Acts 13
Barnabas and Saul Sent Out
1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. References Lord: Acts 9:15, Daniel 9:3, Colossians 4:17. Spirit: 1 Corinthians 12:11. Parallel theme: Acts 14:26, 22:21, Romans 1:1, Galatians 1:15, 1 Timothy 2:7, 2 Timothy 1:11 +5
3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. Prayer: Acts 6:6, 14:23. Parallel theme: Acts 13:2, 14:26, 15:40, Numbers 27:23, Romans 10:15, 1 Timothy 4:14, 2 Timothy 2:2, 3 John 1:8 +5
4 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
5 And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.
6 And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus:
7 Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. Faith: 2 Timothy 3:8. Parallel theme: Acts 9:36
9 Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the HolyHoly: ἅγιος (Hagios). The Greek hagios (ἅγιος) denotes holiness—moral purity and separation unto God. Believers are called 'saints' (hagioi), those set apart for God through Christ's sanctifying work. Ghost, set his eyes on him,
10 And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
11 And now, behold, the hand of the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand. References Lord: Exodus 9:3, 1 Samuel 5:11. Parallel theme: Job 19:21, Psalms 32:4, John 9:39, Hebrews 10:31
12 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
Paul Preaches in Antioch of Pisidia
13 Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.
15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). of exhortation for the people, say on. Prophecy: Acts 13:27. Word: Hebrews 13:22. Parallel theme: Acts 15:21, 18:17, 22:1, Mark 5:22, Romans 12:8 +2
16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., give audience.
17 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.
18 And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness. Parallel theme: Acts 7:36, Exodus 16:35
19 And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot. Parallel theme: Acts 7:45, Deuteronomy 7:1, Joshua 14:1, 19:51, Psalms 78:55
20 And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophetProphet: προφήτης (Prophētēs). The Greek prophētēs (προφήτης) denotes a prophet—one who speaks forth God's message. Jesus was recognized as 'a prophet mighty in deed and word' (Luke 24:19), fulfilling and surpassing the prophetic office..
21 And afterward they desired a king: and GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.
22 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. Kingdom: 1 Samuel 15:23, 15:26, 15:28, 16:1, 2 Samuel 2:4. References David: 1 Samuel 16:13, 2 Samuel 7:8, 1 Kings 15:3, 15:5. Parallel theme: Acts 7:46 +5
23 Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: Covenant: Acts 13:32. References Jesus: Matthew 1:1, Revelation 22:16. Salvation: Jude 1:25. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 7:12, Psalms 132:11
24 When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
25 And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.
26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., to you is the word of this salvation sent.
27 For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him. Parallel theme: Acts 3:17, 15:21, Luke 24:20, John 15:21, Romans 11:25
28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain. Parallel theme: John 19:4
29 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre. Parallel theme: Acts 5:30, Luke 23:53, 24:44, John 19:28, 19:30
30 But God raised him from the dead:
31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. Witness: Acts 1:8, Luke 24:48. Parallel theme: Acts 1:3, 1:11, Matthew 28:16
32 And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,
33 GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
34 And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David. Resurrection: Romans 6:9. References David: Isaiah 55:3
35 Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
36 For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: References David: Acts 2:29, 13:22, 1 Kings 2:10, 1 Chronicles 18:14. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 7:12
37 But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption. Resurrection: Acts 2:24, 13:30
38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: Sin: Acts 2:38, 5:31, 10:43, Luke 24:47, John 1:29, Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:14, 1 John 2:12. Parallel theme: Acts 28:28, Hebrews 9:22 +5
39 And by him all that believeBelieve: πιστεύω (Pisteuo). The Greek pisteuo (πιστεύω) means to believe or trust—active reliance upon Christ. 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish' (John 3:16). are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. Faith: Romans 10:4, 10:10, Galatians 2:16. Word: John 1:17, Romans 3:19, 4:15, 8:3, Hebrews 7:19. Parallel theme: Romans 8:1, Hebrews 10:11 +5
40 Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;
41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
42 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.
43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. Grace: Acts 11:23, 14:3, Hebrews 12:15, 13:9. Kingdom: Acts 14:22, 28:23. References God: 2 John 1:9. References Paul: Acts 13:50. Parallel theme: Acts 2:10, 17:17 +5
Paul Turns to the Gentiles
44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally..
45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
46 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.
47 For so hath the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. Word: Acts 2:41. Parallel theme: John 10:16, 11:52, Romans 11:7, Ephesians 1:4
49 And the wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). of the Lord was published throughout all the region.
50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. References Paul: Acts 13:43, 13:45, 14:19, 17:13. Parallel theme: Acts 6:12, 8:1, 14:2, 21:27, Isaiah 66:5, 2 Timothy 3:11 +5
51 But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium. Parallel theme: Acts 14:1, 14:19, 14:21, 16:2, 18:6, Matthew 10:14, Mark 6:11, Luke 9:5 +3
52 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the HolyHoly: ἅγιος (Hagios). The Greek hagios (ἅγιος) denotes holiness—moral purity and separation unto God. Believers are called 'saints' (hagioi), those set apart for God through Christ's sanctifying work. Ghost. Holy: Acts 2:4, 4:31, Romans 14:17, 15:13, 1 Thessalonians 1:6. Spirit: Galatians 5:22. Parallel theme: Matthew 5:12, Romans 5:3, 2 Corinthians 8:2, James 1:2 +5