Acts 28,28 — Why? 187 faith in Jesus, but the continual offer of salvation to panta", Jew and v Greek alike. Pontifical Biblical Institute John KILGALLEN Via della Pilotta, 25 I-00187 Roma SUMMARY The Isaian citation, used by Paul to describe his encounter with certain Jews in Rome, does not stand alone: it leads to a conclusion, a conclusion which is an imperative and an assurance. What is commanded is a knowledge of the plan of God already in motion, a plan to offer salvation to Jews and Gentiles. As information for Jews of Rome, this final word of Paul is best understood as a motive for repentance; knowledge of the divine plan of God, which will succeed (28b), serves as an encouragement to Roman Jews to ‘turn and be healed by Me’.