But God raised him up, having loosed the agony of death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power.

None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high honor.

But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, held in honor by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a while.

Then he fell on his knees and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

And they took hold of him and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, "May we know what this new teaching is which you present?

Then all the city was aroused, and the people rushed together, and taking hold of Paul they dragged him out of the temple, and immediately the gates were shut.

But when Paul appealed to be held in custody for the Emperor's decision, I ordered him to be kept in custody until I could send him to Caesar.