⁴⁰ With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”^(A)

²³ When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done,^(A) he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.^(B)

¹⁵ After the reading from the Law^(A) and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.”

³ But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening,^(A) encouraging^(B) and comfort.

³ For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives,^(A) nor are we trying to trick you.^(B)