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Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/nlt/acts/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and declared, “It was necessary that we first preach the word of God to you Jews. But since you have rejected it and judged yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we will offer it to the Gentiles. <a href="/esv/acts/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Paul and Barnabas, having spoken boldly, said, "It was necessary for the word of God to be spoken first to you. But since you thrust it away and do not judge yourselves worthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. <a href="/kjv/acts/13.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/nkjv/acts/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, “It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/nasb_/acts/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first. Since you repudiate it and consider yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. <a href="/nasb/acts/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said, &#8220It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first; since you repudiate it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. <a href="/nasb77/acts/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said, “It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; since you repudiate it, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. <a href="/lsb/acts/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first. Since you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. <a href="/amp/acts/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/acts/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Paul and Barnabas boldly replied, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first. Since you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles. <a href="/hcsb/acts/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Paul and Barnabas boldly said: &#8220It was necessary that God&#8217s message be spoken to you first. But since you reject it and consider yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles! <a href="/asv/acts/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Paul and Barnabas spake out boldly, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first be spoken to you. Seeing ye thrust it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/cev/acts/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Paul and Barnabas bravely said: We had to tell God's message to you before we told it to anyone else. But you rejected the message! This proves that you don't deserve eternal life. Now we are going to the Gentiles. <a href="/erv/acts/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Paul and Barnabas spake out boldly, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first be spoken to you. Seeing ye thrust it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/gwt/acts/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Paul and Barnabas told them boldly, "We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject the word and consider yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, we are now going to turn to people of other nations. <a href="/gnt/acts/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> But Paul and Barnabas spoke out even more boldly: "It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken first to you. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we will leave you and go to the Gentiles. <a href="/isv/acts/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Paul and Barnabas boldly declared, "We had to speak God's word to you first, but since you reject it and consider yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we are now going to turn to the gentiles. <a href="/msb/acts/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: ?It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/net/acts/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Both Paul and Barnabas replied courageously, "It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles. <a href="/nheb/acts/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, and said, "It was necessary that God's word should be spoken to you first. Since indeed you thrust it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, look, we turn to the non-Jewish people. <a href="/wbt/acts/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Paul and Barnabas became bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first be spoken to you: but seeing ye reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then, throwing off all reserve, Paul and Barnabas said, "We were bound to proclaim God's Message to you first. But since you spurn it and judge yourselves to be unworthy of the Life of the Ages--well, we turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/web/acts/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, and said, “It was necessary that God’s word should be spoken to you first. Since indeed you thrust it from yourselves, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And speaking boldly, Paul and Barnabas said, “It was necessary that the word of God be first spoken to you, and seeing you thrust it away, and do not judge yourselves worthy of the continuous life, behold, we turn to the nations; <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Paul and Barnabas, having spoken boldly, said, "It was necessary for the word of God to be spoken first to you. But since you thrust it away and do not judge yourselves worthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. <a href="/ylt/acts/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And speaking boldly, Paul and Barnabas said, 'To you it was necessary that first the word of God be spoken, and seeing ye do thrust it away, and do not judge yourselves worthy of the life age-during, lo, we do turn to the nations; <a href="/slt/acts/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Paul and Barnabas speaking freely, said, To you was it first necessary for the word of God to be spoken: but since ye reject it, and judge yourselves not worthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the nations.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Paul and Barnabas said boldly: To you it behoved us first to speak the word of God: but because you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold we turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/cpdv/acts/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Paul and Barnabas said firmly: “It was necessary to speak the Word of God first to you. But because you reject it, and so judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/nabre/acts/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first, but since you reject it and condemn yourselves as unworthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken first to you. Since you reject it and judge yourselves to be unworthy of eternal life, we are now turning to the Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Paul and Bar’na-bas said to them boldly, It was necessary that the word of God should first be spoken to you: but because you reject it, you have decided against yourselves and you are unworthy of everlasting life, so behold, we turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Paulus and BarNaba said: “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you publicly first, but because you drive it away from you and you determine against yourselves that you are unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But Paul and Barnabas, speaking boldly, said: It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first: but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, lo! we turn to tho Gentiles. <a href="/godbey/acts/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Paul and Barnabas speaking boldly, said, It was necessary that the word of God should first be spoken to you: since you have rejected it, and judge yourselves not worthy of eternal life, behold we now turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/haweis/acts/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Paul and Barnabas speaking with undaunted boldness, said, It was necessary that the word of God should be first spoken unto you: but since ye have thrust it from you, and judged yourselves not worthy of eternal life, lo! we turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/mace/acts/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Paul and Barnabas told them boldly, you indeed were the first, to whom the word of God was to be preach'd: but since you reject it, and judge your own selves unworthy of eternal life, be assur'd, we shall make the same offer to the Gentiles: <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then, throwing off all reserve, Paul and Barnabas said, "We were bound to proclaim God's Message to you first. But since you spurn it and judge yourselves to be unworthy of the Life of the Ages--well, we turn to the Gentiles. <a href="/worrell/acts/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Speaking boldly, both Paul and Barnabas said, "It was necessary that the word of God should first be spoken to you. Inasmuch as ye thrust it away from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the gentiles; <a href="/worsley/acts/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Paul and Barnabas boldly said, It was necessary that the word of God should be first spoken to you; but since ye reject it, and judge not yourselves worthy of eternal life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles: <a href="/parallel/acts/13-46.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=4503" 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> …45But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying. 46<a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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: Paulos (N-NMS) -- 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: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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: Barnabas (N-NMS) -- Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite.">Barnabas</a> <a href="/greek/3955.htm" title="3955: Parrēsiasamenoi (V-APM-NMP) -- To speak freely, boldly; To be confident. ">answered them boldly:</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“It was</a> <a href="/greek/316.htm" title="316: anankaion (Adj-NNS) -- Necessary, essential, intimate, right, proper. From anagke; necessary; by implication, close.">necessary</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalēthēnai (V-ANP) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">to speak</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."></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> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you</a> <a href="/greek/4412.htm" title="4412: prōton (Adv-S) -- First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly.">first.</a> <a href="/greek/1894.htm" title="1894: epeidē (Conj) -- Of time: when, now, after that; of cause: seeing that, forasmuch as. From epei and de; since now, i.e. when, or whereas.">But since</a> <a href="/greek/683.htm" title="683: apōtheisthe (V-PIM/P-2P) -- Or apothomai ap-o'-thom-ahee from apo and the middle voice of otheo or otho; to push off, figuratively, to reject.">you reject</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinete (V-PIA-2P) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">do not consider</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautous (RefPro-AM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">yourselves</a> <a href="/greek/514.htm" title="514: axious (Adj-AMP) -- Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable.">worthy</a> <a href="/greek/166.htm" title="166: aiōniou (Adj-GFS) -- From aion; perpetual.">of eternal</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōēs (N-GFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life,</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!"></a> <a href="/greek/4762.htm" title="4762: strephometha (V-PIM/P-1P) -- Strengthened from the base of trope; to twist, i.e. Turn quite around or reverse.">we now turn</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.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- 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-ANP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">Gentiles.</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.’ ”…<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="/matthew/21-43.htm">Matthew 21:43</a> Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a> I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. <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="/john/1-11.htm">John 1:11-12</a> He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. / But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Romans 11:11</a> I ask then, did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Certainly not! However, because of their trespass, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel jealous. <a href="/isaiah/55-5.htm">Isaiah 55:5</a> Surely you will summon a nation you do not know, and nations who do not know you will run to you. For the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, has bestowed glory on you.” <a href="/luke/2-32.htm">Luke 2:32</a> a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.” <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Matthew 10:5-6</a> These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. / Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. <a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Romans 10:19-21</a> I ask instead, did Israel not understand? First, Moses says: “I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation without understanding.” / And Isaiah boldly says: “I was found by those who did not seek Me; I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me.” / But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.” <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="/matthew/22-8.htm">Matthew 22:8-10</a> Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited were not worthy. / Go therefore to the crossroads and invite to the banquet as many as you can find.’ / So the servants went out into the streets and gathered everyone they could find, both evil and good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests. <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Acts 18:6</a> But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” <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="/luke/24-47.htm">Luke 24:47</a> and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-21.htm">Deuteronomy 32:21</a> They have provoked My jealousy by that which is not God; they have enraged Me with their worthless idols. So I will make them jealous by those who are not a people; I will make them angry by a nation without understanding.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing you put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, see, we turn to the Gentiles.waxed.<a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13,29-31</a> Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus… <a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm">Proverbs 28:1</a> The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.<a href="/romans/10-20.htm">Romans 10:20</a> But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.It was.<a href="/acts/13-26.htm">Acts 13:26</a> Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.<a href="/acts/3-26.htm">Acts 3:26</a> Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.<a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Acts 18:5</a> And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.seeing.<a href="/acts/7-51.htm">Acts 7:51</a> Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.<a href="/exodus/32-9.htm">Exodus 32:9,10</a> And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: … <a href="/deuteronomy/32-21.htm">Deuteronomy 32:21</a> They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God; they have provoked me to anger with their vanities: and I will move them to jealousy with those which are not a people; I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation.turn.<a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Acts 18:6</a> And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.<a href="/acts/28-28.htm">Acts 28:28</a> Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.<a href="/isaiah/55-5.htm">Isaiah 55:5</a> Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Barnabas</a> <a href="/daniel/8-23.htm">Bold</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/john/17-3.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/john/12-50.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">First</a> <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/acts/13-36.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/13-36.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/acts/13-37.htm">Life</a> <a href="/acts/1-21.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/john/6-37.htm">Reject</a> <a href="/matthew/18-31.htm">Reserve</a> <a href="/luke/6-23.htm">Spurn</a> <a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Throwing</a> <a href="/acts/7-39.htm">Thrust</a> <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/luke/17-10.htm">Unworthy</a> <a href="/luke/13-19.htm">Waxed</a> <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">Word</a> <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Barnabas</a> <a href="/romans/10-20.htm">Bold</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">First</a> <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/15-19.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Life</a> <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Reject</a> <a href="/acts/19-18.htm">Reserve</a> <a href="/titus/1-10.htm">Spurn</a> <a href="/acts/16-20.htm">Throwing</a> <a href="/acts/16-24.htm">Thrust</a> <a href="/acts/14-15.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Unworthy</a> <a href="/acts/28-27.htm">Waxed</a> <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Word</a> <a href="/acts/15-29.htm">Yourselves</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'; 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Their boldness here reflects the empowerment of the Holy Spirit (<a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a>). Boldness was necessary in a context where proclaiming the gospel could lead to persecution. This moment occurs in Pisidian Antioch, a city in modern-day Turkey, where they were addressing a Jewish audience in the synagogue.It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first: This statement underscores the priority of the Jewish people in God's redemptive plan, as seen in <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>. The Jews were the original recipients of God's promises (<a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Romans 9:4-5</a>), and Jesus Himself ministered primarily to them (<a href="/matthew/15-24.htm">Matthew 15:24</a>). The necessity reflects a fulfillment of prophecy and a respect for the covenantal relationship between God and Israel.But since you reject it: The rejection by the Jewish audience is a recurring theme in Acts (<a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Acts 18:6, 28</a>:25-28). This rejection was prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a> and is echoed in Jesus' ministry (<a href="/john/12-37.htm">John 12:37-41</a>). It highlights the hardness of heart that can occur despite clear evidence and fulfillment of prophecy.and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life: This phrase indicates a self-imposed exclusion from the blessings of the gospel. Eternal life, a central theme in the New Testament, is offered through faith in Christ (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>). The Jewish audience's rejection is not due to a lack of opportunity but a refusal to accept the message of salvation.we now turn to the Gentiles: This turning point marks a significant shift in the early church's mission strategy, aligning with Jesus' command in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> to be witnesses "to the ends of the earth." It fulfills Old Testament prophecies about the inclusion of the Gentiles (<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>). Paul's ministry to the Gentiles becomes a major theme in Acts and his epistles, emphasizing the universal scope of the gospel (<a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Ephesians 3:6</a>).<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 speaking boldly to the Jews in Pisidian Antioch. 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/p/pisidian_antioch.htm">Pisidian Antioch</a> A city in the Roman province of Galatia, Pisidian Antioch was a significant center for early Christian missionary activity. It is here that Paul and Barnabas addressed the Jewish community in the synagogue. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a> The Jewish audience in the synagogue who initially received the message of the Gospel but rejected it, prompting Paul and Barnabas to turn to the Gentiles. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_gentiles.htm">The Gentiles</a> Non-Jewish people who were often seen as outsiders to the covenant promises of Israel. Paul and Barnabas' turning to the Gentiles marks a significant shift in the early Christian mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_priority_of_the_gospel.htm">The Priority of the Gospel</a> The Gospel was first presented to the Jews, reflecting God's covenantal faithfulness. Believers today should recognize the historical and theological significance of this priority. <a href="/topical/b/boldness_in_witness.htm">Boldness in Witness</a> Paul and Barnabas spoke boldly despite rejection. Christians are called to be bold in sharing their faith, trusting in God's sovereignty over the results. <a href="/topical/r/responsibility_and_rejection.htm">Responsibility and Rejection</a> The Jews' rejection of the Gospel highlights human responsibility in responding to God's offer of salvation. Believers should pray for those who have yet to accept the Gospel. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> The turning to the Gentiles demonstrates the universal scope of the Gospel. Christians should embrace and share the message with all people, regardless of background. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_life.htm">Eternal Life</a> The concept of eternal life is central to the Gospel message. Believers should live with an eternal perspective, prioritizing spiritual over temporal concerns.<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/what_is_the_apostolic_tradition.htm">What was the significance of the Church at Antioch?</a> <a href="/q/are_all_our_sins_forgiven_across_time.htm">What is Antioch's biblical significance?</a> <a href="/q/who'll_accept_the_king's_invite.htm">Who will accept the king's wedding invitation?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_other_sheep.htm">Who are the other sheep not of this fold?</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>(46) It was necessary.--The preachers recognised the necessity of following what they looked on as the divine plan in the education of mankind, and so they preached "to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile" (<a href="/context/romans/2-9.htm" title="Tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man that does evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;">Romans 2:9-10</a>). The former were offered, as the fulfilment of the promise made to Abraham, the high privilege of being the channel through which "all families of the earth should be blessed" by the knowledge of Christ (<a href="/genesis/22-18.htm" title="And in your seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because you have obeyed my voice.">Genesis 22:18</a>). When they rejected that offer, it was made, without their intervention, to the Gentiles.Judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life.--There is a touch of righteous indignation, perhaps something like irony, in the words. The preacher had thought them "worthy" of the highest of all blessings, the life eternal which was in Christ Jesus, but they, in their boastful and envious pride, took what was really a lower estimate of themselves, and showed that they were "unworthy." They passed sentence, ipso facto, on themselves.Lo, we turn to the Gentiles.--We have to remember (1) that the words were as an echo of those which the Apostle had heard in his trance in the Temple at Jerusalem (<a href="/acts/22-21.htm" title="And he said to me, Depart: for I will send you far hence to the Gentiles.">Acts 22:21</a>); (2) that they would be heard, on the one hand, by the Gentiles with a joy hitherto unknown, and, on the other, by the Jews as a new cause of irritation.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 46. - And for then, A.V. and T.R.; spake out boldly for waxed bold, A.V.; be for have been, A.V.; seeing for but seeing, A.V. and T.R.; thrust for put, A.V.; eternal for everlasting, A.V. Spake out boldly. Observe that Barnabas as well as Paul resented the unseemly opposition of the Jews. It was necessary. The necessity arose from the command of Christ (<a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Luke 24:47</a>; <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>; <a href="/acts/3-26.htm">Acts 3:26</a>). It is in accordance with this purpose of God that St. Paul says of the gospel that "it is the power of God unto salvation... to the Jew first, and also to the Greek" (<a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>). Compare, too, our Lord's saying (<a href="/matthew/15-24.htm">Matthew 15:24</a>) and the woman's reply (ibid. 27). In point of fact, this had been the practice of Paul and Barnabas no less than of Peter, and was the very motive that had brought them to Antioch. Lo, we turn to the Gentiles. These were, indeed, bold words to speak in a Jewish synagogue; the speakers had doubtless sought courage from the Holy Ghost (see <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Acts 4:29</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/13-46.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. Paul Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative 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 Βαρνάβας (Barnabas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_921.htm">Strong's 921: </a> Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite. answered [them] boldly: Παρρησιασάμενοί (Parrēsiasamenoi) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3955.htm">Strong's 3955: </a> To speak freely, boldly; To be confident. “It was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <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. necessary ἀναγκαῖον (anankaion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_316.htm">Strong's 316: </a> Necessary, essential, intimate, right, proper. From anagke; necessary; by implication, close. to speak λαληθῆναι (lalēthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. 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 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. to you Ὑμῖν (Hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. first. πρῶτον (prōton) Adverb - Superlative <a href="/greek/strongs_4412.htm">Strong's 4412: </a> First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly. But since ἐπειδὴ (epeidē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1894.htm">Strong's 1894: </a> Of time: when, now, after that; of cause: seeing that, forasmuch as. From epei and de; since now, i.e. when, or whereas. you reject ἀπωθεῖσθε (apōtheisthe) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_683.htm">Strong's 683: </a> Or apothomai ap-o'-thom-ahee from apo and the middle voice of otheo or otho; to push off, figuratively, to reject. it αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <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 καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. do not consider κρίνετε (krinete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. yourselves ἑαυτοὺς (heautous) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. worthy ἀξίους (axious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_514.htm">Strong's 514: </a> Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable. of eternal αἰωνίου (aiōniou) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_166.htm">Strong's 166: </a> From aion; perpetual. life, ζωῆς (zōēs) Noun - Genitive 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. we now turn στρεφόμεθα (strephometha) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4762.htm">Strong's 4762: </a> Strengthened from the base of trope; to twist, i.e. Turn quite around or reverse. to 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. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative 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 - Accusative 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 13:46 Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/13-45.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 13:45"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 13:45" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/13-47.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 13:47"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 13:47" /></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>