Acts 28:23-31

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²³They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God,^(A) and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets^(B) he tried to persuade them about Jesus.^(C) ²⁴Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe.^(D) ²⁵They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your ancestors when he said^(E) through Isaiah the prophet:

²⁶“‘Go to this people and say,
“You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
    you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.”
²⁷For this people’s heart has become calloused;^(F)
    they hardly hear with their ears,
    and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
    hear with their ears,
    understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.’^[a]^(G)

²⁸“Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation^(H) has been sent to the Gentiles,^(I) and they will listen!” ^[29]^[b]

³⁰For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. ³¹He proclaimed the kingdom of God^(J) and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness^(K) and without hindrance!

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Footnotes

Acts 28:27 Isaiah 6:9,10 (see Septuagint)
Acts 28:29 Some manuscripts include here After he said this, the Jews left, arguing vigorously among themselves.

Acts 27

Romans 1

Philippians 4:10-23

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Thanks for Their Gifts

¹⁰I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me.^(A) Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. ¹¹I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content^(B) whatever the circumstances. ¹²I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,^(C) whether living in plenty or in want.^(D) ¹³I can do all this through him who gives me strength.^(E)

¹⁴Yet it was good of you to share^(F) in my troubles. ¹⁵Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days^(G) of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia,^(H) not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;^(I) ¹⁶for even when I was in Thessalonica,^(J) you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.^(K) ¹⁷Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.^(L) ¹⁸I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus^(M) the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant^(N) offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. ¹⁹And my God will meet all your needs^(O) according to the riches of his glory^(P) in Christ Jesus.

²⁰To our God and Father^(Q) be glory for ever and ever. Amen.^(R)

Final Greetings

²¹Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me^(S) send greetings. ²²All God’s people^(T) here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.

²³The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ^(U) be with your spirit.^(V) Amen.^[a]

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