Acts 13:34-52 ▼

34 And that He raised Him out from the dead, no more being about to return to decay, He spoke thus: ‘I will give to you? the holy blessings, the faithful ones, of David.’

35 So also, He says in another place: ‘You will not allow Your Holy One to see decay.’

36 For indeed David, having served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep and was added to his fathers, and he saw decay.

37 But the One God raised up did not see decay.

38 Therefore be it known to you?, men, brothers, that through this One forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you?.

39 And in Him everyone believing is justified from all things from which you? were not able to be justified in the law of Moses.

40 Take heed, therefore, lest that having been said in the prophets might come about:

41 ‘Behold, scoffers, and wonder and perish; for I am working a work in your? days, a work that you? would never believe, even if one should declare it to you?.’”

42 And on their having departed, they were begging these words to be spoken to them on the next Sabbath.

43 And the synagogue having been dismissed, many of the Jews and worshiping converts followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, kept persuading them to continue in the grace of God.

44 And on the coming Sabbath, almost all the city was gathered together to hear the word of the Lord.

45 But the Jews, having seen the crowds, were filled with jealousy, and they began contradicting the things spoken by Paul, blaspheming.

46 And Paul and Barnabas, having spoken boldly, said, “It was necessary for the word of God to be spoken first to you?. But since you? thrust it away and do not judge yourselves worthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles.

47 For thus the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have placed you as a light for the Gentiles, that you may be for salvation to the end of the earth.’”

48 And the Gentiles hearing were rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.

49 And the word of the Lord was carried through the whole region.

50 But the Jews incited the worshiping women of honorable position and the principals of the city, and they stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas and expelled them from their district.

51 And having shaken off the dust of the feet against them, they went to Iconium.

52 And the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.