Acts 13:42

“And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.”

"And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath." - Acts 13:42
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What does Acts 13:42 mean?

Acts 13:42 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath." This verse is part of a larger passage that describes the reaction of the people in…

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The Thirst for Truth: A Devotional on Acts 13:42

As we delve into Acts 13:42, we encounter a profound moment in the early church that reveals the divine pursuit of people yearning for truth and the transformative power of the Gospel. The verse states, "And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought…

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A Prayer for Longing Hearts to Hear the Gospel

Heavenly Father, I come before Your holy throne today, filled with reverence and gratitude for Your Word, which is alive and active and pierces through the very intentions of our hearts. Lord, I meditate upon the scripture found in Acts 13:42, where it is written, "And when the…

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Acts 2:42 - "And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."
Acts 5:42 - "And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ."
Acts 27:42 - "And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape."
Job 42:13 - "He had also seven sons and three daughters."
Acts 10:42 - "And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead."