Then beckoning with the hand that they should be silent, he informed them in what manner the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Tell James and the brethren these things. And departing thence he went into another place.

Then out of the crowd they brought forward Alexander, the Jews pushing him on: and Alexander, waving his hand, would fain have addressed his apology to the people.

So having his permission, Paul standing on the stairs, waved his hand to the people. And profound silence being obtained, he spake to them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,

Men

Men and brethren, children of the race of Abraham, and all among you who fear God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.

Men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus the Nazarean, a man from God, pointed out to you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as yourselves also know:

Then Peter observing it, addressed himself to the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why gaze ye upon us, as if by our own power or piety we had enabled this man to walk?

And ye

But when the Jews were going out of the synagogue, the Gentiles entreated that these words might be spoken to them the following sabbath.

a man of piety, and who feared God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and praying to God continually.

And his mercy is upon those who fear him, from generation to generation.

But the other addressing him, rebuked him, saying, Hast thou no fear of God, when thou art under the same condemnation?

Give

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice, and addressed them; Men of Judea, and all ye who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words:

MEN, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my apology which I now offer unto you.

He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

He that hath ears, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches, To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.