Acts 13:48

Acts 13:48 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
• New International Version (NIV)When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.
• New Living Translation (NLT)When the Gentiles heard this, they were very glad and thanked the Lord for his message; and all who were chosen for eternal life became believers.

Context of Acts 13:48

46And 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. 47For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, "'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'" And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. 49And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region. 50But the Jews incited the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city, stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of their district.

Acts 13:48 word by word

Ἀκούοντα δὲ τὰ ἔθνη ἔχαιρον καὶ ἐδόξαζον τὸν λόγον τοῦ κυρίου καὶ ἐπίστευσαν ὅσοι ἦσαν τεταγμένοι εἰς ζωὴν αἰώνιον.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• whenἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
• the Gentilesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the Gentilesἔθνοςethnos · GentilesG1484
• they were gladχαίρωchairō · to rejoiceG5463
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• glorifiedδοξάζωdoxazō · to glorifyG1392
• the wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• of the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• as many asὅσοςhosos · just as/how muchG3745
• wereεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• ordainedτάσσωtassō · to appointG5021
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• eternalαἰώνιοςaiōnios · eternalG166
• lifeζωήzōē · lifeG2222
• believedπιστεύωpisteuō · to trust (in)G4100

Cross-references for Acts 13:48

• Acts 13:42As they went out, the people begged that these things might be told them the next Sabbath.
• Acts 2:41So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
• Acts 8:8So there was much joy in that city.
• Acts 15:31And when they had read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement.
• Luke 2:10And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
• Romans 15:9and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name."
• Psalms 138:2I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,
• Acts 2:47praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
• John 10:16And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.
• John 11:52and not for the nation only, but also to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.
• Romans 8:30And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
• Romans 11:7What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest were hardened,
• Ephesians 1:19and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might
• Ephesians 2:5even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.

Commentaries on Acts 13:48

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 48As many as were ordained to eternal life believed - This text has been most pitifully misunderstood. Many suppose that it simply means that those in that assembly who were fore-ordained; or predestinated by God's decree, to eternal life, believed under the influence of that decree. Now, we should be careful to examine what a word means, before we attempt to fix its meaning. Whatever may mean, which is the word we translate ordained, it is neither nor…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 48When the Gentiles heard this - Heard that the gospel was to be preached to them. The doctrine of the Jews had been that salvation was confined to themselves. The Gentiles rejoiced that from the mouths of Jews themselves they now heard a different doctrine. They glorified the word of the Lord - They honored it as a message from God; they recognized and received it as the Word of God. The expression conveys the idea of praise on account of it, and of…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 42-52Verses 42-52 The Jews opposed the doctrine the apostles preached; and when they could find no objection, they blasphemed Christ and his gospel. Commonly those who begin with contradicting, end with blaspheming. But when adversaries of Christ's cause are daring, its advocates should be the bolder. And while many judge themselves unworthy of eternal life, others, who appear less likely, desire to hear more of the glad tidings of salvation. This is according…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 44-49People were excited by the preaching of the apostles. A large gathering formed the next week. This response made some Jews jealous (see 4:1–2; 5:17). This was because Paul's ministry was attracting more converts than Judaism (13:43). These Jews made verbal attacks against Paul and his ministry (see 6:8–12; 18:6; 19:9; Matthew 23:13). Paul responded to the attacks with a bold statement that the jealous Jews had rejected their past opportunities to hear the…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44-4844-48. the next sabbath came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God--the intervening days having been spent in further inquiry and instruction, and the excitement reaching the Gentiles, who now for the first time crowded, along with the usual worshippers, into the synagogue.Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 13:48

• Antioch
• Faith
• Gentiles
• Glorifying God
• Law
• Life
• Paul
• Predestination
• Prophecy
• Zeal, Religious

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Commentaries on Acts 13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings