Acts 13:42
New International Version
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people invited them to speak further about these things on the next Sabbath.

New Living Translation
As Paul and Barnabas left the synagogue that day, the people begged them to speak about these things again the next week.

English Standard Version
As they went out, the people begged that these things might be told them the next Sabbath.

Berean Standard Bible
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people urged them to continue this message on the next Sabbath.

Berean Literal Bible
And they having departed, they were begging these words to be spoken to them on the next Sabbath.

King James Bible
And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.

New King James Version
So when the Jews went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.

New American Standard Bible
As Paul and Barnabas were going out, the people repeatedly begged to have these things spoken to them the next Sabbath.

NASB 1995
As Paul and Barnabas were going out, the people kept begging that these things might be spoken to them the next Sabbath.

NASB 1977
And as Paul and Barnabas were going out, the people kept begging that these things might be spoken to them the next Sabbath.

Legacy Standard Bible
And as Paul and Barnabas were leaving, the people kept pleading that these words might be spoken to them the next Sabbath.

Amplified Bible
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving [the synagogue], the people kept begging that these things might be spoken to them on the next Sabbath.

Christian Standard Bible
As they were leaving, the people urged them to speak about these matters the following Sabbath.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As they were leaving, the people begged that these matters be presented to them the following Sabbath.

American Standard Version
And as they went out, they besought that these words might be spoken to them the next sabbath.

Contemporary English Version
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people begged them to say more about these same things on the next Sabbath.

English Revised Version
And as they went out, they besought that these words might be spoken to them the next sabbath.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people invited them to speak on the same subject the next day of worship.

Good News Translation
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people invited them to come back the next Sabbath and tell them more about these things.

International Standard Version
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving, the people kept urging them to tell them the same things the next Sabbath.

Majority Standard Bible
As the Jews were leaving the synagogue, the Gentiles urged Paul and Barnabas to continue this message on the next Sabbath.

NET Bible
As Paul and Barnabas were going out, the people were urging them to speak about these things on the next Sabbath.

New Heart English Bible
So when they went out they urged them to speak about these things on the next Sabbath.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when the Jews had gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.

Weymouth New Testament
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people earnestly begged to have all this repeated to them on the following Sabbath.

World English Bible
So when the Jews went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And having gone forth out of the synagogue of the Jews, the nations were calling on [them] that on the next Sabbath these sayings may be spoken to them,

Berean Literal Bible
And they having departed, they were begging these words to be spoken to them on the next Sabbath.

Young's Literal Translation
And having gone forth out of the synagogue of the Jews, the nations were calling upon them that on the next sabbath these sayings may be spoken to them,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the Jews having gone out of the synagogue, the nations besought to have these words spoken in the sabbath between.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And as they went out, they desired them, that on the next sabbath, they would speak unto them these words.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, as they were departing, they asked them if, on the following Sabbath, they might speak these words to them.

New American Bible
As they were leaving, they invited them to speak on these subjects the following sabbath.

New Revised Standard Version
As Paul and Barnabas were going out, the people urged them to speak about these things again the next sabbath.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And as Paul and Bar’na-bas were leaving them, the people besought them to speak these things to them the next sabbath.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And as they were going out from their presence, they asked of them that they would speak these words with them on another Sabbath.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And as they were departing from the synagogue, they were requested to speak these things to them on the next sabbath.

Godbey New Testament
And they going out, they continued to entreat them that these words should be spoken to them on the next Sabbath.

Haweis New Testament
But when the Jews were going out of the synagogue, the Gentiles entreated that these words might be spoken to them the following sabbath.

Mace New Testament
When Paul and Barnabas were gone out of the Jewish synagogue, the Gentiles desired them to entertain them on the same subject, the following sabbath.

Weymouth New Testament
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people earnestly begged to have all this repeated to them on the following Sabbath.

Worrell New Testament
And, as they were going out, they kept beseeching him that these words might be spoken to them on the next sabbath.

Worsley New Testament
As they went out of the synagogue of the Jews, the Gentiles desired that these words might be spoken to them on the following sabbath.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Gentiles Ask to Hear the Gospel
41‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’ ” 42As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people urged them to continue this message on the next Sabbath. 43After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.…

Cross References
Acts 17:2-4
As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, / explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared. / Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few leading women.

Acts 18:4
Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike.

Acts 14:1
At Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue, where they spoke so well that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed.

Acts 19:8
Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.

Acts 28:23
So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets.

Luke 4:16-21
Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, / the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written: / “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, ...

Romans 1:16
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

Romans 11:11-14
I ask then, did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Certainly not! However, because of their trespass, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel jealous. / But if their trespass means riches for the world, and their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their fullness bring! / I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry ...

1 Corinthians 9:20
To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law.

Isaiah 49:6
He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”

Isaiah 42:6
“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,

Isaiah 55:3-5
Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. / Behold, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander of the peoples. / Surely you will summon a nation you do not know, and nations who do not know you will run to you. For the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, has bestowed glory on you.”

Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Isaiah 2:2-3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Micah 4:1-2
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.


Treasury of Scripture

And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles sought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.

the Gentiles.

Acts 10:33
Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

Acts 28:28
Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.

Ezekiel 3:6
Not to many people of a strange speech and of an hard language, whose words thou canst not understand. Surely, had I sent thee to them, they would have hearkened unto thee.

the next sabbath.

Acts 13:44
And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.

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Acts 13
1. Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.
6. Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer.
13. Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ.
42. The Gentiles believe;
44. but the Jews talked abusively against Paul,
46. whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe.
50. The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.














As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue
This phrase sets the scene for the events that follow. Paul and Barnabas, key figures in the early Christian church, are depicted as actively engaging in missionary work. The synagogue was a central place of worship and community for Jews, and it was customary for visiting teachers to be invited to speak. This highlights the strategic approach of the apostles, who often began their ministry in a new city by speaking to the Jewish community. Historically, synagogues served as places of teaching and discussion, making them ideal venues for spreading the Gospel message.

the people
The term "people" here refers to the congregation present in the synagogue, which would have included both Jews and God-fearing Gentiles. This diverse audience is significant because it reflects the early church's mission to reach both Jews and Gentiles with the message of Christ. The Greek word used for "people" can denote a crowd or multitude, emphasizing the interest and engagement of those present.

begged
The use of the word "begged" indicates a strong desire and eagerness among the listeners. This verb suggests an earnest request, showing that the message Paul and Barnabas delivered resonated deeply with the audience. It reflects the hunger for spiritual truth and the impact of the Gospel when it is preached with clarity and power.

them to continue
The phrase "to continue" implies that the listeners were not satisfied with just a single hearing of the message. They desired an ongoing engagement with the teachings of Paul and Barnabas. This reflects the transformative nature of the Gospel, which invites individuals into a continuous journey of faith and understanding.

this message
The "message" refers to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which Paul and Barnabas were proclaiming. This message centered on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, offering salvation to all who believe. The Greek term for "message" can also be translated as "word," underscoring the power and authority of the spoken Gospel.

on the next Sabbath
The mention of "the next Sabbath" indicates the regular rhythm of Jewish worship and the strategic planning of Paul and Barnabas. The Sabbath was a day set apart for rest and worship, making it an opportune time for teaching and reflection. This also suggests that the message of the Gospel was being integrated into the existing religious practices, bridging the old covenant with the new. The anticipation of the next Sabbath highlights the growing interest and momentum of the early Christian movement.

(42) And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue.--The better MSS. give simply, as they were going out, the Received text being apparently an explanatory interpretation. The reading, "the Gentiles besought," is an addition of the same character, the better MSS. giving simply, they besought, or were beseeching. What follows shows, indeed, that some at least of the Jews were led to inquire further. The participle implies that they stopped as they passed out, to request the Apostle to resume his teaching on the following Sabbath. This, and not the marginal reading "in the week between," is the true meaning of the words, though they admit, literally, of the other rendering.

Verse 42. - And as they went out for when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, A.V. and T.R.; they for the Gentiles, A.V. and T.R.; spoken for preached, A.V. They besought. The R.T. is that of Chrysostom and the best manuscripts, and is adopted by Meyer, Olshausen, Lange, Afford, Bishop Wordsworth, the 'Speaker's Commentary,' etc. There is a difference of opinion as to who is meant by they. The simplest explanation is that they means Paul and Barnabas, who went out of the synagogue before the formal dismissal of the congregation; and, as they were going out, received an invitation to repeat their instruction on the next sabbath.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[As]
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[Paul and Barnabas]
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

were leaving [the synagogue],
Ἐξιόντων (Exiontōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1826: (originally: I shall go out), I go out (away), depart. From ek and eimi; to issue, i.e. Leave, escape.

[the people] urged
παρεκάλουν (parekaloun)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.

them
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

to continue
λαληθῆναι (lalēthēnai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

this
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

message
ῥήματα (rhēmata)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.

on
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

next
μεταξὺ (metaxy)
Adverb
Strong's 3342: Meanwhile, afterwards, between. From meta and a form of sun; betwixt; as adjective, intervening, or adjoining.

Sabbath.
σάββατον (sabbaton)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4521: The Sabbath, a week.


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