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16 So Paul arose, and motioning with his hand said, Men of Israel and you who reverence and fear God, listen!

17 The God of this people Israel selected our forefathers and made this people great and important during their stay in the land of Egypt, and then with an uplifted arm He led them out from there.(A)

18 And for about forty years [a]like a fatherly nurse He cared for them in the wilderness and endured their behavior.(B)

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  1. Acts 13:18 Some ancient manuscripts so read.

16 Standing up, Paul motioned with his hand(A) and said: “Fellow Israelites and you Gentiles who worship God, listen to me! 17 The God of the people of Israel chose our ancestors; he made the people prosper during their stay in Egypt; with mighty power he led them out of that country;(B) 18 for about forty years he endured their conduct[a](C) in the wilderness;(D)

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  1. Acts 13:18 Some manuscripts he cared for them