²⁴ But the word of God continued to advance and gain adherents.^(A)

⁸ But the magician Elymas (for that is the translation of his name) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith.^(A)

²³ they only heard it said, “The one who formerly was persecuting us is now proclaiming the faith he once tried to destroy.”

¹⁰ So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.^(A)