Acts 13:26
Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
Original Language Analysis
ἀδελφοί
and brethren
G80
ἀδελφοί
and brethren
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
2 of 19
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
υἱοὶ
children
G5207
υἱοὶ
children
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
3 of 19
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
γένους
of the stock
G1085
γένους
of the stock
Strong's:
G1085
Word #:
4 of 19
"kin" (abstract or concrete, literal or figurative, individual or collective)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
φοβούμενοι
feareth
G5399
φοβούμενοι
feareth
Strong's:
G5399
Word #:
10 of 19
to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεόν
God
G2316
θεόν
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
12 of 19
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λόγος
the word
G3056
λόγος
the word
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
15 of 19
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Isaiah 46:13I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.Luke 1:77To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,Luke 1:69And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;Acts 10:35But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.Acts 5:20Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.Acts 13:43Now 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.Acts 4:12Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.Acts 13:46Then 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.Colossians 1:5For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;Ephesians 1:13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Historical Context
This Pisidian Antioch sermon represents Paul's typical synagogue preaching: beginning with Jewish history, culminating in Jesus as Messiah. His inclusion of God-fearers (Gentiles attracted to Judaism) foreshadowed the gospel's universal reach.
Questions for Reflection
- How does recognizing the gospel as 'sent to you' specifically change your sense of responsibility to respond?
- What does the inclusion of both Jews and God-fearing Gentiles teach about the gospel's expanding scope?
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Analysis & Commentary
Paul's direct address - 'Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God' - includes both ethnic Jews and God-fearing Gentiles. His proclamation 'to you is the word of this salvation sent' emphasizes that the gospel comes as divine message, not human invention. The phrase 'sent to you' indicates both priority and responsibility - first opportunity brings first accountability.