Acts 13:43 bbe — Now when the meeting was ended, a number of the Jews and of the God-fearing Gentiles who had become Jews, went after Pa…

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"Now when the meeting was ended, a number of the Jews and of the God-fearing Gentiles who had become Jews, went after Paul and Barnabas: who put before them how important it was to keep on in the grace of God."

— Acts 13:43, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 13 — Context

40

So take care that these words of the prophets do not come true for you;

41

See, you doubters, have wonder and come to your end; for I will do a thing in your days to which you will not give belief, even if it is made clear to you.

42

And when they went out, they made a request that these words might be said to them again on the Sabbath after.

43

Now when the meeting was ended, a number of the Jews and of the God-fearing Gentiles who had become Jews, went after Paul and Barnabas: who put before them how important it was to keep on in the grace of God.

44

And on the Sabbath after, almost all the town came together to give hearing to the word of God.

45

But when the Jews saw such a great number of people, they were full of envy and said evil words against Paul's preaching.

46

Then Paul and Barnabas without fear said, It was necessary for the word of God to be given to you first; but because you will have nothing to do with it, and have no desire for eternal life, it will now be offered to the Gentiles.

Acts 13:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:43 say?
Acts 13:43 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now when the meeting was ended, a number of the Jews and of the God-fearing Gentiles who had become Jews, went after Paul and Barnabas: who put before them how important it was to keep on in the grace of God.”
Where is Acts 13:43 in the Bible?
Acts 13:43 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 43.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 13:43.
What translation should I read Acts 13:43 in?
Acts 13:43 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 13:43?
Acts 13:43 reads (BBE): “Now when the meeting was ended, a number of the Jews and of the God-fearing Gentiles who had become Jews, went after Paul and Barnabas: who put before them how important it was to keep on in the grace of God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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