Acts 28:17-29

17It happened that after three days, Paul called together those who were the prominent Jewish leaders. When they had gathered he said to them, “Brothers, although I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

18When they examined me, they wanted to release me because there was no basis for the death penalty.

19But when the Judean leaders protested, I was forced to appeal to Caesar—not that I had any charge to bring against my own nation.

20For this reason, therefore, I have requested to see you and to speak with you—since it is for the hope of Israel that I am bearing this chain.”

21They said to him, “We have received no letters from Judea about you, and none of the brothers coming here has reported or spoken any evil about you.

22But we think it appropriate to hear from you about what you think. For indeed, it is known to us that regarding this sect, it is spoken against everywhere.”

23They set a day to meet Paul and came to him at his quarters in large numbers. From morning until evening he was explaining everything to them, testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them about Yeshua from both the Torah of Moses and the Prophets.

24Some were convinced by what he said, while others refused to believe.

25So when they disagreed among themselves, they began leaving after Paul had said one last statement: “The Ruach ha-Kodesh rightly spoke through Isaiah the prophet to your fathers,

26saying, ‘Go to this people and say, “You will keep on hearing but will never understand; you will keep looking, but will never see.

27For the heart of this people has become dull, their ears can barely hear, and they have shut their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts. Then they would turn back, and I would heal them.”’

28Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”