^{15 Ref} After the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, "Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, speak."

^{16 Ref} Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, "Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen.

^{17 Ref} The God of this people{TR, NU add "Israel"} chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they stayed as aliens in the land of Egypt, and with an uplifted arm, he led them out of it.