Acts 7:25 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)25 assuming his relatives would understand that God was using him to rescue them [from such abuse], but they did not [seem to] understand. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176925 for he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition25 He expected his brethren to understand that God was granting them deliverance by his hand [taking it for granted that they would accept him]; but they did not understand. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)25 and he supposed that his brethren understood that God by his hand was giving them deliverance; but they understood not. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible25 He expected his own kin to understand that God was using him to rescue them, but they didn’t. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version25 Now he supposed that his brothers would understand that God would grant them salvation through his hand. But they did not understand it. Ver Capítulo |
But I am whatever I am because of God’s unearned favor, and the favor He showed me was not for nothing [i.e., Paul made the most of his conversion by being extra diligent in his service to God]. But I worked harder than all the other apostles, yet it was not I, but God’s favor on me [that accomplished it].
And after many questions were asked [about it] Peter stood up and addressed the assembly [including the former Pharisees who were now brothers]: “Brothers, you are aware that some time ago God decided that it would be through my ministry that some Gentiles from among your number would hear and believe the Gospel message.