⁴⁰ And with many other words he solemnly ^(A)testified and kept on urging them, saying, “^[a]Be saved from this ^(B)perverse generation!”

²³ Then when he arrived and ^[a]witnessed ^(A)the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with ^[b]resolute heart to remain true to the Lord;

¹⁵ After ^(A)the reading of the Law and ^(B)the Prophets, ^(C)the synagogue officials sent word to them, saying, “^[a]Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it.”

³ But the one who prophesies speaks to people for ^(A)edification, ^[a](B)exhortation, and consolation.

³ For our ^(A)exhortation does not come from ^(B)error or ^(C)impurity or ^[a]by way of ^(D)deceit;