Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.
So Paul stood up, raised his hand to get everyone's attention, and said, 'Hey everyone, both you Israelites and all of you who respect God, listen up.'
Paul knew how to work a room, he got everyone's attention before dropping truth.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Paul and his companion Barnabas were on their first missionary journey, traveling to spread the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles across various regions. Upon arriving in Antioch of Pisidia, they went to the synagogue on the Sabbath and were invited by the leaders to speak. Paul stood up and addressed the audience, starting with a respectful call for attention to include the Jewish people and those who worshiped God, as this was a common way to engage in Jewish gatherings.
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