And that is what I did in Jerusalem: Not only did I lock up many of the saints in prisons by the authority I received from the chief priests, but I also cast my vote against them when they were sentenced to death.

When we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? You are hurting yourself by kicking against the goads.’

Paul replied, “I pray to God that whether in a short or a long time not only you but also all those who are listening to me today could become such as I am, except for these chains.”

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

But we must run aground on some island.”

We put in at Syracuse and stayed there three days.

both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs – we hear them speaking in our own languages about the great deeds God has done!”

So he said, “Who are you, Lord?” He replied, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting!

But get up, go down, and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.”

But Peter helped him up, saying, “Stand up. I too am a mere mortal.”

“Therefore I conclude that we should not cause extra difficulty for those among the Gentiles who are turning to God,

we have unanimously decided to choose men to send to you along with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul,

Then he brought them outside and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

For you are bringing some surprising things to our ears, so we want to know what they mean.”

except that the Holy Spirit warns me in town after town that imprisonment and persecutions are waiting for me.

Therefore I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of you all.

You yourselves know that these hands of mine provided for my needs and the needs of those who were with me.

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

So do what we tell you: We have four men who have taken a vow;

When you examine him yourself, you will be able to learn from him about all these things we are accusing him of doing.”