This became known to all the residents of Jerusalem, so that in their own language that field is called Hakeldama (that is, Field of Blood).

to open their eyes so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that by faith in Me they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified.’

Instead, I preached to those in Damascus first, and to those in Jerusalem and in all the region of Judea, and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works worthy of repentance.

I found out that the accusations were about disputed matters in their law, and that there was no charge that merited death or chains.