“Regarding all the things I have been accused of by the Jews, King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate that I am about to make my defense before you today,

who said by the Holy Spirit through your servant David our forefather, ‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot foolish things?

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

‘I am the God of your forefathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’ Moses began to tremble and did not dare to look more closely.

But the Lord said to him, ‘Take the sandals off your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.

But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could acquire God’s gift with money!

You have no share or part in this matter because your heart is not right before God!

Then the eunuch said to Philip, “Please tell me, who is the prophet saying this about – himself or someone else?”

But Ananias replied, “Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem,

So they took Paul and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are proclaiming?

because I am with you, and no one will assault you to harm you, because I have many people in this city.”

and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry and get out of Jerusalem quickly, because they will not accept your testimony about me.’

Paul replied, “I did not realize, brothers, that he was the high priest, for it is written, ‘You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people.’”

When I was informed there would be a plot against this man, I sent him to you at once, also ordering his accusers to state their charges against him before you.

As you can verify for yourself, not more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.

and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul! You must stand before Caesar, and God has graciously granted you the safety of all who are sailing with you.’

But we would like to hear from you what you think, for regarding this sect we know that people everywhere speak against it.”

You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with your ancestors, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed.’

“For indeed both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, assembled together in this city against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed,

But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back for yourself part of the proceeds from the sale of the land?