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So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.

So after setting sail from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and on the following day to Neapolis;

and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's chains were unfastened.

And the jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, "The chief magistrates have sent word that you be released. So come out now and go in peace."

Now these people were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.

So he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be present.

"For you are bringing some strange things to our ears; so we want to know what these things mean."

So Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, "Men of Athens, I see that you are very religious in all respects.

"So having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now proclaiming to mankind that all people everywhere are to repent,

So Paul went out from among them.

This took place for two years, so that all who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.

so that handkerchiefs or aprons were even carried from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out.

And the man in whom was the evil spirit, pounced on them and subdued all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.

So the word of the Lord was growing and prevailing mightily.

So then, some were shouting one thing and some another, for the assembly was in confusion and the majority did not know for what reason they had come together.

"So, since these are undeniable facts, you ought to keep calm and to do nothing rash.

"So then, if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a complaint against anyone, the courts are in session and proconsuls are available; have them bring charges against one another.

For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus so that he would not have to lose time in Asia; for he was hurrying, if it might be possible for him to be in Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.

"But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of God's grace.

"So what is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.