For it is written in the book of Psalms, 'Let his homestead be made desolate, and let there be no one to dwell in it'; and, 'let another man take his office.'

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

So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or action is of men, it will fail;

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

And the eunuch said to Philip, "Please tell me, of whom does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?"

Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him, "Please come to us without delay."

But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, "Tell this to James and to the brethren." Then he left and went to another place.

We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who themselves will tell you the same things by word of mouth.

Therefore do what 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.'

So the commander came and said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" And he said, "Yes."

Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the commander; for he has something to tell him."

So he took him and brought him to the commander and said, "Paul the prisoner called me and asked me to bring this young man to you, since he has something to tell you."

The commander took him by the hand, and going aside asked him privately, "What is it that you have to tell me?"

So the commander dismissed the young man, instructing him, "Tell no one that you have informed me of this."

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

When therefore they came together here, I did not delay, but on the next day took my seat on the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought in.

When they had appointed a day for Paul, they came to him at his lodging in great numbers. And he explained the matter to them from morning till evening, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the law of Moses and from the prophets.

For this people's heart has become dull, and with their ears they scarcely hear, and their eyes they have closed; otherwise they might see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them."'