^{15 Ref} And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the Synagogue sent to them, saying, Brothers, if you have a word of comfort for the people, say on.

^{16 Ref} And Paul, getting up and making a sign with his hand, said, Men of Israel, and you who have the fear of God, give ear.

^{17 Ref} The God of this people Israel made selection of our fathers, lifting the people up from their low condition when they were living in the land of Egypt, and with a strong arm took them out of it.