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Connecting Statement:
Paul begins to defend what he did.
I ask you
"I beg you" or "I plead with you"
allow me
"please allow me" or please permit me"
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"