, as a child with a suckling lamb, and received no harm.
