Acts 28:23-31

23When they had set a day for Paul, they came to his lodging in large numbers. And he carefully explained [Christianity] to them from morning until evening, solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, both from the Law of Moses and from the [writings of the] Prophets.

24Some were persuaded by what he said, but others would not believe.

25They disagreed among themselves and they began to leave after Paul had made one last statement: “The Holy Spirit rightly spoke through Isaiah the prophet to your fathers, saying,

26‘Go to this people and say, “You will keep on hearing, but will not understand, You will keep on seeing, but will not perceive;

27For the heart (the understanding, the soul) of this people has become dull (calloused), And with their ears they scarcely hear, And they have shut their eyes [to the truth]; Otherwise they might see with their eyes, And hear with their ears, And understand with their heart and return [to Me], And I would heal them.” ’

28Therefore let it be known to you that [this message of] the salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they indeed will listen!”

29[And when he had said these things, the Jews left, arguing among themselves.]

30And Paul lived there for two full years [at his own expense] in his own rented lodging and welcomed all who came to him,

31preaching and proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness and boldness, unhindered and unrestrained.