while you extend your hand to heal, and to bring about miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

He gave her his hand and helped her get up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her alive.

Some of the crowd concluded it was about Alexander because the Jews had pushed him to the front. Alexander, gesturing with his hand, was wanting to make a defense before the public assembly.

So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul held out his hand and began his defense: