16. So Paul stood, lifted his hand to quiet them, and started speaking. “Men of Israel,” he said, “and you God-fearing Gentiles, listen to me.
17. “The God of this nation of Israel chose our ancestors and made them multiply and grow strong during their stay in Egypt. Then with a powerful arm he led them out of their slavery.
18. He put up with them through forty years of wandering in the wilderness.
19. Then he destroyed seven nations in Canaan and gave their land to Israel as an inheritance.