Acts 13:44-52
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Commentary
Acts 13:44-52 (ESV)
44 The next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.45 But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to contradict what was spoken by Paul, reviling him. 46 And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. 47 For so the Lord has commanded us, saying,
“‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles,
that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”
48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they began 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 spreading throughout the whole region. 50 But the Jews incited the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city, stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of their district. 51 But they shook off the dust from their feet against them and went to Iconium.52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
Go Deeper
Acts 13:45
- What was the consequence of the Jews’ jealousy? What lesson can I learn?
Acts 13:46
- Reflect on the ultimate consequence of rejecting God’s words. What are reasons people reject God’s words, and are there subtle ways in which I do so?
Acts 13:47
- Who are the people God has sent me to be a light for? What did being a light for the Gentiles entail for Paul and Barnabas, and how can I likewise shine as His witness to those around me?
Prayer