The unprejudiced Jews and Greeks took the position that the morals and good order of the city would be improved, if the apostles were allowed to remain and work there. Upon the occasions when the apostles were brought before the authorities, their defense was so clear and sensible, and the statement which they gave of their doctrine was so calm and comprehensive, that a considerable influence was raised in their favor. The doctrine they preached gained great publicity, and was brought before a much larger number of unprejudiced hearers than ever before in that place. {3SP 359.2}

De fordomsfrie jøder og græker tog det standpunkt at byens moral og gode orden ville blive bedre, hvis apostlene fik lov til at blive der og arbejde der. Ved de anledninger hvor apostlen blev bragt frem for myndighederne, var deres forsvar så klar og fornuftig, og de udtalelser som de gav om deres lære så rolig og letfattelig, at en betydelig indflydelse rejste sig til deres fordel. Den lære de forkyndte vandt stor offentlig omtale, og kom frem for mange flere fordomsfrie tilhørere end nogensinde før, på dette sted.