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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/13.htm">New International Version</a> Before the coming of Jesus, John preached repentance and baptism to all the people of Israel. <a href="/nlt/acts/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> Before he came, John the Baptist preached that all the people of Israel needed to repent of their sins and turn to God and be baptized. <a href="/esv/acts/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> Before his coming, John had proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> John having proclaimed before the face of His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/kjv/acts/13.htm">King James Bible</a> When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/nkjv/acts/13.htm">New King James Version</a> after John had first preached, before His coming, the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/nasb_/acts/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> after John had proclaimed, before His coming, a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/nasb/acts/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> after John had proclaimed before His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/nasb77/acts/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> after John had proclaimed before His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/lsb/acts/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> after John had preached before His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/amp/acts/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Before His coming John [the Baptist] had preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/csb/acts/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Before his coming to public attention, John had previously proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/hcsb/acts/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Before He came to public attention, John had previously proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/asv/acts/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/cev/acts/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But before Jesus came, John was telling everyone in Israel to turn back to God and be baptized. <a href="/erv/acts/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/gwt/acts/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Before Jesus began his ministry, John [the Baptizer] told everyone in Israel about the baptism of repentance. <a href="/gnt/acts/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Before Jesus began his work, John preached to all the people of Israel that they should turn from their sins and be baptized. <a href="/isv/acts/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Before Jesus' appearance, John had already preached a baptism of repentance to all the people in Israel. <a href="/msb/acts/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to Israel. <a href="/net/acts/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Before Jesus arrived, John had proclaimed a baptism for repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/nheb/acts/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> before his coming, when John had first preached the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/wbt/acts/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> John having first preached, before his coming, the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Before the coming of Jesus, John had proclaimed to all the people of Israel a baptism of repentance. <a href="/web/acts/13.htm">World English Bible</a> before his coming, when John had first preached the baptism of repentance to Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> John having first preached, before His coming, an immersion of conversion to all the people of Israel; <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> John having proclaimed before the face of His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/ylt/acts/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> John having first preached, before his coming, a baptism of reformation to all the people of Israel; <a href="/slt/acts/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> John having proclaimed before the face of his coming the immersion of repentance to all the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> John first preaching, before his coming, the baptism of penance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/cpdv/acts/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> John was preaching, before the face of his advent, a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/nabre/acts/13.htm">New American Bible</a> John heralded his coming by proclaiming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel; <a href="/nrsvce/acts/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> before his coming John had already proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Before whose coming, he had sent John to preach the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he sent Yohannan to preach the baptism of repentance before his coming to all the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> John having first preached, before his coming, the immersion of repentance to all the people of Israel.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and John having preached the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel, before the face of his coming. <a href="/haweis/acts/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> John having preached before his first coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/mace/acts/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> before his appearance, John had preach'd the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Before the coming of Jesus, John had proclaimed to all the people of Israel a baptism of repentance. <a href="/worrell/acts/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> John having first preached, before His coming, the immersion of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/worsley/acts/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> John having preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. <a href="/parallel/acts/13-24.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=4300" 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">In Pisidian Antioch</a> …23From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised. 24<a href="/greek/4253.htm" title="4253: pro (Prep) -- A primary preposition; fore, i.e. In front of, prior to.">Before</a> <a href="/greek/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpou (N-GNS) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person."></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/1529.htm" title="1529: eisodou (N-GFS) -- (act of) entering, an entrance, entry. From eis and hodos; an entrance.">arrival</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John</a> <a href="/greek/4296.htm" title="4296: prokēryxantos (V-APA-GMS) -- To announce or preach beforehand, announce by herald. From pro and kerusso; to herald in advance.">preached</a> <a href="/greek/908.htm" title="908: baptisma (N-ANS) -- The rite or ceremony of baptism. From baptizo; baptism.">a baptism</a> <a href="/greek/3341.htm" title="3341: metanoias (N-GFS) -- From metanoeo; compunction; by implication, reversal (another's) decision).">of repentance</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">to all</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2992.htm" title="2992: laō (N-DMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">people</a> <a href="/greek/2474.htm" title="2474: Israēl (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.">of Israel.</a> 25As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But He is coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’…<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/3-1.htm">Matthew 3:1-3</a> In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea / and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” / This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Mark 1:2-4</a> As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” / “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” / John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Luke 3:2-4</a> during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. / He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, / as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. <a href="/john/1-6.htm">John 1:6-8</a> There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. / He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. / He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. <a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19-23</a> And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” ... <a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Matthew 11:10-11</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ / Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. <a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Mark 1:7-8</a> And he proclaimed: “After me will come One more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. / I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">Luke 3:15-16</a> The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ. / John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. <a href="/john/1-26.htm">John 1:26-27</a> “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know. / He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” <a href="/john/3-28.htm">John 3:28-30</a> You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ / The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. / He must increase; I must decrease. <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. <a href="/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12-13</a> But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” / Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist. <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">Mark 9:11-13</a> And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected? / But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.” <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">Luke 1:76-77</a> And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, / to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.<a href="/acts/1-22.htm">Acts 1:22</a> Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.<a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Acts 10:37</a> That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;<a href="/acts/19-3.htm">Acts 19:3,4</a> And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Change</a> <a href="/acts/12-13.htm">Entry</a> <a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Face</a> <a href="/acts/12-10.htm">First</a> <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/13-23.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/acts/13-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/acts/12-8.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/acts/5-31.htm">Reformation</a> <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Repentance</a> <a href="/acts/13-4.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Change</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-16.htm">Entry</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Face</a> <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">First</a> <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/acts/15-8.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/13-38.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/13-38.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/acts/16-10.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Reformation</a> <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Repentance</a> <a href="/acts/13-34.htm">Way</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>Before the arrival of Jesus This phrase sets the chronological context for the ministry of John the Baptist. It indicates a preparatory period before Jesus began His public ministry. The Old Testament prophesied a forerunner to the Messiah, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> and <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>, which John the Baptist fulfilled. This period was marked by anticipation and expectation among the Jewish people for the coming Messiah.John preached John the Baptist's role as a preacher was significant in preparing the way for Jesus. His preaching was characterized by a call to repentance and a return to God. John is often seen as the last of the Old Testament prophets, bridging the gap between the Old and New Testaments. His message was direct and uncompromising, calling people to turn from their sins and prepare for the coming kingdom of God.a baptism of repentance John's baptism was symbolic of a person's repentance and desire to be cleansed from sin. Unlike the later Christian baptism, which signifies identification with the death and resurrection of Jesus, John's baptism was a public declaration of a changed heart and readiness to receive the Messiah. This act of repentance was crucial for the Jewish people, as it prepared them spiritually for the new covenant that Jesus would establish.to all the people of Israel John's ministry was directed specifically to the Jewish nation, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. His call to repentance was inclusive, reaching out to all strata of Jewish society, from religious leaders to common people. This universal call within Israel highlights the national significance of repentance and the preparation for the Messiah, who would come first to the Jews and then to the Gentiles, as seen in <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A pivotal prophetic figure who prepared the way for Jesus by preaching a baptism of repentance. His ministry marked the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, whose arrival John the Baptist was preparing for. Jesus' ministry fulfilled the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament. 3. <a href="/topical/b/baptism_of_repentance.htm">Baptism of Repentance</a> A symbolic act of purification and a public declaration of turning away from sin, which John the Baptist preached to the people of Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/p/people_of_israel.htm">People of Israel</a> The primary audience of John's message, representing God's chosen people who were called to repentance and readiness for the coming Messiah. 5. <a href="/topical/r/repentance.htm">Repentance</a> A key theme in John's preaching, involving a sincere turning away from sin and a commitment to a new way of life in alignment with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> Repentance is foundational to the Christian faith. It involves a heartfelt turning away from sin and a commitment to follow Christ. Reflect on areas in your life where repentance is needed. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_christ's_coming.htm">Preparation for Christ's Coming</a> Just as John prepared the way for Jesus' first coming, believers are called to prepare their hearts for His return. Live with an eternal perspective, focusing on spiritual readiness. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophetic_voices.htm">The Role of Prophetic Voices</a> John the Baptist serves as a model for bold and faithful proclamation of God's truth. Consider how you can be a voice for Christ in your community, calling others to repentance and faith. <a href="/topical/b/baptism_as_a_public_declaration.htm">Baptism as a Public Declaration</a> Baptism symbolizes a believer's identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. If you haven't been baptized, consider taking this step as a public declaration of your faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament underscores the reliability of God's Word. Trust in God's promises and His faithfulness to fulfill them.<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/how_does_the_bible_comfort_grief.htm">How does God provide deliverance from troubles?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_servant_evangelism.htm">What defines Servant Evangelism?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_loyalty_like_god's_faithfulness.htm">How does loyalty reflect God's faithfulness to us?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_disasters_occur_if_god_is_awake.htm">Psalm 121:4 - If God 'never slumbers nor sleeps,' why do disasters and injustices seemingly go unchecked?</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>(24) The baptism of repentance.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/3-1.htm" title="In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,">Matthew 3:1-12</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - His coming (τῆς εἰσόδου); his entrance upon his ministry, with reference to the ὁδὸς (the way) of <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> and <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> (for the use of dadoes, see <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:9</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:1</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/13-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Before πρὸ (pro) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4253.htm">Strong's 4253: </a> A primary preposition; 'fore', i.e. In front of, prior to. 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. arrival εἰσόδου (eisodou) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1529.htm">Strong's 1529: </a> (act of) entering, an entrance, entry. From eis and hodos; an entrance. of [Jesus], αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. John Ἰωάννου (Iōannou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. preached προκηρύξαντος (prokēryxantos) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4296.htm">Strong's 4296: </a> To announce or preach beforehand, announce by herald. From pro and kerusso; to herald in advance. a baptism βάπτισμα (baptisma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_908.htm">Strong's 908: </a> The rite or ceremony of baptism. From baptizo; baptism. of repentance μετανοίας (metanoias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3341.htm">Strong's 3341: </a> From metanoeo; compunction; by implication, reversal (another's) decision). to all παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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. people λαῷ (laō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> Apparently a primary word; a people. of Israel. Ἰσραήλ (Israēl) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 13:24 Before his coming when John had first (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/13-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 13:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 13:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/13-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 13:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 13:25" /></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>