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b'Acts 28:17-31 (ESV)
\\n17\\xa0After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, \\u201cBrothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 18\\xa0When they had examined me, they wished to set me at liberty, because there was no reason for the death penalty in my case. 19\\xa0But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar\\u2014though I had no charge to bring against my nation. 20\\xa0For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am wearing this chain.\\u201d 21\\xa0And they said to him, \\u201cWe have received no letters from Judea about you, and none of the brothers coming here has reported or spoken any evil about you. 22\\xa0But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this sect we know that everywhere it is spoken against.\\u201d
\\n23\\xa0When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. 24\\xa0And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. 25\\xa0And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: \\u201cThe Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:
\\n26\\xa0 \\u201c\\xa0\\u2018Go to this people, and say,
\\n\\u201cYou will indeed hear but never understand,
\\nand you will indeed see but never perceive.\\u201d
\\n27\\xa0 For this people\\u2019s heart has grown dull,
\\nand with their ears they can barely hear,
\\nand their eyes they have closed;
\\nlest they should see with their eyes
\\nand hear with their ears
\\nand understand with their heart
\\nand turn, and I would heal them.\\u2019
\\n28\\xa0Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.\\u201d
\\n30\\xa0He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, 31\\xa0proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
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