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When his accusers stood up, they didn't accuse him of any of the crimesof anything">[fn] I was expecting.

But Paul appealed his case and asked to be held in prison until the decision of his Majesty. So I ordered him to be held in custody until I could send him to the emperor."

I find that he has not done anything deserving of death. But since he has appealed to his Majesty, I have decided to send him.Acts 23:9,29;">[xr]

Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.

As he continued to make his defense, Festus shouted, "You're out of your mind, Paul! Too much education is driving you crazy!"2 Kings 9:11; John 10:20; 1 Corinthians 1:23; 2:13-14; 4:10;">[xr]

Indeed, the king knows about these things, and I can speak to him freely. For I am certain that none of these things has escaped his notice, since this wasn't done in a corner.

The next day we arrived at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul kindly and allowed him to visit his friends and receive any care he needed.Acts 24:23; 28:16;">[xr]

So I urge you to eat something, for it will help you survive, since none of you will lose a hair from his head."1 Kings 1:52; Matthew 10:30; Luke 12:7; 21:18;">[xr]

When the people who lived there saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to one another, "This man must be a murderer! He may have escaped from the sea, but Justice[fn] won't let him live."

The father of Publius happened to be sick in bed with fever and dysentery. Paul went to him, prayed, and healed him by placing his hands on him.Mark 6:5; 7:32; 16:18; Luke 4:40; Acts 19:11-12; 1 Corinthians 12:9,28; James 5:14-15;">[xr]

For two whole years he lived in his own rented place and welcomed everyone who came to him.

which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy ScripturesActs 26:6; Romans 3:21; 16:26; Galatians 3:8; Titus 1:2;">[xr]

regardingAbout">[fn] his Son, who according to the flesh was a descendant of David,Matthew 1:6,16; Luke 1:32; John 1:14; Acts 2:30; Galatians 4:4; 2 Timothy 2:8;">[xr]

Through him we received grace and a commission as an apostle to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name.Acts 6:7; 9:15; Romans 12:3; 15:15; 16:26; 1 Corinthians 15:10; Galatians 1:15; 2:9; Ephesians 3:8;">[xr]

For God, whom I serve in my spirit by preaching the gospelin the gospel">[fn] of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention youActs 27:23; Romans 9:1; 2 Corinthians 1:23; Philippians 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 2:5; 3:10; 2 Timothy 1:3;">[xr]

For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes - his eternal power and divine nature - have been understood and observed by what he made, so that peoplethey">[fn] are without excuse.Psalm 19:1; Acts 14:17; 17:27;">[xr]

Or do you think so little of the riches of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, not realizing that it is God's kindness that is leading you to repentance?Exodus 34:6; Isaiah 30:18; Romans 3:25; 9:23; Ephesians 1:7; 2 Peter 3:9,15;">[xr]

and know his will, and approve of what is best because you have been instructed in the law;Deuteronomy 4:8; Psalm 147:19-20; Philippians 1:10;">[xr]

So if a man who is uncircumcised keeps the requirements of the law, his uncircumcision will be regarded as circumcision, won't it?Acts 10:34-35;">[xr]

For a person is not a Jew because of his appearance, nor is circumcision something external and physical.Matthew 3:9; John 8:39; Romans 9:6-7; Galatians 6:15; Revelation 2:9;">[xr]