When they had seta dayfor Paul, they cameto him at his lodgingin large numbers;and he was explainingto them by solemnly testifyingabout the kingdomof Godand trying to persuadethem concerningJesus,from boththe Lawof Mosesand from the Prophets,from morninguntilevening.
and He did not speakto them withouta parable;but He was explainingeverythingprivatelyto His owndisciples.
for I havefivebrothers--in orderthat he may warnthem, sothat they will not alsocometo thisplaceof torment.'
NowHe saidto them, "Theseare My wordswhichI spoketo you while I was stillwith you, that all thingswhich are writtenaboutMe in the Lawof Mosesand the Prophetsand the Psalmsmustbe fulfilled."
Jesussaidto them, "My foodis to dothe willof Him who sentMe and to accomplishHis work.
To theseHe alsopresentedHimselfaliveafterHis suffering,by manyconvincing proofs,appearingto them over[a period of] fortydaysand speakingof the things concerningthe kingdomof God.
for he powerfullyrefutedthe Jewsin public,demonstratingby the Scripturesthat Jesuswas the Christ.
And he was reasoningin the synagogueeverySabbathand trying to persuadeJewsand Greeks.
And he enteredthe synagogueand continued speaking out boldlyfor threemonths,reasoningand persuading[them] aboutthe kingdomof God.
But on the night[immediately] following,the Lordstoodat his side and said,"Take courage;for as you have solemnly witnessedto My causeat Jerusalem,soyou mustwitnessat Romealso."
"But thisI admitto you, that accordingto the Waywhichthey calla sectI do servethe Godof our fathers,believingeverythingthat is in accordancewith the Lawand that is writtenin the Prophets;
"And nowI am standingtrialfor the hopeof the promisemadeby Godto our fathers;
preachingthe kingdomof Godand teachingconcerningthe LordJesusChristwith allopenness,unhindered.
ThenPhilipopenedhis mouth,and beginningfrom thisScripturehe preachedJesusto him.
and to Apphiaour sister,and to Archippusour fellow soldier,and to the churchin your house:
At the same timealsoprepareme a lodging,for I hopethat throughyour prayersI will be givento you.
