Acts 13:26
What does Acts 13:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 13:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 13:26 means
Paul directly addresses his audience, identifying them as 'Brethren, children of the stock of Abraham' (ethnic Jews) and 'those among you that fear God' (Gentile proselytes). He declares that the message of salvation through Jesus is specifically sent to them. This emphasizes the universal reach of the gospel, beginning with the Jewish people, but also extending to Gentiles who embrace the God of Israel. It asserts the urgency and relevance of the message for their lives, inviting them to receive this divine offer of salvation.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you that fear God, to us is the word of this salvation sent forth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you that fear God, to us is the word of this salvation sent forth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949My brothers, children of the family of Abraham, and those among you who have the fear of God, to us the word of this salvation is sent.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`Men, brethren, sons of the race of Abraham, and those among you fearing God, to you was the word of this salvation sent,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Men, brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you fear God: to you the word of this salvation is sent.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Brethren, sons of Abraham's race, and those who among you fearGod, to you has the word of this salvation been sent:
Context
After establishing Jesus's identity as the promised Savior and confirming it with John the Baptist's testimony in verses 23-25, Paul pivots in this verse to a direct address to his audience. He presents the gospel message directly to them, highlighting its immediate relevance for both Jews and God-fearing Gentiles. This invitation to receive salvation sets the stage for Paul's explanation of how Jesus’s death and resurrection fulfill prophecy, leading to the offer of forgiveness and justification, which he details in subsequent verses.
v.25And as John was fulfilling his course, he said, What suppose ye that I am? I am not he. But behold, there cometh one after me the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to unloose.
v.26This passage
v.27For they that dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 3:26
Unto you first God, having raised up his Servant, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities.
- Luke 24:47
and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
- Isaiah 41:8
But thou, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend,
- 2 Chronicles 20:7
Didst not thou, O our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and give it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?
- Acts 28:28
Be it known therefore unto you, that this salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles: they will also hear.
- Matthew 3:9
and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
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