Acts of the Apostles 13:17

In context

15After the reading of the law and the prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, speak.” 16Paul stood up, motioned with his hand and said: “Israelites, and you who fear God, listen. 17The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors. He made the people great during their stay in the land of Egypt, and with a raised arm he led them out of it. 18For some forty years he put up with them in the wilderness; 19he overthrew seven nations in the land of Canaan and gave them their land as an inheritance.