Acts 13:44-52
English Standard Version
44 The next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. 45 (A)But (B)when the Jews[a] saw the crowds, they were filled with (C)jealousy and began to contradict what was spoken by Paul, (D)reviling him. 46 And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the word of God (E)be spoken first to you. (F)Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves (G)unworthy of eternal life, behold, we (H)are turning to the Gentiles. 47 (I)For so the Lord has commanded us, saying,
(J)“‘I have made you (K)a light for the Gentiles,
that you may (L)bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”
48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and (M)glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. 49 And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region. 50 (N)But the Jews incited the devout (O)women of high standing and the leading men of the city, (P)stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and (Q)drove them out of their district. 51 But they (R)shook off the dust from their feet against them and went to Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled (S)with joy and (T)with the Holy Spirit.
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- Acts 13:45 Greek Ioudaioi probably refers here to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, in that time; also verse 50
Proverbs 16:19-27
English Standard Version
19 (A)It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor
than to (B)divide the spoil with the proud.
20 Whoever gives thought to the word[a] (C)will discover good,
and blessed is he (D)who trusts in the Lord.
21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech (E)increases persuasiveness.
22 Good sense is (F)a fountain of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 (G)The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 (H)Gracious words are like (I)a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and (J)health to the body.
25 There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.[b]
26 A worker's appetite works for him;
his (K)mouth urges him on.
27 (L)A worthless man plots evil,
and his speech[c] is like (M)a scorching fire.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:20 Or to a matter
- Proverbs 16:25 Hebrew ways of death
- Proverbs 16:27 Hebrew what is on his lips
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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