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So Paul stayed in Corinth for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.

So he drove them off.

So Paul asked, "Then what baptism did you receive?" "John's baptism," they replied.

But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.

This went on for two years, so that all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord.

so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them.

So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

so do what we tell you. There are four men with us who have made a vow.

Take these men, join in their purification rites and pay their expenses, so that they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know there is no truth in these reports about you, but that you yourself are living in obedience to the law.

When Paul reached the steps, the violence of the mob was so great he had to be carried by the soldiers.

The commander wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews. So the next day he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the members of the Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul and had him stand before them.

The dispute became so violent that the commander was afraid Paul would be torn to pieces by them. He ordered the troops to go down and take him away from them by force and bring him into the barracks.

The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, "Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome."

So he took him to the commander. The centurion said, "Paul, the prisoner, sent for me and asked me to bring this young man to you because he has something to tell you."

Provide horses for Paul so that he may be taken safely to Governor Felix."

I wanted to know why they were accusing him, so I brought him to their Sanhedrin.

So the soldiers, carrying out their orders, took Paul with them during the night and brought him as far as Antipatris.

and even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.

When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: "I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so I gladly make my defense.

So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.