Thematic Bible
Acts 13:1 (show verse)
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets [who spoke a new message of God to the people] and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod [Antipas] the tetrarch, and Saul.
Antioch » A city in syria
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » The congregation in
Antipas » Ruled » Galilee » Slayed » John the baptist
Barnabas » A prophet
Christian ministers » Teachers of schools
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Antioch
Cyrene » Simon and lucius belonged to
Herods of the new testament » Antipas (herod the tetrarch) facts concerning » He ruled over galilee and perea for about thirty years seeking the title of king he was banished to gaul
Leaders » FALSE » Prophets in the Christian church
Lucius » A Christian » Antioch
Manaen » An associate of herod in his youth, and a Christian teacher
Ministers » Faithful--exemplified » Simeon
Niger » The surname of simeon
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Prophets in the Christian church
Religious » FALSE » Prophets in the Christian church
Simeon » Niger
Simeon » Disciple » A disciple
Divine Teacher » Christian
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » The congregation in
Antipas » Ruled » Galilee » Slayed » John the baptist
Barnabas » A prophet
Christian ministers » Teachers of schools
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Antioch
Cyrene » Simon and lucius belonged to
Herods of the new testament » Antipas (herod the tetrarch) facts concerning » He ruled over galilee and perea for about thirty years seeking the title of king he was banished to gaul
Leaders » FALSE » Prophets in the Christian church
Lucius » A Christian » Antioch
Manaen » An associate of herod in his youth, and a Christian teacher
Ministers » Faithful--exemplified » Simeon
Niger » The surname of simeon
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Prophets in the Christian church
Religious » FALSE » Prophets in the Christian church
Simeon » Niger
Simeon » Disciple » A disciple
Divine Teacher » Christian
Acts 13:2 (show verse)
While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for the work to which I have called them.”
Associations » Man needs the comfort and help of » Recognized by paul in his missionary work
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Paul and barnabas
Companionship » Man needs the comfort and help of » Recognized by paul in his missionary work
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
Fasting » Of saints--exemplified » Primitive Christians
Fasting » Instances of » Of the disciples, at the time of the consecration of barnabas and saul
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Isaiah
the personality of Holy Spirit » He appoints and commissions ministers
Holy spirit » As appointing and sending ministers
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
Holy spirit » Guides » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Design of » To direct ministers
Leadership » Of the spirit » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
Ministers » Sent by the holy ghost
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
Missionary-work by ministers » Directed by the holy ghost
Missionary-work by ministers » The holy ghost calls to
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
Spirit » The leadership of » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Supplying ministers to the church
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Paul and barnabas
Companionship » Man needs the comfort and help of » Recognized by paul in his missionary work
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
Fasting » Of saints--exemplified » Primitive Christians
Fasting » Instances of » Of the disciples, at the time of the consecration of barnabas and saul
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Isaiah
the personality of Holy Spirit » He appoints and commissions ministers
Holy spirit » As appointing and sending ministers
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
Holy spirit » Guides » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Design of » To direct ministers
Leadership » Of the spirit » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
Ministers » Sent by the holy ghost
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
Missionary-work by ministers » Directed by the holy ghost
Missionary-work by ministers » The holy ghost calls to
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
Spirit » The leadership of » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Supplying ministers to the church
Acts 13:3 (show verse)
Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them [in approval and dedication] and sent them away [on their first journey].
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Paul and barnabas
Christian ministers » Ordination of » Of paul and barnabas
Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Ordination of ministers
Fasting » Ordination of ministers
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
Fasting » Instances of » Of the disciples, at the time of the consecration of barnabas and saul
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
Prayer » Accompanied with » Fasting
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Paul and barnabas
Christian ministers » Ordination of » Of paul and barnabas
Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Ordination of ministers
Fasting » Ordination of ministers
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
Fasting » Instances of » Of the disciples, at the time of the consecration of barnabas and saul
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
Prayer » Accompanied with » Fasting
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
Acts 13:4 (show verse)
So then, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
Acts 13:5 (show verse)
When Barnabas and Saul arrived at Salamis, they began to preach the word of God [proclaiming the message of eternal salvation through faith in Christ] in the synagogues of the Jews; and they also had John [Mark] as their assistant.
Catholicity » Instances of » Rulers of the synagogue at antioch, permitting the apostles to preach
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Mark » Disciple » A disciple of jesus
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
Paul » Preaches at salamis
Salamis » Paul and barnabas preach in
Synagogues » Christ and his disciples teach in
Synagogues » The apostles frequently taught and preached in
Synagogues » Places in which the jews assembled for worship
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Mark » Disciple » A disciple of jesus
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
Paul » Preaches at salamis
Salamis » Paul and barnabas preach in
Synagogues » Christ and his disciples teach in
Synagogues » The apostles frequently taught and preached in
Synagogues » Places in which the jews assembled for worship
Acts 13:6 (show verse)
When they had traveled through the entire island [of Cyprus] as far as Paphos, they found a sorcerer, a Jewish false prophet named Bar-Jesus,
Bar-jesus » False prophet
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Divination » Practised by » Sorcerers
Fortune telling » Sorcery
Magic » Sorcery
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Paul » Preaches at paphos
False prophets » Often practised divination and witchcraft
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Divination » Practised by » Sorcerers
Fortune telling » Sorcery
Magic » Sorcery
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Paul » Preaches at paphos
False prophets » Often practised divination and witchcraft
Acts 13:7 (show verse)
who was [closely associated] with the proconsul [of the province], Sergius Paulus, an intelligent and sensible man. He called for Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ].
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Converts » Instances of » Sergius paulus
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Deputy » An officer who administers the functions of a superior in his absence
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Prudence » Exemplified » Sergius paulus
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Converts » Instances of » Sergius paulus
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Deputy » An officer who administers the functions of a superior in his absence
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Prudence » Exemplified » Sergius paulus
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Acts 13:8 (show verse)
But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is how his name is translated) opposed them, trying to turn the proconsul away from accepting the faith.
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Deputy » An officer who administers the functions of a superior in his absence
Divination » Practised by » Sorcerers
Elymas » False prophet » Punished » Blindness
Evil » Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
Influence » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
evil Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Sorcery » Practiced » By elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Deputy » An officer who administers the functions of a superior in his absence
Divination » Practised by » Sorcerers
Elymas » False prophet » Punished » Blindness
Evil » Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
Influence » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
evil Influences » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Sorcery » Practiced » By elymas (bar-jesus)
Acts 13:9 (show verse)
But Saul, who was also known as Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit and led by Him, looked steadily at Elymas,
Apostles » Inspiration of
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with
Name » Paul
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Also called saul
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Paul, of elymas (bar-jesus), the sorcerer
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Spirit » Filled (men)
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with
Name » Paul
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Also called saul
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Paul, of elymas (bar-jesus), the sorcerer
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Spirit » Filled (men)
Acts 13:10 (show verse)
and said, “You [Elymas] who are full of every [kind of] deceit, and every [kind of] fraud, you son of the devil, enemy of everything that is right and good, will you never stop perverting the straight paths of the Lord?
Afflictions » Sin visited with
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the devil
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Devil » Children of the devil
Elymas » False prophet » Punished » Blindness
Evil » Social in the church » Fulness
Fulness » Evil
Names » Of the wicked » Enemies of righteousness
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Paul, of elymas (bar-jesus), the sorcerer
Righteousness » The wicked » Are enemies of
Satan » Confess Christ » Children of
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Sin » Defined » Denunciation of
The Devil » The wicked » Are the children of
Titles and names of the wicked » Children of the devil
Titles and names of the wicked » Enemies of all righteousness
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the devil
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Devil » Children of the devil
Elymas » False prophet » Punished » Blindness
Evil » Social in the church » Fulness
Fulness » Evil
Names » Of the wicked » Enemies of righteousness
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Paul, of elymas (bar-jesus), the sorcerer
Righteousness » The wicked » Are enemies of
Satan » Confess Christ » Children of
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Sin » Defined » Denunciation of
The Devil » The wicked » Are the children of
Titles and names of the wicked » Children of the devil
Titles and names of the wicked » Enemies of all righteousness
Acts 13:11 (show verse)
Afflictions » Sin visited with
Blindness » Physical, inflicted
Blindness » Elymas
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
God » Hand of » Upon men for chastisement and punishment
Judgments » Upon individuals--exemplified » Elymas
Miracles » Of paul » Elymas blinded
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Strikes elymas (bar-jesus) with blindness
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Elymas smitten with blindness
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Preaching of
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Paul, of elymas (bar-jesus), the sorcerer
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Blindness » Physical, inflicted
Blindness » Elymas
Christian ministers » Instances of » Elymas (bar-jesus)
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
God » Hand of » Upon men for chastisement and punishment
Judgments » Upon individuals--exemplified » Elymas
Miracles » Of paul » Elymas blinded
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul » Strikes elymas (bar-jesus) with blindness
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Paul » Elymas smitten with blindness
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Apostleship of miracles of » Preaching of
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Paul, of elymas (bar-jesus), the sorcerer
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Acts 13:12 (show verse)
The proconsul believed [the message of salvation] when he saw what had happened, being astonished at the teaching concerning the Lord.
Conversion » Instances of » Roman proconsul
Converts » Instances of » Sergius paulus
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Are from God
Faith » Exemplified » Sergius paulus
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Converts » Instances of » Sergius paulus
Cyprus » Visited by barnabas and saul
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Are from God
Faith » Exemplified » Sergius paulus
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » Sergius paulus, governor of the country, is a convert of
Paul » Contends with elymas (bar-jesus) the sorcerer
Sergius paulus » A roman deputy and convert of paul
Acts 13:13 (show verse)
Now Paul and his companions sailed from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia; but John [Mark] left them and went back to Jerusalem.
Instability » Examples of
John mark » Facts concerning » Early years apparently vacillating
Mark » Disciple » A disciple of jesus
Pamphylia » Paul goes to
Pamphylia » John, surnamed "mark," in
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » John (mark), a companion of, departs for jerusalem
Paul » Visits perga in pamphylia
Perga » Paul preaches in
John mark » Facts concerning » Early years apparently vacillating
Mark » Disciple » A disciple of jesus
Pamphylia » Paul goes to
Pamphylia » John, surnamed "mark," in
Paphos » Paul blinds a sorcerer in
Paul » John (mark), a companion of, departs for jerusalem
Paul » Visits perga in pamphylia
Perga » Paul preaches in
Acts 13:14 (show verse)
Now they went on from Perga and arrived at Antioch in Pisidia, and on the Sabbath day they went into the synagogue and sat down.
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Antioch » A city in pisidia
Attendance » Synagogues, attendance upon
Church » Accessions to » Attendance
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Pamphylia » Paul goes to
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Perga » Paul preaches in
Pisidia » Paul visits
Sabbath » Religious usages on the
Sabbath » Observance of » By paul
The sabbath » The word of God to be preached on
The sabbath » The wicked » Honoring of--exemplified
Synagogues » Attendance upon
Synagogues » Places in which the jews assembled for worship
Synagogues » Service in, on the sabbath day
Synagogues » Had seats fro the congregation
Antioch » A city in pisidia
Attendance » Synagogues, attendance upon
Church » Accessions to » Attendance
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Pamphylia » Paul goes to
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Perga » Paul preaches in
Pisidia » Paul visits
Sabbath » Religious usages on the
Sabbath » Observance of » By paul
The sabbath » The word of God to be preached on
The sabbath » The wicked » Honoring of--exemplified
Synagogues » Attendance upon
Synagogues » Places in which the jews assembled for worship
Synagogues » Service in, on the sabbath day
Synagogues » Had seats fro the congregation
Acts 13:15 (show verse)
After the reading of the Law and the [writings of the] Prophets, the officials of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers (kinsmen), if you have any word of encouragement for the people, say it.”
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
the Law of moses » Publicly read » In the synagogues every sabbath day
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Prophets » Writings of, read in the synagogues every sabbath
The sabbath » The word of God to be preached on
The scriptures » Should be » Read publicly to all
Synagogues » Governed by » Ordinary rulers
Synagogues » Strangers were invited to address the congregation in
The word of God » To be read publicly
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
the Law of moses » Publicly read » In the synagogues every sabbath day
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Prophets » Writings of, read in the synagogues every sabbath
The sabbath » The word of God to be preached on
The scriptures » Should be » Read publicly to all
Synagogues » Governed by » Ordinary rulers
Synagogues » Strangers were invited to address the congregation in
The word of God » To be read publicly
Acts 13:16 (show verse)
So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand, he said,
“Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen!
“Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen!
Acts 13:17 (show verse)
The God of this people Israel chose our fathers and made the people great and numerous during their stay [as foreigners] in the land of Egypt, and then with an uplifted arm He led them out of there.
Acts 13:18 (show verse)
For a period of about forty years He put up with their behavior in the wilderness.
Acts 13:19 (show verse)
When He had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, He gave their land [to our ancestors] as an inheritance—this took about four hundred and fifty years.
Acts 13:20 (show verse)
After this, He gave them judges until the prophet Samuel.
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Israel » Under the judges » 450 years
Judge » Judges (outstanding leaders) of israel » During the time when the land was ruled by judges
extraordinary Judges » During four hundred and fifty years
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Israel » Under the judges » 450 years
Judge » Judges (outstanding leaders) of israel » During the time when the land was ruled by judges
extraordinary Judges » During four hundred and fifty years
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Acts 13:21 (show verse)
Then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years.
Acts 13:22 (show verse)
And when He had removed him, He raised up David to be their king: of him He testified and said, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart [conforming to My will and purposes], who will do all My will.’
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
David » King of israel » Interpretation and fulfillment of this prophecy
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Government » God in » In saul's rejection
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Obedience » Instances of » David
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
David » King of israel » Interpretation and fulfillment of this prophecy
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Government » God in » In saul's rejection
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Obedience » Instances of » David
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Acts 13:23 (show verse)
From this man’s descendants God has brought to Israel a Savior, [in the person of] Jesus, according to His promise.
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christ » Saviour » Came to earth to be
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
David » King of israel » Interpretation and fulfillment of this prophecy
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
The promises of God » Are » Fulfilled in Christ
Jesus Christ, Savior » Came to earth to be
Christ » Saviour » Came to earth to be
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
David » King of israel » Interpretation and fulfillment of this prophecy
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
The promises of God » Are » Fulfilled in Christ
Jesus Christ, Savior » Came to earth to be
Acts 13:24 (show verse)
Before His coming John [the Baptist] had preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Baptism » As administered by john
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
John » Mission of
John's » Baptism
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Baptism » As administered by john
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
John » Mission of
John's » Baptism
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Acts 13:25 (show verse)
And as John was finishing his course [of ministry], he kept saying, ‘What or who do you think that I am? I am not He [the Christ]; but be aware, One is coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie [even as His slave]!’
Acts 13:26 (show verse)
“Brothers, sons of Abraham’s family, and those among you who fear God, to us has been sent the message of this salvation [obtained through faith in Jesus Christ].
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Catholicity » Instances of » Paul, in recognizing devout heathen
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Gospel » Called » Word of salvation
The gospel » Is called the » Word of salvation
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Catholicity » Instances of » Paul, in recognizing devout heathen
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Gospel » Called » Word of salvation
The gospel » Is called the » Word of salvation
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Acts 13:27 (show verse)
For those who live in Jerusalem, and their rulers, who failed to recognize or understand both Jesus and the voices of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, have fulfilled these [very prophecies] by condemning Him.
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christ » Touched by others » Unknown by men
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Ignorance » Man's » Concerning Christ
Ignorance » Of God's word » Of the word, perilous
Jerusalem » Christ » Put to death at
Jews, the » National character of » Ignorant of the true sense of scripture
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Sure fulfillment of
The sabbath » The scriptures to be read on
The scriptures » Ignorance of, a source of error
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
The word of God » To be read publicly
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Christ » Touched by others » Unknown by men
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Ignorance » Man's » Concerning Christ
Ignorance » Of God's word » Of the word, perilous
Jerusalem » Christ » Put to death at
Jews, the » National character of » Ignorant of the true sense of scripture
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Sure fulfillment of
The sabbath » The scriptures to be read on
The scriptures » Ignorance of, a source of error
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
The word of God » To be read publicly
The word of God » Taught by the apostles
Acts 13:28 (show verse)
And though they found no cause or charge deserving death, they asked Pilate to have Him executed.
Acts 13:29 (show verse)
And when they had finished carrying out everything that was written [in Scripture] about Him, they took Him down from the cross and laid Him in a tomb.
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Jerusalem » Christ » Put to death at
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Sure fulfillment of
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Jerusalem » Christ » Put to death at
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Sure fulfillment of
Acts 13:30 (show verse)
But God raised Him from the dead;
Acts 13:31 (show verse)
and for many days (forty) He appeared to those who came up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, the very ones who are now His witnesses to the people.
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Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Folly » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Fools » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Witnesses » Disciples and early Christians as
Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Folly » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Fools » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Witnesses » Disciples and early Christians as
Acts 13:32 (show verse)
And we are bringing you the good news of the promise made to our fathers (ancestors),
Acts 13:33 (show verse)
that God has completely fulfilled this promise to our children by raising up Jesus, as it is also written in the second Psalm, ‘You are My Son; today I have begotten (fathered) You.’
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » A proof of his being the son of God
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » A proof of his being the son of God
Acts 13:34 (show verse)
And [as for the fact] that He raised Him from the dead, never again to return to decay [in the grave], He has spoken in this way: ‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David [those blessings and mercies that were promised to him].’
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Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Corruption » Physical decomposition » After death
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Foretold by the prophets
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Corruption » Physical decomposition » After death
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Foretold by the prophets
Acts 13:35 (show verse)
For this reason He also says in another Psalm, ‘You will not allow Your Holy One to see decay.’
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Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Corruption » Physical decomposition » After death
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Foretold by the prophets
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Corruption » Physical decomposition » After death
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Foretold by the prophets
Acts 13:36 (show verse)
For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep and was buried among his fathers and experienced decay [in the grave];
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Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Corruption » Physical decomposition » After death
death » Compared to as sleep
death » Called sleep
Dying » Compared to as sleep
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Man » Mortality of » Compared to as sleep
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Corruption » Physical decomposition » After death
death » Compared to as sleep
death » Called sleep
Dying » Compared to as sleep
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Man » Mortality of » Compared to as sleep
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Acts 13:37 (show verse)
but He whom God raised [to life] did not experience decay [in the grave].
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Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Corruption » Physical decomposition » After death
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Corruption » Physical decomposition » After death
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Acts 13:38 (show verse)
So let it be clearly known by you, brothers, that through Him forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you;
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Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Acts 13:39 (show verse)
and through Him everyone who believes [who acknowledges Jesus as Lord and Savior and follows Him] is justified and declared free of guilt from all things, from which you could not be justified and freed of guilt through the Law of Moses.
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Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Faith » Through it is » Justification
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » By faith
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is by faith alone
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of works
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
The law of God » Man cannot be justified by
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Secured by faith
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Faith » Through it is » Justification
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Justification » By faith
Justification » What you are not justified by
Justification » Who shall be justified
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is by faith alone
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of works
Law » What the law cannot do
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
The law of God » Man cannot be justified by
Paul » Visits antioch (in pisidia), and preaches in the synagogue
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Secured by faith
Acts 13:40 (show verse)
Therefore be careful, so that the thing spoken of in the [writings of the] Prophets does not come upon you:
Acts 13:41 (show verse)
‘Look, you mockers, and marvel, and perish and vanish away;
For I am doing a work in your days,
A work which you will never believe, even if someone describes it to you [telling you about it in detail].’”
Acts 13:42 (show verse)
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving [the synagogue], the people kept begging that these things might be spoken to them on the next Sabbath.
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Catholicity » Instances of » Paul, in recognizing devout heathen
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Eagerness for the truth » The gentiles at antioch
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » His message received gladly by the gentiles
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Truth » Eagerness for » The gentiles at antioch
Catholicity » Instances of » Paul, in recognizing devout heathen
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Eagerness for the truth » The gentiles at antioch
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Paul » His message received gladly by the gentiles
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Truth » Eagerness for » The gentiles at antioch
Acts 13:43 (show verse)
When the congregation of the synagogue had been dismissed, many of the Jews and the devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who, talking to them were urging them to continue in the grace of God.
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Catholicity » Instances of » Paul, in recognizing devout heathen
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Converts » Instances of » Jews and greeks at antioch
God » Grace of » Freely given
Grace » Divine » Freely given
Grace » God's » Freely given
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Perseverance » In persevering to the end
Perseverance » Ministers should exhort to
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Proselytes » Examples of
Proselytes » Many, embraced the gospel
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end
Steadfastness » Ministers » Should exhort to
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers
Catholicity » Instances of » Paul, in recognizing devout heathen
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Converts » Instances of » Jews and greeks at antioch
God » Grace of » Freely given
Grace » Divine » Freely given
Grace » God's » Freely given
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Perseverance » In persevering to the end
Perseverance » Ministers should exhort to
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Proselytes » Examples of
Proselytes » Many, embraced the gospel
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end
Steadfastness » Ministers » Should exhort to
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers
Acts 13:44 (show verse)
On the next Sabbath almost the entire city gathered together to hear the word of the Lord [about salvation through faith in Christ].
Acts 13:45 (show verse)
But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began contradicting the things said by Paul, and were slandering him.
Acts 13:46 (show verse)
And [at the same time] Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and confidently, saying, “It was necessary that God’s message [of salvation through faith in Christ] be spoken to you [Jews] first. Since you repudiate it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, now we turn to the Gentiles.
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
holy Boldness » Ministers should exhibit, in » The face of opposition
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Withdrawal of the means of grace
Gentiles » The gospel not to be preached to, till preached to the jews
The gospel » Preached to » The jews first
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Eternal life » The wicked » Judge themselves unworthy of
Preaching » Impenitence under » Of the jews
holy Boldness » Ministers should exhibit, in » The face of opposition
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Withdrawal of the means of grace
Gentiles » The gospel not to be preached to, till preached to the jews
The gospel » Preached to » The jews first
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Eternal life » The wicked » Judge themselves unworthy of
Preaching » Impenitence under » Of the jews
Acts 13:47 (show verse)
For that is what the Lord has commanded us, saying,
‘I have placed You as a light for the Gentiles,
So that You may bring [the message of eternal] salvation to the end of the earth.’”
So that You may bring [the message of eternal] salvation to the end of the earth.’”
Acts 13:48 (show verse)
When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying [praising and giving thanks for] the word of the Lord; and all those who had been appointed (designated, ordained) to eternal life [by God] believed [in Jesus as the Christ and their Savior].
Antioch » A city » A city of pisidia. Persecutes paul
Awakenings and religious reforms » Awakenings, religious, » General references to
Awakenings and religious reforms » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » -paul at antioch, pisidia
religious Awakenings » General references to
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » -paul at antioch, pisidia
The call of God » Effectual to saints
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
Election » Ensures to saints » Belief in Christ
Gentiles » Conversion of » Examples of
Gentiles » First general introduction of the gospel to
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Gentiles at antioch
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The gentiles (non-jewish people) at antioch (of syria)
the Heathen » The gospel received by
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Eternal life » They who are ordained to, believe the gospel
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
Religious » General references to
Awakenings and religious reforms » Awakenings, religious, » General references to
Awakenings and religious reforms » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » -paul at antioch, pisidia
religious Awakenings » General references to
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » -paul at antioch, pisidia
The call of God » Effectual to saints
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
Election » Ensures to saints » Belief in Christ
Gentiles » Conversion of » Examples of
Gentiles » First general introduction of the gospel to
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Gentiles at antioch
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The gentiles (non-jewish people) at antioch (of syria)
the Heathen » The gospel received by
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Eternal life » They who are ordained to, believe the gospel
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
Religious » General references to
Acts 13:49 (show verse)
And so the word of the Lord [regarding salvation] was being spread through the entire region.
Acts 13:50 (show verse)
But the Jews incited the devout, prominent women and the leading men of the city, and instigated persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them forcibly out of their district.
Acts 13:51 (show verse)
But they shook its dust from their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.
Acts 13:52 (show verse)
And the disciples were continually filled [throughout their hearts and souls] with joy and with the Holy Spirit.