Paul Speaks to the Crowd^(A)

³⁷ As the soldiers were about to take Paul into the barracks,^(B) he asked the commander, “May I say something to you?”

“Do you speak Greek?” he replied.

³⁴ Some in the crowd shouted one thing and some another,^(A) and since the commander could not get at the truth because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be taken into the barracks.^(B)

¹⁹ Paul greeted them and reported in detail what God had done among the Gentiles^(A) through his ministry.^(B)

³⁰ Paul wanted to appear before the crowd, but the disciples^(A) would not let him.

¹⁵ For I will give you^(A) words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

¹⁸ On my account you will be brought before governors and kings^(A) as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. ¹⁹ But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it.^(B) At that time you will be given what to say, ²⁰ for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father^(C) speaking through you.