Three days later, Paul called the leaders of the Jews together. When they assembled, he told them, "Brothers, although I haven't done anything against our people or the customs of our ancestors, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.

He will discuss with you how you and your entire household will be saved.'

At that hour of the night, he took them and washed their wounds. Then he and his entire family were baptized immediately.

When they came to him, he told them, "You know how I lived among you the entire time from the first day I set foot in Asia.

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to be shepherds of God's church, which he acquired with his own blood.

The next day, since the tribune wanted to find out exactly what Paul was being accused of by the Jews, he released him and ordered the high priests and the entire Council to meet. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.