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