16 Then Paul stood up and motioned with his hand and said: “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen!(A) 17 The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors, exalted the people during their stay in the land of Egypt, and led them out of it with a mighty[a] arm.(B) 18 And for about 40 years He put up with them[b] in the wilderness;(C)

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  1. Acts 13:17 Lit with an uplifted
  2. Acts 13:18 Other mss read He cared for them

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