For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”

So they left the council rejoicing because they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.

who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

But Simon replied, “You pray to the Lord for me so that nothing of what you have said may happen to me.”

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

about noon along the road, Your Majesty, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining everywhere around me and those traveling with me.

Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be tied up, but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Then Paul took the men the next day, and after he had purified himself along with them, he went to the temple and gave notice of the completion of the days of purification, when the sacrifice would be offered for each of them.