In the providence of God this delay resulted in the furtherance of the gospel. Through the favor of those who had Paul in charge, he was permitted to dwell in a commodious house, where he could meet freely with his friends and also present the truth daily to those who came to hear. Thus for two years he continued his labors, "preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, will all confidence, no man forbidding him."

Efter Guds forsyns nåde bevirkede denne opsættelse en videre udbredelse af evangeliet. Ved velvilje fra dem, der havde opsynet med Paulus, fik han tilladelse til at bo i et bekvemt hus, hvor han daglig kunne mødes frit med sine venner og også daglig forkynde sandheden for dem, der kom for at lytte til ham. Således fortsatte han sin virksomhed i to år "og forkyndte dem Guds rige og lærte dem om Herren Jesus Kristus med al frimodighed, uden at nogen hindrede ham deri."