unfoldingWord_en_tn/act/21/40.md

# the captain had given him permission

The word "permission" can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: "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. Alternate translation: "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"
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00			`# the captain had given him permission`

Replace all AT: with Alternate translation: 2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00			`The word "permission" can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: "the captain permitted Paul to speak" or "the captain allowed Paul to speak" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])`
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			`# 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`

Replace all AT: with Alternate translation: 2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00			`It can be stated explicitly why Paul motioned with the hand. Alternate translation: "motioned with his hand for the people to be quiet" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])`
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			`# When there was a deep silence`

			`"When the people were completely silent"`