^{15 Ref} And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.

^{16 Ref} Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.

^{17 Ref} The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.