<p>13:16 <i>And Paul stood up and beckoning with the hand, said</i>- The same words used about Peter (Acts 12:17). Luke seems to be developing the parallels between Paul and Peter; but it is also possible that Paul is emulating Peter.</p><p><i>You men of Israel and you that fear God</i>- Referring to the 'God fearers', the Gentile proselytes. Paul's sensitivity to this group may be reflected in his opening reference to &quot;this people&quot; rather than 'our people'; we can imagine Paul saying this whilst looking at the benches where the Gentile proselytes were sitting. Paul also directs his words to the Jews, by speaking of &quot;our fathers&quot;; thus modelling for us an inclusive approach in our witness and teaching.</p><p><i>Listen- </i>The idea of the Greek is an appeal to understand, to 'get it'. The early brethren preached looking for a response. They were preaching toward decision, for conversion. The Lord taught us that He will make His followers fishers of men; and fishers catch something, they aren&rsquo;t fishermen if they just offer a bait indifferently. Paul taught that his hearers should repent and turn to God and do works meet for repentance (Acts 26:20). The address in the synagogue at Antioch in Pisidia has three parts, each marked by an appeal to the listeners. Clearly it has been planned in advance, and was an appeal for response (Acts 13:16,26,38). These preachers weren&rsquo;t shy in asking men and women to decide for or against the love of God in Jesus. They challenged men to do something about the message they had heard. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>