But they remained silent. So Jesus took hold of the man, healed him, and sent him away.

Because he could not be persuaded, we said no more except, “The Lord’s will be done.”

Then they returned and prepared aromatic spices and perfumes. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you.

When they heard this, they ceased their objections and praised God, saying, “So then, God has granted the repentance that leads to life even to the Gentiles.”