there certain Epicurean and Stoick philosophers encountred him: "what does this mountebank mean?" said some: "he seems to proclaim some strange deitys," said others: because he talk'd to them of Jesus and the resurrection.

having talk'd with great freedom in the synagogue, Aquila and Priscilla, who had heard him, invited him home, and gave him a more distinct view of the gospel.

when they perceiv'd he talk'd Hebrew, they were the more silent.

for this reason I desir'd to see and talk with you; it being for the expectation of Israel that I am subject to this chain."