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38 I thought you were the Egyptian who started some trouble against the government not long ago. He led 4,000 killers out to the desert.”

39 Paul said, “No, I am a Jew from Tarsus in the country of Cilicia. I am a citizen of that important city. Please, let me speak to the people.”

40 The commander gave permission, so Paul stood on the steps. He waved with his hand so that the people would be quiet. When there was silence, Paul spoke to them in the Jewish language.[a]

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  1. 21:40; 22:2 Jewish language Aramaic, the language of the Jews in the first century.

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