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Acts 13:12

New International Reader's Version

When the governor saw what had happened, he believed. He was amazed at what Paul was teaching about the Lord.

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The Roman commander and those guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened. They were terrified. They exclaimed, “He was surely the Son of God!”

Everyone said good things about him. They were amazed at the gracious words they heard from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.

The people were all filled with wonder and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.”

“No one ever spoke the way this man does,” the guards replied.

When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad. They honored the word of the Lord. All who were appointed for eternal life believed.

The word of the Lord spread through the whole area.

He was an attendant of Sergius Paulus, the governor. Paulus was a man of understanding. He sent for Barnabas and Saul. He wanted to hear God’s word.

But the evil magician named Elymas opposed them. The name Elymas means Magician. He tried to keep the governor from becoming a believer.

Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch. There they and many others taught and preached the word of the Lord.

Some time later Paul spoke to Barnabas. “Let’s go back to all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord,” he said. “Let’s visit the believers and see how they are doing.”

At that time Gallio was governor of Achaia. The Jews of Corinth got together and attacked Paul. They brought him into court.

This went on for two years. So all the Jews and Greeks who lived in Asia Minor heard the word of the Lord.

The word of the Lord spread everywhere. It became more and more powerful.

Demetrius and the other skilled workers may feel they have been wronged by someone. Let them bring charges. The courts are open. We have our governors.

There were about 12 men in all.

Publius owned property nearby. He was the chief official on the island. He welcomed us to his home. For three days he took care of us. He treated us with kindness.

But he was too wise for them. That’s because the Holy Spirit gave Stephen wisdom whenever he spoke.

Peter and John continued to preach the word of the Lord and tell people about Jesus. Then they returned to Jerusalem. On the way they preached the good news in many villages in Samaria.




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