Acts 13:52
What does Acts 13:52 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 13:52 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 13:52 means
Despite the persecution and the departure of Paul and Barnabas, the newly converted disciples in Pisidian Antioch were not discouraged. Instead, they were 'filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.' This powerful statement highlights the divine source of their joy and inner strength. It demonstrates that true spiritual joy is not dependent on circumstances or the presence of human leaders, but flows from the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Even in the face of adversity, the gospel had produced a resilient and Spirit-filled community.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the disciples were full of joy and of the Holy Spirit.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Ghost.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And the disciples were filled with joy and [the] Holy Spirit.
Context
After Paul and Barnabas were forcibly expelled from Pisidian Antioch and symbolically shook off the dust from their feet in verse 51, this verse focuses on the condition of the new disciples left behind. Their being 'filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit' despite the persecution provides a powerful testament to the gospel's transforming power and the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence. This positive concluding note for the work in Pisidian Antioch anticipates their continued ministry in Iconium, reassuring readers of the gospel's enduring impact despite external challenges.
v.51But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.
v.52This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Peter 1:6
Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, ye have been put to grief in manifold trials,
- 1 Peter 4:13
but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.
- John 16:22
And ye therefore now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh away from you.
- Matthew 5:12
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.
- 2 Corinthians 8:2
how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
- Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;
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