35. When Paul got to the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the mob’s violence,
36. for the mass of people followed, yelling, “Take him away! ”
37. As he was about to be brought into the barracks, Paul said to the commander, “Am I allowed to say something to you? ”He replied, “Do you know Greek?
38. Aren’t you the Egyptian who raised a rebellion some time ago and led 4,000 Assassins into the wilderness? ”
39. Paul said, “I am a Jewish man from Tarsus of Cilicia, a citizen of an important city. Now I ask you, let me speak to the people.”
40. After he had given permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned with his hand to the people. When there was a great hush, he addressed them in the Hebrew language: