Study Desk

He said, ‘The God of our ancestors chose you long ago to know his plan, to see the Righteous One, and to hear words from him.

You will be his witness to all people, telling them about what you have seen and heard.

We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up his people everywhere in the world. He is a leader of the Nazarene group.

Felix told the officer to keep Paul guarded but to give him some freedom and to let his friends bring what he needed.

After some days Felix came with his wife, Drusilla, who was Jewish, and asked for Paul to be brought to him. He listened to Paul talk about believing in Christ Jesus.

Festus talked about this with his advisers. Then he said, "You have asked to see Caesar, so you will go to Caesar!"

But I answered, ‘When a man is accused of a crime, Romans do not hand him over until he has been allowed to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.'

When I judged him, I found no reason to order his death. But since he asked to be judged by Caesar, I decided to send him.

Agrippa said to Paul, "You may now speak to defend yourself." Then Paul raised his hand and began to speak.

And Agrippa said to Festus, "We could let this man go free, but he has asked Caesar to hear his case."

The next day we came to Sidon. Julius was very good to Paul and gave him freedom to go visit his friends, who took care of his needs.

So men, have courage. I trust in God that everything will happen as his angel told me.

There were some fields around there owned by Publius, an important man on the island. He welcomed us into his home and was very good to us for three days.

Publius' father was sick with a fever and dysentery. Paul went to him, prayed, and put his hands on the man and healed him.

"I want you to know that God has also sent his salvation to all nations, and they will listen!"

Paul stayed two full years in his own rented house and welcomed all people who came to visit him.

God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets, as it is written in the Holy Scriptures.

To all of you in Rome whom God loves and has called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

God, whom I serve with my whole heart by telling the Good News about his Son, knows that I always mention you

God shows his anger because some knowledge of him has been made clear to them. Yes, God has shown himself to them.