He was speaking and debating with the Greek-speaking Jews, but they were trying to kill him.

They did so, sending their financial aid to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.

Even by saying these things, they scarcely persuaded the crowds not to offer sacrifice to them.

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

They caused confusion among the crowd and the city officials who heard these things.

saying, “This man is persuading people to worship God in a way contrary to the law!”

For you have brought these men here who are neither temple robbers nor blasphemers of our goddess.

From Miletus he sent a message to Ephesus, telling the elders of the church to come to him.

The next day they let the horsemen go on with him, and they returned to the barracks.

From there we put out to sea and sailed under the lee of Cyprus because the winds were against us.

In regard to the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but in regard to election they are dearly loved for the sake of the fathers.

Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse.

Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,

Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers and sisters with them.

to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever! Amen.

And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”

For since I am free from all I can make myself a slave to all, in order to gain even more people.

For this reason a woman should have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.