Acts 13:46

Translations

Modern

Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.

Traditional

Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

Literal

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.

Latin

Tunc constanter Paulus et Barnabas dixerunt: Vobis oportebat primum loqui verbum Dei: sed quoniam repellitis illud, et indignos vos judicatis æternæ vitæ, ecce convertimur ad gentes.

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English

Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.

Notes

Acts 13:44–49

People were excited by the preaching of the apostles. A large gathering formed the next week. This response made some Jews jealous (see 4:1–2; 5:17). This was because Paul's ministry was attracting more converts than Judaism (13:43). These Jews made verbal attacks against Paul and his ministry (see 6:8–12; 18:6; 19:9; Matthew 23:13).

Paul responded to the attacks with a bold statement that the jealous Jews had rejected their past opportunities to hear the word of God. Paul would now proclaim the message of salvation to Gentiles, following the Lord's command in Scripture (see Acts 10:34–35). The local Gentiles welcomed the gospel, and many accepted it. They spread the Lord's message throughout the region.

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Paul (Saul) Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) The Good News Message The Grace of God

Events

Related verses

Acts 28:28
Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”
Matthew 21:43
Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.
Acts 26:20
First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance.
Acts 18:5–6
And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.
Romans 2:10
…but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.
Acts 3:26
When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”
Acts 13:26
Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
Acts 22:21
Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”
Romans 1:16
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.
Romans 11:11–13
I ask then, did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Certainly not! However, because of their trespass, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel jealous.
Romans 10:19–21
I ask instead, did Israel not understand? First, Moses says: “I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation without understanding.”
Acts 4:29–31
And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

Parallels

Isaiah 49:1–6

People

Barnabas: A Levite from Cyprus who accompanied Paul on missionary journeys Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Glossary

Antioch of Pisidia Antioch of Syria Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Galatia Jerusalem Council Judaizers Paul the Apostle Persecution Pisidia

Topics

Antioch: A City of Pisidia--Persecutes Paul Eternal Life: The Wicked: Judge Themselves Unworthy of Gentiles: Conversion of Gentiles: The Gospel not to be Preached To, Till Preached to the Jews Holy Boldness: Ministers should Exhibit, in The Face of Opposition Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Law: (Contained in the Books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) in Synagogues Life: Everlasting Preaching: Impenitence Under of the Jews Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul The Apostles: Sent First to the House of Israel The Call of God: Withdrawal of the Means of Grace The Gospel: Preached to The Jews First

Acts 13:46

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