And he entered (A)the synagogue and continued speaking out boldly for three months, having discussions and persuading them (B)about the kingdom of God. But when (C)some were becoming hardened and disobedient, speaking evil of [a](D)the Way before the [b]people, he withdrew from them and took (E)the disciples away with him, and had discussions daily in the school of Tyrannus. 10 This took place for (F)two years, so that all who lived in [c](G)Asia heard (H)the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 19:9 See John 14:6
  2. Acts 19:9 Lit multitude
  3. Acts 19:10 I.e., west coast province of Asia Minor

Paul Ministers in Ephesus

Then Paul went to the synagogue and preached boldly for the next three months, arguing persuasively about the Kingdom of God. But some became stubborn, rejecting his message and publicly speaking against the Way. So Paul left the synagogue and took the believers with him. Then he held daily discussions at the lecture hall of Tyrannus. 10 This went on for the next two years, so that people throughout the province of Asia—both Jews and Greeks—heard the word of the Lord.

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