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Acts 13:43

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After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.

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The same verse in ASV and KJV ▾

ASV

Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.

KJV

Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

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This verse in Acts 13

Commentary

11 notes on this verse
Now when the congregation was broken up,.... Or "the synagogue"; not the place, but the people that met in it; when they were "dismissed", as the Vulgate Latin and Arabic versions render it; either in a disorderly manner, through the offence the Jews took at Paul's preaching; or if in an orderly way, this was done by התורגמן, "the interpreter"; so it is said (w), that "R.

This site's exposition

religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas

on Acts 13:43-44

When the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who persuaded them to continue in the grace of God, the response from within the synagogue itself running warmer here than the next sabbath's crowd will allow the leadership to tolerate. The next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God, a turnout Luke records as the natural result of a week's report spreading through Pisidian Antioch. The size of that second gathering is what precipitates the conflict the following verses narrate.

The record, by era

The Church Fathers3 voices

A commentator

John Chrysostom

Homily on Acts 30 · Written in the 5th century.

proposed

"And when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and worshipping proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas" - after this point he puts Paul first - "who, speaking unto them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God." Do you observe the eagerness, how great it is? They "followed" them, it says. Why did they not baptize them immediately? It was not the proper time: there was need to persuade them in order to their steadfast abiding therein.

A commentator

John Chrysostom

Homily on Acts 30 · Written in the 5th century.

proposed

See the Apostles on all occasions exhorting, not merely accepting men, nor courting them, but, "speaking unto them," it says, "they persuaded them to continue in the grace of God."

A commentator

Oecumenius

Commentary on Acts · Written before 550.

proposed

Respecting here and going forward those who are fervent and passionate in the worship surrounding it, he calls them rather zealots than the others. For such persons accepted the faith in Christ sooner than others, being able to perceive its superiority and greatness, and not …

The Medieval Church2 voices

A commentator

Bede

Commentary on Acts · Written before 735.

proposed

Many Jews and devout converts followed them. It is better read: "And worshipers of God," as we have seen in the Greek. This means those who were Gentiles by nature but Jews by religion, whom the Greeks call proselytes.

A commentator

Bede

Retractions on Acts · Written before 735.

proposed

They were speaking, urging them to remain in the grace of God. Hence in the Greek follows a verse, which our Codices do not have: But the word was spread throughout the whole city, and then what we have is added: On the next Sabbath, …
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The Puritans and the Awakening1 voice

A commentator

John Wesley

1703–1791

Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament (1755)

proposed

Who speaking to them - More familiarly, persuaded them to continue - For trials were at hand, in the grace of God - That is, to adhere to the Gospel or Christian faith.

The Nineteenth Century3 voices

When the congregation - Greek: when the synagogue was dissolved. Broken up - Dismissed. It does not mean that it was broken up by violence or disorder. It was dismissed in the usual way. Many of the Jews - Probably the majority of them rejected the message. See Act 13:45. Still a deep impression was made on many of them. And religious proselytes - See Act 13:16. Compare the notes on Mat 23:15. Greek: proselytes worshipping. Persuaded them to continue ... - It would appear from this that they professedly received the truth and embraced the Lord Jesus.

A commentator

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown

1802–1910

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)

proposed

who, speaking to them--following up the discourse in the synagogue by some further words of encouragement. persuaded them to continue in the grace of God--which they had experienced through the Gospel.

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A commentator

Adam Clarke

1762–1832

Commentary on the Bible · Written before 1832.

proposed

Many of the Jews - Direct descendants from some of the twelve tribes; and religious proselytes, heathens who had been converted to Judaism, and, having submitted to circumcision, had become proselytes of the covenant: though some think that the expression means proselytes of the gate - persons who believed in one God, like the Jews, but who had not received circumcision. Persuaded them to continue in the grace of God - That is, that they should continue to credit the Gospel; to receive the spirit and influence of it; to bring forth the fruits of that spirit; and thus continue under the favor and approbation of God.

The words behind it

27 Greek words

Every Greek word of this verse in the order it stands, with what it means and the door to its own study. The last column counts the times a word stands in the whole Bible: the rarer the word, the more the places it appears belong together.

A shaded row is a word that stands 400 times or fewer in the Bible.

Related verses

18 in all, six open

The number beside each verse is how many compiled reference works tie it to this one. The strongest six stand open.

John 8:31So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.13 worksTitus 2:11For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.8 worksActs 11:23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.7 worksActs 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.6 worksHebrews 13:9Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.5 worksHebrews 12:15See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.5 works
The other 12 cross-references, with their words ▾
James 1:25But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.5 worksActs 13:26Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.5 worksMatthew 23:15Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You traverse land and sea to win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are.5 worksRomans 3:24and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.4 worksActs 16:14Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.4 worksActs 17:34But some joined him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others who were with them.4 worksActs 14:3So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.4 worksRomans 5:21so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.4 worksColossians 1:28We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.4 worksRomans 5:2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.4 worksColossians 1:23if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.4 works2 Corinthians 5:11Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.4 works

The walk

8 stops

Each card is a verse this one points to, and under it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it.

  • Through

    Acts 14:22

    strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

    it leads to

    • 1 Peter 5:10

      And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish…

    • 2 Timothy 3:12

      Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

    • John 16:33

      I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

    • Romans 8:17

      And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.

    • 1 Thessalonians 3:2–4

      We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

  • Through

    Romans 3:24

    and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

    it leads to

    • 1 Peter 1:18–19

      For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,

    • Titus 3:5–7

      He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

    • Colossians 1:14

      in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Where this verse is studied

About Acts

The Ascension, Gustave Doré, 1866. Public domain.
The Ascension, Gustave Doré, 1866. Public domain.
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This page draws on 10 works. Open the list of works

This page draws on Adam Clarke, Commentary on the Bible; Albert Barnes, Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869); Bede, Commentary on Acts; Bede, Retractions on Acts; J. A. Alexander, The Acts of the Apostles Explained; Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible; John Chrysostom, Homily on Acts 30; John Gill, Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748); John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Oecumenius, Commentary on Acts.

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