And these [i.e., the ones at His left side] will go away to never ending punishment, but those who did what was right will go to never ending life.”
Acts 13:48 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) And when the Gentiles heard this they were glad and gave honor to the message of God [i.e., they accepted it as true]. And all those who were appointed [by God] to receive never ending life [through faith and obedience] became believers. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And when the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified (praised and gave thanks for) the Word of God; and as many as were destined (appointed and ordained) to eternal life believed (adhered to, trusted in, and relied on Jesus as the Christ and their Savior). American Standard Version (1901) And as the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. Common English Bible When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and honored the Lord’s word. Everyone who was appointed for eternal life believed, Catholic Public Domain Version Then the Gentiles, upon hearing this, were gladdened, and they were glorifying the Word of the Lord. And as many as believed were preordained to eternal life. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the Gentiles hearing it, were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to life everlasting, believed. |
And these [i.e., the ones at His left side] will go away to never ending punishment, but those who did what was right will go to never ending life.”
But the eleven disciples [i.e., apostles] went to the mountain in Galilee where Jesus had ordered them to go.
For I also am a man [who was] placed under the authority [of others], and I have soldiers [who serve] under me. I can say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another one, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
I have other sheep [also] which are not [presently] in this corral; I must lead them, too. They will hear my voice and become one flock [i.e., with the others], having one shepherd. [Note: This probably refers to believing Gentiles becoming God’s people, along with the Jews].
And not just [die] for the [Jewish] nation, but also that He would assemble together into one body the children of God who were scattered [throughout the world].
When the governor saw this miracle performed, he became a believer [in Christ] and was [continually] amazed at the teaching about the Lord.
As Paul and Barnabas left [the synagogue], the people urged them to speak [more] about this message the next Sabbath day.
After Paul and Barnabas had a heated debate and argued with these men [over this issue], the brothers [of the Antioch church] decided that Paul and Barnabas, along with certain others, should go up to Jerusalem and discuss the question with the apostles and elders there.
And when they had read it, the people [of the Antioch church] rejoiced over the encouragement it gave them.
Then those who responded [by faith] to the words [spoken by Peter and the apostles] were immersed, and about three thousand persons were added to them [i.e., the apostles] on that day.
praising God and enjoying favor with all the people [of the area]. And every day the Lord added to their number [i.e., to the church] those who were being saved [i.e., upon their obedience to the Gospel].
But we went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos [i.e., a seaport town near Troas], where we expected to take Paul on board. This is how Paul had planned it, intending to go there himself by land.
Then I asked, ‘What am I to do, Lord?’ And the Lord replied to me, ‘Get up, go into Damascus and there you will be told everything [I have] appointed for you to do.’
And when they had arranged a day, large numbers of people came to Paul's house. He explained [everything to them], testifying from morning until evening concerning the kingdom of God and concerning [the Messiahship of] Jesus, both from the Law of Moses and from [the writings of] the prophets.
And there was much rejoicing in Samaria [over the wonderful effects of Philip’s ministry].
What then? [Just this]: The very thing that the Israelites are looking for [i.e., a right relationship with God], they have not found. But God’s selected ones obtained [this right relationship with Him] and the rest [of the Israelites] were made insensitive to God’s call,
Every person must be submissive to the ruling authorities, for all authorities come from God. And the existence of authorities has been established by God.
And we know that God works out everything for the good of those who love Him and are called [to serve Him] in harmony with His purpose [for them].
You know that [members of] the family of Stephanas are the first fruits of Achaia [i.e., the first converts in that province of southern Greece], and that they have committed themselves to serving God’s people [i.e., the saints].
It is in [fellowship with] Christ that we [Jewish Christians] also were selected as [God’s] inheritance [i.e., to receive His never ending blessings], having been predetermined according to the plan of God, who works out everything in harmony with what He wants.
and what God’s tremendous power [working] in us believers is. [This power is] the same as that utilized by God’s mighty strength,
Even before the creation of the world God chose us, who are in [fellowship with] Christ, to be dedicated [to Him] and to be without just blame in His sight. Out of love
God predetermined that we should be [considered] His adopted children through [fellowship with] Christ. This is what pleased God and is what He wanted,
Finally, brothers, pray for us, so that the Lord’s message will spread quickly and be honored [by people], even as it was among you.