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Acts 11:17-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Acts 11:17-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
17 Therefore, if God gave them the same gift that He also gave to us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, how could I possibly hinder God?”(A)
18 When they heard this they became silent. Then they glorified God, saying, “So God has granted repentance resulting in life[a] even to the Gentiles!”(B)
The Church in Antioch
19 Those who had been scattered as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephen made their way as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch,(C) speaking the message to no one except Jews.
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- Acts 11:18 Or repentance to life
Acts 11:17-19
New International Version
Acts 11:17-19
New International Version
17 So if God gave them the same gift(A) he gave us(B) who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could stand in God’s way?”
18 When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.”(C)
The Church in Antioch
19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed(D) traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch,(E) spreading the word only among Jews.
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