13 From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia. There John left them and returned to Jerusalem.
14 From Perga they went on to Pisidian Antioch. On the Sabbath day they entered the synagogue and sat down.
15 The Law and the Prophets were read aloud. Then the synagogue rulers sent word to Paul and his companions. They said, "Brothers, do you have a message of hope for the people? If you do, please speak."
16 Paul stood up and motioned with his hand. Then he said, "Men of Israel, and you non-Jews who worship God, listen to me!
17 The God of Israel chose our people who lived long ago. He blessed them greatly while they were in Egypt. With his mighty power he led them out of that country.
18 He put up with them for about 40 years in the desert.
19 He destroyed seven nations in Canaan. Then he gave the land to his people as their rightful share.