So those who welcomed his message were baptized. That day about 3,000 people were added to their number.

Nevertheless, believers were being added to the Lord in increasing numbers both men and women.

He motioned to them with his hand to be quiet, and then he told them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He added, "Tell this to James and the brothers." Then he left and went somewhere else.

The jailer reported these words to Paul, and added, "The magistrates have sent word to release you. So come out now and go in peace."

They disagreed with one another as they were leaving, so Paul added this statement: "The Holy Spirit was so right when he spoke to your ancestors through the prophet Isaiah!