³⁵ Then Philip began to speak, and starting with this scripture he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus.^(A)

²⁷ Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.^(A)

²⁸ for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, showing by the scriptures that the Messiah^[a] is Jesus.^(A)

Paul Preaches in Rome

²³ After they had set a day to meet with him, they came to him at his lodgings in great numbers. From morning until evening he explained the matter to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the law of Moses and from the prophets.

² And he began to speak and taught them, saying:

² For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.

¹¹ inquiring about the time and circumstances^[a] that the Spirit of Christ within them indicated when it testified in advance to the sufferings intended for Christ and the subsequent glory.^{(A) 12} It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things that have now been announced to you through those who brought you good news by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look!^(B)

²¹ For surely you have heard about him and were taught in him, as truth is in Jesus,

¹¹ We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you.

²³ but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to gentiles,^(A)