Actes 18
Segond 21
L’Evangile à Corinthe
18 Après cela, Paul partit d'Athènes et se rendit à Corinthe. 2 Il y trouva un Juif du nom d’Aquilas, originaire du Pont, qui venait d’arriver d'Italie avec sa femme Priscille parce que Claude avait ordonné à tous les Juifs de quitter Rome. Il se lia avec eux; 3 comme il avait le même métier, il resta chez eux et ils travaillèrent ensemble: ils étaient fabricants de tentes.
4 Chaque sabbat, Paul discourait dans la synagogue et persuadait des Juifs et des Grecs. 5 Quand Silas et Timothée arrivèrent de la Macédoine, pressé par l’Esprit, il attestait aux Juifs que Jésus est le Messie. 6 Mais comme ils s'opposaient à lui et l’insultaient, Paul secoua ses vêtements et leur dit: «Que votre sang retombe sur votre tête! J'en suis pur. Dès maintenant, j'irai vers les non-Juifs.» 7 Il sortit de là et se rendit chez un dénommé [Titius] Justus, un homme qui craignait Dieu et dont la maison était contiguë à la synagogue. 8 Cependant Crispus, le chef de la synagogue, crut au Seigneur, ainsi que toute sa famille. Beaucoup de Corinthiens écoutèrent Paul; ils crurent aussi et furent baptisés.
9 Le Seigneur dit à Paul dans une vision pendant la nuit: «N’aie pas peur, mais parle et ne te tais pas, 10 car je suis moi-même avec toi et personne ne s’attaquera à toi pour te faire du mal. En effet, j'ai un peuple nombreux dans cette ville.» 11 Il s’établit là un an et six mois, enseignant la parole de Dieu parmi les Corinthiens.
12 Pendant que Gallion était gouverneur de l'Achaïe, les Juifs se soulevèrent d'un commun accord contre Paul et le conduisirent devant le tribunal 13 en disant: «Cet homme incite les gens à servir Dieu d'une manière contraire à la loi.» 14 Paul allait ouvrir la bouche lorsque Gallion dit aux Juifs: «S'il s'agissait d'une injustice ou d'une mauvaise action, je vous écouterais comme il convient, Juifs. 15 Mais s'il s'agit de discussions sur une parole, sur des noms et sur votre loi, cela vous regarde: je ne veux pas être juge de ces affaires.» 16 Et il les renvoya du tribunal. 17 Alors tous [les Grecs] s’emparèrent de Sosthène, le chef de la synagogue, et le frappèrent devant le tribunal sans que Gallion ne s'en soucie.
18 Paul resta encore assez longtemps à Corinthe. Ensuite il prit congé des frères et sœurs et embarqua pour la Syrie avec Priscille et Aquilas. Il s'était fait raser la tête à Cenchrées, car il avait fait un vœu.
19 Ils arrivèrent à Ephèse où Paul laissa ses compagnons. Lui-même entra dans la synagogue et s'entretint avec les Juifs, 20 qui lui demandèrent de prolonger son séjour [chez eux]. Mais il refusa 21 et prit congé d'eux en disant: «[Il faut absolument que je célèbre la fête prochaine à Jérusalem.] Je reviendrai vers vous, si Dieu le veut.» Et il partit d'Ephèse en bateau. 22 Il débarqua à Césarée et monta à Jérusalem pour saluer l'Eglise, puis il descendit à Antioche.
Troisième voyage missionnaire 18.23–21.25
L’Evangile à Ephèse
23 Après avoir passé quelque temps à Antioche, Paul se mit en route et parcourut successivement la Galatie et la Phrygie en fortifiant tous les disciples.
24 Un Juif originaire d'Alexandrie du nom d'Apollos était arrivé à Ephèse. C’était un homme éloquent et versé dans les Ecritures. 25 Il était instruit quant à la voie du Seigneur et, plein de ferveur, il annonçait et enseignait avec exactitude ce qui concerne Jésus, bien que ne connaissant que le baptême de Jean[a]. 26 Il se mit à parler avec assurance dans la synagogue. Après l'avoir écouté, Aquilas et Priscille le prirent avec eux et lui exposèrent plus exactement la voie de Dieu. 27 Comme il voulait aller en Achaïe, les frères l'y encouragèrent et écrivirent aux disciples de lui faire bon accueil. Dès son arrivée, il se rendit, par la grâce de Dieu, très utile aux croyants. 28 En effet, il réfutait avec force les Juifs en public et il démontrait par les Ecritures que Jésus est le Messie.
Footnotes
- Actes 18:25 Le baptême de Jean: précurseur de Jésus, Jean-Baptiste avait baptisé en signe de repentance et annoncé la venue du Christ, Agneau de Dieu qui devait enlever le péché du monde.
Acts 18
New Matthew Bible
Paul preaches at Corinth, continuing there a year and a half. He goes again into Syria, and to Ephesus, Caesarea, and Antioch. Of Aquila and Priscilla, and Apollos.
18 After that, Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. 2 And he met a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because the Emperor Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome. And he fell in with them. 3 And because he was of the same craft, he stayed with them and worked; their craft was to make tents. 4 And he preached in the synagogue every Sabbath day, and exhorted the Jews and the Gentiles.
5 When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was constrained by the Spirit to testify to the Jews that Jesus was the very Christ. 6 And when they contradicted and reviled him, he shook out his clothing and said to them, Your blood is upon your own heads, and from henceforth I go blameless to the Gentiles. 7 And moving on from there, he entered into the house of a certain man named Justus, a worshipper of God whose house adjoined the synagogue. 8 However one Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household, and many of the Corinthians listened and believed and were baptized.
9 Then the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision: Do not be afraid, but speak; and do not hold your peace. 10 For I am with you, and no man will attack you that will hurt you. For I have many people in this city.
11 And Paul continued there a year and six months, and taught the people the word of God.
12 When Gallio was ruler of the province of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, 13 saying, This fellow counsels the people to worship God contrary to the law. 14 And as Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong, or an evil deed, O ye Jews, I should by reason hear you. 15 But if it is a question of words, or of names, or of your law, look to it yourselves. For I will be no judge in such matters. 16 And he drove them from the seat. 17 Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him outside the judge’s seat. And Gallio cared about none of these things.
18 After this, Paul remained there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren and set sail for Syria, Priscilla and Aquila accompanying him. And he shaved his head in Cenchrea, for he had made a vow. 19 And he came to Ephesus, and left Priscilla and Aquila there; but he himself entered into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. 20 When they asked him to stay longer with them, he did not consent, 21 but bid them farewell, saying, I must be in Jerusalem at the coming feast. But I will return again to you, if God so wills. And he sailed from Ephesus, 22 and landed at Ceasarea, and ascended to Jerusalem, and briefly visited the congregation.
And he went down to Antioch (in Syria). 23 And when he had stayed there a while, he departed and went over all the region of Galatia and Phrygia systematically, strengthening all the disciples.
24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, went to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, and strong in the scriptures. 25 He was informed in the way of the Lord, and spoke fervently in spirit, and taught diligently the things of the Lord; but he knew only the baptism of John. 26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him to themselves and expounded to him the way of God more perfectly. 27 And when he wanted to go into Achaia, the brethren wrote exhorting the disciples to receive him. After he got there, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace. 28 And with strong arguments he overcame the Jews, and that openly, showing by the scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.
Acts 18
New International Version
In Corinth
18 After this, Paul left Athens(A) and went to Corinth.(B) 2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla,(C) because Claudius(D) had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them, 3 and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them.(E) 4 Every Sabbath(F) he reasoned in the synagogue,(G) trying to persuade Jews and Greeks.
5 When Silas(H) and Timothy(I) came from Macedonia,(J) Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.(K) 6 But when they opposed Paul and became abusive,(L) he shook out his clothes in protest(M) and said to them, “Your blood be on your own heads!(N) I am innocent of it.(O) From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”(P)
7 Then Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titius Justus, a worshiper of God.(Q) 8 Crispus,(R) the synagogue leader,(S) and his entire household(T) believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and were baptized.
9 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision:(U) “Do not be afraid;(V) keep on speaking, do not be silent. 10 For I am with you,(W) and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” 11 So Paul stayed in Corinth for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.(X)
12 While Gallio was proconsul(Y) of Achaia,(Z) the Jews of Corinth made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the place of judgment. 13 “This man,” they charged, “is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law.”
14 Just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to them, “If you Jews were making a complaint about some misdemeanor or serious crime, it would be reasonable for me to listen to you. 15 But since it involves questions about words and names and your own law(AA)—settle the matter yourselves. I will not be a judge of such things.” 16 So he drove them off. 17 Then the crowd there turned on Sosthenes(AB) the synagogue leader(AC) and beat him in front of the proconsul; and Gallio showed no concern whatever.
Priscilla, Aquila and Apollos
18 Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he left the brothers and sisters(AD) and sailed for Syria,(AE) accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.(AF) Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchreae(AG) because of a vow he had taken.(AH) 19 They arrived at Ephesus,(AI) where Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. 20 When they asked him to spend more time with them, he declined. 21 But as he left, he promised, “I will come back if it is God’s will.”(AJ) Then he set sail from Ephesus. 22 When he landed at Caesarea,(AK) he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church and then went down to Antioch.(AL)
23 After spending some time in Antioch, Paul set out from there and traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia(AM) and Phrygia,(AN) strengthening all the disciples.(AO)
24 Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos,(AP) a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus.(AQ) He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. 25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor[a](AR) and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John.(AS) 26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila(AT) heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.
27 When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia,(AU) the brothers and sisters(AV) encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. When he arrived, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed. 28 For he vigorously refuted his Jewish opponents in public debate, proving from the Scriptures(AW) that Jesus was the Messiah.(AX)
Footnotes
- Acts 18:25 Or with fervor in the Spirit
Acts 18
King James Version
18 After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;
2 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.
3 And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.
5 And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.
6 And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean; from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.
7 And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.
8 And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.
9 Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
10 For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
11 And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
12 And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,
13 Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.
14 And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:
15 But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.
16 And he drave them from the judgment seat.
17 Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.
18 And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
19 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.
20 When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;
21 But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
22 And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.
23 And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.
24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
27 And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:
28 For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.
Acts 18
New King James Version
Ministering at Corinth
18 After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. 2 And he found a certain Jew named (A)Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them. 3 So, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them (B)and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers. 4 (C)And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded both Jews and Greeks.
5 (D)When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was (E)compelled [a]by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. 6 But (F)when they opposed him and blasphemed, (G)he shook his garments and said to them, (H)“Your blood be upon your own heads; (I)I am clean. (J)From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” 7 And he departed from there and entered the house of a certain man named [b]Justus, one who worshiped God, whose house was next door to the synagogue. 8 (K)Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized.
9 Now (L)the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; 10 (M)for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.” 11 And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
12 When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him to the [c]judgment seat, 13 saying, “This fellow persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.”
14 And when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, “If it were a matter of wrongdoing or wicked crimes, O Jews, there would be reason why I should bear with you. 15 But if it is a (N)question of words and names and your own law, look to it yourselves; for I do not want to be a judge of such matters.” 16 And he drove them from the judgment seat. 17 Then [d]all the Greeks took (O)Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. But Gallio took no notice of these things.
Paul Returns to Antioch
18 So Paul still remained [e]a good while. Then he took leave of the brethren and sailed for Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. (P)He had his hair cut off at (Q)Cenchrea, for he had taken a vow. 19 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there; but he himself entered the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. 20 When they asked him to stay a longer time with them, he did not consent, 21 but took leave of them, saying, (R)“I[f] must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you, (S)God willing.” And he sailed from Ephesus.
22 And when he had landed at (T)Caesarea, and [g]gone up and greeted the church, he went down to Antioch. 23 After he had spent some time there, he departed and went over the region of (U)Galatia and Phrygia [h]in order, (V)strengthening all the disciples.
Ministry of Apollos
24 (W)Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being (X)fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, (Y)though he knew only the baptism of John. 26 So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. 27 And when he desired to cross to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, (Z)he greatly helped those who had believed through grace; 28 for he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, (AA)showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.
Footnotes
- Acts 18:5 Or in his spirit or in the Spirit
- Acts 18:7 NU Titius Justus
- Acts 18:12 Gr. bema
- Acts 18:17 NU they all
- Acts 18:18 Lit. many days
- Acts 18:21 NU omits I must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem
- Acts 18:22 To Jerusalem
- Acts 18:23 successively
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