Some Believed

23After they had arranged a day with him, more of them came to him at his lodging. To them he was explaining, solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets, from morning until evening.

24And some were persuaded by what was being said, but others disbelieved.

25And since they were disagreeing with one another, they were leaving after Paul had said one final word: “The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah the prophet to your fathers

26saying, ‘Go to this people and say: You will indeed hear, but you will never understand; and seeing, you will indeed see, but you will never perceive.’

27For the heart of this people has become dull, and with their ears they heard heavily, and they closed their eyes; otherwise they might see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn back, and I would heal them.

28Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they also will listen.

29And when he had said these things, the Jews departed, having a great dispute among themselves.