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Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all of you,
And some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us, bringing us to the house of Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we should lodge.
And since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and came into Damascus.
And when the blood of Stephen your witness was being shed, I myself was standing by and approving and watching over the garments of those who killed him.'
This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.
being sorrowful most of all because of the word he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they accompanied him to the ship.
saying, "Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives."
And he drove them from the tribunal.
and when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews laid out their case against him, asking for a sentence of condemnation against him.
But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God
But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to contradict what was spoken by Paul, reviling him.
After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them, he said farewell and departed for Macedonia.
The tribune answered, "I bought this citizenship for a large sum." Paul said, "But I am a citizen by birth."
And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one Tertullus. They laid before the governor their case against Paul.
Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked. But others said, "We will hear you again about this."
Then Paul answered, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
And the brothers there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage.
that the Christ must suffer and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles."
Do we not have the right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas?