uCited from Isa. 6:9, 10
xSee Luke 22:32
Acts 28:16-31
16And when we came into Rome, aPaul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier who guarded him.Paul in Rome
17After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, bthough I had done nothing against our people or cthe customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 18When they had examined me, they dwished to set me at liberty, ebecause there was no reason for the death penalty in my case. 19But because the Jews objected, I was compelled fto appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge to bring against gmy nation. 20For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is hbecause of ithe hope of Israel that I am wearing jthis kchain.” 21And they said to him, “We have received no letters from Judea about you, and none of lthe brothers coming here has reported or spoken any evil about you. 22But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this msect we know that everywhere nit is spoken against.”23When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening ohe expounded to them, testifying to pthe kingdom of God and qtrying to convince them about Jesus rboth from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. 24And ssome were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. 25And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: t“The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:
26 u“‘Go to this people, and say,
v“You will indeed hear but never understand,
and you will indeed see but never perceive.”
27 wFor 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 xturn, and I would heal them.’
28Therefore let it be known to you that ythis zsalvation of God aahas been sent to the Gentiles; abthey will listen.” ▼
▼Some manuscripts add verse 29: And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, having much dispute among themselves
30He lived there two whole years at his own expense, ▼
▼Or in his own hired dwelling
and aewelcomed all who came to him, 31 afproclaiming agthe kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ ahwith all boldness and aiwithout hindrance.
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