## So Paul reasoned  ##

"reason" implys that Paul was having a two way conversation. Alternate translation: "So Paul debated" or "So Paul discussed."

## He persuaded ##

This can also be translated as "He kept trying to persuade."

## was compelled by the Spirit  ##

This phrase can be expressed in the active form. "the spirit compelled him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## shook out his garment ##

This is a symbolic action to indicate that Paul is cutting ties with the unbelieving Jews and leaving them to God's judgment.

## "May your blood be upon your own heads;  ##

This is a metaphor. It means that the Jews are solely responsible for the judgment they will face for their stubbornness if they refuse to repent. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])