²⁴ Then they prayed and said, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen

⁵¹ “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you are forever opposing the Holy Spirit, just as your ancestors used to do.

² He was a devout man who feared God with all his household; he gave alms generously to the people and prayed constantly to God.

⁷ When the angel who spoke to him had left, he called two of his slaves and a devout soldier from the ranks of those who served him,

²³ For as I went through the city and looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with the inscription, ‘To an unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.

³² When they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some scoffed; but others said, “We will hear you again about this.”