And for the space of two years, Paul was living in the house of which he had the use, and had talk with all those who went in to see him,
Do not have the thought that I have come to send peace on the earth; I came not to send peace but a sword.
Is it your opinion that I have come to give peace on earth? I say to you, No, but division:
When these words came to their ears, some of the people said, This is certainly the prophet.
And they went away, for there was a division among them after Paul had said this one thing: Well did the Holy Spirit say by the prophet Isaiah to your fathers,
Be certain, then, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will give hearing.
Preaching the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ without fear, and no orders were given that he was not to do so.