The brothers from there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. When he saw them, Paul thanked God and took courage.

But when her owners saw their hope of profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the authorities.

Justice is driven back; godliness stands far off. Indeed, honesty stumbles in the city square and morality is not even able to enter.

In his teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces,

of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;

of Malluch, Jonathan; of Shecaniah, Joseph;

of Harim, Adna; of Meremoth, Helkai;

of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;

of Sallu, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;

son of Michael, son of Baaseiah, son of Malkijah,

son of Ethni, son of Zerah, son of Adaiah,

son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei,

son of Jahath, son of Gershom, son of Levi.

son of Hashabiah, son of Amaziah, son of Hilkiah,

son of Amzi, son of Bani, son of Shemer,

Ziza son of Shipi (son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah).

of Abijah, Zicri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;

The Proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: