17 “Now (A)it happened, when I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance 18 and (B)saw Him saying to me, (C)‘Make haste and get out of Jerusalem quickly, for they will not receive your testimony concerning Me.’ 19 So I said, ‘Lord, (D)they know that in every synagogue I imprisoned and (E)beat those who believe on You. 20 (F)And when the blood of Your martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by (G)consenting [a]to his death, and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.’ 21 Then He said to me, ‘Depart, (H)for I will send you far from here to the Gentiles.’

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  1. Acts 22:20 NU omits to his death

17 “When I returned to Jerusalem(A) and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance(B) 18 and saw the Lord speaking to me. ‘Quick!’ he said. ‘Leave Jerusalem immediately, because the people here will not accept your testimony about me.’

19 “‘Lord,’ I replied, ‘these people know that I went from one synagogue to another to imprison(C) and beat(D) those who believe in you. 20 And when the blood of your martyr[a] Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.’(E)

21 “Then the Lord said to me, ‘Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’ (F)

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  1. Acts 22:20 Or witness