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“Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.”

“And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people. And amazed at His answer, they fell silent.”

“Those who led the way admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!””

“But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God.”

“After the voice had spoken, only Jesus was present with them. The disciples kept this to themselves, and in those days they did not tell anyone what they had seen.”

“The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.”

“And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.”

“Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.”

“When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me!”