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After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the synagogue having broken up, many of the Jews and worshipping converts followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, kept persuading them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/kjv/acts/13.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/acts/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/nasb_/acts/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and the God-fearing proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking to them and urging them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/nasb/acts/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now when the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and of the God-fearing proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, were urging them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/nasb77/acts/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now when the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and of the God-fearing proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, were urging them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/lsb/acts/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now when the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and of the God-fearing proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, were urging them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/amp/acts/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/acts/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After the synagogue had been dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and urging them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/hcsb/acts/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After the synagogue had been dismissed, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and persuading them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/asv/acts/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/cev/acts/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After the service, many Jews and a lot of Gentiles who worshiped God went with them. Paul and Barnabas begged them all to remain faithful to God, who had treated them with undeserved grace. <a href="/erv/acts/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/gwt/acts/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas. Paul and Barnabas talked with them and were persuading them to continue trusting God's good will. <a href="/gnt/acts/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> After the people had left the meeting, Paul and Barnabas were followed by many Jews and by many Gentiles who had been converted to Judaism. The apostles spoke to them and encouraged them to keep on living in the grace of God. <a href="/isv/acts/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who kept talking to them and urging them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/msb/acts/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/net/acts/13.htm">NET Bible</a> When the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and God-fearing proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and were persuading them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/nheb/acts/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/wbt/acts/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And, when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and of the devout converts from heathenism continued with Paul and Barnabas, who talked to them and urged them to hold fast to the grace of God. <a href="/web/acts/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the synagogue having been dismissed, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, were persuading them to remain in the grace of God. <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the synagogue having broken up, many of the Jews and worshipping converts followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, kept persuading them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/ylt/acts/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the synagogue having been dismissed, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes did follow Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, were persuading them to remain in the grace of God. <a href="/slt/acts/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the synagogue having been dissolved, many of the Jews and strangers worshipping, followed Paul and Barnabas: who speaking to them, persuaded them to remain in the grace of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when the synagogue was broken up, many of the Jews, and of the strangers who served God, followed Paul and Barnabas: who speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/cpdv/acts/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when the synagogue had been dismissed, many among the Jews and the new worshipers were following Paul and Barnabas. And they, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/nabre/acts/13.htm">New American Bible</a> After the congregation had dispersed, many Jews and worshipers who were converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to remain faithful to the grace of God. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now when the congregation was dismissed, a great many Jews, and also proselytes who feared God, followed Paul and Bar’na-bas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when the synagogue was dismissed, many Jews followed them, even foreigners who were worshipers of God, and they were speaking and persuading them to be joined to the grace of God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now, after the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them, and persuaded them to continue faithful to the grace of God. <a href="/godbey/acts/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the synagogue having been adjourned, many of the Jews and pious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking with them, continued to persuade them to abide in the grace of God. <a href="/haweis/acts/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, exhorting them, persuaded them to abide stedfast in the grace of God.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when the assembly was separated, many Jews and religious proselytes followed after, to whom the apostles address'd themselves, and exhorted them to persevere in the divine dispensation. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And, when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and of the devout converts from heathenism continued with Paul and Barnabas, who talked to them and urged them to hold fast to the grace of God. <a href="/worrell/acts/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, the synagogue having been dismissed, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, indeed, speaking to them, were persuading them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/worsley/acts/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when the synagogue was broken up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who addressing themselves to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. <a href="/parallel/acts/13-43.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=4475" 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> 42As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people urged them to continue this message on the next Sabbath. 43<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">After</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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/4864.htm" title="4864: synagōgēs (N-GFS) -- From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish synagogue; by analogy, a Christian church.">synagogue</a> <a href="/greek/3089.htm" title="3089: lytheisēs (V-APP-GFS) -- A primary verb; to loosen.">was dismissed,</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- 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/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4576.htm" title="4576: sebomenōn (V-PPM/P-GMP) -- To reverence, worship, adore. Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to revere, i.e. Adore.">devout</a> <a href="/greek/4339.htm" title="4339: prosēlytōn (N-GMP) -- From the alternate of proserchomai; an arriver from a foreign region, i.e., an acceder to Judaism.">converts to Judaism</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: ēkolouthēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">followed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulō (N-DMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/921.htm" title="921: Barnaba (N-DMS) -- Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite.">Barnabas,</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hoitines (RelPro-NMP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/4354.htm" title="4354: proslalountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To speak to, converse with. From pros and laleo; to talk to, i.e. Converse with.">spoke</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them</a> <a href="/greek/3982.htm" title="3982: epeithon (V-IIA-3P) -- A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely.">and urged</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/4357.htm" title="4357: prosmenein (V-PNA) -- From pros and meno; to stay further, i.e. Remain in a place, with a person; figuratively, to adhere to, persevere in.">to continue</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in the</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: chariti (N-DFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 44On the following Sabbath, nearly the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.…<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="/acts/11-23.htm">Acts 11:23</a> When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts. <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22</a> strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. <a href="/acts/15-32.htm">Acts 15:32</a> Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. <a href="/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32</a> And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified. <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Romans 11:22</a> Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1-2</a> Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">2 Corinthians 1:24</a> Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm. <a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Galatians 5:1</a> It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery. <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Philippians 1:27</a> Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel, <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23</a> if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2-3</a> We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, / so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:15</a> Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter. <a href="/hebrews/3-13.htm">Hebrews 3:13</a> But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a> Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.and religious.<a href="/acts/2-10.htm">Acts 2:10</a> Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,<a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a> And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:followed.<a href="/acts/17-34.htm">Acts 17:34</a> Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.<a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Acts 19:9</a> But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.persuaded.<a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Acts 11:23</a> Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.<a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22</a> Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.<a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Acts 19:8</a> And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.the grace.<a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Acts 14:3</a> Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.<a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Romans 3:24</a> Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:<a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Romans 5:2,21</a> By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Barnabas</a> <a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/acts/7-38.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/acts/6-4.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/acts/12-24.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/acts/12-24.htm">Converts</a> <a 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href="/acts/14-1.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Urged</a> <a href="/acts/20-21.htm">Urging</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 = 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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>After the synagogue was dismissed In the first-century Jewish context, the synagogue was a central place for worship, teaching, and community gatherings. The dismissal indicates the conclusion of the Sabbath service, a time when the Law and the Prophets were read and expounded upon. This setting provided an opportunity for Paul and Barnabas to engage with those who were already familiar with the Scriptures.many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism This phrase highlights the diverse audience present in the synagogue. "Jews" refers to ethnic Jews, while "devout converts to Judaism" (often called "God-fearers") were Gentiles who worshiped the God of Israel and followed certain Jewish practices without fully converting. This group was significant in the early spread of Christianity, as they were already monotheistic and familiar with Jewish teachings.followed Paul and Barnabas The act of following indicates a desire to learn more and engage further with the teachings of Paul and Barnabas. This reflects the impact of their message and the authority with which they spoke. Paul, formerly a Pharisee, and Barnabas, known for his encouragement, were compelling figures in the early church.who spoke to them and urged them Paul and Barnabas took the opportunity to provide further teaching and encouragement. This personal interaction was crucial for discipleship and nurturing the faith of new believers. Their approach was pastoral, aiming to strengthen and guide those interested in the message of Jesus.to continue in the grace of God The concept of "grace" is central to Christian theology, emphasizing God's unmerited favor and the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Paul and Barnabas encouraged their listeners to remain steadfast in this grace, highlighting the transformative power of the Gospel. This exhortation aligns with Paul's later teachings in his epistles, where he frequently emphasizes living by grace through faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> A former Pharisee and persecutor of Christians, Paul became a leading apostle to the Gentiles after his conversion on the road to Damascus. In this passage, he is actively spreading the Gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/b/barnabas.htm">Barnabas</a> A Levite from Cyprus, Barnabas was an early Christian disciple known for his encouragement and support of Paul. He accompanied Paul on his missionary journeys. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jews_and_devout_converts_to_judaism.htm">Jews and Devout Converts to Judaism</a> These individuals were attendees of the synagogue service. The Jews were part of the Jewish community, while the devout converts were Gentiles who had embraced Judaism. 4. <a href="/topical/s/synagogue_service.htm">Synagogue Service</a> A gathering place for Jewish worship and teaching. It was common for early Christians to begin their ministry in synagogues. 5. <a href="/topical/g/grace_of_god.htm">Grace of God</a> A central theme in Christian theology, referring to the unmerited favor and love of God towards humanity, which Paul and Barnabas encouraged the new believers to continue in.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/continuing_in_grace.htm">Continuing in Grace</a> Emphasize the importance of perseverance in the Christian faith. Just as Paul and Barnabas urged the new believers, we too must remain steadfast in God's grace. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_encouragement.htm">The Role of Encouragement</a> Highlight the role of encouragement in the Christian community. Like Barnabas, we should support and uplift one another in our spiritual journeys. <a href="/topical/t/the_inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">The Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> Reflect on the inclusivity of the Gospel message, which was extended to both Jews and Gentile converts. This reminds us of the universal call to share the Gospel with all people. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_worship.htm">The Importance of Community Worship</a> Recognize the significance of gathering for worship and teaching, as seen in the synagogue setting. Regular fellowship strengthens our faith and commitment to God's grace. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_god's_grace.htm">Living in God's Grace</a> Discuss practical ways to live out the grace of God in daily life, focusing on love, forgiveness, and humility.<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/key_events_in_paul's_1st_mission.htm">What were the key events in Paul's First Missionary Journey?</a> <a href="/q/paul's_missionary_journeys.htm">What were Apostle Paul's missionary journeys?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'born_of_the_spirit'_mean.htm">What role did Cyprus play in biblical events?</a> <a href="/q/why_gloss_over_mark's_conflict_with_paul.htm">Acts 15:36-39 - Why does the text gloss over the credibility of Mark and the conflict with Paul and Barnabas, if unity was supposedly so crucial?</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>(43) When the congregation was broken up.--Better, as keeping to the usual rendering, the synagogue. The two preachers withdrew to their inn or lodging, and were followed by many of both classes of their hearers--not, as the Received text of <a href="/acts/13-42.htm" title="And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles sought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.">Acts 13:42</a> implies, by one only. It is probable, looking to St. Paul's language in <a href="/1_corinthians/9-6.htm" title="Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?">1Corinthians 9:6</a>--which can only refer to their joint life at the Syrian Antioch, or on this journey,--that during the week that followed they worked for their maintenance as tent-makers. (See Note on <a href="/acts/18-3.htm" title="And because he was of the same craft, he stayed with them, and worked: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.">Acts 18:3</a>.) Manufactures of this kind were so common in all the towns lying on or near the Taurus range of mountains, that it would not be difficult for any skilled workman, such as St. Paul, to obtain casual employment.Persuaded them.--The tense implies that they went on throughout the week--probably after their day's labour was over--with this work of persuasion.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 43. - The synagogue broke up for the congregation was broken up, A.V.; the devout for religious, A.V.; urged for persuaded, A.V. This verse manifestly describes something subsequent to the event recorded in the preceding. The congregation had asked Paul and Barnabas, perhaps through the ruler of the synagogue, to return next sabbath. But when the congregation broke up, many Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas to their own house and received further instructions and exhortation to continue in the grace of God. No doubt Barnabas had his full share in this more private ministry of exhortation (<a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Acts 4:36</a>, note, and Acts 11:23). (For the meaning of "to continue in the grace of God," see <a href="/galatians/5-4.htm">Galatians 5:4</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/acts/13-43.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[After] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. synagogue συναγωγῆς (synagōgēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4864.htm">Strong's 4864: </a> From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church. was dismissed, λυθείσης (lytheisēs) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3089.htm">Strong's 3089: </a> A primary verb; to 'loosen'. many πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine 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. Jews Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. devout σεβομένων (sebomenōn) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4576.htm">Strong's 4576: </a> To reverence, worship, adore. Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to revere, i.e. Adore. converts to Judaism προσηλύτων (prosēlytōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4339.htm">Strong's 4339: </a> From the alternate of proserchomai; an arriver from a foreign region, i.e., an acceder to Judaism. followed ἠκολούθησαν (ēkolouthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. Paul Παύλῳ (Paulō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Barnabas, Βαρνάβᾳ (Barnaba) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_921.htm">Strong's 921: </a> Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite. who οἵτινες (hoitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. spoke προσλαλοῦντες (proslalountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4354.htm">Strong's 4354: </a> To speak to, converse with. From pros and laleo; to talk to, i.e. Converse with. to them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [and] urged ἔπειθον (epeithon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3982.htm">Strong's 3982: </a> A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to continue προσμένειν (prosmenein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4357.htm">Strong's 4357: </a> From pros and meno; to stay further, i.e. Remain in a place, with a person; figuratively, to adhere to, persevere in. in the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine 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. grace χάριτι (chariti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 13:43 Now when the synagogue broke up many (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/13-42.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 13:42"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 13:42" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/13-44.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 13:44"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 13:44" /></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>