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Acts 13:14

What does Acts 13:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Acts 13:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Acts 13:14 means

Continuing their journey from Perga, Paul and Barnabas traveled inland to Antioch of Pisidia. This city, distinct from Antioch in Syria, was strategically important due to its Jewish population and Roman influence. Following their custom, they entered the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down. This action demonstrates their consistent missionary strategy: to first approach Jewish communities, bringing the gospel message to those already familiar with the Scriptures. Their presence in the synagogue sets up the opportunity for Paul to deliver a pivotal sermon.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But they, passing through from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia; and they went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But they, passing through from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia; and they went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But they, going through from Perga, came to Antioch in Pisidia; and they went into the Synagogue on the Sabbath and were seated.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and they having gone through from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia, and having gone into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, they sat down,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But they, passing through Perge, came to Antioch in Pisidia: and, entering into the Synagogue on the sabbath day, they sat down.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But they, passing through from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia; and entering into the synagogue on the sabbath day they sat down.

Context

Following their departure from Paphos and John Mark's return to Jerusalem in verse 13, this verse details Paul and Barnabas's arrival in Pisidian Antioch. Their immediate action of entering the synagogue on the Sabbath defines the setting for the next major event in the narrative. This sets the stage for the invitation they receive from the synagogue rulers in verse 15, which will lead directly to Paul's lengthy and foundational sermon, commencing in verse 16. This establishes the context for their evangelistic outreach in this new city.

v.13Now Paul and his company set sail from Paphos, and came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.

v.14This passage

v.15And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 17:2

    and Paul, as his custom was, went in unto them, and for three sabbath days reasoned with them from the scriptures,

  • Acts 18:4

    And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.

  • Acts 13:5

    And when they were at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John as their attendant.

  • Acts 13:42

    And as they went out, they besought that these words might be spoken to them the next sabbath.

  • Acts 14:19

    But there came Jews thither from Antioch and Iconium: and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.

  • Acts 16:13

    And on the sabbath day we went forth without the gate by a river side, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down, and spake unto the women that were come together.

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