Acts 28:23 When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. 24 And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. 25 And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: “The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: 26 “‘Go to this people, and say, “You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive.”... 28 Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.”
30 He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, 31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
After a few more occasions on which he could demonstrate the power of the Gospel, Paul finally made it to Rome, where he was received with much rejoicing by believers there. As was his custom, he first went to the Jews of the city to share the Gospel there, but as usually happened, they rejected him when he talked of Salvation to the Gentiles. Awaiting his appearance before Caesar, Paul had over two years to share the Gospel with all who would listen, fulfilling a desire God had placed in his heart years before.
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