And having prayed, they said, Thou, O Lord, knowing hearts of all, spew forth one of two which thou hast chosen,

Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou wilt fill me with gladness with thy face.

Remaining, did it not remain to thee? and sold, it was in thy power: for what hast thou put this thing in thy heart? thou hast not lied to men, but to God.

But the Highest dwells not in temples made by hands; as says the prophet,

What is it therefore? the multitude must all come together: for they will hear that thou hast come.

And being about to be brought into the camp, Paul says to the captain of a thousand, Is it lawful for me to speak anything to thee? and he said, Hast thou knowledge in Greek?

For thou shalt be a witness for him to all men of what thou hast seen and hast heard.

And the following night the Lord, having stood by him, said, Take courage, Paul: for as thou hast testified the things concerning me at Jerusalem, so must thou also testify at Rome.

The captain of a thousand, having taken his hand, and having withdrawn in private, inquired, What is it which thou hast to announce to me?

Truly then the captain of a thousand discharged the young man, having enjoined him, Tell none that thou hast shown these things to me.

Then Festus, having conversed with the council, answered, Thou hast appealed to Caesar, to Caesar shalt thou go.