36 “For David, after he had served [a]his own generation by the will of God, (A)fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and [b]saw corruption; 37 but He whom God raised up [c]saw no corruption. 38 Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that (B)through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; 39 and (C)by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses. 40 Beware therefore, lest what has been spoken in the prophets come upon you:

41 ‘Behold,(D) you despisers,
Marvel and perish!
For I work a work in your days,
A work which you will by no means believe,
Though one were to declare it to you.’

Blessing and Conflict at Antioch

42 [d]So when the Jews went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath. 43 Now when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, (E)persuaded them to continue in (F)the grace of God.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 13:36 in his
  2. Acts 13:36 underwent decay
  3. Acts 13:37 underwent no decay
  4. Acts 13:42 Or And when they went out of the synagogue of the Jews; NU And when they went out, they begged

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