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Acts 28:20-31

20 For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”

21 They replied, “We have not received any letters from Judea concerning you, and none of the brothers who have come from there has reported or said anything bad about you.

22 But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect.”

23 They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. From morning till evening he explained and declared to them the kingdom of God and tried to convince them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets.

24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe.

25 They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your forefathers when he said through Isaiah the prophet:

26 “‘Go to this people and say,
“You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.”

27 For this people’s heart has become calloused;
they hardly hear with their ears,
and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.’

28 “Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”

30 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him.

31 Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

Cross References for Acts 28:20-31

Jeremiah 17:13 - O Lord, the hope of Israel, all who forsake you will be put to shame. Those who turn away from ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:13 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:13

Matthew 27:2 - They bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate, the governor. Click to read the verse Matthew 27:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 27:2

2 Timothy 1:10 - but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroy... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:10 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:10

2 Timothy 2:9 - for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:9 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:9

Ephesians 2:12 - remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel a... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:12 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:12

Acts 26:29 - Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me ... Click to read the verse Acts 26:29 Click to read the verse Acts 26:29

Acts 12:6 - The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, boun... Click to read the verse Acts 12:6 Click to read the verse Acts 12:6

Acts 10:33 - So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the prese... Click to read the verse Acts 10:33 Click to read the verse Acts 10:33

2 Timothy 1:16 - May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:16 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:16

Philemon 1:13 - I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I a... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:13 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:13

Ephesians 3:1 - Paul the Preacher to the Gentiles For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:1 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:1

Jeremiah 14:8 - O Hope of Israel, its Savior in times of distress, why are you like a stranger in the land, lik... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:8

Hebrews 10:34 - You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, b... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:34 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:34

Acts 24:15 - and I have the same hope in God as these men, that there will be a resurrection of both the rig... Click to read the verse Acts 24:15 Click to read the verse Acts 24:15

Ephesians 6:20 - for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:20 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:20

Jeremiah 40:1 - Jeremiah Freed The word came to Jeremiah from the Lord after Nebuzaradan commander of the imper... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 40:1 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 40:1

Ephesians 4:1 - Unity in the Body of Christ As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:1 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:1

Acts 23:6 - Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, called out in the... Click to read the verse Acts 23:6 Click to read the verse Acts 23:6

Acts 21:11 - Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, tied his own hands and feet with it and said, “The Holy... Click to read the verse Acts 21:11 Click to read the verse Acts 21:11

Acts 26:6 - And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today. Click to read the verse Acts 26:6 Click to read the verse Acts 26:6

Acts 10:29 - So when I was sent for, I came without raising any objection. May I ask why you sent for me?” Click to read the verse Acts 10:29 Click to read the verse Acts 10:29

Acts 21:33 - The commander came up and arrested him and ordered him to be bound with two chains. Then he ask... Click to read the verse Acts 21:33 Click to read the verse Acts 21:33

Philemon 1:10 - I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains. Click to read the verse Philemon 1:10 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:10

Acts 28:17 - Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard Three days later he called together the leaders of the Jews. ... Click to read the verse Acts 28:17 Click to read the verse Acts 28:17

Acts 24:21 - unless it was this one thing I shouted as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resu... Click to read the verse Acts 24:21 Click to read the verse Acts 24:21

Philippians 1:13 - As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I ... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:13 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:13

Acts 26:6-7 - And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today. Click to read the verse Acts 26:6-7 Click to read the verse Acts 26:6-7

Colossians 4:18 - I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Click to read the verse Colossians 4:18 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:18