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Then Paul laid his hands on them,[a] and the Holy Spirit came upon them. They began speaking different languages and prophesying. There were about 12 men in this group.

Paul went into the synagogue and spoke out boldly for three months. He talked with the Jews and persuaded them to accept the things he said about the kingdom of God.

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  1. 19:6 laid his hands on them Here, doing this was a sign to show that Paul had God’s authority or power to give these people special powers of the Holy Spirit.

When Paul placed his hands on them,(A) the Holy Spirit came on them,(B) and they spoke in tongues[a](C) and prophesied. There were about twelve men in all.

Paul entered the synagogue(D) and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.(E)

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  1. Acts 19:6 Or other languages