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Acts 13:45 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 13:45 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 13 verse 45 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.”
Acts 13:45 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 13:45
They were filled with envy (ἐπλήσθησαν ζήλου)—the Jews' opposition to Paul stemmed not from theological conviction but from jealousy at seeing Gentile crowds flock to hear the gospel. The verb plēthoō (filled) indicates being completely dominated by this emotion.Contradicting and blaspheming (ἀντιλέγοντες καὶ βλασφημοῦντες)—their response escalated from mere disagreement (antilegō, speaking against) to blasphēmeō (blasphemy, slander). By rejecting God's Messiah and reviling His name, they committed the very blasphemy they accused Jesus of. This pattern—religious leaders opposing God's work out...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 13:45
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“like the creatures without reason”
“he shook out his clothing and said to them”
“Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved”
“and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees)”
“speaking evil of the Way before the multitude”
“For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.”
“and gathering a crowd”
“strife”
“blaspheming:”
“sexual immorality”