And (A)he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them (B)about the kingdom of God. (C)But when some became stubborn and (D)continued in unbelief, speaking evil of (E)the Way before the congregation, he withdrew from them and took the disciples with him, reasoning daily in the hall of Tyrannus.[a] 10 This continued for (F)two years, so that (G)all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 19:9 Some manuscripts add from the fifth hour to the tenth (that is, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Paul went to the synagogue and spoke confidently for the next three months. He interacted with those present and offered convincing arguments concerning the nature of God’s kingdom. Some people had closed their minds, though. They refused to believe and publicly slandered the Way. As a result, Paul left them, took the disciples with him, and continued his daily interactions in Tyrannus’ lecture hall. 10 This went on for two years, so that everyone living in the province of Asia—both Jews and Greeks—heard the Lord’s word.

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