Acts 13:42
What does Acts 13:42 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 13:42 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 13:42 means
As Paul and Barnabas were departing the synagogue, many of the people, both Jews and Gentiles, earnestly requested that they speak these same words again on the following Sabbath. This sincere request indicates a genuine interest and receptiveness to the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. It suggests that Paul's sermon resonated deeply, prompting a desire for further instruction and contemplation. This positive initial response shows the immediate impact of the gospel on a broad range of listeners.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And as they went out, they besought that these words might be spoken to them the next sabbath.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And as they went out, they besought that these words might be spoken to them the next sabbath.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when they went out, they made a request that these words might be said to them again on the Sabbath after.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And having gone forth out of the synagogue of the Jews, the nations were calling upon <FI>them<Fi> that on the next sabbath these sayings may be spoken to them,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And as they went out, they desired them that on the next sabbath they would speak unto them these words.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And as they went out they begged that these words might be spoken to them the ensuing sabbath.
Context
After Paul concludes his sermon with a serious warning in verse 41, this verse immediately reveals the positive initial reaction of many listeners. Their request for a repeat sermon the following Sabbath demonstrates their genuine interest and the initial impact of the gospel. This positive response sets the stage for the dramatic influx of attendees the next week, described in verse 44, and highlights the initial receptiveness before the opposition from jealous Jews, which begins to surface in verse 45.
v.41Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish; For I work a work in your days, A work which ye shall in no wise believe, if one declare it unto you.
v.42This passage
v.43Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 10:33
Forthwith therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to hear all things that have been commanded thee of the Lord.
- Matthew 19:30
But many shall be last that are first; and first that are last.
- Acts 13:14
But they, passing through from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia; and they went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.
- Acts 28:28
Be it known therefore unto you, that this salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles: they will also hear.
- Ezekiel 3:6
not to many peoples of a strange speech and of a hard language, whose words thou canst not understand. Surely, if I sent thee to them, they would hearken unto thee.
- Matthew 11:21
Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
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