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and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. <a href="/nlt/acts/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they were very glad and thanked the Lord for his message; and all who were chosen for eternal life became believers. <a href="/esv/acts/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the Gentiles hearing it were rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. <a href="/kjv/acts/13.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/acts/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. <a href="/nasb_/acts/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and all who had been appointed to eternal life believed. <a href="/nasb/acts/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. <a href="/nasb77/acts/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. <a href="/lsb/acts/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. <a href="/amp/acts/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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]. <a href="/csb/acts/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and honored the word of the Lord, and all who had been appointed to eternal life believed. <a href="/hcsb/acts/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the message of the Lord, and all who had been appointed to eternal life believed. <a href="/asv/acts/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. <a href="/cev/acts/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This message made the Gentiles glad, and they praised what they had heard about the Lord. Everyone who had been chosen for eternal life then put their faith in the Lord. <a href="/erv/acts/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. <a href="/gwt/acts/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The people who were not Jews were pleased with what they heard and praised the Lord's word. Everyone who had been prepared for everlasting life believed. <a href="/gnt/acts/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and praised the Lord's message; and those who had been chosen for eternal life became believers. <a href="/isv/acts/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord. Meanwhile, all who had been destined to eternal life believed, <a href="/msb/acts/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. <a href="/net/acts/13.htm">NET Bible</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they began to rejoice and praise the word of the Lord, and all who had been appointed for eternal life believed. <a href="/nheb/acts/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As the non-Jewish people heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord. As many as were appointed to everlasting life believed. <a href="/wbt/acts/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Gentiles listened with delight and extolled the Lord's Message; and all who were pre-destined to the Life of the Ages believed. <a href="/web/acts/13.htm">World English Bible</a> As the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of God. As many as were appointed to eternal life believed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the nations hearing were glad, and were glorifying the word of the LORD, and believed—as many as were appointed to continuous life; <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the Gentiles hearing it were rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. <a href="/ylt/acts/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the nations hearing were glad, and were glorifying the word of the Lord, and did believe -- as many as were appointed to life age-during; <a href="/slt/acts/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the nations having rejoiced, honoured the word of the Lord: and they believed, as many as were drawn out for eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Gentiles hearing it, were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to life everlasting, believed. <a href="/cpdv/acts/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the Gentiles, upon hearing this, were gladdened, and they were glorifying the Word of the Lord. And as many as believed were preordained to eternal life. <a href="/nabre/acts/13.htm">New American Bible</a> The Gentiles were delighted when they heard this and glorified the word of the Lord. All who were destined for eternal life came to believe, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and praised the word of the Lord; and as many as had been destined for eternal life became believers.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified God; and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And as the Gentiles were hearing, they were rejoicing and glorifying God, and they that were appointed to eternal life believed.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> When the Gentiles heard this they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were determined to obtain eternal life, believed. <a href="/godbey/acts/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the Gentiles hearing, rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord: and so many as had been ordained unto eternal life believed: <a href="/haweis/acts/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now when the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord: and they believed, even as many as were ordained to life eternal. <a href="/mace/acts/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when the Gentiles heard this, they received the word with joy, glorifying the Lord: and as many as were dispos'd to eternal life, believed. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Gentiles listened with delight and extolled the Lord's Message; and all who were pre-destined to the Life of the Ages believed. <a href="/worrell/acts/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the gentiles, having heard it, were rejoicing, and glorifying the word of God; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. <a href="/worsley/acts/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were determined for eternal life believed. <a href="/parallel/acts/13-48.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=4532" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">The Gentiles Ask to Hear the Gospel</a> …47For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ” 48<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnē (N-NNP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">Gentiles</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: Akouonta (V-PPA-NNP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard this,</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: echairon (V-IIA-3P) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">they rejoiced</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1392.htm" title="1392: edoxazon (V-IIA-3P) -- To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious.">glorified</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosoi (RelPro-NMP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">all who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">were</a> <a href="/greek/5021.htm" title="5021: tetagmenoi (V-RPM/P-NMP) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e. Assign or dispose.">appointed</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/166.htm" title="166: aiōnion (Adj-AFS) -- From aion; perpetual.">eternal</a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōēn (N-AFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: episteusan (V-AIA-3P) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believed.</a> 49And the word of the Lord spread throughout that region.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4-5</a> For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love / He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, <a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29-30</a> For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. <a href="/john/6-37.htm">John 6:37-39</a> Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away. / For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me. / And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I shall lose none of those He has given Me, but raise them up at the last day. <a href="/john/10-26.htm">John 10:26-29</a> But because you are not My sheep, you refuse to believe. / My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. ... <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-13.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:13-14</a> But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth. / To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">1 Peter 1:1-2</a> Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen / according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. <a href="/revelation/13-8.htm">Revelation 13:8</a> And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain. <a href="/revelation/17-8.htm">Revelation 17:8</a> The beast that you saw—it was, and now is no more, but is about to come up out of the Abyss and go to its destruction. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet will be. <a href="/matthew/22-14.htm">Matthew 22:14</a> For many are called, but few are chosen.” <a href="/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23-24</a> What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory— / including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles? <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">2 Timothy 1:9</a> He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a> “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3</a> Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/isaiah/65-1.htm">Isaiah 65:1</a> “I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. To a nation that did not call My name, I said, ‘Here I am! Here I am!’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.they.<a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Acts 13:42</a> And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.<a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a> Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.<a href="/acts/8-8.htm">Acts 8:8</a> And there was great joy in that city.glorified.<a href="/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2</a> I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:1</a> Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:and as.<a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Acts 2:47</a> Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.<a href="/john/10-16.htm">John 10:16,26,27</a> And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd… <a href="/john/11-52.htm">John 11:52</a> And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.ordained.<a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Acts 15:2</a> When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.<a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Acts 20:13</a> And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.<a href="/acts/22-10.htm">Acts 22:10</a> And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/17-3.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/acts/13-41.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/acts/13-12.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/luke/12-32.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Extolled</a> <a href="/acts/13-39.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/acts/13-32.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Glorified</a> <a href="/acts/4-21.htm">Glorifying</a> <a href="/acts/12-23.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Life</a> <a href="/acts/10-41.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Ordained</a> <a href="/luke/22-22.htm">Pre-Destined</a> <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/acts/8-39.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/acts/15-18.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/romans/7-22.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/acts/19-17.htm">Extolled</a> <a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/acts/14-7.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Glorified</a> <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Glorifying</a> <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/acts/14-9.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/17-8.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/28-10.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/acts/17-3.htm">Life</a> <a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/acts/13-49.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Ordained</a> <a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Pre-Destined</a> <a href="/acts/15-31.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/acts/13-49.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 13</div>1. <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.</a> 6. <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ.</a> 42. <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">The Gentiles believe;</a> 44. <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">but the Jews talked abusively against Paul, </a> 46. <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe.</a> 50. <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When the Gentiles heard this The context of this phrase is Paul's missionary journey in Antioch of Pisidia, where he preached the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. The Gentiles' hearing of the message signifies the breaking of traditional Jewish boundaries, as the gospel is now being extended to all nations, fulfilling the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, which speaks of being a light to the Gentiles. This moment marks a significant shift in the early church's mission strategy, emphasizing the inclusivity of the gospel.they rejoiced The Gentiles' rejoicing reflects their acceptance and appreciation of the message of salvation. This joy is a common response to the gospel throughout the New Testament, as seen in <a href="/acts/8-8.htm">Acts 8:8</a> with the Samaritans and in <a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Acts 16:34</a> with the Philippian jailer. It underscores the transformative power of the gospel and the fulfillment of Jesus' promise of joy to those who believe in Him (<a href="/john/15-11.htm">John 15:11</a>).and glorified the word of the Lord Glorifying the word of the Lord indicates that the Gentiles recognized the divine authority and truth of the message they received. This act of glorification is a form of worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and grace. It parallels the response of the Thessalonians in <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a>, who accepted the word not as human words but as the word of God.and all who were appointed for eternal life believed This phrase touches on the theological concept of divine election, suggesting that those who believed were predestined by God for salvation. It aligns with passages like <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4-5</a>, which speak of believers being chosen before the foundation of the world. This concept is central to understanding God's sovereignty in salvation, emphasizing that faith is a gift from God (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>) and that His purposes are fulfilled in those He calls.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a> Non-Jewish people who were present and listening to Paul and Barnabas. Their inclusion in the message of salvation marks a significant shift in the early Christian mission. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul_and_barnabas.htm">Paul and Barnabas</a> Early Christian missionaries who were spreading the gospel. They played a crucial role in the expansion of Christianity beyond Jewish communities. 3. <a href="/topical/a/antioch_in_pisidia.htm">Antioch in Pisidia</a> A city in modern-day Turkey where Paul and Barnabas preached. It was a significant location for the spread of Christianity to the Gentiles. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_the_lord.htm">The Word of the Lord</a> Refers to the message of the gospel that Paul and Barnabas were preaching, emphasizing salvation through Jesus Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_life.htm">Eternal Life</a> The gift of salvation and everlasting life with God, which is a central promise of the Christian faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_salvation.htm">The Joy of Salvation</a> The Gentiles' rejoicing upon hearing the gospel highlights the joy that comes with receiving the message of salvation. Believers today should also find joy in the gospel and share it with others. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_salvation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Salvation</a> The phrase "appointed for eternal life" underscores God's sovereign role in salvation. This should encourage believers to trust in God's plan and timing for themselves and others. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> The acceptance of Gentiles into the faith community demonstrates that the gospel is for all people, regardless of background. Christians are called to share the gospel inclusively and without prejudice. <a href="/topical/r/response_to_the_gospel.htm">Response to the Gospel</a> The Gentiles' belief upon hearing the word shows the importance of responding to the gospel message. Believers should be active in both hearing and responding to God's word. <a href="/topical/g/glorifying_god.htm">Glorifying God</a> The Gentiles glorified the word of the Lord, setting an example for believers to honor and glorify God in their lives through their words and actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 13</a> <a href="/q/does_calvinism_hinder_evangelism.htm">Does Calvinism hinder the practice of evangelism?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_the_trinity_monotheistic.htm">How does the Trinity fit with monotheism?</a> <a href="/q/what's_messianic_judaism's_belief.htm">What is the belief system of Messianic Judaism?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_be_predestined.htm">What does it mean to be predestined?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(48) They were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord.--Both verbs are in the tense of continued action. The joy was not an evanescent burst of emotion. The "word of the Lord" here is the teaching which had the Lord Jesus as its subject.As many as were ordained to eternal life believed.--Better, as many as were disposed for. The words seem to the English reader to support the Calvinistic dogma of divine decrees as determining the belief or unbelief of men, and it is not improbable, looking to the general drift of the theology of the English Church in the early part of the seventeenth century, that the word "ordained" was chosen as expressing that dogma. It runs, with hardly any variation, through all the chief English versions, the Rhemish giving the stronger form "pre-ordinate." The Greek word, however, does not imply more than that they fell in with the divine order which the Jews rejected. They were as soldiers who take the place assigned to them in God's great army. The quasi-middle force of the passive form of the verb is seen in the Greek of <a href="/acts/20-13.htm" title="And we went before to ship, and sailed to Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.">Acts 20:13</a>, where a compound form of it is rightly rendered "for so he had appointed," and might have been translated for so he was disposed. It lies in the nature of the case that belief was followed by a public profession of faith, but the word "believed" does not, as some have said, involve such a profession.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 48. - As for when, A.V.; God for the Lord, A.V. and T.R. As many as were ordained to eternal life believed. This can only refer to the predestination or election of God, viewed as the moving cause of their faith (comp. <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4, 5, 11, 12</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">2 Timothy 2:9</a>; <a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm">1 Peter 1:2</a>. See the Seventeenth Article of Religion). <a href="/commentaries/acts/13-48.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Gentiles ἔθνη (ethnē) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. heard [this], Ἀκούοντα (Akouonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. they rejoiced ἔχαιρον (echairon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. glorified ἐδόξαζον (edoxazon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1392.htm">Strong's 1392: </a> To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord, Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. all who ὅσοι (hosoi) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. were ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. appointed τεταγμένοι (tetagmenoi) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5021.htm">Strong's 5021: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e. Assign or dispose. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. eternal αἰώνιον (aiōnion) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_166.htm">Strong's 166: </a> From aion; perpetual. life ζωὴν (zōēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. believed. ἐπίστευσαν (episteusan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 13:48 As the Gentiles heard this they were (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/13-47.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 13:47"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 13:47" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/13-49.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 13:49"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 13:49" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>