let the wise, too, hear and gain in learning and the discerning acquire skill,
Acts 18:26 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him they took him aside and explained the Way of God to him more accurately. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He began to speak freely (fearlessly and boldly) in the synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him with them and expounded to him the way of God more definitely and accurately. American Standard Version (1901) and he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more accurately. Common English Bible He began speaking with confidence in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they received him into their circle of friends and explained to him God’s way more accurately. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, he began to act faithfully in the synagogue. And when Priscilla and Aquila had heard him, they took him aside and expounded the Way of the Lord to him more thoroughly. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version This man therefore began to speak boldly in the synagogue. Whom when Priscilla and Aquila had heard, they took him to them, and expounded to him the way of the Lord more diligently. |
let the wise, too, hear and gain in learning and the discerning acquire skill,
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.
Give instruction to the wise, and they will become wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will gain in learning.
Shout out; do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet! Announce to my people their rebellion, to the house of Jacob their sins.
Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.”
‘I tell you, to all those who have, more will be given, but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.
Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.
Anyone who resolves to do the will of God will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own.
So they remained for a long time speaking boldly for the Lord, who testified to the word of his grace by granting signs and wonders to be done through them.
After staying there for a considerable time, Paul said farewell to the brothers and sisters and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. At Cenchreae he had his hair cut, for he was under a vow.
He had been instructed in the Way of the Lord, and he spoke with burning enthusiasm and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
He entered the synagogue and for three months spoke out boldly and argued persuasively about the kingdom of God.
After they had set a day to meet with him, they came to him at his lodgings in great numbers. From morning until evening he explained the matter to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the law of Moses and from the prophets.
He replied, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him.
The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.”
Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise.
Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge,
Therefore let us go on toward perfection, leaving behind the basic teaching about Christ and not laying again the foundation: repentance from dead works and faith toward God,
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.