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Acts 13:50 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 13:50 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 13 verse 50 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.”
Acts 13:50 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 13:50
But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city—This reveals the synagogue's strategic use of social influence. The "devout" (σεβομένας, sebomenas) women were likely God-fearers, Gentile adherents to Judaism who had social standing. Jewish leaders weaponized these influential converts to mobilize civic opposition.Raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them (ἐπήγειραν διωγμὸν, epēgeiran diōgmon)—The Greek "stirred up" suggests deliberate incitement. This pattern—initial receptivity followed by elite-driven opposition—would mark Paul's m...
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Cross-References for Acts 13:50
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“and having persuaded the multitudes”
“they were filled with jealousy”
“disobedient} Jews stirred up and embittered the souls of the Gentiles against the brothers.”
“they came there likewise”
“the Jews from Asia”
“and sufferings: those things that happened to me at Antioch”
“They have beaten us publicly, without a trial, men who are Romans, and have cast us into prison! Do they now release us secretly? No, most certainly, but let them come themselves and bring us out!”
“many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who”
“and drove us out”
“but not according to knowledge.”