²² But we know that people everywhere are saying bad things about your new group. So we would like you to tell us your ideas.’

²³ So the Jewish leaders in Rome chose a day to meet again with Paul. When that day arrived, a large number of Jews came to the house where Paul was staying. Paul talked to them from the morning until the evening. He explained his message about the kingdom of God. He showed them what Moses and the other prophets had written in the Bible. He tried to show them that Jesus was God's special Messiah. ²⁴ Some of them believed that Paul's message was true. But other Jews who were there would not believe him.