Acts 13:1
American King James Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
American Standard Version Now there were at Antioch, in the church that was `there', prophets and teachers, Barnabas, and Symeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen the foster-brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
King James Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
World English Bible Now in the assembly that was at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
Acts 13:2
American King James As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
American Standard Version And as they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
King James As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
World English Bible As they served the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Separate Barnabas and Saul for me, for the work to which I have called them.”
Acts 13:3
American King James And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
American Standard Version Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
King James And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
World English Bible Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Acts 13:4
American King James So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed to Seleucia; and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
American Standard Version So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
King James So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
World English Bible So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia. From there they sailed to Cyprus.
Acts 13:5
American King James And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.
American Standard Version And when they were at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John as their attendant.
King James And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.
World English Bible When they were at Salamis, they proclaimed God’s word in the Jewish synagogues. They also had John as their attendant.
Acts 13:6
American King James And when they had gone through the isle to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus:
American Standard Version And when they had gone through the whole island unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus;
King James And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus:
World English Bible When they had gone through the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew whose name was Bar Jesus,
Acts 13:7
American King James Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
American Standard Version who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. The same called unto him Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God.
King James Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
World English Bible who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God.
Acts 13:8
American King James But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
American Standard Version But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.
King James But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
World English Bible But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Acts 13:9
American King James Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him.
American Standard Version But Saul, who is also `called' Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, fastened his eyes on him,
King James Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him.
World English Bible But Saul, who is also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, fastened his eyes on him
Acts 13:10
American King James And said, O full of all subtlety and all mischief, you child of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
American Standard Version and said, O full of all guile and all villany, thou son of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
King James And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
World English Bible and said, “You son of the devil, full of all deceit and all cunning, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
Acts 13:11
American King James And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is on you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.
American Standard Version And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.
King James And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.
World English Bible Now, behold, the hand of the Lord is on you, and you will be blind, not seeing the sun for a season!” Immediately a mist and darkness fell on him. He went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand.
Acts 13:12
American King James Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
American Standard Version Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
King James Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
World English Bible Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
Acts 13:13
American King James Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
American Standard Version Now Paul and his company set sail from Paphos, and came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.
King James Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
World English Bible Now Paul and his company set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.
Acts 13:14
American King James But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.
American Standard Version But they, passing through from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia; and they went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.
King James But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.
World English Bible But they, passing on from Perga, came to Antioch of Pisidia. They went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down.
Acts 13:15
American King James And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, You men and brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
American Standard Version And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
King James And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
World English Bible After the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, speak.”
Acts 13:16
American King James Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and you that fear God, give audience.
American Standard Version And Paul stood up, and beckoning with the hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, hearken:
King James Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.
World English Bible Paul stood up, and gesturing with his hand said, “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen.
Acts 13:17
American King James The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelled as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.
American Standard Version The God of this people Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they sojourned in the land of Egypt, and with a high arm led he them forth out of it.
King James The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.
World English Bible The God of this people chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they stayed as aliens in the land of Egypt, and with an uplifted arm, he led them out of it.
Acts 13:18
American King James And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness.
American Standard Version And for about the time of forty years as a nursing-father bare he them in the wilderness.
King James And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness.
World English Bible For a period of about forty years he put up with them in the wilderness.
Acts 13:19
American King James And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot.
American Standard Version And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave `them' their land for an inheritance, for about four hundred and fifty years:
King James And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot.
World English Bible When he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them their land for an inheritance for about four hundred fifty years.
Acts 13:20
American King James And after that he gave to them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.
American Standard Version and after these things he gave `them' judges until Samuel the prophet.
King James And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.
World English Bible After these things, he gave them judges until Samuel the prophet.
Acts 13:21
American King James And afterward they desired a king: and God gave to them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.
American Standard Version And afterward they asked for a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for the space of forty years.
King James And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.
World English Bible Afterward they asked for a king, and God gave to them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years.
Acts 13:22
American King James And when he had removed him, he raised up to them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after my own heart, which shall fulfill all my will.
American Standard Version And when he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king; to whom also he bare witness and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My heart, who shall do all My will.
King James And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
World English Bible When he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king, to whom he also testified, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after my heart, who will do all my will.’
Acts 13:23
American King James Of this man's seed has God according to his promise raised to Israel a Savior, Jesus:
American Standard Version Of this man's seed hath God according to promise brought unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus;
King James Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:
World English Bible From this man’s offspring, God has brought salvation to Israel according to his promise,
Acts 13:24
American King James When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
American Standard Version when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
King James When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
World English Bible before his coming, when John had first preached the baptism of repentance to Israel.
Acts 13:25
American King James And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think you that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there comes one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.
American Standard Version And as John was fulfilling his course, he said, What suppose ye that I am? I am not `he'. But behold, there cometh one after me the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to unloose.
King James And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.
World English Bible As John was fulfilling his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. But behold, one comes after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’
Acts 13:26
American King James Men and brothers, children of the stock of Abraham, and whoever among you fears God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
American Standard Version Brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you that fear God, to us is the word of this salvation sent forth.
King James Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
World English Bible “Brothers, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, the word of this salvation is sent out to you.
Acts 13:27
American King James For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.
American Standard Version For they that dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath, fulfilled `them' by condemning `him'.
King James For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.
World English Bible For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they didn’t know him, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him.
Acts 13:28
American King James And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.
American Standard Version And though they found no cause of death `in him', yet asked they of Pilate that he should be slain.
King James And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.
World English Bible Though they found no cause for death, they still asked Pilate to have him killed.
Acts 13:29
American King James And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulcher.
American Standard Version And when they had fulfilled all things that were written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a tomb.
King James And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.
World English Bible When they had fulfilled all things that were written about him, they took him down from the tree and laid him in a tomb.
Acts 13:30
American King James But God raised him from the dead:
American Standard Version But God raised him from the dead:
King James But God raised him from the dead:
World English Bible But God raised him from the dead,
Acts 13:31
American King James And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses to the people.
American Standard Version and he was seen for many days of them that came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now his witnesses unto the people.
King James And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.
World English Bible and he was seen for many days by those who came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses to the people.
Acts 13:32
American King James And we declare to you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made to the fathers,
American Standard Version And we bring you good tidings of the promise made unto the fathers,
King James And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,
World English Bible We bring you good news of the promise made to the fathers,
Acts 13:33
American King James God has fulfilled the same to us their children, in that he has raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, You are my Son, this day have I begotten you.
American Standard Version that God hath fulfilled the same unto our children, in that he raised up Jesus; as also it is written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
King James God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
World English Bible that God has fulfilled this to us, their children, in that he raised up Jesus. As it is also written in the second psalm, ‘You are my Son. Today I have become your father.’
Acts 13:34
American King James And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
American Standard Version And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he hath spoken on this wise, I will give you the holy and sure `blessings' of David.
King James And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
World English Bible “Concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he has spoken thus: ‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.’
Acts 13:35
American King James Why he said also in another psalm, You shall not suffer your Holy One to see corruption.
American Standard Version Because he saith also in another `psalm', Thou wilt not give Thy Holy One to see corruption.
King James Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
World English Bible Therefore he says also in another psalm, ‘You will not allow your Holy One to see decay.’
Acts 13:36
American King James For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid to his fathers, and saw corruption:
American Standard Version For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:
King James For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:
World English Bible For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, was laid with his fathers, and saw decay.
Acts 13:37
American King James But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.
American Standard Version but he whom God raised up saw no corruption.
King James But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.
World English Bible But he whom God raised up saw no decay.
Acts 13:38
American King James Be it known to you therefore, men and brothers, that through this man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins:
American Standard Version Be it known unto you therefore, brethren, that through this man is proclaimed unto you remission of sins:
King James Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
World English Bible Be it known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man is proclaimed to you remission of sins;
Acts 13:39
American King James And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.
American Standard Version and by him every one that believeth is justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
King James And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
World English Bible and by him everyone who believes is justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.
Acts 13:40
American King James Beware therefore, lest that come on you, which is spoken of in the prophets;
American Standard Version Beware therefore, lest that come upon `you' which is spoken in the prophets:
King James Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;
World English Bible Beware therefore, lest that come on you which is spoken in the prophets:
Acts 13:41
American King James Behold, you despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it to you.
American Standard Version Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish; For I work a work in your days, A work which ye shall in no wise believe, if one declare it unto you.
King James Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
World English Bible ‘Behold, you scoffers! Wonder and perish, for I work a work in your days, a work which you will in no way believe, if one declares it to you.’”
Acts 13:42
American King James And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles sought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.
American Standard Version And as they went out, they besought that these words might be spoken to them the next sabbath.
King James And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.
World English Bible So when the Jews went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.
Acts 13:43
American King James Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
American Standard Version Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.
King James Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
World English Bible Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts 13:44
American King James And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.
American Standard Version And the next sabbath almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of God.
King James And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.
World English Bible The next Sabbath, almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of God.
Acts 13:45
American King James But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spoke against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
American Standard Version But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things which were spoken by Paul, and blasphemed.
King James But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
World English Bible But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things which were spoken by Paul, and blasphemed.
Acts 13:46
American King James Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing you put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, see, we turn to the Gentiles.
American Standard Version And Paul and Barnabas spake out boldly, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first be spoken to you. Seeing ye thrust it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
King James Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
World English Bible Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, and said, “It was necessary that God’s word should be spoken to you first. Since indeed you thrust it from yourselves, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.
Acts 13:47
American King James For so has the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set you to be a light of the Gentiles, that you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.
American Standard Version For so hath the Lord commanded us, `saying', I have set thee for a light of the Gentiles, That thou shouldest be for salvation unto the uttermost part of the earth.
King James For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
World English Bible For so has the Lord commanded us, saying, ‘I have set you as a light for the Gentiles, that you should bring salvation to the uttermost parts of the earth.’”
Acts 13:48
American King James And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
American Standard Version And as the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
King James And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
World English Bible As the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of God. As many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
Acts 13:49
American King James And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.
American Standard Version And the word of the Lord was spread abroad throughout all the region.
King James And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.
World English Bible The Lord’s word was spread abroad throughout all the region.
Acts 13:50
American King James But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.
American Standard Version But the Jews urged on the devout women of honorable estate, and the chief men of the city, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and cast them out of their borders.
King James But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.
World English Bible But the Jews stirred up the devout and prominent women and the chief men of the city, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and threw them out of their borders.
Acts 13:51
American King James But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came to Iconium.
American Standard Version But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.
King James But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.
World English Bible But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came to Iconium.
Acts 13:52
American King James And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.
American Standard Version And the disciples were filled with joy with the Holy Spirit.
King James And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.
World English Bible The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.