Act 28:11-31 | ESV | STEP | After three months we set sail in a ship that had wintered in the island , a ship of Alexandria , with the twin gods as a figurehead .

11 After three months we set sail in ^aa ship that had wintered in the island, a ship of Alexandria, with the twin gods ^{▼▼That is, the Greek gods Castor and Pollux} as a figurehead. 12 Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days. 13 And from there we made a circuit and arrived at Rhegium. And after one day a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli. 14 There we found ^cbrothers ^{▼▼Or brothers and sisters; also verses 15, 21} and were invited to stay with them for seven days. And so we came to Rome. 15 And ^ethe brothers there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, ^fPaul thanked God and took courage. 16 And when we came into Rome, ^gPaul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier who guarded him.

Paul in Rome

17 After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, ^hthough I had done nothing against our people or ⁱthe customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 18 When they had examined me, they ^jwished to set me at liberty, ^kbecause there was no reason for the death penalty in my case. 19 But because the Jews objected, I was compelled ^lto appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge to bring against ^mmy nation. 20 For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is ⁿbecause of ^othe hope of Israel that I am wearing ^pthis ^qchain.” 21 And they said to him, “We have received no letters from Judea about you, and none of ^rthe brothers coming here has reported or spoken any evil about you. 22 But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this ^ssect we know that everywhere ^tit is spoken against.”

23 When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening ^uhe expounded to them, testifying to ^vthe kingdom of God and ^wtrying to convince them about Jesus ^xboth from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. 24 And ^ysome were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. 25 And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: ^z“The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:

26 ^aa“‘Go to this people, and say,
^ab“You will indeed hear but never understand,
and you will indeed see but never perceive.”
27 ^acFor this people’s heart has grown dull,
and with their ears they can barely hear,
and their eyes they have closed;
lest they should see with their eyes
and hear with their ears
and understand with their heart
and ^adturn, and I would heal them.’
28 Therefore let it be known to you that ^aethis ^afsalvation of God ^aghas been sent to the Gentiles; ^ahthey will listen.” ^{▼▼Some manuscripts add verse 29: And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, having much dispute among themselves}

30 He lived there two whole years at his own expense, ^{▼▼Or in his own hired dwelling} and ^akwelcomed all who came to him, 31 ^alproclaiming ^amthe kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ ^anwith all boldness and ^aowithout hindrance.