The Jews and the Plan of Hamen

Acts, chapter 28, verses 16 31. Paul has finally reached his destination of rome, where he is under house arrest,. awaiting his trial. Luke, who has accompanied paul on his journey, leaves off his telling of paul's story rather inconclusively. He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of god. And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. After paul had made one statement, the holy spirit was right in saying to your fathers, through isaiah the prophet, go to this people and say: you will indeed hear, but never understand, and you will indeed