Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. New Living Translation Some were persuaded by the things he said, but others did not believe. English Standard Version And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. Berean Standard Bible Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe. Berean Literal Bible And indeed, some were persuaded of the things he is speaking, but some refused to believe. King James Bible And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. New King James Version And some were persuaded by the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved. New American Standard Bible Some were being persuaded by the things said by Paul, but others would not believe. NASB 1995 Some were being persuaded by the things spoken, but others would not believe. NASB 1977 And some were being persuaded by the things spoken, but others would not believe. Legacy Standard Bible And some were being persuaded by the things spoken, but others were not believing. Amplified Bible Some were persuaded by what he said, but others would not believe. Christian Standard Bible Some were persuaded by what he said, but others did not believe. Holman Christian Standard Bible Some were persuaded by what he said, but others did not believe. American Standard Version And some believed the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved. Contemporary English Version Some of the leaders agreed with what Paul said, but others did not. English Revised Version And some believed the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved. GOD'S WORD® Translation Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others continued to disbelieve. Good News Translation Some of them were convinced by his words, but others would not believe. International Standard Version Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others wouldn't believe. Majority Standard Bible Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe. NET Bible Some were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe. New Heart English Bible Some believed the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved. Webster's Bible Translation And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. Weymouth New Testament Some were convinced; others refused to believe. World English Bible Some believed the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand some, indeed, were believing the things spoken, and some were not believing. Berean Literal Bible And indeed, some were persuaded of the things he is speaking, but some refused to believe. Young's Literal Translation and, some, indeed, were believing the things spoken, and some were not believing. Smith's Literal Translation And some truly were persuaded by things spoken, and some disbelieved. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd some believed the things that were said; but some believed not. Catholic Public Domain Version And some believed the things that he was saying, yet others did not believe. New American Bible Some were convinced by what he had said, while others did not believe. New Revised Standard Version Some were convinced by what he had said, while others refused to believe. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd some of them harkened to his words, but others paid no attention. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And some of them were persuaded by his words and others were not persuaded. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd some believed the things that were spoken, and some believed not. Godbey New Testament And some of them indeed believed the things spoken, but others continued to doubt; Haweis New Testament and some were convinced by the things which were spoken, but others continued in their unbelief. Mace New Testament some believed what he had said, but others did not believe: Weymouth New Testament Some were convinced; others refused to believe. Worrell New Testament And some were believing the things spoken, and some were disbelieving. Worsley New Testament And some regarded the things that were spoken, but others did not believe. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul Preaches at Rome…23So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets. 24 Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe. 25They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:… Cross References Isaiah 6:9-10 And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Matthew 13:14-15 In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ John 12:37-41 Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him. / This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” / For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says: ... Romans 11:7-8 What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened, / as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.” Mark 4:12 so that, ‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven.’” Luke 8:10 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’ John 9:39-41 Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.” / Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and they asked Him, “Are we blind too?” / “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” Romans 9:18 Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. / To the one we are an odor that brings death, to the other a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task? Hebrews 3:7-11 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, / where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works. ... Ezekiel 12:2 “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. Jeremiah 5:21 “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. Deuteronomy 29:4 Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. Psalm 69:22-23 May their table become a snare; may it be a retribution and a trap. / May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever. Isaiah 29:10 For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes, O prophets; He has covered your heads, O seers. Treasury of Scripture And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. Acts 13:48-50 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed… Acts 14:4 But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. Acts 17:4,5 And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few… Jump to Previous Agreement Believe Believed Believing Convinced Disbelieved Doubts Indeed Others Persuaded RefusedJump to Next Agreement Believe Believed Believing Convinced Disbelieved Doubts Indeed Others Persuaded RefusedActs 28 1. Paul, after his shipwreck, is kindly entertained on Malta.5. The snake on his hand hurts him not. 8. He heals many diseases in the island. 11. They depart toward Rome. 17. He declares to the Jews the cause of his coming. 24. After his preaching some were persuaded, and some believed not. 30. Yet he preaches there two years. Some of them were convinced by what he said This phrase highlights the mixed reception of Paul's message. In the context of Acts 28, Paul is in Rome, under house arrest, yet he continues to preach the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. The phrase "convinced by what he said" indicates that some listeners were persuaded by Paul's explanation of the Scriptures, particularly his testimony about Jesus as the Messiah. This reflects the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy (Isaiah 6:9-10) about the varied responses to God's message. The ability of Paul's words to convince some listeners underscores the power of the Holy Spirit in opening hearts to the truth of the Gospel (John 16:13). but others refused to believe Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleA central figure in the New Testament, Paul is in Rome under house arrest, preaching the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. 2. Rome The capital of the Roman Empire, where Paul is spreading the message of Jesus Christ to the Jewish community and others interested in his teachings. 3. Jewish Audience The primary group Paul is addressing in this passage, consisting of Jewish leaders and individuals curious about the message of Jesus. 4. House Arrest Paul is under house arrest, which allows him to receive visitors and preach the Gospel, despite his confinement. 5. Division of Belief The event described in this verse highlights the division among Paul's listeners, with some accepting his message and others rejecting it. Teaching Points The Nature of the Gospel MessageThe Gospel inherently divides; it is a message that requires a response, and not all will accept it. This division is not a failure of the message but a reflection of human free will and spiritual receptivity. Perseverance in Witnessing Like Paul, believers are called to faithfully share the Gospel, regardless of the outcome. Success in witnessing is measured by obedience to God, not by the number of converts. Understanding Rejection Rejection of the Gospel should not discourage believers. It is a common experience, even for the apostles. Trust in God's sovereignty and continue to pray for those who do not yet believe. The Role of the Holy Spirit Conversion is ultimately the work of the Holy Spirit. Believers are instruments in God's hands, and it is the Spirit who convicts and convinces hearts. Engaging with Different Responses Be prepared for varied responses to the Gospel. Engage with those who are curious, encourage those who believe, and pray for those who reject the message.(24) And some believed the things which were spoken.--Better, as expressing the fact that the verb is the passive form of that translated "persuade," in the previous verse, some were being persuaded of the things that were spoken.Verse 24. - Disbelieved for believed not, A.V. The usual division of the hearers of the Word. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Some [of them]οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. were convinced ἐπείθοντο (epeithonto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3982: A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. by what τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. he said, λεγομένοις (legomenois) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [others] οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. refused to believe. ἠπίστουν (ēpistoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 569: To be unfaithful, disbelieve, refuse belief, prove false. From apistos; to be unbelieving, i.e. disbelieve, or disobey. Links Acts 28:24 NIVActs 28:24 NLT Acts 28:24 ESV Acts 28:24 NASB Acts 28:24 KJV Acts 28:24 BibleApps.com Acts 28:24 Biblia Paralela Acts 28:24 Chinese Bible Acts 28:24 French Bible Acts 28:24 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 28:24 Some believed the things which were spoken (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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