But motioning to them with his hand to keep silent, he told them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go, tell these things to Jacob and to the brethren. And he departed and went to another place.

And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander motioned with his hand, and wanted to make his defense to the people.

So when he had given him permission, Paul stood on the stairs and motioned with his hand to the people. And when there was a great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew dialect, saying,

Men and brethren, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you the Word of this salvation is sent.

Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man approved by God to you by works of power, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know;

And when Peter saw it, he answered the people: Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this one? Or why do you gaze on us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?

So when the Jews went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.

Now when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, It was necessary that the Word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you thrust it away, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.

a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.

But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is acceptable to Him.

that they may fear You all the days that they are alive on the face of the land which You have given to our fathers.

God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.

Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our land.

Bless Jehovah, O house of Levi! You who fear Jehovah, bless Jehovah!

And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation.

But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, Do you not fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

Brethren and fathers, hear my defense before you now.

And they listened to him until this word, and then they raised their voices and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he is not fit to live!

and He said to them: Set your hearts on all the words which I am testifying against you today, that you command your children to take heed to do all the Words of this Law.

For these are not empty words to you, for it is your life; and by this Word you shall prolong your days in the land where you are crossing over the Jordan to possess.

i1 [To the Chief Musician. A Psalm for the sons of Korah.] i0 par Hear this, all you peoples; give ear, all you inhabitants of the world;

My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

i1 [Maschil of Asaph.] i0 par Give ear, O my people, to my instruction; extend your ears to the words of my mouth.

I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old,

But by the Spirit of Jehovah I am full of power and justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

Now hear this, you heads of the house of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel, you who abhor justice and pervert all equity,

He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the Tree of Life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall by no means be hurt by the second death.

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.