Rotherham(i)
20 For this cause, therefore, have I called for you, to see and to speak with you; for, on account of the hope of Israel, this chain, have I about me!
21 And, they, said unto him––We, have neither received letters concerning thee from the Jews, nor hath anyone of the brethren who hath arrived reported or spoken concerning thee, anything ill.
22 But we deem it well, that, from thee, we should hear what are thine opinions; for, indeed, concerning this sect, it is, known to us, that, everywhere, is it spoken against.
23 And, having arranged with him a day, there came unto him, to the lodging, a larger number; unto whom he proceeded to expound, bearing full witness as to the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses, and from the prophets,––from morning till evening. 24 And, some, indeed, were persuaded by the things that were spoken, whereas, others, disbelieved; 25 and, not being, agreed, among themselves, they began to leave,––Paul having said one thing––Well, did, the Holy Spirit, speak through Isaiah the prophet, unto your fathers, 26 saying––Go thy way unto this people, and say––Ye shall, surely hear, and yet will in nowise understand. And, surely see, and yet will in nowise perceive; 27 For the heart of this people, hath become dense, and, with their ears, heavily, have they heard, and, their eyes, have they closed,––lest once they should see with their eyes, and, with their ears, should hear, and, with their hearts, should understand, and return,––when I would certainly heal them. 28 Be it, known unto you, therefore, that, unto the nations, hath been sent forth this salvation of God: they, will also hear. 29 [>
30 And he abode two whole years in his own hired house, and made welcome all who were coming in unto him,–– 31 proclaiming the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom of speech, without hindrance.
23 And, having arranged with him a day, there came unto him, to the lodging, a larger number; unto whom he proceeded to expound, bearing full witness as to the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses, and from the prophets,––from morning till evening. 24 And, some, indeed, were persuaded by the things that were spoken, whereas, others, disbelieved; 25 and, not being, agreed, among themselves, they began to leave,––Paul having said one thing––Well, did, the Holy Spirit, speak through Isaiah the prophet, unto your fathers, 26 saying––Go thy way unto this people, and say––Ye shall, surely hear, and yet will in nowise understand. And, surely see, and yet will in nowise perceive; 27 For the heart of this people, hath become dense, and, with their ears, heavily, have they heard, and, their eyes, have they closed,––lest once they should see with their eyes, and, with their ears, should hear, and, with their hearts, should understand, and return,––when I would certainly heal them. 28 Be it, known unto you, therefore, that, unto the nations, hath been sent forth this salvation of God: they, will also hear. 29 [>
30 And he abode two whole years in his own hired house, and made welcome all who were coming in unto him,–– 31 proclaiming the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom of speech, without hindrance.