Acts 13:27

For the men of Jerusalem and their rulers, having no knowledge of him, or of the sayings of the prophets which come to their ears every Sabbath day, gave effect to them by judging him.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

26My brothers, children of the family of Abraham, and those among you who have the fear of God, to us the word of this salvation is sent.

28And though no cause of death was seen in him, they made a request to Pilate that he might be put to death.

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Cross References

Genesis 50:20As for you, it was in your mind to do me evil, but God has given a happy outcome, the salvation of numbers of people, as you see today.

Matthew 26:54But how then would the Writings come true, which say that so it has to be?

Luke 24:20And how the chief priests and our rulers gave him up to be put to death on the cross.

Luke 24:44And he said to them, These are the words which I said to you when I was still with you, how it was necessary for all the things which are in the writings of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms about me, to be put into effect.

John 15:21They will do all this to you because of my name--because they have no knowledge of him who sent me.

John 19:28After this, being conscious that all things had now been done so that the Writings might come true, Jesus said, Give me water.

Matthew Henry on Acts 13:15-42

Paul at Antioch in Pisidia. 14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. 15 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. 16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. 17 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and… Read the whole commentary →

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