^{15 Ref} and after the reading of the law and of the prophets, the chief men of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, `Men, brethren, if there be a word in you of exhortation unto the people -- say on.'

^{16 Ref} And Paul having risen, and having beckoned with the hand, said, `Men, Israelites, and those fearing God, hearken:

^{17 Ref} the God of this people Israel did choose our fathers, and the people He did exalt in their sojourning in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm did He bring them out of it;