“For it is written in the book of Psalms,
‘Let his homestead be made desolate,
And let no one dwell in it’;and,‘Let another man take his office.’

And Peter responded to her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for such and such a price?” And she said, “Yes, that was the price.”

However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands; as the prophet says:

The eunuch answered Philip and said, “Please tell me, of whom does the prophet say this? Of himself or of someone else?”

Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him, “Do not delay in coming to us.”

The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands;

Therefore do this that we tell you. We have four men who are under a vow;

Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name.’

The commander came and said to him, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” And he said, “Yes.”

So he took him and led him to the commander and *said, “Paul the prisoner called me to him and asked me to lead this young man to you since he has something to tell you.”

So the commander let the young man go, instructing him, “Tell no one that you have notified me of these things.”

Or else let these men themselves tell what misdeed they found when I stood before the Council,

So after they had assembled here, I did not delay, but on the next day took my seat on the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought before me.

For the heart of this people has become dull,
And with their ears they scarcely hear,
And they have closed their eyes;
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
And hear with their ears,
And understand with their heart and return,
And I would heal them.”’