As they came near the village where the two men were headed, Jesus acted as though he were going farther.

"And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance like your leaders.

As it is written, "I have made you the father of many nations." Abraham acted in faith when he stood in the presence of God, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence things that don't yet exist.

In the past I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man. But I received mercy because I acted ignorantly in my unbelief,