In Lystra sat a man who could not use his feet, lame from birth, who had never walked.

For Moses has had those who proclaim him in every town from ancient times, because he is read aloud in the synagogues every Sabbath.”

Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.

After they had spent some time there, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.

and are advocating customs that are not lawful for us to accept or practice, since we are Romans.”

After they had beaten them severely, they threw them into prison and commanded the jailer to guard them securely.

The police officers reported these words to the magistrates. They were frightened when they heard Paul and Silas were Roman citizens

After the city officials had received bail from Jason and the others, they released them.

But the evil spirit replied to them, “I know about Jesus and I am acquainted with Paul, but who are you?”

And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem without knowing what will happen to me there,

we said farewell to one another. Then we went aboard the ship, and they returned to their own homes.

When we heard this, both we and the local people begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.

Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude.

But so that I may not delay you any further, I beg you to hear us briefly with your customary graciousness.

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

The next day, because we were violently battered by the storm, they began throwing the cargo overboard,

Therefore keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will be just as I have been told.

When they had eaten enough to be satisfied, they lightened the ship by throwing the wheat into the sea.

Paul lived there two whole years in his own rented quarters and welcomed all who came to him,

take them and purify yourself along with them and pay their expenses, so that they may have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know there is nothing in what they have been told about you, but that you yourself live in conformity with the law.