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# the captain had given him permission
The word "permission" can be stated as a verb. AT: "the captain permitted Paul to speak" or "the captain allowed Paul to speak" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
# Paul stood on the steps
The word "steps" here refers to the steps on the stairway to the fortress.
# motioned with the hand to the people
It can be stated explicitly why Paul motioned with the hand. AT: "motioned with his hand for the people to be quiet" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
# When there was a deep silence
"When the people were completely silent"