And there was much rejoicing in Samaria [over the wonderful effects of Philip's ministry].

But Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many people about how much harm this man has done to your holy people at Jerusalem.

Now while Peter was much perplexed over the meaning of this vision, the men sent by Cornelius, having learned where Simon [the tanner] lived, arrived at the gate [of his house],

[In response to this prediction], the disciples decided to send as much relief as they could to help the brothers living in Judea.

And when God removed him [from the throne of Israel] He raised up David to be their king. God said about him, 'I have found David, the son of Jesse, to be a man close to my heart [i.e., whom I loved very much] and he will do all that I want him to.'

"You brothers, descendants of Abraham's family and those of you who respect God very much, this message of salvation was intended for us.

And when they brought them before the city officials, they made this charge [against them]: "These Jewish men are causing too much trouble in our city,

[Here is what happened]: A certain manufacturer of silver objects named Demetrius, who made silver replicas of the temple of Artemis [i.e., a Greek goddess], brought much business to his workmen.

After much time had passed, the voyage became more dangerous because it was [now] past the Day of Atonement [Note: This would have been around September or October, when a sea voyage involved rough sailing]. So, Paul began warning the people [aboard ship],

saying, "Sirs, I can see that this voyage will result in suffering and much loss, not only to the ship and its cargo, but also to our [very] lives."