Acts 22:2

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When they heard that he was speaking to them in the Hebrew language, they became even more quiet, and he said:

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  • Acts 21:40 : 40 When the commander had given him permission, Paul stood on the steps and gestured to the crowd with his hand. When there was a great silence, he addressed them in the Hebrew language, saying:

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    1Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.

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