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Acts 13:42 Cross-References

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And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. the next: Gr. in the week between, or, in the sabbath between

Acts 13:42 (KJV)

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Saulthe apostle Paul, at whose feet witnesses to Stephen's death laid their robes (ACT 7:58)
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Josepha Levite of Cyprian birth (ACT 4:36)

Commentary on Acts 13:42

And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought (παρεκάλουν τὰ ἔθνη)—The Greek parekáloun means 'earnestly pleaded' or 'urgently requested,' revealing the Gentiles' spiritual hunger. This pivotal moment marks the turning point in Paul's first missionary journey where Gentile interest surpasses Jewish reception.That these words might be preached to them the next sabbath—The Gentiles didn't ask for a different message but for these same words (τὰ ῥήματα ταῦτα)—Paul's sermon about Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel's promises (13:16-41). Their request for the 'next sabbath...

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