22. However, we would like to hear what you think. We know that everywhere people are talking against this sect.”
23. On a designated day a larger number of influential Jews ⌊than expected⌋ went to the place where Paul was staying. From morning until evening, Paul was explaining the kingdom of God to them. He was trying to convince them about Jesus from Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets.
24. Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others continued to disbelieve.
25. The Jews, unable to agree among themselves, left after Paul had quoted this particular passage to them: “How well the Holy Spirit spoke to your ancestors through the prophet Isaiah!
26. The Spirit said: ‘Go to these people and say,“You will hear clearly but never understand.You will see clearly but never comprehend.