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20 For this cause therefore I besought to see you, and to speak: for, for the hope of Israel am I surrounded by this chain.
21 And they said to him, We neither received letters concerning thee from Judea, nor any of the brethren having been present announced or spoke any evil of thee.
22 And we desire to hear from thee what thou thinkest: for truly of this sect it is known to us that it is everywhere spoken against.
23 And having appointed him a day, many came to him to the lodging; to whom testifying, he set forth the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses, and the prophets, from morn to eve.
24 And some truly were persuaded by things spoken, and some disbelieved.
25 And being at variance with one another, they were let go, Paul having said one word, That well spake the Holy Spirit by Esaias the prophet to our fathers,
26 Saying, Go to this people, and say, By hearing ye shall hear, and not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and ye should not perceive:
27 For the heart of this people was thickened, and with ears heard they heavily, and their eyes they closed; lest they should see with the eyes, and with ears should hear, and with the heart they should understand, and turn back, and I should heal them.
28 Be it known to you therefore, that salvation of God was sent to the nations, and they shall hear.
29 And he having said these things, the Jews departed, having much discussion in themselves.
30 And Paul remained two whole years in his own wages, and received all going to him,
31 Proclaiming the kingdom of God, and teaching things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom of speech, unimpeded.