3 To these also by many positive proofs he showed himself alive after he had suffered,+ being seen by them throughout forty days and telling the things about the kingdom of God.+

23 They now arranged for a day with him, and they came in greater numbers to him in his lodging place. And he explained the matter to them by bearing thorough witness concerning the kingdom of God+ and by using persuasion with them concerning Jesus from both the law of Moses+ and the Prophets,+ from morning till evening.

31 preaching* the kingdom of God to them and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with the greatest freeness of speech,+ without hindrance.