40 And when he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the steps, (A)motioned with his hand to the people. And when there was a great hush, he addressed them in (B)the Hebrew language,[a] saying:

22 (C)“Brothers and fathers, hear the defense that I now make before you.”

And when they heard that he was addressing them in (D)the Hebrew language,[b] they became even more quiet. And he said:

Footnotes

  1. Acts 21:40 Or the Hebrew dialect (probably Aramaic)
  2. Acts 22:2 Or the Hebrew dialect (probably Aramaic)

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV Economy Bible, Softcover
ESV Economy Bible, Softcover
Retail: $4.99
Our Price: $2.69
Save: $2.30 (46%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
The ESV New Inductive Study Bible, Milano Softone, Green
The ESV New Inductive Study Bible, Milano Softone, Green
Retail: $74.99
Our Price: $48.99
Save: $26.00 (35%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Value Compact Bible, TruTone Imitation Leather, Brown
ESV Value Compact Bible, TruTone Imitation Leather, Brown
Retail: $14.99
Our Price: $10.99
Save: $4.00 (27%)
3.5 of 5.0 stars