BSB(i)
39 But Paul answered, “I am a Jew from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. Now I beg you to allow me to speak to the people.”
40 Having received permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. A great hush came over the crowd, and he addressed them in Hebrew:
22 1 “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
2 When they heard him speak to them in Hebrew, they became even more silent. Then Paul declared,