Acts 13:45 net — But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they began to contradict what Paul was saying by…

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"But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they began to contradict what Paul was saying by reviling him."

— Acts 13:45, NET Bible

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Acts 13 — Context

42

As Paul and Barnabas were going out, the people were urging them to speak about these things on the next Sabbath.

43

When the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and God-fearing proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and were persuading them to continue in the grace of God.

44

On the next Sabbath almost the whole city assembled together to hear the word of the Lord.

45

But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they began to contradict what Paul was saying by reviling him.

46

Both Paul and Barnabas replied courageously,“It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles.

47

For this is what the Lord has commanded us:‘I have appointed you to be a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”

48

When the Gentiles heard this, they began to rejoice and praise the word of the Lord, and all who had been appointed for eternal life believed.

Acts 13:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:45 say?
Acts 13:45 in the NET Bible reads: “But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they began to contradict what Paul was saying by reviling him.”
Where is Acts 13:45 in the Bible?
Acts 13:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 45.
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 13:45.
What translation should I read Acts 13:45 in?
Acts 13:45 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 13:45?
Acts 13:45 reads (NET): “But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they began to contradict what Paul was saying by reviling him.” 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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